What's On in Scarborough

Home to exciting events and festivals that will keep you coming back year after year.

Playing host to a plethora of exciting annual events and festivals, Scarborough Fair’s Streets, Art and Fringe festivals (May, June, July, August) are a celebration of art and culture in the town, showcasing local creativity, alongside national and international artists. While Scarborough Extreme (July) brings all things active to our streets to motivate you! If spectator sport is more your thing then why not witness the thrill of Oliver’s Mount Bike races taking to the tracks throughout the summer months.

Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre sees their ever popular headlining music acts blast onto the stage from June through to September delighting us with tunes for the summer nights bringing a buzz about the town.

The annual Armed Forces Day (June) on Scarborough’s South bay, brings jaw dropping air displays, spectacular parades, musical performances and interactive exhibits to our shores. Scarborough’s Cricket Festival (August) never fails to draw the loyal supporter to the famous cricket ground for a sun soaked match by the seaside. The late summer see’s Scarborough Jazz festival (Sept) round up the season at the Spa and The Goldwing Light Parade (Sept) of dazzling light-up motor bikes cruise the bays - a spectacle not to be missed!

A generational tradition still delighting audiences 100 years on, are the famous naval reenactments known as the 'Battle of Peasholm', on the lake at north bay’s Peasholm Park. Late season this oriental themed park welcomes you to their family arts and bushcraft event, Autumn Daze (Oct) followed closely by Moonlight on the Lake (Oct) seeing the park lit up throughout and reflecting beautifully on the waters. Scarborough Fair’s Lights festival also twinkles into town bringing in the festive season with a variety of light shows, installations and activities alongside the winter extravaganza 'Scarborough Sparkle' (Nov) at the Open Air Theatre, which with its Christmas market and fair ground rides you’ll be sure to be stepping into the festive spirit!

The town has a vast theatrical community so a visit to a live show is a must whilst here on the coast. Take your pick from our choice of special theatres from the local YMCA theatre, iconic Stephen Joseph Theatre or the historic Scarborough Spa – Between them bringing you a year-round programme of events covering a range of live theatre, music, comedy, festivals and film.

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Scarborough Orchestra July Concert
Scarborough - Coast

Scarborough Orchestra July Concert - Queen Street…

Closing Date
12 Jul 26

11 Jul 26

Shaun Matthew Conductor Sacha Johnson VibraphoneMARGARET BONDS ed.…

Scarborough Orchestra May Concert
Scarborough - Coast

Scarborough Orchestra May Concert - Queen Street…

Closing Date
10 May 26

9 May 26

Shaun Matthew Conductor Andy Long ViolinALEXANDER GLAZUNOV La…

Scarborough Orchestra February Concert
Scarborough - Coast

Scarborough Orchestra February Concert - Queen…

Closing Date
8 Feb 26

7 Feb 26

Shaun Matthew Conductor Esther Williams OboeJOSEPH BOLOGNE …

Scarborough Orchestra November Concert
Scarborough - Coast

Scarborough Orchestra November Concert - Queen…

Closing Date
23 Nov 25

22 Nov 25

Shaun Matthew Conductor Yuki Negishi PianoSIR JAMES MACMILLAN …

Discos For Grown Ups
Scarborough - Coast

Discos For Grown Ups - Scarborough Spa

Closing Date
16 Nov 25

15 Nov 25

Get glittered up for a fun, fab and feel-good afternoon of dancing with…

Killer Queen
Scarborough - Coast

Killer Queen - Scarborough Spa

Closing Date
29 Nov 26

28 Nov 26

A Tribute to QueenKiller Queen have been performing their tribute to…

The Rainbow Centre - Scarborough 3 Peaks Challenge
Scarborough - Coast

The Rainbow Centre - Scarborough 3 Peaks…

Closing Date
7 Sept 25

6 Sept 25

We have a date for our Scarborough 3 Peaks challenge. Challenge yourself…

The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Scarborough - Coast

The Simon & Garfunkel Story - Scarborough Spa

Closing Date
24 May 26

23 May 26

The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe,…

Teechers
Scarborough - Coast

Teechers - Stephen Joseph Theatre

Closing Date
13 Feb 26

9 Feb - 12 Feb 26

New Year… same problems! It is the end of term and Godber’s hilarious…

Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty
Scarborough - Coast

Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty - Stephen…

Closing Date
1 Mar 26

26 Feb - 28 Feb 26

London, 1901. As the British Empire wages war in the name of a Queen whose…

My Brother's A Genius
Scarborough - Coast

My Brother's A Genius - Stephen Joseph Theatre

Closing Date
7 Mar 26

5 Mar - 6 Mar 26

Daisy and Luke are twins navigating life in a high-rise estate, where…

Fred / Arlecchino Double Bill
Scarborough - Coast

Fred / Arlecchino Double Bill - Stephen Joseph…

Closing Date
4 Oct 25

3 Oct 25

Laughter in the dark: two remarkable, forgotten one-act plays from Stephen…

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