Comedy Shows and Concerts you Won't Want to Miss in Yorkshire this June
Don't miss these comedy shows and concerts that'll have you laughing out loud and singing along like nobody is listening
CHLOE PETTS
1ST JUNE
The Leadmill, Sheffield
0114 272 7040
leadmill.co.uk
This is the debut show of rising star Chloe Petts as she tours the UK for the first time. She’s one of the most exciting acts on the UK scene right now, fresh from supporting Ed Gamble on his UK Tour, and promises more laugh-out-loud gags as she comes to Sheffield.
DANNY BEARD: LIVE
8TH JUNE
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds
leedsheritagetheatres.com
Drag Race UK champion Danny Beard is hitting the road with their debut solo tour – and promises to be more camp than you’ve ever seen them before. Early booking is highly advised for obvious reasons and a limited number of meet and greet tickets are available.
FINLAY CHRISTIE: OK ZOOMER
16TH JUNE
The Studio, Bradford
01274 432000
bradford-theatres.co.uk
Award-winning stand-up Finlay Christie is on his debut tour, and he’s stopping by The Studio. He’s earned more than 300 million views (and counting) on YouTube and TikTok, and you might have seen him on Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and ITV2’s The Stand-Up Sketch Show.
JACK WHITEHALL: SETTLE DOWN
17TH & 18TH JUNE
First Direct Arena, Leeds
firstdirectarena.com
International comedy sensation Jack Whitehall is back with his highly anticipated new live show, following three complete sellout arena tours. He promises that this is going to be his most personal show yet, as he talks the big changes that have happened in his life now he’s got a long-term partner, a dog and he’s quickly heading towards middle age.
FRANKIE BOYLE: LAP OF SHAME
25TH JUNE
Leeds Grand Theatre
leedsheritagetheatres.com
Currently competing on Taskmaster and known for his controversial comedy, tickets are selling fast for Frankie Boyle’s tour so don’t waste any time if you want to see him in Leeds this month.
AN EVENING OF COMEDY
30TH JUNE
St George’s Hall, Bradford
01274 432000
bradford-theatres.co.uk
St George’s Hall’s evening of comedy returns with a line-up including Reginald D. Hunter, Tez Ilyas and Nabil Abdulrashid, who promise to dose you up with the best medicine – laughter, of course.
DISNEY 100: THE CONCERT
1ST JUNE
First Direct Arena, Leeds
firstdirectarena.com
Everyone’s got a favourite Disney tale, and if you say you don’t – you’re lying. This arena tour celebrates Disney’s music and its many timeless stories for its milestone 100th anniversary year. You’ll see iconic film scenes on a giant screen, whilst magical moments are brought to life by the Hollywood Sound Orchestra. Expect to hear music from The Lion King, Aladdin, Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins and Encanto as well as from the Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel universes.
DEAN LEWIS: THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT TOUR
4TH JUNE
O2 Academy, Leeds
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Following his number one debut album release (2019’s multiple-award winning A Place We Knew) Dean Lewis’ fanbase is constantly growing, and he’s stopping by Leeds on his tour. The Australian singer-songwriter is best known for his 2016 single Waves and his 2018 single Be Alright.
INHALER
6TH JUNE
The Leadmill, Sheffield
0114 272 7040
leadmill.co.uk
Playing their hugely anticipated new LP Cuts & Bruises in its entirety, these indie rockers from Dublin are bringing an intimate show to The Leadmill in June. Fans have been raving about the shows so far, so those in Yorkshire won’t want to miss out on booking these tickets.
ELTON JOHN
6TH JUNE
First Direct Arena, Leeds
firstdirectarena.com
The very last few remaining tickets are on sale to see this icon this summer. They’re not cheap, but it’s Elton John! This new stage production will take you on a musical journey through his 50-year career packed with hits including Hold Me Closer, Rocket Man, Your Song, Candle in The Wind and Tiny Dancer. If you’re bored with tribute acts, you’ll want to take this chance to see the real deal; it’s a rare opportunity.
DIRTY DANCING
6TH–10TH JUNE
Leeds Grand Theatre
leedsheritagetheatres.com
No one puts Baby in the corner, but they do put her on the City Varieties Music Hall stage in Leeds. Dirty Dancing returns following a season at London’s Dominion Theatre featuring the hit songs Hungry Eyes and (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life, with performances from an incredible cast of dancers.
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: A SEA SYMPHONY
10TH JUNE
York Minster
yorkminster.org
York Musical Society and Philharmonischer Chor Münster are presenting an evening of Vaughan Williams at York Minster. Known for his operas, ballets, chamber music, secular and religious vocal pieces, including A Sea Symphony, his works are definitely worthy of celebration, and where better to hear and celebrate them?
RUSH: A JOYOUS JAMAICAN JOURNEY
10TH JUNE
Leeds Playhouse
0113 213 7700
leedsplayhouse.org.uk
A 500-year journey is told in two hours through history, laughs and dancing (and more than 20 hit songs). Rush is both a party and a history lesson as it tells the story of Reggae music since the arrival of the Windrush Generation.
ELIOT SMITH DANCE // HUMAN
15TH JUNE
Hipp @ The Hullabaloo, Darlington
01325 405405
darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
Exploring everything that it is to be human, dancer Yamit Salazar will perform sensational solos created by award-winning choreographer Eliot Smith with original music by multi prize-winning composer Adam Johnson. From cutting-edge contemporary movements to commercial dance, this performance will leave you feeling all kinds of emotions. Plus, there’ll be a post-show talk after the performance to find out more about this creation.
CIRCA WAVES
16TH JUNE
O2 Academy Sheffield
academymusicgroup.com
One of Britain’s most influential and adored guitar bands, Circa Waves are back on tour with Never Going Under, in support of their highly-anticipated fifth album of the same name. Don’t miss this chance to see them in an intimate venue as we’re sure they’ll head to bigger stages in the future. This show has been rescheduled from Saturday 28th January.
GOO GOO DOLLS
22ND JUNE
O2 Academy Sheffield
academymusicgroup.com
Four-time Grammy-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls are in the UK for the first time in over three years, touring their 13th studio album Chaos In Bloom. Don’t miss this show in Sheffield, even if you’re only there to belt out the lyrics to Iris.
JOOLS HOLLAND & HIS RHYTHM AND BLUES ORCHESTRA
22ND JUNE
Hull City Hall
01482 300306
hulltheatres.co.uk
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are joined by special guests Pauline Black and Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson from The Selecter and guest vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka for this special show in Hull.
RAG ’N’ BONE MAN
24TH JUNE
Scarborough Open Air Theatre
scarboroughopenairtheatre.com
Standing tickets are still selling to see Rag’n’Bone Man’s open-air performance in Scarborough this summer. His first hit single Human was released in 2016 and since the release of the hugely popular track Giant in 2019, his fanbase has grown and grown (but he’s most iconic, in our opinion, for getting married in a tracksuit).
PET SHOP BOYS
24TH JUNE
First Direct Arena, Leeds
firstdirectarena.com
Pet Shop Boys performed a headline set on The Other Stage at the Glastonbury Festival, closing the 50th Anniversary event. But if you missed that, now’s your chance to see them perform live. Get tickets so you’re not accused of Being Boring, Go West to Leeds, and join the East End boys and West End girls for a real party.
