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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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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.
A bright and bold response to a very simple question – “Why Do You Like… A bright and bold response to a very simple question – “Why Do You Like Scarborough?”This exhibition celebrates the power of communication between…
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Halloween… Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Halloween half-term at Scarborough Castle this half-term.
Where do you turn when you’ve got £100,000 of credit card debt? And a… Where do you turn when you’ve got £100,000 of credit card debt? And a £400,000 mortgage? For Colin, the answer is simple: fake his death in a…
Howard Beaumont, The King of The Keyboards, returns to host his ever… Howard Beaumont, The King of The Keyboards, returns to host his ever popular Coffee Dance!
Inspired by Colin Powell’s Tentacles of Terror, we’ll be making maps of… Inspired by Colin Powell’s Tentacles of Terror, we’ll be making maps of Scarborough with a twist- the town’s been invaded by monsters!
Come and make your very own haunted house! Will it be a desolate castle, a… Come and make your very own haunted house! Will it be a desolate castle, a creaking tower or even a spooky museum!
Join Magic Mike and Count Chuckula for a magical Panto style show full of… Join Magic Mike and Count Chuckula for a magical Panto style show full of messy ghostly fun for the whole family.With amazing costumes and routines…
Build, design and let your imagination run wild in our fun, hands-on brick… Build, design and let your imagination run wild in our fun, hands-on brick building sessions inspired by the museum’s fascinating collections.…
With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, we're hosting a Spooky… With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, we're hosting a Spooky Market at Scarborough Market Hall & Vaults and we'd love to welcome some…
Dive In! is a brand new exhibition celebrating 400 years since… Dive In! is a brand new exhibition celebrating 400 years since Scarborough’s famous spa water was discovered. It opens on 26 September as part of the…
Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun at The Grand Hotel… Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun at The Grand Hotel Scarborough!Bring your little monsters along for a frightfully fun party…
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