What's On in Whitby

Looking for what’s on in Whitby during your visit? Well you’ve come to the right place as throughout the year Whitby has a variety of events and festivals for all to enjoy.

During the spring and summer months you’ll find events such as the popular Whitby Regatta and the new hit festival Fish and Ships! But the fun doesn’t stop in the summer as Whitby comes alive during the autumn and winter to embrace all things weird and wonderful with the famous celebration of Gothic culture with events such as Whitby Steampunk Weekend, Tomorrow’s Ghosts Festival and the ever-popular Krampus Run, the Christmas themed festival with a twist!

To find out more about what’s on in Whitby, check out the list below.

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Christmas Adventure Quest

Address

Whitby Abbey, Abbey Lane, Whitby, YO22 4JT

Telephone
01947 603568

Whitby

Explore Whitby Abbey with our festive family-friendly adventure quest. Follow the trail, find the clues and discover the hall's amazing stories and secrets.

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5 Dec 2021Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Eternals

Address

Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3EN

Telephone
01947 824760

hello@whitbypavilion.co.uk

Whitby

Another team of superhumans from the pages of Marvel comic books.

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5 Dec 2021Open 17:00 -
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6 Dec 2021Open 17:00 -
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7 Dec 2021Open 19:00 -

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Five Divide

Address

Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3EN

Telephone
01947 824760

hello@whitbypavilion.co.uk

Whitby

The songs that made the 60s acts famous are now replayed by Five Divide to take you back in time. Influenced by the likes of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Hollies, The Searchers and many more, the band love the songs they play. You are…

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5 Dec 2021Open 19:30 -

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John Tindale: A Vision of Whitby

Address

Whitby Museum, Pannet Park, Whitby, YO21 1RE

Telephone
01947 602908

manager@whitbymuseum.org.uk

Whitby

The exhibition shows the photography of John Tindale from scenic landscapes to portraiture and news photography. It also documents his life and how his involvement in Whitby life strengthened over time as he became involved in preserving its culture…

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6 Dec 2021to30 May 2022

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Aladdin

Address

Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3EN

Telephone
01947 824760

hello@whitbypavilion.co.uk

Whitby

This performance is rescheduled from December 2020, Original Tickets remain valid for 2021 performances.
Dust off your flying carpet and take a trip to Twankey’s Laundry at The Whitby Pavilion this Christmas for our most spectacular pantomime yet…

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10 Dec 2021Open 10:00 -
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11 Dec 2021Open 14:00 -

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Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Address

Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3EN

Telephone
01947 824760

hello@whitbypavilion.co.uk

Whitby

Another instalment for the ever popular Ghostbusters franchise. This is a sequel to the first two films and is directed by Jason Reitman, son of their director, Ivan Reitman.

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11 Dec 2021Open 19:00 -
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12 Dec 2021Open 17:00 -
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14 Dec 2021Open 14:00 -
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A Very Merry Vintage Christmas Party

Address

Hetty And Betty, 7 Baxtergate, Whitby, YO21 1BW

Telephone
07398 175309

bookings@hettyandbetty.co.uk

Whitby

Get your jingle on, and have a holly-jolly good time, with our live singers Christopher and the Robins, at one of our fantastic Very Merry Vintage Christmas Parties!
Join us for a Vintage Christmas Afternoon Tea at 2:30pm on either the 17th or 18th…

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17 Dec 2021Open 14:30 -
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18 Dec 2021Open 14:30 -

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Movies, Musicals & Mistletoe

Address

Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3EN

Telephone
01947 824760

hello@whitbypavilion.co.uk

Whitby

Spot On Musicals is back this Christmas with a show packed full of songs from some of the worlds biggest movies, musicals and festive favourites!
With songs from James Bond, Flashdance, Titanic, My Fair Lady, 9 to 5, Prince of Egypt and many…

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18 Dec 2021Open 19:30 -

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Spencer

Address

Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3EN

Telephone
01947 824760

hello@whitbypavilion.co.uk

Whitby

Pablo Larraín’s sublime ‘fable from a true story’ imagines a Christmas weekend at Sandringham in the early 1990s, as an unhappy Princess Diana contemplates saying ‘no’.
As played with intoxicating perfection by Kristen Stewart, who dominates…

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19 Dec 2021Open 14:00 -
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21 Dec 2021Open 14:00 -
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22 Dec 2021Open 19:00 -
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23 Dec 2021Open 19:00 -

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Whitby Lion's Boxing Day Dip

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Whitby Bandstand, Pier Road , Whitby, YO21 3PZ

Whitby

Whitby Lion's Boxing Day is Back for 2021!
Are you crazy or brave enough to run into the North Sea on Boxing Day for charity?

