Live at The Crescent in York: The John Otway Big Band
Saturday, 16 January 2027 at The Crescent, York
About this event
Mark Saturday, 16 January 2027 in your diary: The John Otway Big Band, at The Crescent, York.
The John Otway Big Band
Saturday 16th January, 7.30pm
£20 (+ b/f) in advance
*This is a standing show*
The world needs mavericks. One-offs. Bloody chuffed to bring John and his big band back to York again, always a packed night.
In a world dominated by music-by-committee, formulaic meaningless nonsense and fabricated beats, thank heaven for John Otway.
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It’s Otway on steroids if you can imagine that. Otway with ROCK. All the hits and more but with other just-as-nutty musicians to bounce off. You’ll leave this show with an aching jaw from laughter and a sore throat from singing along. And joy in your heart that such a show can even exist in this day and age.
Massive turnout last year for the Aylesbury anarchist, expecting the same this time around.
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BwOyVIlupg
About John Otway
Rock · Punk · Singer-songwriter
John Otway is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter with two hit records - 1977's "Really Free" with Wild Willy Barrett and the 2002 disco pastiche "Bunsen Burner". He has performed over 5,000 gigs and in 2022 received an honorary doctorate from Oxford Brookes University. He has built a sizeable cult audience through extensive touring, a surreal sense of humour and self-deprecating underdog persona.
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, 16 January 2027
- Time
- 19:30 – 23:00 local time
- Venue
- The Crescent
- Address
- 8 The Crescent, YO24 1AW, York, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Rock
Venue & getting there
8 The Crescent, YO24 1AW, York
How to get to The Crescent
- York Traincrew MessroomTrain300 m
4 min walk - York Station-London BoundTrain330 m
4 min walk - York Bus StationBus station410 m
5 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 160 m away.
Hotels near The Crescent
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Your visit to The Crescent
- Date
- Saturday, 16 January 2027
- Starts
- 19:30
- Getting there
- York Traincrew Messroom (train), 300 m – about 4 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 160 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Oliver's (100 m)
Every upcoming John Otway date
- The Sweet with special guest John OtwayKK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton
- John Otway Big Band Christmas PartyLavenham Village Hall, Lavenham
- John Otway Big Band Christmas PartyThe Mill Arts & Events Centre, Bellingham Ln
- Otway and Barrett ‘ s Hit Anniversary TourThe 1865, Southampton
Also at The Crescent that week
Good to know
When is “The John Otway Big Band”?
The John Otway Big Band takes place on Saturday, 16 January 2027 at 19:30 local time.
Where is “The John Otway Big Band” held?
Venue: The Crescent, 8 The Crescent, YO24 1AW, York, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for “The John Otway Big Band”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “The John Otway Big Band”?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to The Crescent by public transport?
The closest stop is York Traincrew Messroom (train), 300 m from The Crescent – roughly 4 minutes on foot.
Can I park near The Crescent?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 160 m away.
Where else is John Otway performing?
John Otway also has 4 more dates coming up, for example Wolverhampton (11 Dec 2026), Lavenham (19 Dec 2026) and Bellingham Ln (20 Dec 2026).
