The Shires
Fri 6 Nov · 19:30
York Barbican Centre
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The Shires will perform at the York Barbican Centre on 6 November 2026. The duo, formed in 2013, is known for their country pop sound and aims to bring a piece of English identity to their music. Details regarding ticket prices are not specified.
The Shires, who formed in 2013, are a UK country pop duo composed of singer-songwriters Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes. They hail from Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Ben sings vocals and plays guitar and Bedford native Crissie Rhodes shares lead vocals. The duo fittingly took the band name in order to maintain an English identity and take a small part of England back to America. "Shire" is the original term for what is usually now known as a county in the United Kingdom.
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The Shires takes place on Friday, 6 November 2026 at 19:30.
The Shires is held at York Barbican Centre in York.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of York Barbican Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
The Shires is performing at The Shires.
Tickets for The Shires can be booked via StubHub using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Shires, who formed in 2013, are a UK country pop duo composed of singer-songwriters Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes. They hail from Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Ben sings vocals and plays guitar and Bedford native Crissie Rhodes shares lead vocals. The duo fittingly took the band name in order to maintain an English identity and take a small part of England back to America. "Shire" is the original term for what is usually now known as a county in the United Kingdom.
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The Shires will perform at the York Barbican Centre on 6 November 2026. The duo, formed in 2013, is known for their country pop sound and aims to bring a piece of English identity to their music. Details regarding ticket prices are not specified.
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The Shires, who formed in 2013, are a UK country pop duo composed of singer-songwriters Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes. They hail from Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Ben sings vocals and plays guitar and Bedford native Crissie Rhodes shares lead vocals. The duo fittingly took the band name in order to maintain an English identity and take a small part of England back to America. "Shire" is the original term for what is usually now known as a county in the United Kingdom.
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is The Shires?
The Shires takes place on Friday, 6 November 2026 at 19:30.
Where is The Shires taking place?
The Shires is held at York Barbican Centre in York.
Is there anywhere to stay near The Shires?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of York Barbican Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at The Shires?
The Shires is performing at The Shires.
How do I get tickets for The Shires?
Tickets for The Shires can be booked via StubHub using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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