rise @ bluebird is our Acomb evening arts venue.

The space regularly plays host to live music, spoken word, art exhibitions, theatre, comedy, family- friendly nights and much more.

Rise aims to be a vibrant and independently-run creative hub, driven by love and support from the local community - and an ardent sense of adventure.

Pop down and check us out - we’re looking forward to you helping shape this place just as much as we do.

What's on
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What's on

  • 03/11/2024

    15:00:00

    Family Friendly Activities

    Free

    BYO Vinyl

    Bag your 30 minutes of fame! Spin your tunes at our BYO Vinyl Sundays.

  • 08/11/2024

    18:00:00

    DJ Nights

    Free

    On My Way

    Our Northern Soul residency with Michael Toy & Dan Guest (Brighton Beach). Expect Northern soul classics along with some upbeat Motown to get you moving. Don't forget your talcum powder!

  • 09/11/2024

    18:00:00

    DJ Nights

    Free

    Into The Groove

    An eighties vinyl extravaganza!

  • 10/11/2024

    15:00:00

    Family Friendly Activities

    Free

    BYO Vinyl

    Bag your 30 minutes of fame! Spin your tunes at our BYO Vinyl Sundays.

  • 15/11/2024

    18:00:00

    DJ Nights

    Free

    Uptown Funk

    Uptown Funk - (Acomb’s uptown isn’t it?!) - our funky monthly residency. Expect funk and soul classics along with some great new tunes and edits.

  • 17/11/2024

    15:00:00

    Family Friendly Activities

    Free

    BYO Vinyl

    Bag your 30 minutes of fame! Spin your tunes at our BYO Vinyl Sundays.

  • 22/11/2024

    19:00:00

    Theatre & Performing Arts

    £25.00

    Book

    Baps and Buns Burlesque

    We are thrilled to announce that York’s Burlesque Queen, Freida Nipples, is back at Rise this November.

    Freida is an internationally award-winning burlesque artiste who will seduce you with astounding aesthetics and enthral you with her captivating stage presence.

    Alongside her will be a selection of sensational cabaret artists. From drag queens to acrobats, you always know you will be in for a fun night at Freida’s shows which have been sell-out successes across York for the past six years, at venues such as York Theatre Royal, The Basement, Impossible and more.

    So - prepare yourselves for an evening of debauchery & glamour in Acomb. The big question is, are you ready for it?!

    Tickets include a welcome drink on arrival. (Non-alcoholic option available).

  • 24/11/2024

    15:00:00

    Family Friendly Activities

    Free

    BYO Vinyl

    Bag your 30 minutes of fame! Spin your tunes at our BYO Vinyl Sundays.

  • 28/11/2024

    19:00:00

    Exhibition

    Free

    Gallery Preview Night: Jo Walton

    Come and visit our latest artist evening showcase! Jo walton is a York based artist

  • 29/11/2024

    19:00:00

    DJ Nights

    Free

    Last Disco on Earth

    Ed Heaton and Mat Lazenby present the greatest songs to dance to from all genres and eras. Dancing shoes required.

  • 30/11/2024

    18:00:00

    DJ Nights

    Free

    Dusko

    Join us for Dusko — an early-nighter of house music through the decades in a chilled-out café setting. These nights will bring talented DJs to transport you right back to the old-skool clubbing scene - with classic uplifters, retro anthems and dirty beats. Pop down, grab a beer, catch up with mates and - when the music takes over - get yourselves on the dance floor. All with the promise of a full eight-hours of beauty sleep.* *any after-party activity is entirely at your own risk.

  • 20/12/2024

    19:00:00

    Theatre & Performing Arts

    £25.00

    Book

    Baps and Buns Christmas Cabaret

    We are thrilled to announce that York’s Burlesque Queen, Freida Nipples, is back at Rise this December for a Christmas Baps & Buns special.

    Freida is an internationally award-winning burlesque artiste who will seduce you with astounding aesthetics and enthral you with her captivating stage presence.

    Alongside her will be a selection of sensational cabaret artists. From drag queens to acrobats, you always know you will be in for a fun night at Freida’s shows which have been sell-out successes across York for the past six years, at venues such as York Theatre Royal, The Basement, Impossible and more.

    So - prepare yourselves for an evening of debauchery & glamour in Acomb. The big question is, are you ready for it?!

    Tickets include a welcome drink on arrival. (Non-alcoholic option available).

  • 21/12/2024

    19:00:00

    Theatre & Performing Arts

    £25.00

    Book

    Baps and Buns Christmas Cabaret

    We are thrilled to announce that York’s Burlesque Queen, Freida Nipples, is back at Rise this December for a Christmas Baps & Buns special.

    Freida is an internationally award-winning burlesque artiste who will seduce you with astounding aesthetics and enthral you with her captivating stage presence.

    Alongside her will be a selection of sensational cabaret artists. From drag queens to acrobats, you always know you will be in for a fun night at Freida’s shows which have been sell-out successes across York for the past six years, at venues such as York Theatre Royal, The Basement, Impossible and more.

    So - prepare yourselves for an evening of debauchery & glamour in Acomb. The big question is, are you ready for it?!

    Tickets include a welcome drink on arrival. (Non-alcoholic option available).

  • 07/02/2025

    20:00:00

    Live Music

    £12adv + Booking Fee

    Book

    Edwina Hayes live @ rise

    One of the finest female singer/songwriters this country has produced in years. Edwina brings together English folk, Americana and the rich Northern singer/songwriter tradition to create a sound that’s truly her own.

    Highly accomplished she’s toured with such notable performers as Jools Holland, Van Morrison, Nanci Griffith and Loudon Wainwright III to name just a few.

    Edwina numbers Michael Parkinson and Mike Harding among her fans and the title track of her album Pour Me A Drink was covered by Nanci Griffith who calls her 'the sweetest voice in England'.

    Her cover of the Randy Newman song Feels Like Home was featured in the Cameron Diaz film My Sister's Keeper and has since had over twenty million plays on Spotify and over fifty million plays on You Tube.

    Edwina's 4th album Ruby Rose was released in 2022.

    'The sweetest voice in England. A wonderful young woman, so gifted and full of song.' Nanci Griffith

    'Haunting, honeyed, solo songwriter.' The Guardian

  • More events coming soon!

Eat, drink, chatter, dance, think, laugh, catch-up... enjoy rise @ bluebird

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