The Live at York Museum Gardens concert series will return next year – and are set to host more musical legends than ever before as the series extends to run across two weekends for the very first time.
And the first headliner has been announced today!
English Singer-songwriter Olly Murs will play York Museum Gardens onFriday 9 July 2027.
York exclusive postcode presale (YO1, YO10, YO19, YO23, YO24, YO26, YO30, YO31, YO32) will go on sale at 10am on Wednesday 30 September with tickets available here.
General sale will go on sale at 10am on Friday 2 October with tickets available here.
Now a household name and familiar face, Olly Murs rose to fame in 2009 after participating in The X Factor. Since then, Murs has released eight studio albums of his distinct blend of pop, indie, ska and disco; achieved numerous number one singles including ‘Heart Skips a Beat’ and ‘Troublemaker’ and returned to television screens across the country as a presenter on* The X Factorin 2015 and as a coach on The Voice UK*.
Olly’s latest full-length release, last November’s Knees Up, finds the larger than life frontman returning to the high-energy, upbeat ska-pop of his roots with hits like ‘Bonkers’ and ‘Save Me’ bound to bring the party to York Museum Gardens next summer.
Olly Murs will be joined in York by very special guests still to be announced.
Returning for a fourth season, this summer’s Live at York Museum Gardens series saw sold-out performances from the likes of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Self Esteem and Super Furry Animals as well as standup from comedy headliners Russell Howard, Ross Noble and Joanne McNally and many more as part of sister event York Comedy Festival.
The event’s independent promoters, Leeds based Futuresound Group and York Museums Trust are excited for this newly extended collaboration and to deliver two weekends of outdoor summer concerts.
Andy Smith, director for Futuresound Group, said: “We’re thrilled to be returning to York Museum Gardens next summer; with an even bigger line up of music and
comedy across two weekends for the first time.
“This newly expanded event simply wouldn’t be possible without the collaboration and support of York Museums Trust. It’s a privilege to be returning to the Gardens again next year and to be announcing Olly Murs today.
“We’re looking forward to revealing everything else in store for 2027.”
Jocelyn Palmer, senior events manager at York Museums Trust said: “Watching the concerts go from strength to strength each year has been so rewarding for us at York Museums Trust.
“The gardens are a wonderful space where we can blend its rich heritage and iconic scenery with fantastic seasonal events that gives the city centre a variety of entertainment, including these amazing concerts.
“Every penny helps us as a charity to continue to invest in our spaces and put on more unique events and experiences.”
For more information on the series please visit the Futuresound Group website.