Yorkshire Coast Major Events and Festivals

We are proud to host so many major events and festivals across the Yorkshire Coast each year.

We are especially proud of Scarborough Armed Forces Day, held every year in June, commemorating and celebrating the important part the military play in our country.

Looking for the best music acts in the world? Scarborough Open Air Theatre is a beautiful outdoor theatre that is home to a great summer line-up. With past performances from superstars like Sir Elton John, Britney Spears and Kylie Minogue, you just know you’re in for a fabulous time.

Make sure to extend your stay to enjoy live music, sand and sea - what more could you want?!

Sport Designed for Long Summer Days

Scarborough Cricket Club’s annual Scarborough Cricket Festival, a nearly 150-year-old celebration of this much-loved game, is the perfect event for the sports-enthusiast.

For those that enjoy something a little more adrenaline-filled get your fix as motor bike’s race past at Scarborough’s Oliver’s Mount, the only real road racing circuit in England.

Fun for All the Family

You can enjoy that classic seaside holiday experience at some of our most popular events, including Whitby’s Fish and Ships Festival and Scarborough’s Seafest – both of which are family-friendly and explore the Yorkshire Coast’s rich heritage, as well as exploring the flavours that can only be found in our part of the world.

Discover everything on offer for yourself using the search function below and be sure to share your experience with us using #PlaceofSurprise

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Whitby Fish and Ships Festival

Address

New Quay Road, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1DH

Telephone
01723 383636

Whitby

Explore everything that’s special about the Yorkshire Coast’s magnificent maritime culture, from the building of its boats to its multi award-winning fish restaurants.

Dates

From:

15 May 2021to16 May 2021

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Whitby Rocks Festival 2021

Address

Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3EN

Telephone
01947 458899

spaenquiries@siv.org.uk

Whitby

The rearranged Whitby Rocks Festival will now take place on Friday 21 May 2021 (original tickets remain valid)

Dates

From:
21 May 2021Open 19:00 -

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Oliver's Mount Spring Cup

Address

Oliver's Mount, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2YW

Telephone
01723 333321

office@oliversmount.com

North Yorkshire

Oliver's Mount Spring Cup - 8th / 9th May
Kicking off the road racing season with the Spring Cup. This two-day event will feature an action-packed programme of solo and sidecar racing - a welcome return of racing after a long winter. The Spring…

Dates

From:

22 May 2021to23 May 2021Various Opening Times

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Books by the Beach

Address

Scarborough Library & Information Centre, Vernon Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2NN

Telephone
01723 821888

booksbythebeach@hotmail.com

Scarborough

Books by the Beach 2021 will take place on Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 June.
It will be an exciting in-person event with a fantastic programme of top authors visiting Scarborough. The star-studded programme features such names as Jeremy Vine, Frank…

Dates

From:

12 June 2021to13 June 2021

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The Beach Boys

Address

Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Burniston Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6PF

Telephone
01723 818111

OAT@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Beach Boys are joining a stellar 2021 line-up at Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
The pioneering and legendary band, who celebrate their 60th anniversary in 2021, will headline Britain’s largest open-air concert arena…

Dates

From:
13 June 2021Open 18:00 -

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Barry Sheene Classic

Address

Oliver's Mount, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2YW

Telephone
01723 333321

office@oliversmount.com

North Yorkshire

There is no greater thrill for a race fan than to see classic bikes brushing the banking only yards away from where you stand - you can feel the wind, see the rider clicking through the gears and twisting the throttle, and even smell the distinctive…

Dates

From:

19 June 2021to20 June 2021Various Opening Times

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RuPaul’s Drag Race - WERQ The World Tour

Address

Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Burniston Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6PF

Telephone
01723 818111

OAT@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

Due to phenomenal demand RuPaul’s Drag Race: Werq The World Tour – the biggest drag show on the planet – has added an extra special Yorkshire coast date for 2021.

Dates

From:
20 June 2021Open 18:00 -

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Bryan Adams

Address

Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Burniston Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6PF

Telephone
01723 818111

OAT@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

Multi-million selling recording artist Bryan Adams is coming to the Yorkshire coast next summer as part of a spectacular open-air tour set in the grounds of some of the UK’s most beautiful venues.

