What's On

In Whitby

Find out what’s on during your stay in Whitby

Whatever the weather or season there is always something fun happening in Whitby. The town hosts a variety of festivals, concerts and other events throughout the year to cater for foodies, music fans, salty sea lovers, and much more.

During the spring and summer months, Whitby comes alive with festivals, such as Fish and Ships in May, the Great Seaside Vintage Fair in July and the Whitby Regatta in August.

And the autumn and winter months don’t disappoint either. The renowned Whitby Goth Weekenders are held in April, October and November, and we highly recommend the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival held in October and February.

When you book your stay at the Riviera Guest House make sure to ask us what’s on during your stay. For now, here’s our What’s On Guide to festivals and events in Whitby. (Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and other locations. Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling). 

December 2025

December 2025

13th to 24th: WICKED: For Good

19th to 29th: Zootropolis 2

26th: Boxing Day Events

Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations. 

Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.

January 2026

January 2026

12th to 17th: Goldilocks and the Three Bears panto

23rd to 27th: Song Sung Blue (film)

30th to 3rd February: Hamnet (film)

Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations. 

Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.

February 2026

February 2026

7th: Devout – Ultimate Depeche Mode

26th: An Evening with Gordon Strachan and Gary McAllister

27th: A Whole Night of Family Fun

28th: Bootleg Eagles

Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations. 

Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.

March 2026

March 2026

5th: UK Pink Floyd Experience

11th: Attention All Shipping – A celebration of the Shipping Forecast 

Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations. 

Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.

April 2026

April 2026

3rd April – Good Friday

3rd to 6th – Made in Whitby Krampus Easter Festival

4th April – Easter Saturday

5th April – Easter Day

6th April – Bank Holiday Monday

17th: King King Acoustic

18th: Alfie Moore – Acopalypse Now 

Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations. 

Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.

May 2026

May 2026

1st, 2nd and 3rd –  Whitby Goth Festival Spring Edition

2nd: Lindisfarne

16th and 17th – Whitby Fish and Ships Festival

30th: Tina Live!

31st: K-Pop Forever.

Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations. 

Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.

June 2026

June 2026

From 5th June – Scarborough Open Air Theatre season begin! 

20th: Paul Young – Songs and Stories

28th: Craig Revel Horowood

Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations. 

Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.

July 2026

July 2026

2nd and 3rd July –  Made in Whitby Summer Festival at the Whitby Brewery.

3rd to 5th: Whitby Soul Weekender

18th: Upbeat Beatles

25th: Steampunk

25th: Duran Duran Experience

Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations. 

Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.