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Things to do in York, August 2026

Browse 9 upcoming events and things to do in York during August 2026. Venues include York Barbican, The Crescent. Highlights include Sparks, This Is The Kit, Venue Premium Tickets - Queen of the Night and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Sparks

York · York BarbicanTue, Aug 25Music

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This Is The Kit

York · The CrescentThu, Aug 27Music

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🎟️ From £29

Venue Premium Tickets - Queen of the Night

York · York BarbicanFri, Aug 28Music

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Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

York · York BarbicanFri, Aug 28Music

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Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - York

York · York BarbicanFri, Aug 28Culture & Art

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Aardman In Concert - Venue Premium Tickets

York · York BarbicanSat, Aug 29Music

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James Lavelle

York · The CrescentSun, Aug 30Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £13

The Dead South - Venue Premium Tickets

York · York BarbicanMon, Aug 31Music

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EarthBall

York · The CrescentMon, Aug 31Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £14

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Late-summer highlights

August tends to continue the peak outdoor season with festivals and city breaks, though some venues slow down as locals take their own summer holidays.

Catch the last of the season's open-air festivals and food markets
Look for late-summer concerts and outdoor film screenings
Some smaller venues run a lighter schedule mid-month — worth checking listings ahead