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Grand Opera House York opened on January 20th 1902 with Little Red Riding Hood starring Florrie Ford. It has a capacity of 1000 is now run by ATG (Ambassador Theatre Group) and has been designated a Grade II listed building. It hosts a range of live entertainment for all tastes including West End musicals, stand up comedians, live bands and family shows.

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26 Jul

Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live!

Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first time ever, the world-renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions to take you on a dinosaur adventure like no other.We’ll go on a...

Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live!

Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live!

Grand Opera House, York

Starts 29 Jul 2025

A Man For All Seasons

Martin Shaw stars as Sir Thomas More – scholar, ambassador, Lord Chancellor and friend to King Henry VIII. Above all, he is a man of integrity, loved by the common people and his own family.When Henry demands a divorce from Catherine of Aragon, clearing the way for him to marry...

A Man For All Seasons

A Man For All Seasons

Grand Opera House, York

04 Sep

The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight

Featuring a world class cast of West End Singers and epic live band, join us for a Landslide concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits, as you have never heard them before!

The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight

The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight

Grand Opera House, York

Starts 05 Sep 2025

Austentatious

In this delightful show, the all-star Austentatious cast will improvise a hilarious new Jane Austen novel, inspired entirely by a title from the audience. Performed in period costume with live musical accompaniment, it’s a riotous, razor-sharp show where swooning is guaranteed. The revolving Austentatious cast include numerous, award-winning TV and...

Austentatious

Austentatious

Grand Opera House, York

07 Sep

80s Live

Direct from London’s West End, we will be heading down the Atlanta Highway, so bring your jukebox money and get ready to Jitterbug.The ultimate 80s night out, so come dressed to impress as we spin you around and around for a night to remember.This is a tribute show and is...

80s Live

80s Live

Grand Opera House, York

Starts 12 Sep 2025

The Wizard of Oz

I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore

The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

Grand Opera House, York

Starts 23 Sep 2025

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts

The world of theatre becomes the stage for a chilling mystery when a young actress suddenly dies during a performance. What unfolds as a suspicious death inquiry takes a darker turn, and as a suspect is murdered, Inspector Morse uncovers a connection to events 25 years in the past. Together...

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts

Grand Opera House, York

28 Sep

Mercury: The Ultimate Queen Tribute

Playing the world’s most flamboyant frontman, Joseph Lee Jackson brings the heat with incredible charisma and the extraordinary vocal range required to pay proper tribute to the great Freddie Mercury. Joseph says: “It is an absolute honour to perform as Freddie and we are delighted that Freddie’s family see us...

Mercury: The Ultimate Queen Tribute

Mercury: The Ultimate Queen Tribute

Grand Opera House, York

29 Sep

Northern Live - Do I Love You

Keeping the faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits, expect to hear:Dobie Gray - Out On The Floor, R Dean Taylor...

Northern Live - Do I Love You

Northern Live - Do I Love You

Grand Opera House, York

Starts 30 Sep 2025

Friends! The Musical Parody

Friends! The Musical Parody celebrates and pokes fun at the wacky misadventures of the group of 20-something pals we love from the hit TV show as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990’s Manhattan. Friends! The Musical Parody is an hilarious good-hearted romp through our favourite...

Friends! The Musical Parody

Friends! The Musical Parody

Grand Opera House, York

Starts 05 Oct 2025

Uncanny: Fear Of The Dark

The first Uncanny live stage show I KNOW WHAT I SAW was one of the best-selling paranormal shows in theatre history.Now, Danny Robins and his team of experts are back with A BRAND-NEW SHOW for 2025/26, with even more terrifying real-life stories and witness accounts that will have you gripped...

Uncanny: Fear Of The Dark

Uncanny: Fear Of The Dark

Grand Opera House, York

07 Oct

Grayson Perry: Are You Good?

I always start out with the assumption that people are born good and then life happens. So, let’s pull back the curtain and see where your morals truly lie. Are you as virtuous as you think? With lots of audience participation (don’t worry, no one leaves unscathed) and a few...

Grayson Perry: Are You Good?

Grayson Perry: Are You Good?

Grand Opera House, York

08 Oct

Nina Conti: Whose Face Is It Anyway?

Nina presents an unparalleled, unscripted brand new show that delves deep into who we are, hijacking faces to spark a bold, hysterical reality warp.Nina Conti (and Monkey) has regularly sold out shows all over the world with her widely acclaimed performances: in London’s West End, off-Broadway in New York, at...

Nina Conti: Whose Face Is It Anyway?

Nina Conti: Whose Face Is It Anyway?

Grand Opera House, York

10 Oct

Alan Davies: Think Ahead

He thinks he’s Marty McFly but he’s older than Doc Brown. He spends more time in the pharmacy than the gym. Subject to relentless eye rolls from his kids. What is he? A late middle-aged stand up on tour for the first time in a decade. Funnier than ever, he...

