Railway Heroes
The new exhibition showcases the stories of just some of the railway workers who have helped get key workers to and from their jobs and given back to their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Grab your Teddy Bear or favourite cuddly toy, make some sandwiches and sit down to enjoy this heart-warming, lively performance that is fun for all the family!
Right Here Right Now: March
York’s own comedy improv night is back with its own brand of sensational silliness based on audience suggestions- this time, on Zoom!
The Gesualdo Six
This year the NCEM celebrates Early Music Day with a special concert from award-winning vocal consort The Gesualdo Six
Trans-Siberian: The World’s Longest Railway
This exhibition will explore the extraordinary engineering challenge behind the railway’s construction, its social and economic impact on Russia and the unique experience of travelling onboard.
AWAKEN
An online festival of five spectacular concerts recorded in the historic city of York
Absolute Bowie
Live music at The Crescent
1940s Living History Easter Bank Holiday Weekend
Re-enactors will be on site over the bank holiday weekend; the groups will be portraying both military and civilians, helping to enhance the 1940s theme
The Haggis Horns + Mr Green
The Haggis Horns return, this time with a new album under their belt! Bring your dancing shoes for this funk filled night of madness.
Penelope Isles
Almost exactly one year to the day since they made their debut in York, one of our fave current live bands, Penelope Isles return!
David Ford & Jarrod Dickenson
Live music at The Crescent
Gary Meikle: Surreal
Not one for mincing his words, Gary has been described as “playfully dark”. His cheeky chappie nature and ability to get away with talking about anything will have you laughing at things you probably shouldn’t be!
The King Is Back
He looks like Elvis, sings like Elvis and has an on-stage charisma that has audiences believing at times they are watching the King himself.
Bootleg Beatles
Now celebrating 40 years since their debut on the West End stage in ‘Beatlemania’, the world’s Premier Beatles band continues to draw critical acclaim with their flawless recreation of the greatest songbook in history.
Aurelio Voltaire
Live music at The Fulford Arms
Rob Brydon: A Night of Songs & Laughter
Featuring a sensational live band, 'A Night of Songs & Laughter' tells Rob's personal musical journey from South Wales to Hollywood and back.
Yotam Ottolenghi: A Life in Flavour
An exclusive opportunity to hear directly from Ottolenghi himself about his life in flavour, and find inspiration for your own cooking.
Sambroso All Stars perform: The Buena Vista
Leading Cuban musicians and heirs to Buena Vista Social Club, Sambroso Allstars bring their sellout show to York performing one of the most iconic albums in living memory.
The Best Of Bowie
The band will perform iconic hits and cult classics from Bowie’s extensive back catalogue at eight special shows with Visconti on bass.
PONGO
Live music at The Crescent
The ELO Experience
The ELO Experience tour will include the greatest hits from an extensive and impressive back catalogue spanning over 45 years.
Grand Old Uke of York
Expect upbeat rock, pop, ska and anything in-between with big bass riffs, electric melodies and group harmonies throughout
Remembering The Oscars
Get ready to celebrate the Oscar-winning songs in this exhilarating new dance spectacular with Strictly’s favourite couple!
Hands Off Gretel + Heartsink
Hands Off Gretel are a sassy alt rock/grunge pop band from South Yorkshire, who have built themselves a solid live reputation, for a high energy shows that are musically dynamic and visually compelling.
The Damned United
Adapted from David Peace’s brilliant and ingenious novel, The Damned United takes you inside the tortured mind of a genius slamming up against his limits
BeardyMan
Legendary multi-vocalist, instrumentalist, live-looping pioneer and producer Beardyman is about embark on his most ambitious project yet.
Right Here Right Now: April
York’s own comedy improv night is back with its own brand of sensational silliness based on audience suggestions- this time, on Zoom!
Antonio Forcione
From the first moment Antonio walks back on to the NCEM stage, you will know you are in for an evening with a touch of magic.
The Complete Stone Roses
One of the UK’s best known and successful tributes to one of the UK’s most influential bands
Native Harrow
Live music at The Basement
Della Mae
Live music at The Crescent
Lips Can Kill Tour 2
Live music at The Fulford Arms
Jimmy Carr – Terribly Funny
Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Direct from a week long run in London’s West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a sold out Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!
Showaddywaddy
Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits
Willie J Healey
Live music at The Crescent