 The gardens are the location of York's Saluting Station, one of only 12 in the United Kingdom, with 21-gun salutes being fired at noon to celebrate occasions related to the British Royal Family throughout the year.At these times a military band marches to the gardens before the salute is fired.In 1970, bands including Roxy Music, Hawkwind and Pink Fairies staged concerts,in 2007 The Lord Chamberlain's Men presented a production of "Romeo & Juliet".