Adult Group Concert Tours to Yorkshire
A historic walled city
- Choirs
- Bands
- Orchestras
York is well known for being one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. Rich in history, with its famous city walls, its notorious York Shambles shopping street and not to be missed York Minster and the JORVIK Viking Centre where you’ll get up close and personal with the Vikings!
The performance venues available here are extremely varied and there are numerous options available for all types of adult ensembles. Whatever your repertoire style there are churches, museums, bandstands and many other options available and all bringing appreciative audiences with them.
Are you an youth or school music group? This tour is specifically designed with adult groups in mind, so why not take a look at our extensive range of destinations perfect for youth or school music groups.
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Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Travel by coach to York
Guided Walking Tour of the City
Evening at leisure
Day 2
Boat Trip on the River Ouse
Visit York Castle Museum
Concert 1
Day 3
Free time in York before departure
Travel home
Arrive home
- Coaching for the duration of your tour
- Bed and Breakfast accommodation
- 2 x concerts (including publicity & advertising)
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- Motorway tolls & taxes
- VAT
Optional Extras
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Instrument Hire
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Want to extend your tour?
Extended Itinerary
Day 1
Travel by coach to York
Guided walking tour of the city
Evening at leisure
Day 2
Boat Trip on the River Ouse
Visit to York Castle Museum
Concert 1
Day 3
Visit to Stump Cross Caverns
Afternoon in Harrogate and Concert 2
Farewell meal
Day 4
Free time in York before departure
Travel home
Return home
Excursions in York
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
North Yorkshire Moors ...
York Museum Gardens
Fountains Abbey & Stud...
Beningbrough Hall, Yor...
Helmsley Walled Garden
Bolton Abbey
York's Cocoa House fac...
Pickering railway
York City Walls
York Shambles
York Minster
York River Cruise
York Castle Museum
Accommodation
Popular places to stay in York
- Restaurant, Terrace & Bar on site
- Opposite the City walls
- Sophisticated Edwardian hotel
- Indoor pool
- Indoor pool
- Hot tub
- Spa
- Fitness centre
- 24 hour reception
- Wi-Fi
- Take a swim in the hotel pool
- Visit the fitness centre
- Dine in the hotel restaurant
- Located next to York Racecource
- 2 miles from City Centre
- On-site bar and café restaurant
- Restaurant and bar on site
- Lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Visit city centre
- Dine in the hotel restaurant
- Based on the River Foss
- Short walk to York Minster
- On-site bar and café restaurant
- Free parking
- On-site bar and restaurant
- Laundry service
- Wi-Fi
- Head into York
- Relax in the hotel bar and restaurant
- Visit York Minster
Performance Venues in York
Popular concert venues in York
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Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate
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Yorkshire Museum, City centre
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St. Helen's Church, York, City centre
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Harrogate Bandstand, Valley Gardens, City centre
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Church of St Wilfrid, Harrogate
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Ripon cathedral
- Best suited for: Choirs
- Repertoire recommended: A variety of musical genres
- Location: Micklegate in the city centre
- Performance times: Afternoon or evening
- Best suited for: Choirs and bands
- Repertoire recommended: A variety of musical genres
- Location: City centre near the Museum Gardens
- Performance times: Afternoon
- Best suited for: Choirs
- Repertoire recommended: A variety of musical genres
- Location: Stonegate in the city centre
- Performance times: Afternoon or evening
- Best suited for: Bands
- Repertoire recommended: Light
- Location: Off the Royal Parade in the town centre
- Performance times: Daytime
- Best suited for: Choirs and Orchestras
- Repertoire recommended: A variety of musical genres
- Location: Town centre
- Performance times: Afternoon or evening
- Best suited for: Choirs, Bands and Orchestras
- Repertoire recommended: : A variety of musical genres
- Location: Town centre
- Performance times: Afternoon or evening
Additional Information
There is nothing more rewarding to us than getting your talent noticed! We work with tourist boards, venues, and online outlets to publicise your concerts on your behalf, as well as create and distribute eye-catching leaflets and posters to help gather you an audience. Connect with us on social media and we can help you spread the word!
Whatever your sound and style, we cater for all types of ensembles and offer a host of spectacular performance venues that perfectly match your repertoire.
Your journey doesn’t have to end here! See what else we can offer to help you get the most out of your tour. From instrument hire and transportation to dedicated Tour Managers, we’ll go above and beyond to support you and your group.
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FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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How do we go about transporting our instruments? Would hiring instruments be easier?
As concert tour specialists, we understand the challenges of transporting instruments on tour. That’s why we work closely with airlines and coach companies to keep you in the know and alleviate any worries you may have.
We can also hire the instruments you require so they’re ready and waiting for you.
Assessing which option suits you and your trip the best is all part of the process!
Visit our Instrument Transportation page for further details.
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How do we gather an audience in a place we aren’t familiar with?
We work with tourist boards, venues, and online outlets to publicise your concerts on your behalf. We also create and distribute eye-catching publicity material, including leaflets and posters, featuring imagery of your group and the details of your forthcoming concerts.
Social media is also your best friend when it comes to promotion. We encourage you to connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter so that we can spread the word!
Visit our Concert Publicity page for details!
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