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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Whitby Steampunk Weekend XI

Address

Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3EN

Telephone
01947 824760

hello@whitbypavilion.co.uk

Whitby

Whitby Steampunk Weekend is a rather splendid affair indeed, with a cornucopia of delightful indulgences and fanciful extravagances for all your sumptuous decadent desires, dreams and pleasures, and all held indoors within the beautiful Whitby…

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12 Feb 2022
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Dark Skies Festival

Address

North York Moors National Park, North York Moors, North Yorkshire, YO62 5BP

Telephone
01439 772700

tourism@northyorkmoors.org.uk

North York Moors

Showcasing Yorkshire's pristine night skies. A chance to open your eyes and look up towards the night sky!

Dates

From:

18 Feb 2022to6 Mar 2022

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Whitby Goth Weekend

Address

Various Venues, Whitby, YO21 1RT

Whitby

The next events will be held on the 22-24 April and 28-30 October 2022.

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Sci Fi Scarborough

Address

Scarborough Spa, South Bay, Scarborough, YO11 2HD

Telephone
01723 376774

boxoffice@scarboroughspa.co.uk

Scarborough

An event run by fans for fans, SFS returns for a seventh year with everything you loved about the first six but with fresh guests & seven areas updated with content for you to peruse, involve & immerse yourself in….
Two full days (inc Sat night…

Dates

From:
9 Apr 2022Open 10:00 -
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10 Apr 2022Open 10:00 -

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Filey International Food Festival

Address

Filey Evron Centre, 1a John Street, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9DQ

Telephone
07966 751340

theevroncentre@scarborough.gov.uk

Filey

Filey International Food Festival is back for 2022!

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16 Apr 2022to17 Apr 2022

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18 June 2022to19 June 2022Various Opening Times

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13 Aug 2022to14 Aug 2022Various Opening Times

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15 Oct 2022to16 Oct 2022Various Opening Times

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19 Nov 2022to20 Nov 2022Various Opening Times

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Filey Steampunk Weekend 2022

Address

Filey Evron Centre, 1a John Street, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9DQ

Telephone
01723 512389

Filey

And we are back (hopefully) in 2022. A Steampunk event set in a stunning Victorian town overlooking the sea.

Dates

From:

14 May 2022to15 May 2022Open 10:00 - 16:00

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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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The Wombats

Address

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

Telephone
01723 818111

OAT@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

Indie heroes, The Wombats, have revealed plans for a five-date headline UK arena tour in 2022, including a massive headline show at Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Thursday 26 May 2022.

Dates

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26 May 2022

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RuPaul’s Drag Race

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 2022.

Dates

From:
29 May 2022Open 18:00 -

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Whitby 60's Festival: June 2022

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

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3 June 2022to5 June 2022Open 19:30 -

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Jane McDonald and special guests

Address

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

Telephone
01723 818111

OAT@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

Yorkshire's very own singing star, Jane McDonald, will light up Scarborough Open Air Theatre next year when she headlines a special concert to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Saturday 4 June.

Dates

From:
4 June 2022Open 18:00 -

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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 2022Open 18:00 -

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Books by the Beach

Address

Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2NN

Telephone
01723 821888

booksbythebeach@hotmail.com

Scarborough

Books by the Beach 2022 will take place on Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 June.
It will be an exciting in-person event with a fantastic programme of top authors visiting Scarborough.
Details on the event is available to view at www.booksbythebeach.co…

Dates

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11 June 2022to12 June 2022

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Scalby Fair

Address

Scalby Village, High Street, Scalby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 0PT

Telephone
07939 246202

Scalby, Scarborough

Scalby Fair takes place in June each year in the beautiful village of Scalby, located just north of Scarborough.

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From:

13 June 2022to18 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

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24 June 2022to26 June 2022

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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 2022Open 18:00 -

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Peasholm Park Naval Warfare - Battle of Peasholm

Address

North Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 7TR

Telephone
01723 383636

Scarborough

War breaks out on the lake in the middle of the park when the 20-foot replica boats recreate some serious tensions during the Peasholm Park Naval Battle. The “Battle of Peasholm” lasts for 30 minutes and is produced three times per week, starting in…

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From:

2 July 2022to5 Sept 2022Various Opening Times

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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:
3 July 2022

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Elbow

Address

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

Telephone
01723 818111

OAT@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

British music icons Elbow have been added to Scarborough Open Air Theatre’s stellar line-up for Summer 2022 and will be playing on Sunday 9 July 2022.

Dates

From:
9 July 2022Open 18:00 -

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The Script

Address

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

Telephone
01723 818111

OAT@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough

The Script, back by popular demand, will bring their Greatest Hits Tour to Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Thursday 14 July 2022.

Dates

From:
14 July 2022Open 18:00 -

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