Dates

From:
1 July 2021

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Staxtonbury Music Festival 2021

Address

Manor Farm, Willerby, Staxton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 4SH

Telephone
07798 655416

staxtonbury462@btinternet.com

Staxton, Scarborough

North Yorkshire’s top family music festival; Staxtonbury returns in 202.

Dates

From:

1 July 2021to3 July 2021Various Opening Times

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Whitby Northern Soul Weekender 2021

Address

Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3EN

Telephone
01947 458899

spaenquiries@siv.org.uk

Whitby

Annual music festival featuring the best in Northern Soul, Motown and Modern Soul with the North's best loved DJ's. Yorkshire's original since 2002.

Dates

From:

2 July 2021to5 July 2021Various Opening Times

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Big Ideas by the Sea

Address

Woodend Creative Workspace & other venues, The Crescent, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2PW

Telephone
01723 384525

info@bigideasbythesea.com

Scarborough

A brand new festival taking place in Scarborough! Exploring the 'big ideas' related to a whole range of issues and concerns facing communities and people locally and across the globe, to include the environment, education and employment.

Dates

From:

16 July 2021to18 July 2021

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Seafest

Address

West Pier, Foreshore Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1PD

Telephone
01723 383636

tourismbureau@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

carborough’s annual maritime weekend celebration, which normally takes place in July each year.

Dates

From:

23 July 2021to25 July 2021Various Opening Times

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Meadowfest

Address

The Talbot Hotel, Yorkersgate, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7AJ

Telephone
01653 693817

enquiries@visitmalton.com

Malton

MeadowFest is a summer music festival of uplifting sunshine bands, all day feasting and dancing like no one's watching!

Dates

From:
31 July 2021Open 10:00 - 22:00

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Oliver's Mount Festival

Address

Oliver's Mount, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2YW

Telephone
01723 333321

office@oliversmount.com

North Yorkshire

The inaugural Oliver’s Mount Festival is a celebration of the unique racing heritage of Scarborough’s famous “Mount”. Alongside fast, close and thrilling racing featuring solos and sidecars in a multitude of classes, there will be a strong emphasis…

Dates

From:

31 July 2021to1 Aug 2021Various Opening Times

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Kaiser Chiefs

Address

Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Burniston Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6PF

Telephone
01723 818111

OAT@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

Yorkshire’s very own Kaiser Chiefs are heading to the coast next summer for what promises to be a stunning headline show at Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

Dates

From:
8 Aug 2021Open 18:00 -

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Westlife

Address

Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Burniston Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6PF

Telephone
01723 818111

OAT@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

Westlife are heading to Scarborough Open Air Theatre next summer for an exclusive North of England show.
The Irish pop music icons – the top-selling album band of the 21st century – had been due to headline the Yorkshire coast venue this summer.

Dates

From:
17 Aug 2021

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Nile Rodgers & CHIC

Address

Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Burniston Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6PF

Telephone
01723 818111

OAT@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

The legendary Nile Rodgers & CHIC are returning to the Yorkshire coast for a massive outdoor show at Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

Dates

From:
20 Aug 2021Open 18:00 -

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Keane

Address

Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Burniston Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6PF

Telephone
01723 818111

OAT@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

Keane are set to play a huge headline gig at Scarborough Open Air Theatre! The East Sussex chart-toppers delighted their legions of devoted fans by returning from a six-year hiatus in 2019 with brilliant new album Cause and Effect.

Dates

From:
21 Aug 2021

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Whitby Folk Week 2021

Address

Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3EN

Telephone
01947 458899

spaenquiries@siv.org.uk

Whitby

Whitby Folk Week is a long-standing celebration of the traditional music, dance and song of the British Isles has taken on the trappings of a tradition in its own right.

Dates

From:

21 Aug 2021to27 Aug 2021Open 19:30 -

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Whitby Regatta

Address

Endeavour Wharf, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1DN

Telephone
07827 452753

whitbyregatta@live.co.uk

Whitby

The Whitby Regatta presents to you a full weekend of entertainment, embracing yacht racing, rowing races and various free forms of entertainment as published in the official programme, finishing with a prize presentation and spectacular firework…

Dates

From:

21 Aug 2021to23 Aug 2021

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