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Jeff Wayne's the War of the Worlds plays York Barbican in York on 14 October 2026, on stage at 18:30. Tickets are sold by the official seller — follow the ticket link on this page.
Set times: Jeff Wayne's the War of the Worlds due on stage around 18:30.
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. Jeff Wayne's the War of the Worlds is a theatre act.
