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 (cancelled for 2021) – 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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The 18th Scarborough Jazz Festival 2021

Address

Scarborough Spa, South Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2HD

Telephone
01723 821888

boxoffice@scarboroughspa.co.uk

Scarborough

The 18th Scarborough Jazz Festival will now take place across the weekend of 24-26 September 2021 at Scarborough Spa.

Dates

From:

24 Sept 2021to26 Sept 2021Open 12:00 -

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Whitby Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival

Address

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

Telephone
01947 458899

hello@whitbypavilion.co.uk

Whitby

The rearranged Whitby Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival will now take place on Saturday 9 October 2021 (2pm-10pm). All original tickets remain valid.

Dates

From:
9 Oct 2021Open 14:00 - 22:00

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Scarborough Northern Soul Weekender 2021

Address

Scarborough Spa, South Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2HD

Telephone
01723 821888

spaenquiries@Siv.org.uk

Scarborough

The North Yorkshire Northern Soul Collective presents Scarborough Northern Soul Weekender 2021 - Quality DJ Lineup! - 100% Vinyl
100% Original

Dates

From:

22 Oct 2021to24 Oct 2021Various Opening Times

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Tomorrow's Ghosts Festival

Address

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

Telephone
01947 458899

spaenquiries@siv.org.uk

Whitby

The rearranged Tomorrow's Ghosts Festival is scheduled to take place over the weekend of: 29th–31st October 2021.

Dates

From:

29 Oct 2021to31 Oct 2021Open 19:00 -

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Robin Hood's Bay Victorian Weekend

Address

Robin Hood's Bay, The Dock, Robin Hood's Bay, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4ST

Telephone
01947 880000

events@robin-hoods-bay.co.uk

Robin Hood's Bay, Whitby

Typically held the first weekend in December, the Robin Hoods Bay Victorian Weekend is a wonderful magical event involving traditional Victorian costumes, Christmas window dressings and general festive merriment throughout the village.

Dates

From:

3 Dec 2021to5 Dec 2021Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Scarborough Punk Festival 2022

Address

Scarborough Spa, South Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2HD

Telephone
01723 821888

boxoffice@scarboroughspa.co.uk

Scarborough

“Punk royalty visit the seaside in March 2022 for Scarborough Punk Festival”
In March of 2022 some of the finest punk bands in the world will gather at the beautiful Scarborough Spa venue for the two day Scarborough Punk Fest. On the weekend of…

Dates

From:

26 Mar 2022to27 Mar 2022Open 12:00 -

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Sci-Fi Scarborough 2022

Address

Scarborough Spa, South Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2HD

Telephone
01723 821888

spaenquiries@siv.org.uk

Scarborough

Sci Fi Scarborough set to return!
Join us in the beautiful Victorian Scarborough Spa for a weekend with our magical mix of.... well known guests, authors, movie & TV props, console, retro & table top gaming, software developers, comic book…

Dates

From:
9 Apr 2022Open 12:00 -

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American Line & Western Dance Weekend 2022

Address

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

Telephone
07963 662426

stevemasonuk2001@yahoo.com

Whitby

Whitby’s 23rd American Line & Western Dance Weekend will take place across the weekend of 14-16 May 2021 at Whitby Pavilion.

Dates

From:

13 May 2022to15 May 2022Open 10:00 -

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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

Launched in 2021 this new annual festival takes 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…

Dates

From:

20 May 2022to2 June 2022

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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:
29 May 2022Open 18:00 -

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Whitby 60s Festival

Address

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

Telephone
01757 700042

hello@whitbypavilion.co.uk

Whitby

Whitby 60s Weekends will be back in 2021!

Dates

From:

3 June 2022to5 June 2022Open 19:30 -

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Crowded House

Address

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

Telephone
01723 818111

OAT@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

Crowded House are heading out on their first European tour in more than 10 years – and it is coming to the Yorkshire coast next summer.

Dates

From:
11 June 2022

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Armed Forces Day National Event 2022

Address

Scarborough South Bay, Foreshore Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1PD

Telephone
01723 232323

AFDNE21@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Scarborough will host the prestigious Armed Forces Day National Event in 2022.

Dates

From:

24 June 2022to26 June 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00

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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 2022

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Lionel Richie

Address

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

Telephone
01723 818111

OAT@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

Lionel Richie is back for an unforgettable night at Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
Get ready to party All Night Long – music icon Lionel Richie is returning to the Yorkshire coast next summer.

Dates

From:
2 July 2022

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Lewis Capaldi

Address

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

Telephone
01723 818111

OAT@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

Lewis Capaldi is returning to Scarborough Open Air Theatre next summer for what promises to be another magical night on the Yorkshire coast.
The chart-topping and BRIT Award-winning singer-songwriter played two sell-out shows at the UK’s largest…

Dates

From:
7 July 2022

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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:

22 July 2022to24 July 2022Various Opening Times

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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:
23 July 2022

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Whitby Folk Week 2022

Address

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

Telephone
01947 458899

melanieclog@gmail.com

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:

20 Aug 2022to26 Aug 2022Open 19:30 -

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Michelin Steve Henshaw Gold Cup - Oliver's Mount

Address

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

Telephone
01723 333321

office@oliversmount.com

North Yorkshire

The Gold Cup brings together many of the World’s top road racers to do battle on ‘the Mount’ over 2 days of spectacular racing.

Dates

From:

18 Sept 2022to19 Sept 2022Various Opening Times

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