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Chart-topping star announces Scarborough Open Air Theatre show

The Dunwells, Forty-Five Vinyl Cafe, York. Photo by Gareth John

The Dunwells, Forty-Five Vinyl Cafe, York. Photo by Gareth John

Yorkshire brothers who went from open mics to US charts wow sold-out York gig

Rising art-rock band Robo

Rising art-rock band Robo

York art-rock band Robo announce biggest headline show

Fans at Scarborough Open Air Theatre in 2026 - the venue has announced that the Kaiser Chiefs will headline in summer 2027.

Fans at Scarborough Open Air Theatre in 2026 - the venue has announced that the Kaiser Chiefs will headline in summer 2027.

'This will be momentous': top indie band to headline Scarborough - how to get tickets

Alfie Boe will be headlining Scarborough Open Air Theatre in July 2027

Alfie Boe will be headlining Scarborough Open Air Theatre in July 2027

Star 'adored by fans of musical theatre' set for show in iconic North Yorkshire venue

Legendary ska-pop band Madness will headline York Racecourse's Music Showcase Friday on 23 July 2027, combining live racing with a major concert as part of the band's wider UK tour

Legendary ska-pop band Madness will headline York Racecourse's Music Showcase Friday on 23 July 2027, combining live racing with a major concert as part of the band's wider UK tour

Ska-pop band Madness to headline York Racecourse evening of racing and music

Madness will be playing York Racecourse

Madness will be playing York Racecourse

Madness to headline Music Showcase in York with tickets from £15

Love Actually Live in Concert is coming to York this December.

Love Actually Live in Concert is coming to York this December.

Classic Christmas film Love Actually is coming to York - complete with live orchestra

Simply Red’s headline Summer Funk ’27 tour comes to Scarborough Open Air Theatre in North Yorkshire in 2027, with Soul II Soul. File photo of crowds at Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

Simply Red’s headline Summer Funk ’27 tour comes to Scarborough Open Air Theatre in North Yorkshire in 2027, with Soul II Soul. File photo of crowds at Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

'This is going to be incredible' - North Yorkshire hosts huge British band

Bridlington trio Feral Family

Bridlington trio Feral Family

Leeds United FC

Bridlington band left ‘floored’ after hearing their song played at Elland Road

Oasis are going on tour again in 2027, with plenty of gigs planned across the UK

Oasis are going on tour again in 2027, with plenty of gigs planned across the UK

Oasis confirms 2027 UK tour with 20 shows – how to get tickets 

The Steve Cassidy Band will perform at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre later this month

The Steve Cassidy Band will perform at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre later this month

Three generations of musical talent to come together for York concert

A music concert at Woodend Art Gallery and Studio recently raised £172 for Macmillan Cancer Support

A music concert at Woodend Art Gallery and Studio recently raised £172 for Macmillan Cancer Support

Concert at Scarborough art gallery raises funds and cancer awareness

The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Margaret Wells

The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Margaret Wells

York Christmas Cheer receptions return with music, food and festivities

Harry Styles has announced more UK tour dates for 2027

Harry Styles has announced more UK tour dates for 2027

Harry Styles announces new 2027 UK tour dates for Together, Together tour

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Ruth McNeil said:

Talented York family performing on stage for one night in musical spectacular

World-renowned tango singer Martín Alvarado will perform at Selby Town Hall this weekend

World-renowned tango singer Martín Alvarado will perform at Selby Town Hall this weekend

World-renowned Argentinian tango singer to take centre stage in Selby

Organiser Dan Savage, wife Abigail, and daughter Gabri

Organiser Dan Savage, wife Abigail, and daughter Gabri

Acomb church hall to turn back the clock with 90s club classics night

The Easingwold Summer of Music festival has finished for another year

The Easingwold Summer of Music festival has finished for another year

Easingwold Town Band brings curtain down on Summer of Music festival

Fans at Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Saturday, June 20, during the venue's biggest season yet. (Image CUFFE & TAYLOR)

Fans at Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Saturday, June 20, during the venue's biggest season yet. (Image CUFFE & TAYLOR)

