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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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Lipstick On Your Collar - Scarborough Spa
Closing Date
21 Sept 26
Lipstick On Your Collar is back with its brand new show.Step back in time… Lipstick On Your Collar is back with its brand new show.Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn't touch…
Skysteamer to Athens: Steampunk Storytelling…
Closing Date
7 Dec 25
All aboard - the skysteamer is about to depart! Join C.J.… All aboard - the skysteamer is about to depart! Join C.J. Carter-Stephenson as he brings his steampunk novelette SKYSTEAMER TO ATHENS vividly to life…
Northern Soul Orchestrated - Scarborough Spa
Closing Date
4 Jul 26
Originating across the North and the Midlands in the 1960s and 1970s, the… Originating across the North and the Midlands in the 1960s and 1970s, the Northern soul subculture emerged as a passionate and vibrant all-night…
The Freshwater Five - Stephen Joseph Theatre
Closing Date
2 May 26
Five Fishermen. £53 million of cocaine. An ongoing fight for justice.… Five Fishermen. £53 million of cocaine. An ongoing fight for justice. Deadman and playwright Liam Patrick Harrison’s powerful, poignant and poetic…
Meet Fred - Stephen Joseph Theatre
Closing Date
15 Mar 26
A decade ago, a two-foot-tall puppet took on the world - and he’s still… A decade ago, a two-foot-tall puppet took on the world - and he’s still fighting.After touring 20+ countries and delighting thousands of audiences,…
Doris the Dormouse - Stephen Joseph Theatre
Closing Date
9 Apr 26
This is the fable of Doris the Dormouse. Listen…take it in… be inspired, &… This is the fable of Doris the Dormouse. Listen…take it in… be inspired, & dream big, as we take you on a journey… Doris the Dormouse begins to…
Every night in New Delhi, Uday Kumar (UK) answers panicked calls to the… Every night in New Delhi, Uday Kumar (UK) answers panicked calls to the Goldmine Crypto GB Helpline fantasising about being British himself, filling…
Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now - Stephen Joseph…
Closing Date
14 Jun 26
The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are… The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the…
Rock Britannia : the Best of British Rock. From Oasis to Queen &… Rock Britannia : the Best of British Rock. From Oasis to Queen & everything in between, featuring over 100 singers from the Scarborough Remarkable…
Alex James’ Britpop Classical will hit the road for its first ever UK tour… Alex James’ Britpop Classical will hit the road for its first ever UK tour next year including a date on the Yorkshire coast.
British music icon Paul Weller has today announced he is heading to the… British music icon Paul Weller has today announced he is heading to the Yorkshire coast next summer for an unmissable headline show.
Indie rockers The Kooks will celebrate two decades of hits in Scarborough… Indie rockers The Kooks will celebrate two decades of hits in Scarborough next summer as part of a run of special shows marking the 20th anniversary…
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