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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 - Queen Street…
Closing Date
12 Jul 26
Shaun Matthew Conductor Sacha Johnson VibraphoneMARGARET BONDS ed.… Shaun Matthew Conductor Sacha Johnson VibraphoneMARGARET BONDS ed. J.M. Cooper The Montgomery VariationsNATHAN DAUGHTREY Vibraphone…
Scarborough Orchestra May Concert - Queen Street…
Closing Date
10 May 26
Shaun Matthew Conductor Andy Long ViolinALEXANDER GLAZUNOV La… Shaun Matthew Conductor Andy Long ViolinALEXANDER GLAZUNOV La MerDMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH Violin Concerto No.1 in A minorMODEST MUSSORGSKY …
Scarborough Orchestra February Concert - Queen…
Closing Date
8 Feb 26
Shaun Matthew Conductor Esther Williams OboeJOSEPH BOLOGNE … Shaun Matthew Conductor Esther Williams OboeJOSEPH BOLOGNE Symphony in G major, No.1WOLFGANG A. MOZART Oboe Concerto in C major,…
Scarborough Orchestra November Concert - Queen…
Closing Date
23 Nov 25
Shaun Matthew Conductor Yuki Negishi PianoSIR JAMES MACMILLAN … Shaun Matthew Conductor Yuki Negishi PianoSIR JAMES MACMILLAN LarghettoSERGEI RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No.2TRISTEN J. WATTS …
Get glittered up for a fun, fab and feel-good afternoon of dancing with… Get glittered up for a fun, fab and feel-good afternoon of dancing with people your own age to the best ever 70s disco, 80s pop and 90s dance floor…
A Tribute to QueenKiller Queen have been performing their tribute to… A Tribute to QueenKiller Queen have been performing their tribute to Queen’s concert since 1993. Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy and…
The Rainbow Centre - Scarborough 3 Peaks…
Closing Date
7 Sept 25
We have a date for our Scarborough 3 Peaks challenge. Challenge yourself… We have a date for our Scarborough 3 Peaks challenge. Challenge yourself to participate and complete this hike while raiding sponsorship & awareness…
The Simon & Garfunkel Story - Scarborough Spa
Closing Date
24 May 26
The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe,… The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation. Using huge projection photos…
Teechers - Stephen Joseph Theatre
Closing Date
13 Feb 26
New Year… same problems! It is the end of term and Godber’s hilarious… New Year… same problems! It is the end of term and Godber’s hilarious comedy masterpiece has been reset for our post Covid times. bristling with…
Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty - Stephen…
Closing Date
1 Mar 26
London, 1901. As the British Empire wages war in the name of a Queen whose… London, 1901. As the British Empire wages war in the name of a Queen whose health is failing, a series of mysterious events reveals a crack in the…
My Brother's A Genius - Stephen Joseph Theatre
Closing Date
7 Mar 26
Daisy and Luke are twins navigating life in a high-rise estate, where… Daisy and Luke are twins navigating life in a high-rise estate, where ambition and self-doubt collide. Both twins have labels thrust upon them: Daisy…
Fred / Arlecchino Double Bill - Stephen Joseph…
Closing Date
4 Oct 25
Laughter in the dark: two remarkable, forgotten one-act plays from Stephen… Laughter in the dark: two remarkable, forgotten one-act plays from Stephen Joseph's personal archive. Includes a brief introduction from director and…