Music festival: The York Spring Festival of New Music - covering every genre from pop to classical - will take place from May 9 to 11 at various venues. For full details visit yorkspringfestival.co.uk.

Comedy star: Comedy legend Dawn French is to play York Barbican this summer on her first solo tour. Tickets for the July 12 show are on sale from £35 on 0844 854 2757 or at yorkbarbican.co.uk