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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Ymca Yorkshire Coast 2025 Celebrations

6 Jun - 12 May 25

Join us for an evening of entertainment at our Annual YMCA Yorkshire Coast…

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Motiv8 Event: The Best of Steve Boedt and Jessica…

14 Sept - 12 May 25

*Please Note: Tickets cannot be purchased from the Spa Box Office.About…

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The Comedy Store on Tour

20 Feb - 12 May 25

With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name…

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The Simon and Garfunkel Story

26 Jul - 12 May 25

“WHAT A GREAT F*ING SHOW” - Art Garfunkel.Few shows have experienced the…

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Oh What A Night!

16 Oct - 12 May 25

OH WHAT A NIGHT! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the…

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Jimeoin: Pandemonium

25 Oct - 12 May 25

Live Nation and Mza in Association with And Your Dog PresentJimeoin –…

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Sh!t-faced Shakespeare®: Hamlet

7 Nov - 12 May 25

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® Presents: HamletSh!t-faced Shakespeare® have…

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Lee Mead - The Best of Me

7 Jun - 12 May 25

Lee Mead - The Best of MeLee Mead, star of Television and award winning…

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Paul Smith - Pablo

25 Jun - 12 May 25

Attention all comedy fans! Paul Smith is back and better than ever with…

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Justin Live: Justin Time To Rock

21 Mar - 12 May 25

Are You Ready To Rock?...Because Justin has got the band back together!…

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Stewart Copeland - Have I Said Too Much

30 Oct - 12 May 25

A-List rock star Stewart Copeland enjoyed remarkable success with The…

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Music Showcase

24 May - 12 May 25

An evening of the best local young emerging musical talent. Presented by…

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