Global superstars The Human League are to play York next summer.
The Sheffield new wave pioneers will headline the Live at York Museum Gardens concert on Saturday 3 July 2027.
Synonymous with English electronic music since forming in 1977, The Human League released their third album ***Dare!***in 1981 to international acclaim.
Featuring the timeless synth-pop single ‘Don’t You Want Me’, Dare! confirmed The Human League as British music icons.
After being championed by the then brand-new channel MTV, the band was catapulted across the Atlantic as one of the leading artists of what is now known as the ‘Second British Invasion’ of the US.
A further six hit albums, an innovative remix album, a live album, six EPs, 29 singles and 13 career spanning compilations later, The Human League have sold over 20 million records worldwide.
Special guests
The Human League at York Museum Gardens will be joined by very special guests all hailing from the vibrant Eighties music scene.
These include the energetic and infectious pop-duo Go West; eccentric, electronic two-piece ** Blancmange,and new-wave punk singer ** Toyah.
Returning for a fourth season, this summer’s Live at York Museum Gardens series saw incredible sold-out performances from the likes of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Self Esteem and Super Furry Animals.
There was also star stand-up from comedians Russell Howard, Ross Noble and Joanne McNally and more as part of sister event the York Comedy Festival.
The Human League will be joining recently announced fellow headliner Olly Murs in York next summer, with more acts still to be shared.