Now that the new year has finally arrived, you might be starting to arrange your plans for the next 12 months.
This could include the likes of seeing Michael Bublé at Scarborough Open Air Theatre in summer, Yorkshire’s very own Self Esteem at York Museum Gardens or musical theatre legend Michael Ball take to the stage at York Barbican as we head into autumn.
9 of the biggest names performing in York and North Yorkshire this year
🎆 @mrmichaelball wishes you a Happy New Year as he gets ready to visit York with the ‘Glow’ UK tour!
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— York Barbican (@yorkbarbican) January 1, 2026
So you can choose your music events wisely, here are some of the biggest names performing across the county in 2026:
Alfie Boe
- When: Tuesday, April 28
- Where: York Barbican, Paragon Street, York, YO10 4AH
Anastacia
- When: Sunday, June 21
- Where: Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Burniston Road, Scarborough, YO12 6PF
Michael Bublé
- When: Monday, July 6
- Where: Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Burniston Road, Scarborough, YO12 6PF
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Self Esteem
- When: Friday, July 10
- Where: York Museum Gardens, Museum Street, York, YO1 7FR
Bastille
- When: Saturday, July 11
- Where: Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Burniston Road, Scarborough, YO12 6PF
CMAT
- When: Saturday, July 18
- Where: Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Burniston Road, Scarborough. YO12 6PF
Teddy Swims
- When: Wednesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 23
- Where: Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Burniston Road, Scarborough YO12 6PF
Nile Rodgers and CHIC
- When: Saturday, August 22
- Where: Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Burniston Road, Scarborough, YO12 6PF
Michael Ball
- When: Saturday, September 12
- Where: York Barbican, Paragon Street, York, YO10 4AH
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Other big music events taking place throughout 2026 include the Music Showcase Weekend at York Racecourse (July 24 and 25) and York Proms at the Museum Gardens (July 26).
There’s no doubt many other artists will be releasing tour dates in North Yorkshire over the next few months too.
Who would you like to see perform live this year? Let us know in the comments