Take a look at what’s going on in York this week.
There are VE Day celebrations happening in and around the city all week, there’s theatre comedy magic with Dracula at Theatre@41 and A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Grand Opera House, the first Funny Fridays at Patch, and more.
What’s on in York this week: Sunday 4 – Fri 9 May
All week
VE Day 80 Celebrations in York
On Thursday 8 May, it marks 80 years since Victory in Europe (VE) Day, when the Second World War came to an end in Europe. To commemorate the occasion, there are a variety of events happening in York and beyond, such as concerts, exhibitions, and street parties. Check out our VE Day events guide here.
- Various locations
- Mon 5 – Sun 11 May
- Various times
- More info
Dracula: The Bloody Truth
From the producers of The Deathly Dark Tour and A Night of Face-Melting horror, and the minds of Le Navet Bete comes an adaptation of the classic story the likes of which you’ve never seen.
Unless you’ve seen it before. Dracula: The Bloody Truth is THE TRUTH behind the fangs. Told by a very disgruntled Professor Van Helsing and a troupe of three very stressed actors, the show will shatter the lies spoken by the charlatan Bram Stoker and FINALLY shed light on what actually happened.
- Theatre@41, 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
- Tue 6 – Sat 10 May
- 7:30pm (2:30pm Sat matinee)
- More info
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
York Stage and the Grand Opera House York unveil an enchanting collaboration, presenting a fresh interpretation of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. With live music, flying fairies and a rave in the woods this brand new production of arguably the Bard’s most well-known and much-loved Comedy is set to be truly magical.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- Tue 6 – Sat 10 May
- 7:30pm (2:30pm matinees)
- More info
Tuesday
The Phantom of the Opera
Beneath the opulence of the Paris Opera House, in the darkness of the catacombs, lurks the Phantom – a lonely creature whose only comfort is the sound of the music which drifts down to him from the stage above. When a new soprano arrives, he becomes enraptured by her voice and swears to possess her at any cost…
Silent film pianist Jonny Best will bring the film alive with a brand new improvised score. Join us for a hauntingly unforgettable evening and celebrate the 100th birthday of one of silent cinema’s most beautiful creations.
- National Centre for Early Music, St. Margaret’s Church, Walmgate, York YO1 9TL
- Tue 6 May
- 7:30pm
- More info
Wednesday
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: Magic and Moonlight Tour 2025
Fresh off playing their 1,000th show, retro musical collective Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ) has announced the UK leg of their 2025 “Moonlight & Magic” World Tour. Concertgoers can expect to enter a parallel musical universe where modern-day earworms and iconic pop hits alike are reimagined in classic genres like 1920s jazz, Swing, Doo-wop and Motown, and brought to life by a cast of some of the world’s best singers, dancers, and instrumentalists. Think “The Great Gatsby” meets “Sinatra at the Sands” meets “Back! …To The Future”.
- York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
- Wed 7 May
- 7pm
- More info
Wes Banderson
The music from Wes Anderson’s films performed live. A musical tribute to one of the most unique and idiosyncratic directors of our generation. Expect original score & deep-cut soundtracks. In case you’ve been living under a rock for the last 20 years, Wes Anderson is the auteur behind the iconic films The Grand Budapest Hotel, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Royal Tenenbaums, Moonrise Kingdom, Isle of Dogs and many more.
- The Crescent, 8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
- Wed 7 May
- 7:30pm
- More info
Friday
Funny Fridays at Patch
Get ready to see York’s newest co-working space in a totally different light. This May, Patch is hosting its first comedy evening with five fresh and funny local comedians. Your host Katie Lingo will kick things off before we welcome some of Yorkshire’s finest giggle-makers: Laurie Brewster, Saeth Wheeler, Kenny Watt, Tuiya Tembo, and John Pease.
- Patch York, Terry Avenue, York YO1 6FA
- Fri 9 May
- 7:30pm
- More info