Live at York Barbican: The Shires
Friday, 6 November 2026 at York Barbican, York
About this event
The Shires concert takes place on Friday, 6 November 2026 at York Barbican.
About The Shires
Country
The Shires are a British country music duo composed of singer-songwriters Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes. Earle sings harmony vocals, plays piano and guitar, and Rhodes is lead singer. The duo formed in 2013 and released their debut album Brave in 2015, becoming the first British country act to chart in the Top 10 of the UK Albums Chart. The group's second album, My Universe, became the fastest-selling British country album in history when it was released in October 2016.
Event details
- Date
- Friday, 6 November 2026
- Time
- 18:00, 19:30 local time
- Venue
- York Barbican
- Address
- Paragon Street, YO10 4NT, York, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Country
- Accessibility
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- Organiser
- SMG T-A YORK BARBICAN
Upcoming dates (2)
Venue & getting there
Paragon Street, YO10 4NT, York
How to get to York Barbican
- First YorkBus stop470 m
6 min walk - York Central stationTrain620 m
8 min walk - York Train Station Platform 9Train650 m
8 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 100 m away.
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Your visit to York Barbican
- Date
- Friday, 6 November 2026
- Getting there
- First York (bus stop), 470 m – about 6 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 100 m away
- Staying nearby
- 8 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Barbican House (130 m)
Every upcoming The Shires date
- The ShiresGlasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
- The ShiresThe Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead
- The ShiresBridgewater Hall, Manchester
- The ShiresSymphony Hall, Birmingham
- The ShiresLondon Palladium, London
- The ShiresBrighton Dome, Brighton
- The ShiresIpswich Regent Theatre, Ipswich
- The ShiresThe Lighthouse, Poole
- The ShiresSwansea Building Society Arena, Swansea
- The ShiresLiverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
- The ShiresBedford Corn Exchange, Bedford
- The ShiresThe Lantern, Bristol Beacon, Bristol
Also at York Barbican that week
Good to know
When is the Shires concert?
The Shires concert takes place on Friday, 6 November 2026 at 18:00, 19:30 local time.
Where is the Shires concert held?
Venue: York Barbican, Paragon Street, YO10 4NT, York, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for the Shires concert?
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 Shires concert?
Tickets are sold by Ticketmaster. The ticket button on this page takes you straight to the official listing, with live availability and the final price.
How do I get to York Barbican by public transport?
The closest stop is First York (bus stop), 470 m from York Barbican – roughly 6 minutes on foot.
Can I park near York Barbican?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 100 m away.
Where else is The Shires performing?
The Shires also has 12 more dates coming up, for example Glasgow (3 Nov 2026), Gateshead (5 Nov 2026) and Manchester (8 Nov 2026).
