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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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Peasholm Park Naval Warfare - Battle of Peasholm
Set on the Peashom Park lake in beautiful garden surroundings.War breaks… Set on the Peashom Park lake in beautiful garden surroundings.War breaks out on the lake in the middle of the park when the 20-foot replica boats…
Scarborough's annual firework extravaganza with music, entertain and food… Scarborough's annual firework extravaganza with music, entertain and food to get the night started with a bang.
Boxing Day Football Match & Raft Race Boxing Day Football Match & Raft Race
Traditional New Year's Day dip in Scarborough South Bay. Traditional New Year's Day dip in Scarborough South Bay.
Scarborough 400 - Maritime Heritage Centre
Closing Date
14 Dec 26
A special exhibition explaining the past 400 years of Scarborough Spa and… A special exhibition explaining the past 400 years of Scarborough Spa and the town.
Bringing you inspiring talks, live performances, exhibitions and free… Bringing you inspiring talks, live performances, exhibitions and free activities by the sea.
The Library Theatre at 70 Exhibition -…
Closing Date
28 Jun 26
Back by popular demand! In 1955, Stephen Joseph founded the UK's first… Back by popular demand! In 1955, Stephen Joseph founded the UK's first professional theatre-in-the-round on the first floor of Scarborough Library.…
Atkinson Grimshaw: At Home in Yorkshire -…
Closing Date
2 Aug 26
Discover Atkinson Grimshaw’s connections to Yorkshire in this special… Discover Atkinson Grimshaw’s connections to Yorkshire in this special display of paintings by the Leeds-born artist.Best known for his nocturnal and…
Marvels: The Carnival Is Over - The Shakespeare…
Closing Date
31 May 26
Until 2002, when the lights dimmed and the machines finally fell silent,… Until 2002, when the lights dimmed and the machines finally fell silent, the air around Mr. Marvels Amusement Park was filled with laughter and the…
The Ghost Arch Project brings past and present together, identifying the… The Ghost Arch Project brings past and present together, identifying the precise location from which archive photographs were taken, and making…
Raven's Spring Fling - Stephen Joseph Theatre
Closing Date
18 May 26
Raven is delighted to be returning to celebrate the joy, happiness and… Raven is delighted to be returning to celebrate the joy, happiness and wonder of springtime.This uplifting, six-piece, multi-instrumental band will…
Get here early if you want to read your poetry! Hosted by Graham RhodesNot… Get here early if you want to read your poetry! Hosted by Graham RhodesNot suitable for children. Craft Bar Northway Scarborough. A Free, Drop-in…
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