Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
Scarborough Lights returns from 12 November to 20 December with 28 events, including the Castle and Peasholm Park illuminations, three town centre light routes, Astro Dog stargazing and a one-night circus takeover of Falsgrave Park on 20 December.
Beginner's indoor rock climbing session for adults at Street Rocks, with equipment and friendly instructors, no booking needed.
Beginner and experienced fused-glass classes to make festive wreaths, Christmas decorations or presents, with sessions on 9, 12 and 13 November.
Cinema screening of Damiano Michieletto's production of Bizet's Carmen, sung in French with English subtitles.
Weekly Tuesday Mah Jong club at Newby & Scalby Library, with occasional beginner classes.
Free weekly Tuesday morning session of stories, songs and nursery rhymes for accompanied pre-school children at Newby & Scalby Library.
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Bridlington Spa has announced Let's Rock the 70s for Friday 12 February 2027 at 19:30, a tribute show covering Queen, Fleetwood Mac, The Who, AC/DC, Elton John, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, T-Rex, ABBA and Hot Chocolate. Tickets are available via the box office and online.
The autumn Whitby Goth Weekend runs from 30 October to 1 November 2026. This guide covers the Bizarre Bazaar market, the live music at the Whitby Pavilion and the photogenic spots around the abbey and harbour.
A Christmas Carol reimagined as a story trail projected in silhouette across the windows of town centre businesses, with light installations in the Market Vaults.
Drop-in afternoon of knitting, crochet and other sewing crafts over a cup of tea at Newby & Scalby Library.
Friendly sewing craft group that meets at the library, with attendees invited to bring their own sewing and hot drinks available.
Drop-in craft group of library visitors who knit, crochet and sew over a cup of tea and a chat.
Community lantern procession made from paper and willow by local groups and schools, opening a weekend of festive entertainment and shopping at the Open Air Theatre.
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Robert Plant plays the Scarborough Open Air Theatre with his roots music band Saving Grace, with special guests Kate Rusby and Seth Lakeman.
Shania Twain kicks off her UK and Ireland summer tour with a live show at the Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
Kaiser Chiefs play the Scarborough Open Air Theatre with White Lies as support.
Winter festival of light with animated projections, light installations, walking trails and street entertainment across Scarborough's town centre and seafront.
Annual free festive gathering with a community lantern parade, Christmas market, live music, funfair rides and a tipi bar.
