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David Essex plays York Barbican in York on 24 September 2026, on stage at 19:00, with York Barbican Premium Seating in support. Tickets are sold by the official seller — follow the ticket link on this page.
Set times: David Essex due on stage around 19:00. Full stage times for the rest of the bill are usually posted by York Barbican closer to the date.
York's indoor entertainment hub at the southern edge of the city centre, opposite the medieval walls and named for the nearby barbican at Walmgate Bar. It seats 1,500 or holds 1,900 standing and keeps a busy diary of live music, comedy, sport and conferences. Best known outside music circles as the long-running home of snooker's UK Championship. David Essex is an English pop icon of the 70s whose Rock On and Hold Me Close made him a teen idol, alongside a long stage and screen career.
