Candela Fest is a celebration for everyone to join in the fun from Latin America. Whether you’re familiar with the music or new to it, enjoy a night of music, dance, and culture with the vibrant Latin American community of York.
Let’s celebrate together!
Otway’s philosophy is simple: “When you do a great gig, you want to have a beer with the audience afterwards. I’d feel really disappointed if I was kept away from the party.”
The Aylesbury anarchist returns exactly a year after his sold-out show here!
We are very excited to welcome the incredible An Dannsa Dub to The Crescent for a very special live performance. Future Dub from Ancient Scotland, this project is the brainchild of Dub vocalist & producer Tom Spirals (Walk n Skank / Earth & Power Records) & multi-instrumentalist Euan McLaughlin (Valtos).
Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker. Nearly Dan’s approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes. They bring their own unique spirit and spontaneous humour to every concert.
Reaction Sound System returns to York! DJs from the original bike-powered sound system based in Leeds will be making the finest selections of roots, reggae, dancehall and dub, through our custom hand-built machine of joy. More info on them below.
10 years since the release of their hit single ‘Atlantis’, Yorkshire duo Seafret – aka best friends and musical co-conspirators Jack Sedman and Harry Draper – are heading into 2025 as a band reborn.
Nora Brown is the “brightest young star in old-time music” (Songlines), playing traditional music focused on southern Appalachian banjo and guitar, with her singing revealing her “thirst for storytelling.”( NPR) . Nora will perform in a duo with award-winning fiddler Stephanie Coleman. First brought together by Brooklyn’s tight-knit old-time music community, Stephanie is a master old-time fiddler, having recorded with and toured internationally over the last two decades with celebrated artists including trailblazing all-women string band Uncle Earl.
British rock band Elliot Minor triumphantly returns after over a decade, announcing their highly anticipated new single ‘How Does It Feel’, released Friday, 28th February. Alongside their comeback, the band have already sold out an exclusive UK tour and confirmed a slot at Download Festival 2025.
Unfortunately we’ve had to postpone today and tomorrow’s shows in York and Kendal due to illness. We’re heartbroken not to be able to play these shows and we promise we’ll reschedule as soon as possible.
We’ll be back in touch as soon as we have a new date in York. All tickets will remain valid for the new date, refunds will also be available at this stage. We’re sorry for the inconvenience.
Hot young London quintet Man/Woman/Chainsaw make their York debut in February, celebrating the release of their debut EP Eazy Peazy.
Legendary Glasgow indie band The Vaselines are coming to play a rare full band show at The Crescent!