It has become somewhat of a tradition in our beautiful little seaside town to enjoy a rather refreshing dip in…

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From:
26 Dec 2021Open 10:00 - 11:00

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Hilarity Bites Presents Patrick Monahan: Classy

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Whitby Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby, YO21 1EZ

Whitby

Patrick Monahan brings his brand new stand up show about life, love and everything funny in between to Whitby in January 2022.
Irish-Iranian Teessider Monahan tours annually with a brand new stand up show, both nationally & internationally, playing…

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22 Jan 2022Open 19:30 -

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Stone Roses Experience & The Manchester Anthems

Address

The Met Lounge & Ballroom, Argyle Road, Whitby, YO21 3EN

Telephone
01947 820652

Whitby

Go back to a time when the Hacienda was king, and Madchester was in full swing.
Enjoy a night of North West classics with the Stone Roses Experience, banging out hits like I Am The Resurrection, Made Of Stone, Fools Gold and Waterfall.
Oasis your…

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28 Jan 2022Open 20:00 -

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Sad Cafe

Address

Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3EN

Telephone
01947 824760

hello@whitbypavilion.co.uk

Whitby

Sad Café are an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1976, who achieved their peak of popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s. They are best known for the UK Top 40 singles "Every Day Hurts", "Strange Little Girl", "My Oh My" and "I'm in…

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4 Feb 2022Open 19:30 -

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The Doctor Will See You Now

Address

Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3EN

Telephone
01947 824760

hello@whitbypavilion.co.uk

Whitby

The Doctor Will See You Now-Life as a one hit wonder!
A socially distanced show that's ready to go!
The Rev Dr Clive Thomas Jackson, singer of Doctor and the Medics, combines all the elements of his career in one hilarious rollercoaster of a two…

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10 Feb 2022Open 19:30 -

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A Night at the Movies & Musicals

Address

The Met Lounge & Ballroom, Argyle Road, Whitby, YO21 3EN

Telephone
01947 820652

Whitby

With Sandy being from a Musical Theatre background and having the experience of performing on some of the Top London West End Stages – you can be sure this show will leave your audience in awe thinking they were at a top London Show.
With so many…

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12 Feb 2022Open 20:00 - 23:00

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Steampunk Saturday Nite

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Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3EN

Telephone
01947 824760

hello@whitbypavilion.co.uk

Whitby

Steampunk Saturday Nite Live
featuring
The uke toting tweed clad troubadour Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq
The Bar Steward Sons of Val Doonican
and your Mistress of Ceremonies Madam Zuri Arrosa

Doors open 7pm Showtime 8pm

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12 Feb 2022Open 19:00 -

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Half Term Explorer Quest

Address

Whitby Abbey, Abbey Lane, Whitby, YO22 4JT

Telephone
01947 603568

Whitby

With spring just around the corner, get out and about this February half term on this brand new explorer quest. Track down the clues and solve the puzzles as you follow the family trail through the gardens of Whitby Abbey, and enjoy a brilliant day…

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19 Feb 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00
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20 Feb 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00
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21 Feb 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00
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22 Feb 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00
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25 Feb 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00
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26 Feb 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00
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27 Feb 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Thank ABBA for the Music

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Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3EN

Telephone
01947 824760

hello@whitbypavilion.co.uk

Whitby

Big ABBA tribute night.

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19 Feb 2022Open 19:30 -

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An Evening with Julian Norton

Address

Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3EN

Telephone
01947 824760

hello@whitbypavilion.co.uk

Whitby

In ‘An Evening With’, Julian will share amusing anecdotes from his veterinary work in North Yorkshire. These true stories bring to life the drama as well as the humour in the daily routine of a rural vet.
Following in the footsteps of James…

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4 Mar 2022Open 19:30 -

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Very Santana (A Tribute To Santana)

Address

Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3EN

Telephone
01947 824760

hello@whitbypavilion.co.uk

Whitby

A West Midlands, UK based band presenting a live experience spanning the entire musical Santana legacy, including the early era songs from the Abraxas album such as Black Magic Woman, Oye Como Va, Samba Pati through the late 70s hits such as Europa,…

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5 Mar 2022Open 19:30 -

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