Aardman in Concert at York Barbican
50 years of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Friends! A cinematic and musical celebration of clay, comedy, and creativity.
Bring the whole family for a hilarious, heartwarming big-screen celebration featuring Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Timmy Time, Morph, Creature Comforts and more — all accompanied live by a world class orchestra.
Join us in celebrating 50 years of Aardman with Carrot Productions’ brand new show for 2026. In partnership with Aardman, this joy-filled journey through five decades of British creativity blends classic characters, iconic humour and unforgettable music, culminating in a full performance of The Wrong Trousers with live orchestra.
Whether you’re reliving treasured childhood memories or discovering Aardman’s magic for the first time, it promises to be a crackin’ and unforgettable experience for all ages.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event. It’s going to be baaaa-rilliant!
* MODEL MAKING WORKSHOPS *
Make your very own Aardman character at one of our fantastic, self-led model making workshops. You get to keep your creation and take him home to live with you!
The workshops are suitable for all ages from 5 upwards. All children must be accompanied by a participating adult, so why not make it a family affair and see who can make the best one?! All attendees will need to purchase a ticket, and there are a limited number of places at each workshop.
11.45am Gromit Model Making Workshop
2.15pm Shaun The Sheep Model Making Workshop
4.45pm Feathers McGraw Model Making Workshop
