Here’s what’s going on in York this week.
It’s all aboard at the Grand Opera House with Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, top comedian Rob Beckett is at the York Barbican, the Shakespeare classic The Tempest is shaking things up at Theatre@41, and much more.
Take a look at what’s going on in our guide below.
What’s on in York this week, Sunday 23 – Friday 28 March
All week
Murder on the Orient Express
Winter 1934 and an avalanche stops The Orient Express dead in its tracks. A murder. A train full of suspects. An impossible case. Trapped in the snow with a killer still on-board, can the world’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, crack the case before the train reaches its final destination?
Murder on the Orient Express is one of Agatha Christie’s greatest literary achievements, with a final twist that is amongst her very best.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- Tue 25 – Sat 29 Mar
- 7:30pm (2:30pm Wed & Sat matinee)
- More info
The Tempest
A storm. A shipwreck. And the torment of all. Black Sheep Theatre Productions brings you a dark retelling of this Shakespeare classic. Prepare for The Tempest like you’ve never seen it before.
- Theatre@41, 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
- Wed 26 – Sat 29 Mar
- 7:30pm (2:30pm Sat matinee)
- More info
Tuesday
The Velma Celli Show
Join international multi award winning Cabaret star Velma Celli for an evening of camp comedy cabaret FUN!
- The Luxe Company, 40 Coney St, York YO1 9ND
- Tue 25 Mar
- 8pm
- More info
Wednesday
UoY BandSoc Presents: Battle Of The Bands – The Final
30 bands have gave their all, playing their hearts in three stellar heats and a stacked semi final. Four remain. Only one can be crowned winner. For the first time at the Crescent, UoY BandSoc Presents: Battle of the Bands – the Final. Be sure to get your tickets soon so you don’t miss out – this one’s guaranteed to be one for the ages.
- The Crescent York, 8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
- Wed 26 Mar
- 7pm
- More info
Rob Beckett: Giraffe
Yes! Bobby Beckles is back on tour. Smashing the life out of the M25, M1, M5 and any other road that’s in my way. From Bromley to Brisbane, my new show Giraffe is going worldwide. Expectations on me: put on 3 stone from takeaways and post-show drinking. Expectations of you: leave the gig happier than when you arrived.
- York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
- Wed 26 Mar
- 8pm
- More info
Friday
Acomb Through Time with York’s Hidden History
Enjoy a history walk around Acomb led by York’s Hidden History. York’s historic city centre is fascinating, but its suburbs have their own rich histories stretching back thousands of years. In ‘Acomb Through Time’ we’ll join Dr Liam Herringshaw and Dr Simon Rogerson of York’s Hidden History to take a deep dive into the story of Acomb.
- Acomb Explore, Front Street, Acomb, YO24 3BZ
- Fri 28 Mar
- 10am – 12pm
- More info
York Pride Drag Race 2025
It’s time for York Pride Drag Race heat 2! After crowning the incredible Miss Diagnosis in 2024, the York Pride Drag Race returns to find the next drag sensation! Who will join the prestigious Haus of York Pride and claim their place among York’s Drag Royalty?
- The Basement, City Screen, York YO1 9QP
- Fri 28 Mar
- 6:45pm
- More info