Here’s what’s on in York this week.
The toe-tapping get-up-and-dance Steps Musical is at the Grand Opera House, see Jesus Christ Superstar in a different light at Joseph Rowntree Theatre, comedian Chloe Petts is at Theatre@41, and it’s the start of the popular Dark Skies Festival – and much more.
Take a look at our full guide below.
What’s on in York this week: Monday 9 – Friday 13 February
All week
Here & Now – The Steps Musical
COME AND STOMP THE NIGHT AWAY! Get your party on with HERE AND NOW, the hilarious, brand-new musical based on the songs of multi-million-selling pop phenomenon, Steps. Don’t miss this feel-good celebration of love and friendship as it tours the UK & Ireland following a record-breaking world premiere.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- Tue 10 – Sun 15 Feb
- Multiple times
- More info
Jesus Christ Superstar
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s legendary rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar explodes onto stage in a bold new staging.
Featuring songs like I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane and Superstar, this production captures the final days of Jesus as loyalties fracture, followers demand revolution, and rulers fear rebellion. Set in a shifting space, part temple, part battleground, the story unfolds through visceral movement, haunting imagery, and a pulsating live score.
Expect a world where belief spirals into chaos, power corrupts, and humanity collides with the divine, all leading to one of theatre’s most electrifying climaxes.
- Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA
- Wed 11 – Sat 14 Feb
- 7:30pm (2:30pm Sat matinee)
- More info
Monday
Space Showcase
Join us for our first Space Showcase with talks on on dark sky protection, light pollution, space law, amateur astronomy, and much more! York St John University (YSJU) is engaged in several research projects relating to (inner and) outer space. As a result, they have formed a new outer space research group. They are holding their first event, a “Space Showcase” on 9th February 2026.
This event will run as a series of carousel talks where staff will each present for 10 minutes about their research relating to outer space. This ranges from research on dark sky protection, light pollution, space law, amateur astronomy, and much more!
- Creative Centre Auditorium, York St John University, Lord Mayor’s Walk, York YO31 7EX
- Mon 9 Feb
- 5:15pm
- More info
Tuesday
SPARK Print Club: Valentine’s Day
Join resident artist Becca Drake for SPARK Print Club! To celebrate Valentine’s Day, create five prints for just £5 – so whether you want to send cards to your loved one, friends… even your dog, you’ve got plenty of opportunity! It’s also a great way to have a go at printing and trying something new.
- SPARK:York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York, YO1 9PB
- Tue 10 Feb
- 7-9pm
- More info
All Should Eat Charity Gig
Raising money for the Charity SASH (Safe And Sound Homes) who support preventing youth homelessness, with music from the University of York bands Disappearer, Ghostship, Blair Bitch Project, and The Expression!
- The Crescent York, 8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
- Tue 10 Feb
- 7:30pm
- More info
Wednesday
BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Experience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen! The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet! With free prize giveaways, this is an unmissable event from the world’s most prestigious mountain festival – guaranteed to spark your passion for adventure, action and travel!
- York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
- Wed 11 Feb
- 7:30pm
- More info
Test Drive Scratch Night
Four Wheel Drive and Theatre@41 present TEST DRIVE SCRATCH NIGHT. Stories are the heart of who we are. They shape our communities and bring us closer together. That’s why we’re thrilled to host York’s vibrant artistic community for TEST DRIVE SCRATCH NIGHT – a space where new work is shared, voices are heard, and stories in development come to life.
Whether you’re excited to experience creativity in its rawest form or a storyteller eager to share your work, this is your invitation to join our community and be part of the journey.
- Theatre@41, 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
- Wed 11 Feb
- 7:30pm
- More info
Thursday
Legend – The Music of Bob Marley
When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. The legend that was Bob Marley.
Legend – the Music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, a supremely talented cast recreate the timeless hits Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Jammin’, Buffalo Soldier, Get Up Stand Up, I Shot the Sheriff and many more reggae classics.
- York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
- Thu 12 Feb
- 7:30pm
- More info
Chloe Petts: Big Naturals
Chloe Petts (Have I Got News For You, Live At The Apollo) returns to the stage following another sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe. In her new show, she’s taking a deep dive into her upbringing at the height of lad culture. From Page 3, to fronting a Christian rock band, to accidents on the golf course, join Petts for her most loutish hour yet.
- Theatre@41, 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
- Thu 12 – Fri 13 Feb
- 8pm
- More info
Annie
York Light Opera Company returns to York Theatre Royal with the beloved classic hit Annie! Packed with unforgettable songs like Tomorrow, Hard Knock Life, and You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile, this heartwarming tale of hope, family, and second chances is a must-see for audiences of all ages.
Expect dazzling choreography, stunning costumes, and a full live band, alongside a stellar cast of local talent bringing this timeless story to life. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of Annie.
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- Thu 12 – Sat 21 Feb
- Multiple times
- More info
Friday
Al Murray – All You Need Is Guv
Hey cool cats! Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026. There’s no denying the world’s a mess daddio, but there is a glimmer of hope as the globe’s favourite Pub Landlord returns with his like-nobody-else Common Sense hot-takes for the masses, offering a much-needed truth tonic (pint for the fella/glass of white wine for the lady) for these whacked out and troubled times. With a fresh and frothing pint to hand, a barrel of laughs to pour from, and a flower in his heart, Guv is all you need.
- York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
- Fri 13 Feb
- 7:30pm
- More info
Dark Skies Festival
We’re delighted to be showcasing our eleventh festival. Join us and the Yorkshire Dales National Park to celebrate the wonders of our skies and explore two incredible International Dark Sky Reserves in the peak of our stargazing season.
- Multiple locations
- Fri 13 Feb – Sun 1 Mar
- Multiple times
- More info
