Here’s what’s going on in York this week.
There’s a Fast Show reunion at York Barbican, Kara Tointon stars in comedy The Constant Wife at York Theatre Royal, Carlos Acosta presents a Cuban twist on The Nutcracker at Grand Opera House York, and join us in Tadcaster on our Winter Warms Coffee Morning Tour.
Take a look at our full guide below.
What’s on in York this week: Monday 26 – Friday 30 January
All week
The Constant Wife
1927. Constance is a very unhappy woman. “Nonsense” says her mother “she eats well, sleeps well, dresses well and she’s losing weight. No woman can be unhappy in those circumstances.” Constance is the perfect wife and mother, and her husband is as devoted to her as he is to his mistress, who just happens to be her best friend. Adapted by Olivier Award-winner Laura Wade (Home, I’m Darling; TV’s Rivals) from Somerset Maugham’s glittering comedy.
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- Mon 26 – Sat 31 Jan
- 7:30pm, (2pm/2:30pm matinees)
- More info
Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana
A Cuban take on the favourite festive classic, the production explodes onto the stage, featuring new choreography by Carlos Acosta CBE and performed by more than 20 dancers from his Cuban company, Acosta Danza.
Set to an exuberant Cuban newly commissioned version of the magnificent Tchaikovsky score, arranged by Cuban composer Pepe Gavilondo, the timeless story is brought to life with ballet at its core, enriched with Acosta Danza’s unique style and with Cuban dance traditions beautifully woven throughout the much-loved and joyful family tale.
- Grand Opera House, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- Wed 28 – Sat 31 Jan
- 7:30pm, (2:30pm matinees)
- More info
Owt O’This World!
An intergalactic giant Yorkshire Pudding filled family panto! Local singing group, The Swaggle Sisters, have planned a concert on the Moon and they have booked themselves onto the first ever Rocket Launch for the Yorkshire Space Agency (YASA). But a ruthless local entrepreneur has other ideas and they all find themselves stranded on a strange planet. What is he up to? Is there Alien Life on this new planet? Will the Swaggle Sisters be stranded there forever?
Packed with fantastic songs, dances, a brilliant storyline and a lot of laughs – Owt O’This World is not to be missed! All profits go to Motor Neurone Disease Association York Group and York Against Cancer.
- New Earswick Folk Hall, York, YO32 4AQ
- Wed 28 – Sat 31 Jan
- 7:30pm, (2:30pm Sat matinee)
- More info
Monday
Quiz of the Year 2025 Event
From big world moments and surprising headlines to pop culture, trends, sports, science, and the random facts that somehow defined the year. This quiz covers everything that made 2025… 2025. Expect laughs, head-scratching questions, and plenty of “wait, that was THIS year?!”
- House of The Trembling Madness, York, YO1 8AA
- Mon 26 Jan
- 7pm
- More info
Tuesday
Holocaust Memorial Day Civic Event 2026
On behalf of City of York Council, we invite you to join us in marking Holocaust Memorial Day, 2026. Holocaust Memorial Day is now an established act of commemoration when people from all over the world come together to remember the destruction and devastation caused by the Holocaust and more recent genocides and persecution.
York will be embracing the theme ‘Bridging Generations’ through a programme that seeks to commemorate the past, explore the continued persecutions of the present and encourage positive actions that will make a difference in the future. The event seeks to serve as a reminder that the responsibility of remembrance doesn’t end with survivors – it lives on through their children, their grandchildren and through all of us. This theme encourages us all to engage actively with the past – to listen, to learn and to carry those lessons forward.
- York St John University, Lord Mayor’s Walk, York YO31 7EX
- Tue 27 Jan
- 6-8pm
- More info
Glenn Moore
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Glenn Moore has written too many jokes again. Expect a fast-paced whirlwind of punchlines from one of the greatest joke-writers of his generation. As seen on Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week, Cats Does Countdown. As heard on The Dave Berry Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio, The News Quiz, Just A Minute, and his own Radio 4 series Glenn Moore’s Almanac.
- The Crescent, 8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
- Tue 27 Jan
- 7:30pm
- More info
Wednesday
Winter Warmers Coffee Morning Tour at The Barn
In Tadcaster, we’re delighted to be joining forces with Winter Warmers and the much-loved Community Café at The Barn. The café runs regularly from 10am–12pm, offering free hot drinks, food, food parcels where needed, there will be advice from a range of agencies.
- The Barn, St Joseph’s Street, Tadcaster, LS24 9HA
- Wed 28 Jan
- 10am – 1pm
- More info
Thursday
Second Hand Stories by Florable
Join Florable for a bi-weekly evening dedicated to all things journalling. First time members receive a Florable journalling book from local stationary business Avorium (worth £17), and Florable provide all the crafts and equipment you could need! Returning members get discounted tickets for all future sessions – just bring your book and continue your work!
- SPARK:York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB
- Thu 29 Jan
- 7-9pm
- More info
An Evening with The Fast Show
Fans of the The Fast Show are in for a real treat as Simon Day, Charlie Higson, John Thomson, Paul Whitehouse, Mark Williams and Arabella Weir reunite to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic TV programme.
The original cast members are taking to the stage to give audiences a unique behind-the-scenes insight into much loved characters including Suits You Sir, Ted and Ralph, Does My Bum Look Big In This, Competitive Dad and so many more. Find out how they came up with the characters and the catchphrases and witness a recreation of some of your favourite moments – without the need for old age make up!
The tour is not just a performance; it’s a celebration of the enduring appeal of The Fast Show and the laughter it has brought into the lives of millions.
- York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
- Thu 29 Jan
- 7:30pm
- More info
Friday
Country Roads
Come with us to the place you belong, for a night of the very best country classics! Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as – for one night only – we celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music. Join us for a very special evening, celebrating country superstar royalty. Enjoy the very biggest country songs of all time: 9 to 5, The Gambler, Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, King of the Road, Crazy, Rhinestone Cowboy, Jolene, Dance the Night Away, Walkin’ after Midnight and many, many more. The stars of our hit show Islands in the Stream return in this brand-new production that’s now BIGGER than ever!
- York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
- Fri 30 Jan
- 7:30pm
- More info
