City Screen Basement Bar

York's Live Music, Comedy and Arts Events Venue

Catch up with The Basement on:

The Basement Twitter link The Basement Facebook link The Basement MySpace link The Basement Last.fm link

Join The Basement mailing list:


  •  Dr Sketchy's - Anti Art School

    "Since 2005, Dr. Sketchy's has been the name in alternative drawing with branches in over a hundred cities around the globe, Dr Sketchy's York, presented by artist extraordinaire Jay Sillence and photographer Rachel Saunders, comes to The Basement for 2013 and features a mix of eccentric characters, Burlesque starlets, fetish models, drag queens and much more. No sterile room with a boring model, have a drink, have a laugh, enjoy some funny contests and win some wacky prizes. You don't need to be a perfect artist it's just a bit of fun."

  • The Rusty Pegs + Roger Pattison + Special Guests

    Pegs in the Basement!Formed in the summer of 2011, The Rusty Pegs are a band whose love of country knows no limits. Fronted by the gorgeous Cat Foster, with guest and backing vocals from all of the boy Pegs, the York-based five-piece pride themselves on their feel-good vibes and an eclectic mix of the...... (read more)

  • Blonde On Bob + Mulholland

    Blonde on Bob's Million Dollar Birthday Bash-The annual celebration of the music of Bob Dylan.To coincide with Dylan's 72nd birthday, Blonde on Bob play Dylan classics and Mulholland play the whole of the classic album Blood On The Tracks

  • Hyena Lounge Comedy Club - Steve Shanyaski, Ben Van Da Velde, Matt Reed & Phil Ellis

    Every Saturday we bring you four of the funniest stand-up comedians from around the world to our friendly and intimate venue in a two and a half hour long laughter-fest aimed at comedy fans, couples and small groups.We are NOT suitable for large single sex groups such as Stag or Hen parties, we operate...... (read more)

  • Hyena Lounge Comedy Club - Bank Holiday Special - Matt Reed, Barry Dodds & Dan Nightingale

    Always popular, the Hyena Lounge Bank Holiday Specials bring you three of the best acts on the circuit, and no school in the morning!We are NOT suitable for large single sex groups such as Stag or Hen parties, we operate a strict NO FANCY DRESS policy and the maximum group size we allow is 12. Please...... (read more)

  • Coquette - At The Duchess

    Enter our candlelit speakeasy for a sparkling evening of burlesque sirens, live music and vintage tunes. Dress to impress and experience York's most decadent night out featuring cabaret performers from across the UK including:Red hot rockabilly band The JIttersBurlesque from:Betty Blue Eyes - The...... (read more)

  • Please Please You Presents Jacco Gardner

    Distinctly Dutch, marked by the damp, chilly air and melancholic longing of ’60s masters Group 1850 but also utterly 2013, Gardner is on par with the finest new artists, yet somehow more honest and in awe of the source material with a keener ear for a strong tune than many of his peers. He’s definitely...... (read more)