Take a look at what’s going on in York this week.
There’s the return of the stunning Colour & Light at York Minster, the tenth anniversary of Dark Skies Festival, Grease is the word at Joseph Rowntree Theatre, there’s comedy from Sophie Duker and Paddy Young, and there’s A Night At The Darts at York Barbican featuring some of the biggest names in the game.
What’s on in York this weekend, Sunday 9 – Friday 14 February
All week
Colour & Light
Colour & Light will once again transform the iconic South Transept of York Minster! This year’s free event will celebrate the beauty of York’s wildlife. Did you know a monkey once lived in York Museum Gardens? Or that York Minster is home to Peregrine Falcons? Colour & Light 25 celebrates the diverse animals that have called York home – from the vibrant Tansy Beetle to the legendary dragons carved into the Minster.
- York Minster, Deangate, York, YO1 7HH
- Wed 12 Feb – Sun 2 Mar
- 6-9pm
- More info
Wednesday
Quingo: Valentines Edition
Quingo is our beloved quiz/bingo love child which has won the hearts of quiz lovers across the city – and we’re celebrating Valentines Day in the only way we know… a big fat quiz! For £2, take part in two rounds of head-scratching general knowledge questions, getting you in with a chance of winning drinks of your choice and even some cash money.
- Spark:York, 17—21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB
- Wed 12 Feb
- 7-9pm
- More info
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel blended together seamlessly with a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- Wed 12 Feb
- 7:30pm
- More info
Paddy Young: If I Told You I’d Have To Kiss You
A second show has hit Paddy Young, and this time he’s yearning. You ever been so loved up you had to hit yourself over the head with a hammer to calm down? You can’t stare at your crush but my god you can close your eyes and imagine your future together. Join him for thousands of kisses, hundreds of cuddles and the TINIEST bit of shagging.
- Theatre@41, 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
- Wed 12 Feb
- 8pm
- More info
Thursday
Burning Duck Comedy: Sophie Duker
Sophie Duker is BACK! The Taskmaster champ is back on tour and dealing with her (sugar) daddy issues in a hilarious new stand-up show. BUT DADDY I LOVE HER sees Sophie take the stage with her trademark naughtiness, this time arguing that we should all choose silliness over common sense and hot wet fantasies over cold, bleak reality. In this intentionally unhinged hour, delulu is the solulu.
- The Crescent, 8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
- Thu 13 Feb
- 7:30pm
- More info
Grease
Experience the friendships, romances and adventures of a group of high school kids in the 1950’s. Welcome to the singing and dancing world of Grease, the most successful movie musical of all time, brought to you by the University of York’s Central Hall Musical Society. Enter the world of Rydell High – poodle skirts, good old-fashioned hand jiving, and the Queens and Kings of the school we all know and love; the iconic T-Birds and the Pink Ladies. So don your leather jackets and slick back your hair as the Greasers take over the Joseph Rowntree Theatre!
- Joseph Ronwtree Theatre, Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA
- Thu 13 – Sat 15 Feb
- 7:30pm (2pm Saturday matinee)
- More info
Legally Blonde
The award-winning musical comedy Legally Blonde comes to York, brought to life by York Light Opera Company! Join Elle Woods, a sorority girl with a heart of gold, as she tackles Harvard Law School to win back her man. But Elle discovers that she’s much more than just a pretty face, and proves that you can be both blonde and brilliant. A fun-filled evening for the whole family packed with infectious music, outrageous outfits, and empowering messages.
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- Thu 13 – Sat 22 Feb
- 7:30pm (2:30pm matinee performances)
- More info
Dodgy Comedy
We are back, with a bang, following our unplanned month off in January, we return with 6 wonderful comedians, entertaining you with jokes and stories. It’s right before Valentines, so a great excuse to share some laughs with your loved one.
- The Artful Dodger, 47 Micklegate, York YO1 6LJ
- Thu 13 Feb
- 8pm
- More info
Friday
Dark Skies Festival 10th anniversary
Get ready for the tenth Dark Skies Festival – this festival will be full of activities and opportunities for you to appreciate the wonders of the night sky. Join us to celebrate this fantastic anniversary by attending a stargazing event in the North York Moors. Take a look at our guide to nine of the starry highlights here.
- Various locations
- Fri 14 Feb – Sun 2 Mar
- Various times
- More info
Spark presents: Barbie
SPARK Cinema Club is showing Barbie for valentines day! Bring your pals (or date) to explore identity, self-discovery, and the societal constructs that shape us, as Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) leave perfection behind to face the messy truths of patriarchy and empowerment— all in a dazzling, pink-coated adventure.
- Spark:York, 17—21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB
- Fri 14 Feb
- 7pm
- More info
Freida Nipples Presents… Valentines Day Burlesque, Drag & Cabaret
Freida Nipples is bringing her infamous Burlesque, Drag & Cabaret Revue back to The Crescent after a selling out twice in 2024! Since touring around York’s live entertainment venues since 2017 including The HiHo Club,The Basement, Impossible & York Theatre Royal Freida has fine tuned the art of producing an excellent Cabaret Revue & this show is set to be another night of glamour, gags & giggles!
- The Crescent York, 8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
- Fri 14 Feb
- 7:30pm
- More info
A Night At The Darts
Join us at York Barbican on Valentines Day 2025, as MODUS Sports Management, MDA Events and JF Sports present A Night at the Darts. Three-time PDC World Champion Michael van Gerwen will be among a star-studded cast assembled for the event, and the Dutchman will be joined by 2024 PDC World Champion Luke Humphries, who is also ranked as World Number one in the sport.
2011 and 2012 PDC World Champion Adrian Lewis will bring his usual brand of entertainment, as will fan favourite, ‘Rapid’ Ricky Evans. 2022 Masters Champion Joe Cullen completes a stellar line-up. Fans can enjoy their favourite players in action, as well as the opportunity to purchase player merchandise, with an auction also included on the evening.
- York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
- Fri 14 Feb
- 7:30pm
- More info