Theatre and entertainment in Scarborough

Experience first class entertainment in Scarborough with a whole host of shows, musical acts and theatre productions. Scarborough is home to several premier venues offering an excellent choice of entertainment for all ages.

World renowned music acts such as Britney Spears, Lionel Richie, Kylie, Elton John and Little Mix are just some of the huge names to have performed at Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre. Each year an exceptional summer line-up is announced bringing in huge crowds.

The Scarborough theatre scene is also excellent with local playwright Alan Ayckbourn frequently premiering his plays at the world renowned theatre-in-the-round at the Stephen Joseph Theatre. For family friendly theatre productions, the YMCA theatre hosts a selection of shows from local talent. Additionally, you can find further entertainment in Scarborough at the Spa Complex which hosts a variety of shows including musicals, comedy acts, pantomimes and children's events.