Alan Davies: Think Ahead

Alan Davies: Think Ahead

Grand Opera House, York

11 Oct

Joanne McNally: Pinotphile

Hailed by Variety as One to Watch, McNally has been keeping herself busy by ruining men's lives (and her own) and now she's back; still single, still unfertilised, and laden with irreverent, ridiculous and hilarious war stories.Join Joanne for a wild ride as she navigates situationships, revenge, frenemies and rejection...

Joanne McNally: Pinotphile

Joanne McNally: Pinotphile

Grand Opera House, York

12 Oct

Babatunde Aléshé: High Expectations

Join the multi-award-winning comedian as he guides us through family life, his new found fame and the joys of Costco in this hilarious new stand up show. As seen on Taskmaster (C4), Live at the Apollo (BBC), Celebrity Gogglebox (C4), Would I Lie to You (BBC) and The Last Leg...

Babatunde Aléshé: High Expectations

Babatunde Aléshé: High Expectations

Grand Opera House, York

21 Oct

Strange but True Crime with Jennifer Rees

In this new show, Jennifer explores stories such as the serial killer who gained work in law enforcement whilst on the run - and ended up hunting himself; the female, balloon-carrying killer clown; serial killers on game shows - how their appearances led to their identification, and many more stories

Strange but True Crime with Jennifer Rees

Strange but True Crime with Jennifer Rees

Grand Opera House, York

24 Oct

Taylormania

Katy Ellis a self-confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see.The show has already taken ‘Swiftie’ fans across the world by storm and features all of Taylor’s much loved hits including ; Shake...

Taylormania

Taylormania

Grand Opera House, York

Starts 31 Oct 2025

Pick Me Up Theatre presents Bugsy Malone

Get your splurge gun at the ready as Alan Parker’s world-famous Bugsy Malone comes to York with Pick Me Up Theatre following last year's sell-out NATIVITY! The Musical.

Pick Me Up Theatre presents Bugsy Malone

Pick Me Up Theatre presents Bugsy Malone

Grand Opera House, York

Starts 11 Nov 2025

Sunny Afternoon

Sunny Afternoon celebrates the raw energy, passion, and timeless sound of one of Britain’s most iconic bands, telling their story through an incredible back catalogue of chart-toppers, including “You Really Got Me”, “Lola”, and “All Day and All of the Night”. Set against the backdrop of Britain on the cusp...

Sunny Afternoon

Sunny Afternoon

Grand Opera House, York

16 Nov

Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael

Our talented cast will recreate for you, a night like no other! It’s a brand-new show for 2025Make new memories whilst reliving old classics - this one is for the fans as we celebrate one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen, and we say thank you!This show...

Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael

Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael

Grand Opera House, York

Starts 19 Nov 2025

Slava's Snow Show

The multi award-winning international sensation returns by popular demand. This truly unique theatrical adventure is filled with heart, humour and stunning spectacle. A wonder of a show that is equally enjoyed by adults and families alike, Slava’s Snow Show has entertained audiences in over 80 countries including, Paris, Los Angeles,...

Slava's Snow Show

Slava's Snow Show

Grand Opera House, York

Starts 24 Nov 2025

A Fairytale for Christmas

After four back-to-back sell-out tours, and successful runs in the USA and Europe, A Fairytale for Christmas has gained thousands of festive fans across the globe - and is now back in town. From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners, immerse yourself in the...

A Fairytale for Christmas

A Fairytale for Christmas

Grand Opera House, York

26 Nov

Ross Noble

Should that happen, then just find an incline and start rolling to see the one and only Ross Noble! He is the Wizard of Waffle, The Rambler Royale, The Noodlers’ Noodler, and he’s back live on stage to tour a tornado of tangents. What the show will be about is...

Ross Noble

Ross Noble

Grand Opera House, York

27 Nov

Rat Pack - A Swingin' Christmas At The Sands

After spending five years starring as Dean Martin in the hit West End show ‘The Rat Pack - Live From Las Vegas’, Mark Halliday created his first of many hit shows, ‘The Rat Pack - Swingin’ At The Sands’ in 2010. Over the past decade the show has gone from...

Rat Pack - A Swingin' Christmas At The Sands

Rat Pack - A Swingin' Christmas At The Sands

Grand Opera House, York

28 Nov

Steve Steinman's Anything For Love - The Meat Loaf Story

Following his 2022 sell-out tour the highly acclaimed and No.1 recording artist, Steve Steinman, brings you his brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits. With an incredible stage set, ten-piece live band combined with Steve’s well known sense of humour and stage presence, the...

Steve Steinman's Anything For Love - The Meat Loaf Story

Steve Steinman's Anything For Love - The Meat Loaf Story

Grand Opera House, York

29 Nov

The Amy Winehouse Band

Amy Winehouse’s Original band led by her long-term Musical Director/bass player and close friend Dale Davis, celebrate her era defining global music and live performances, keeping her spirit and legacy and the Amy Winehouse sound alive in a true connection only possible by Amy’s original band.

The Amy Winehouse Band

The Amy Winehouse Band

Grand Opera House, York

Starts 06 Dec 2025

Cinderella (Pantomime)

You shall go to the ball with next year’s sparkling pantomime, Cinderella!

Cinderella (Pantomime)

Cinderella (Pantomime)

Grand Opera House, York

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