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The John Otway Big BandYork · Sat, 16 Jan 2027

19:30 local time
The CrescentYork
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The John Otway Big Band takes place at The Crescent, York on Saturday, 16 January 2027, starting at 19:30 local time.

It is listed as Rock / Pop (Concerts).

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Nearest station
York · Train station · 320 m · 5 min walk
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John Otway at The Crescent: show day guide

Show starts
19:30
John Otway on stage(est.)
19:30
Set length(est.)
1 hr, 15 mins
Expected finish(est.)
20:45
Getting there
York, 320 m (5 min walk)

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

What to expect: recent setlist

From The Bank, Chesterfield on 21 August 2026

  1. 1Really Free (John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett)
  2. 2Beware of the Flowers ('Cos I'm Sure They're Going to Get You Yeah) (John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett)
  3. 3Blockbuster (Sweet)
  4. 4U R Breaking Up
  5. 5Middle of Winter
  6. 6Remember the Alamo (Tex Ritter)
  7. 7Louisa on a Horse
  8. 8Body Talk (John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett)
  9. 9I Will Survive (Gloria Gaynor)
  10. 10Bunsen Burner
  11. 11The House of the Rising Sun ([traditional])
  12. 12Real Tears From Both Eyes
  13. 13Josephine (John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett)
  14. 14Rumplestiltskin
  15. 15Cheryl's Goin' Home (Bob Lind)
  16. 16Crazy Horses (The Osmonds)
  17. 17Headbutts

Most played songs on this tour

  • Beware of the Flowers ('Cos I'm Sure They're Going to Get You Yeah)×12
  • Bunsen Burner×11
  • The House of the Rising Sun×11
  • Really Free×10
  • Louisa on a Horse×9
  • I Will Survive×9
  • Josephine×9
  • Rumplestiltskin×9
  • Headbutts×9
  • Blockbuster×8

Setlist data: setlist.fm · John Otway

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About John Otway

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.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: The Crescent

8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
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The John Otway Big Band: FAQs

When is The John Otway Big Band?

The John Otway Big Band is scheduled for Saturday, 16 January 2027 at 19:30 local time.

Where is The John Otway Big Band taking place?

At The Crescent, 8 The Crescent, York YO24 1AW.

How much are tickets for The John Otway Big Band?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

What songs will John Otway play?

At their most recent show (21 August 2026, Chesterfield) John Otway played 17 songs, including Really Free, Beware of the Flowers ('Cos I'm Sure They're Going to Get You Yeah), Blockbuster, U R Breaking Up, and Middle of Winter.

Does John Otway have other upcoming dates?

Yes — John Otway has 4 upcoming dates, including Wolverhampton (11 Dec), Lavenham (19 Dec), and Bellingham Ln (20 Dec).

What time does John Otway go on stage?

John Otway is expected on stage around 19:30. The show itself starts at 19:30 local time.

How long is John Otway's set?

Recent shows ran to 17 songs, about 1 hr, 15 mins on stage, so expect to finish around 20:45.

The John Otway Big Band

Sat, 16 Jan 2027

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