Please bring CASH! The signal for card payments is annoyingly intermittent.
If you could be perceived as under 25 even if you’re not, please bring proof of age to purchase alcoholic drinks. ID must be either a passport, driving licence or PASS card.
The barge is still under construction - apologies - at this time there is no wheelchair access to performance space. Restricted viewing from the upper deck is possible in good weather. We are working towards making the barge a fully accessible community space and look forward to welcoming all aboard in the not too distant future.
Blood harmonies are the centre of The Ocelots’ sound. The twin brothers from Wexford, Ireland blend absurdity and sincerity in an array of literature-inspired musings. Open tunings and clawhammer banjo merge country-folk contemplation with urban imagery.
With support from Fionnuala Mary Bradbury.
Three day micro festival on York's only floating venue.
We loved By The Blue Bridge so much last year we thought we'd do it all over again.
Weekend tickets are on sale now for £20. It sold out last year so get in early to get your place!
Line up is ...
An exhibition exploring how the Yorkshire Rivers Foss and Ouse preserve, destroy, and produce our heritage. 10AM - 2PM. FREE
Fleur Filler and Walter Wall spin a few vinyls to celebrate the end of the Arts Barge 2025 events season. Bring your own records and have a go! Any genre welcome, 45’s / 12inch’s. Free entry.
Saturday from 4pm: By The Blue Bridge, harking back to our 2025 opening festival and featuring six alternative acoustic acts headlined by The Howl and The Hum.
Both days: £15+bf / Friday only: £7+bf. / Saturday only: £12+bf
To close this Arts Barge season we present Two Sides of The Same Coin - two contrasting days of music. Friday evening - A Pinch of Salt III - our experimental music evening this time headlined by Semay Wu joined by a selection of artists from the local area all doing short 15-20 minute sets.
Both days : £15+bf. / Friday only: £7+bf / Saturday only: £12+bf
Love Is Not All is a set of 13 original songs with words by the radical, bisexual poet Edna St. Vincent Millay who filled stadiums in 1930’s America. Millay’s story is one of rural poverty, city riches, art, passion and morphine told in a suite of songs reflecting the musical styles that spoke to her: American Folk, Music Hall and Jazz.
Little Hirundine poetry press launch two new titles -- Black Sheep Vol.II, and Dérive, the debut pamphlet by Alex Priestley. Plus music from After Midnight.
£ Pay as you feel
Big Bamboo present and evening of Calypso, Rumba, Blues, New Orleans Jazz and Hot Dance. Support from Elsie Franklin and Adam Soden.
Ryosuke Kiyasu - a pioneering snare-drum soloist from Japan who has redefined percussion since 2003 - returns to the Arts Barge by popular demand. Support from ish, Desmond Clarke and Oliver Collier.
Because the first one was so lovely - please join us for another Irish session on the barge. Free entry.
The last Hollywood hellraiser; an octogenarian, thespian barbarian with a pint of vodka and a smouldering hash pipe whose capacity for drink is matched only by his boundless charm and mercurial temper.
Jain isn't like other girls. She's worse. But she's finally ready to Lean In (and receive a little forehead kiss from hubby). She-Devil is a show about conspiracy theories, autism and men turning on you. Expect silly, subversive comedy from literally the best comedian.
Voilà. Alfie serves up new jokes in his latest show. This one's about friends, family, loneliness, enemies - and which of these he prefers. Bon appétit. As seen on the BBC New Comedy Awards 2024.
A captivating tale of sibling rivalry in post-Troubles Northern Ireland. With gut-punch gags and emotional blows, Caroline reckons with her lifelong battle with her younger brother, who loves trains and getting his way.
Why do people write ghost stories? Is it to explain away the fear? To spread it? Or do they write to reveal the ghosts inside them?
Thor Stenhaug is a one-night-stand baby. This is a show about love, life (drawings), and being not just a son to your parents – but more like a mutual friend.
Hop aboard the Arts Barge for York The Plank – a fast, furious and gloriously chaotic stand-up comedy showcase helmed by your host, Chris Booker – comedian, aspiring sci-fi writer, and charmingly underqualified sea captain for the night.
Multi award-winning Eryn Tett is developing her next show: an immersive comedy packed with her trademark offbeat (mostly yo mama) jokes, top secret ceremonies and a non-stop handshake….
The Good Room present CLOWN: Bobby Cockles Goes To Hell: A dark and hilarious stand-up journey through the terrible adventure of a cursed cockney clown. Being in love can be absolute HELL!
A genre-defying mix of stand-up, surreal storytelling and live techno anthems – this is comedy like you've never seen before.
Writer for Netflix and award-winning comedian Theo Mason Wood delivers a punk-clown manifesto on love, identity and modern chaos, blending razor-sharp wit.
It's better than watching people do things. It's better than paying to watch people do things. I was doped up on watching other people do things. I forgot how to do things I've just remembered. Look what I done!
'Authentic, punching-up comedy' (Comedy.co.uk), from the underground Fringe favourite known for thoughtful, intelligent and dark alternative comedy.
These three titans of entertainment will face off in a bloody, mind-mangling, no holds barred battle to the death!
A BRAND-NEW CURATED MINI FRINGE FESTIVAL SET OVER THREE DAYS.
ALL SHOWS ARE INDIVIDUALLY TICKETED.
LAST MINUTE SPECIAL OFFER ONLINE ONLY £5 +bf
£8 OTD
£11 adv. £11+otd
Road Less Travelled presents….USA’s Todd Day Wait with support from our own local cowboys - The Wreckliners! Big up your Monday.
£6 adv. More on the door.
On tour from The Netherlands - reminiscent of Lou and Nico - promises to be a lovely event.. LISTEN HERE
£8 in advance / £10 on the door.
Road Less Travelled presents……the wonderfully witty and talented Creekbed Carter on their European tour. We’re very excited for this!
Arts Barge welcomes York University in a new collaboration offering Arts and Creative Technologies students a unique space to share their music with the local community. Join us for a fun evening showcase of innovative work in progress.
£15 weekend ticket / £8 day ticket
By the Blue Bridge three-day festival of music, art and more kicks off early Friday evening in late-night-talk-show style. Creative workshops daytime on Saturday followed by musical performances from local and more far-fetched acts. Sunday begins with an Open Mic & Pot Luck - bring a dish to share. Music starts at 2.30pm with a collection of folky and weird local and not so local acts til close at 10pm.
