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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Wreath Making Workshop - Scarborough
Scarborough - Coast

Wreath Making Workshop - Scarborough -…

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16 Nov 25

15 Nov 25

Perfect start to the festive season, in this workshop we will guide you…

80's Live
Scarborough - Coast

80's Live - Scarborough Spa

Closing Date
2 Aug 26

1 Aug 26

You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and…

Christmas Makers Market
Scarborough - Coast

Christmas Makers Market - Scarborough Market Hall

Closing Date
16 Nov 25

15 Nov 25

Join us at Scarborough Market Hall for a festive showcase of local…

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Scarborough - Coast

A Sky Full of Stars - A Tribute to Coldplay -…

Closing Date
18 Oct 26

17 Oct 26

An immersive candlelit choral experienceStep into a world of light and…

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Scarborough - Coast

Billy Ocean & Marti Pellow

28 Jun 26

On Sunday June 28 – Billy Ocean, the chart-topping legend behind such…

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Scarborough - Coast

Pete Tong Ibiza Classics

26 Jun 26

Pete Tong and his world-renowned Ibiza Classics show – featuring The…

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Scarborough - Coast

Unrehearsed Mayhem - Craft Bar

Closing Date
8 Dec 25

7 Dec 25

Two musician and one poet combining to create a spontanious, chilled laid…

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Scarborough - Coast

Scarborough Histories & Mysteries - St Mary's…

Closing Date
15 Dec 25

14 Nov - 14 Dec 25

Triptych By Animated Objects Triptych presents three unique…

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Scarborough - Coast

Trees - West Pier

Closing Date
8 Dec 25

27 Nov - 7 Dec 25

In Scarborough, we are surrounded by trees. We have the three massive…

Por Favor @ The Cask and Keg
Scarborough - Coast

Por Favor - X Sigma Bar @ The Cask Inn

Closing Date
24 Nov 25

22 Nov - 23 Nov 25

And just like that, were back!!!!With good venues at a premium, weve been…

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Sprites - Scarborough Spa

Closing Date
1 Dec 25

29 Nov - 30 Nov 25

Something strange is happening at Scarborough Spa and the caretaker just…

Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit
Scarborough - Coast

Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit - Scarborough…

Closing Date
14 Feb 26

13 Feb 26

When life gives Rhod lemons… In his last show ‘The Book of John’, Rhod was…

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