
One-person play by Henry Roberts about cruising, starring Stefan Race and directed by Cheryl Martin of Red Ladder Theatre Company.

Beginner's indoor rock climbing session for adults at Street Rocks, with equipment and friendly instructors, no booking needed.

Free weekly Tuesday morning session of stories, songs and nursery rhymes for accompanied pre-school children at Newby & Scalby Library.

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 workshop on branding and social media strategies presented by Lucy Halkyard and Anja Drop at Grind & Tonic.

Drop-in afternoon of knitting, crochet and other sewing crafts over a cup of tea at Newby & Scalby Library.

Nighttime drone light show by FlightShows with 150 illuminated drones over Scarborough Castle, part of the Scarborough Lights programme.

French comedy by Bertrand Usclat and Martin Darondeau about the chaos before the opening night of Shakespeare's Macbeth at the Comédie-Française.

Armistice Day commemoration service with the national two minutes' silence, organised by the Scarborough Branch of the Royal British Legion.

Illustrated talk by local fisherman Rupert Drury marking the return of bluefin tuna to the North East coast, followed by a two-course supper.

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.

Stand-up show by Andy Parsons, star of Mock the Week, recommended for ages 14 and over at the Stephen Joseph Theatre & Cinema.

Free twice-weekly community gardening sessions run by GROW Scarborough to grow food for the community at The Street.

Weekly indoor climbing session for active over-50s at Street Rocks, the climbing centre run by CaVCA in Scarborough.

Stage adaptation of the true story of a Delhi street artist who, in 1977, cycled 6,000 miles across continents to reunite with the woman he loved.

Free harbour light installation that turns fishing vessels and yachts into pieces of light, part of the Scarborough Lights festival.

Free night-time illumination of the pagoda and waterfall on Peasholm Island, viewed from the paths of Peasholm Park.

Night-time illumination of Scarborough Castle with atmospheric lighting, open daily from 3pm.

Art installation that turns a gallery window into an unexpected gallery within a gallery.

Interactive illuminated trail across Scarborough town centre inspired by 'Choose Your Own Adventure' books, with neon signs and choices at each location.

Winter festival of light with animated projections, light installations, walking trails and street entertainment across Scarborough's town centre and seafront.

Interactive light installation where visitors write personal messages at a digital station and they are projected in glowing amber light.

Immersive exhibition of original paintings by Rebecca Wright that transform when viewed under UV lighting, open during market hours.

A display of moving LED lights on the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough.

Exhibition of handmade illuminations and lanterns by the artist group Animated Objects marking the 400th anniversary of Scarborough as a seaside spa town.

Paul Smith brings his 'HAPPY' world tour to The Spa Scarborough with his trademark crowd work and stand-up at full throttle.

Screening of the restored concert film from George Michael's 1988 Faith tour, performed at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy.

Stand-up comedy night from The Comedy Store, the UK comedy club that launched the careers of Eddie Izzard, Jimmy Carr and others, at Scarborough Spa Theatre.

Charity music night with hits from the 80s and 90s played by Sound Booth DJs Scarborough, raising funds for Asthma + Lung UK.

First Christmas market of the season with unique gifts, seasonal treats, crafters, children's trails and outside stalls, around the arrival of Boyes' Santa.

Cabaret-style musical theatre show by Scarborough Theatre Company with musical theatre classics and modern hits, celebrating diversity.

Oasiz, one of the UK's most authentic Oasis tribute bands, play two 45-minute sets in the round at the Stephen Joseph Theatre.

Liquid Engineers, billed as the UK's leading tribute act to Gary Numan, play an intimate headline set at The Stirling Castle.

Stand-up show by political comic Nish Kumar, billed as the UK's leading political comic and former host of The Mash Report.

Free beach challenge marking 400 years of Scarborough, where 400 people form a giant number 400 on the sand with swimming hats.

Volunteer Reiki practitioner Sue offers 15-minute energy-healing sessions for a £2+ donation at the community library.

Immersive exhibition by photographer Astro Dog with large-format aurora photographs, atmospheric lighting, timelapse screenings and a science and discovery area.

Cinema screening of the Soviet-era thriller 'Winter of the Crow', with Lesley Manville, based on a story by Olga Tokarczuk.

Free regular drop-in sewing and quilting craft group at Newby & Scalby Library, with donations welcome to help run the Community Library.

Monthly, over-18s textile social where makers and artists bring their own projects to work on side by side.
Informal, practical and interactive workshop for start-up businesses on what makes an effective business website and how to generate enquiries.

Dine and dance evening with a two-course meal, live music by Hep to the Jive, a raffle and a game of Bingo at Scarborough Spa.

Free storytime session with stories, rhymes and songs for accompanied pre-school children, with Norman Bear, the library's Bookstart mascot.

Stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's life, with John Lithgow as the children's author, at the Stephen Joseph Theatre.

Two-day person-centred palliative care training course for non-registered health and social care workers supporting patients with life-limiting conditions.
Bi-weekly Thursday morning networking meeting for local business owners, with a complimentary cooked breakfast and refreshments.

Screening of the drama about amateur historian Catherine Corless and the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, shown subtitled.

Live show by The Manfreds, the reunited core members of Manfred Mann, on their 'Get Your Kicks on Tour '26' UK tour.

Dementia-friendly screening of the 1972 film 'Cabaret' with an introduction and sing-along led by Tim Tubbs, with free admission for companions and carers.

Creative writing workshop led by author Kate Evans on Thrutopia, the Cli-Fi genre that imagines sustainable futures, part of Whitby Lit Fest 2026.

Stand-up show by BBC Radio 4 presenter Simon Evans, known for 'Simon Goes to Market', at The Round in the Stephen Joseph Theatre.

Nine-piece 2 Tone band from Coventry plays ska, punk and reggae at the Scarborough Spa Theatre.

Free Christmas fair themed around Narnia held at Saint Catherine's Hospice, part of the hospice's annual festive events.

Intimate candlelight concert in which a string trio reimagines AC/DC and Pink Floyd through classical arrangements in the historic Westborough Methodist Church.

Opening concert of the 2026-2027 season with works by Butterworth, Finzi, Heath and Price, conducted by Shaun Matthew.

Free wedding fayre at the Victorian Scarborough Spa to showcase its rooms and outdoor spaces for civil partnerships and wedding celebrations.

Friendly sewing craft group that meets at the library, with attendees invited to bring their own sewing and hot drinks available.

A two-hour evening of uplifting original music by the all-women band Raven Yuletide, with refreshments available.

The first time on the big screen, the two-part Doctor Who story 'The Impossible Planet' and 'The Satan Pit' is re-edited into a single movie with David Tennant and Billie Piper.

Free open event run by the TEC Partnership at Scarborough TEC to explore new paths and discover real spaces.

Comedy show blending a vintage-style double act with magic, written and directed by Steve Gilroy and co-created with learning-disabled artists.

Fundraising screening of the 50th Anniversary Restoration of 'Rocky' for Westway Boxing Club at the Stephen Joseph Theatre.

Screening of the 1976 film Rocky in its 50th-anniversary restoration at the Stephen Joseph Theatre.

Scarborough debut of Hase Waits, a folk trio from Hull playing traditional British Isles music and their own compositions.

From the Jam play The Spa Scarborough with material from The Jam.

Annual free festive gathering with a community lantern parade, Christmas market, live music, funfair rides and a tipi bar.

Christmas celebration and networking gathering for women in business and professionals, with Christmas nibbles and mulled wine.

Concert in which singer and pianist Logan Paul Murphy plays the music of the 1950s, 60s and 70s with just a piano, a guitar and his voice.

Screening of Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai (1954, PG), presented by local film expert George Cromack as part of the Stephen Joseph Theatre's Moviedrome series.

Screening of the biographical drama about the making of the 1976 film Rocky, with Anthony Ippolito as Sylvester Stallone, at the Stephen Joseph Theatre.

Festive morning to meet Santa with your dog at Flavours Bistro, with a breakfast sandwich for the human and a festive treat for the dog.

Queen tribute show by Killer Queen, fronted by Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury, at the Scarborough Spa Grand Hall.

Free Saturday morning art group at the library where you can bring your own materials.

Drop-in Lego club for children aged 5 to 12 on Saturday mornings at Newby & Scalby Library.

Light installation by Sherbatella on the walking trail of the Scarborough Lights festival in town centre.

Weekly Monday morning Reiki session with volunteer practitioner Sue at the library, with a £2+ donation for a 15-minute session.

Friendly Monday afternoon sewing and quilting group at the library where anyone can bring their own sewing projects.

Lunchtime talk by the gallery's Collections Team on 400 years of leisure and amusement in Scarborough, linked to the 'Dive In' exhibition.

Free creative writing workshop for men over 18, part of the BIG STRONG MAN men's mental health programme.
Illuminated exhibition by six local artists and seven community groups that turns discarded materials into creatures, plants and habitats.

Screening of Royal Ballet & Opera's production of The Nutcracker, staged by Peter Wright, to Tchaikovsky's score.

Free Christmas trail to find a hidden donkey and collect letters across the Rotunda Museum, Scarborough Art Gallery and Woodend Gallery.

Free UV mini-mini golf installation themed around the Scarborough Lights Festival, with six new mini-mini golf courses at the Jam Jar Wine & Pinball Lounge.