First acts revealed for Scarborough's 2027 season - how and when to get tickets

Jack Bailey performing a Nat King Cole number in Davygate yesterday (Wednesday, September 2)

Jack Bailey performing a Nat King Cole number in Davygate yesterday (Wednesday, September 2)

Meet the teenage York busker impressing crowds and cruise ship agent

The Pigeon Detectives are set to return to Bridlington Spa for the first time in 18 years for a major live concert

The Pigeon Detectives are set to return to Bridlington Spa for the first time in 18 years for a major live concert

The Pigeon Detectives announce first Bridlington Spa show for 18 years

The South Bank Singers performing at St Clement's Church

The South Bank Singers performing at St Clement's Church

Clubs and societies

York choir invites new singers to join after successful summer concerts

York rock band One Iota is set to launch their new album with an upcoming concert at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre

York rock band One Iota is set to launch their new album with an upcoming concert at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre

York rock band to launch new double album with ‘cinematic’ theatre show

The Rant & Ramble Coffee Rave will take place at Fodder Café on the Great Yorkshire Showground

The Rant & Ramble Coffee Rave will take place at Fodder Café on the Great Yorkshire Showground

Coffee-fuelled morning rave with live DJ coming to Harrogate

Motorists are being warned about delays on the A64 due to Leeds Festival.

Motorists are being warned about delays on the A64 due to Leeds Festival.

Reading & Leeds Festival

A64 closure and train changes set for Leeds Festival weekend as thousands expected

Music fans didn’t let the bad weather stop them from having fun back in 2011.

Music fans didn’t let the bad weather stop them from having fun back in 2011.

Rain forecast for Leeds Festival? These photos show fans have seen it all before

Freddie Schmuck will perform at the Pot Still Coffee Shop at Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery

Freddie Schmuck will perform at the Pot Still Coffee Shop at Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery

Scarborough musician to play intimate acoustic gig at Hunmanby distillery

Ripon Cathedral is inviting past choir members to return for a special anniversary Evensong

Ripon Cathedral is inviting past choir members to return for a special anniversary Evensong

Ripon Cathedral invites former choir members back for special reunion

Juan José Muñoz Borja has been appointed as the new conductor for Settle Orchestra's new season

Juan José Muñoz Borja has been appointed as the new conductor for Settle Orchestra's new season

Settle Orchestra appoints new conductor for upcoming concerts this season

Oasis is rumoured to be planning a 2027 tour - do you think they'll be back on stage next year?

Oasis is rumoured to be planning a 2027 tour - do you think they'll be back on stage next year?

Liam Gallagher appears to confirm 2027 Oasis tour in online rant with brother Noel

Nile Rodgers & Chic at Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Nile Rodgers & Chic at Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Nile Rodgers & Chic brings down curtain on 2026 Scarborough Open Air Theatre season

Riley Smith Hall in Tadcaster recently hosted a music event which raised hundreds in aid of the Tiny Lives Appeal

Riley Smith Hall in Tadcaster recently hosted a music event which raised hundreds in aid of the Tiny Lives Appeal

Live music night in Tadcaster raises hundreds for hospital appeals

An ABBA tribute concert was recently held at York Minster earlier this month

An ABBA tribute concert was recently held at York Minster earlier this month

York Minster comes alive with ABBA hits at candlelit concert

'It’s going to be a very special night' - North Yorkshire venue celebrates 200th show

Day Fever is heading to York Barbican and Museum Gardens this year- pictured, founders Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen.

Day Fever is heading to York Barbican and Museum Gardens this year- pictured, founders Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen.

