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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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Wildcats Christmas Wreath Crafting Workshop -…
Closing Date
20 Dec 25
Join Wildcats to create your own unique and beautiful Christmas wreath… Join Wildcats to create your own unique and beautiful Christmas wreath using our wonderful supply of natural materials.
CU Scarborough Open Day - CU Scarborough
Closing Date
2 Jul 26
Your future starts hereDiscover what it’s really like to study at CU… Your future starts hereDiscover what it’s really like to study at CU Scarborough. Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity to explore our campus,…
Your future starts here.Discover what it’s really like to study at CU… Your future starts here.Discover what it’s really like to study at CU Scarborough. Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity to explore our campus,…
Health & Care Discovery Day at CU Scarborough -…
Closing Date
5 Dec 25
This event is all about helping people to discover new opportunities and… This event is all about helping people to discover new opportunities and gain a qualification in the health and care sector — an area where skilled,…
Health & Care (including Nursing) Discovery Day…
Closing Date
5 Dec 25
Do you work in the health sector? Do you want to get the qualification to… Do you work in the health sector? Do you want to get the qualification to back up your years of experience? Not sure where to start? Come along and…
Hooks, Crooks, True Crimes on Scarborough Streets…
Closing Date
15 Dec 25
Free, gentle, walking tour lasting no more than 60 minutes with social… Free, gentle, walking tour lasting no more than 60 minutes with social history insights into Scarborough town centre, gleaned from 19th and 20th…
Wandering Photography Exhibition - Studio 49
Closing Date
1 Dec 25
A photographic exhibition from local photographer John Westgarth. The… A photographic exhibition from local photographer John Westgarth. The exhibition is made up of a number of images that show off Scarborough…
Victoria Wilkins at Studio 49 - Studio 49
Closing Date
24 Nov 25
Pop in to see me at my pop-up shop. There will be loads of art work at… Pop in to see me at my pop-up shop. There will be loads of art work at studio clearance prices, brand new stuff, second hand books, and upcycled…
Come and have your portrait drawn for free in this drop in event to tie in… Come and have your portrait drawn for free in this drop in event to tie in with Karen's exhibition at Mandy Apple. Karen will be at the gallery…
Whitby to Scarborough Bike Ride - Scarborough…
Closing Date
19 Jul 26
After last years very successful charity bike ride, her at The Rainbow… After last years very successful charity bike ride, her at The Rainbow Centre we have decided to do it all again.Sign up and peddle your way from…
Walk 100 miles throughout February - Scarborough…
Closing Date
2 Feb 26
This is an opportunity to show your support to The Rainbow Centre by… This is an opportunity to show your support to The Rainbow Centre by taking on the task of walking a total of 100 Miles in February.Just 28 days to…
Calendar Girls The Musical - Stephen Joseph…
Closing Date
26 Jul 26
The death of a much-loved husband prompts a group of ordinary women in a… The death of a much-loved husband prompts a group of ordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women's Institute to do something extraordinary: create a…
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