UPDATE: Daytime clubbing craze is coming to York with Vicky McClure's Day Fever

Grunge Included 2026, the UK’s first academic conference dedicated to the genre, will take place at York St John University

Grunge Included 2026, the UK’s first academic conference dedicated to the genre, will take place at York St John University

UK’s first academic grunge conference to explore music and culture in York

Love Pop Choir will host a Prosecco launch night on September 7, at Forest Moor & Calcutt Village Hall

Love Pop Choir will host a Prosecco launch night on September 7, at Forest Moor & Calcutt Village Hall

Clubs and societies

New women’s choir launches in Knaresborough with Prosecco night

The Monktoneers - Billy Miller (left) and Ken Harper (right) will be the first act on stage

The Monktoneers - Billy Miller (left) and Ken Harper (right) will be the first act on stage

Ripon pub takes inspiration from Woodstock for new live music festival

Symphonic Ibiza

Symphonic Ibiza

PICTURES - Celebs flock to popular North Yorkshire venue for first gig in 14 years

Hollywood Vampires at Scarborough Open Air Theatre, August 15, 2026, with Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper and Joe Perry, along with special guests The Damned.

Hollywood Vampires at Scarborough Open Air Theatre, August 15, 2026, with Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper and Joe Perry, along with special guests The Damned.

Review and gallery

Johnny Depp helps Hollywood Vampires turn Scarborough into rock heaven

Thousands of fans turned out to see Holly Johnson play Scarborough Open Air Theatre last night, Friday, August 14, with special guests ABC and Heaven 17.

Thousands of fans turned out to see Holly Johnson play Scarborough Open Air Theatre last night, Friday, August 14, with special guests ABC and Heaven 17.

32 brilliant photos from Holly Johnson's hit-filled Scarborough show

Holly Johnson performed plenty of Frankie Goes to Hollywood material from the iconic Welcome to the Pleasuredome album

Holly Johnson performed plenty of Frankie Goes to Hollywood material from the iconic Welcome to the Pleasuredome album

Thousands of fans turn out as music icons turn Scarborough into an 80s time machine

The Scarborough Jazz Festival, now in its 23rd year, will take place at Scarborough Spa next year

The Scarborough Jazz Festival, now in its 23rd year, will take place at Scarborough Spa next year

Three days of live jazz festival returns to Scarborough Spa next year

Susan and Nigel Green, from Selby, have become members of the prestigious British Country Music Hall of Fame

Susan and Nigel Green, from Selby, have become members of the prestigious British Country Music Hall of Fame

Selby couple inducted into prestigious British Country Music Hall of Fame

Johnny Depp to play Scarborough with Hollywood Vampires on Saturday, August 15.

Johnny Depp to play Scarborough with Hollywood Vampires on Saturday, August 15.

Why Johnny Depp is returning to North Yorkshire this weekend

Scarborough Open Air Theatre has hosted numerous big-name acts this summer including Scissor Sisters last weekend.

Scarborough Open Air Theatre has hosted numerous big-name acts this summer including Scissor Sisters last weekend.

Music legends behind some of the biggest 80s hits are heading to Scarborough

Fans at Scarborough Open Air Theatre as Scissor Sisters take to the stage.

Fans at Scarborough Open Air Theatre as Scissor Sisters take to the stage.

Thousands party as Scissor Sisters sweep into North Yorkshire for spectacular show

The stage at the Open Air

The stage at the Open Air

Pop legends bring iconic hits and camp fun to North Yorkshire venue

Nearly 50 singers gathered above Saltburn to open its folk festival

Nearly 50 singers gathered above Saltburn to open its folk festival

Nearly 50 singers gather above Yorkshire coastal town to open festival

Tony Hadley (centre) with Spandau Ballet in Brighton.

Tony Hadley (centre) with Spandau Ballet in Brighton.

80s singing legend asked about 'difficult return' to iconic band after split

Menfulness Live, organised by York-based mental health charity Menfulness, has announced the remaining acts for its show at the Grand Opera House

Menfulness Live, organised by York-based mental health charity Menfulness, has announced the remaining acts for its show at the Grand Opera House

Britain's Got Talent star joins York charity's Menfulness Live line-up

Saltburn Folk Festival returns to the town from Friday (August 7) to Sunday

Saltburn Folk Festival returns to the town from Friday (August 7) to Sunday

‘Joyful’ folk music festival to take place in coastal Yorkshire town

Sex Pistols at Scarborough - photo by Dave Lawrence

Sex Pistols at Scarborough - photo by Dave Lawrence

Cultural attractions

Trio of music icons bring electric night of nostalgia to fans at top Yorkshire venue