What's On
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).
February 2026
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
1st: American Superstar Wrestling
2nd to 8th: Whitby Restaurant Week
5th: UK Pink Floyd Experience
6th to 10th: Wuthering Heights (film 2026)
11th: Attention All Shipping – A celebration of the Shipping Forecast
13th to 15th: GOAT (film)
19th to 21st: Showcase Dreams and Nightmares
21st March : Coldplace (tribute to Coldplay)
31st March: An Afternoon of Dancing.
Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations.
Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.
April 2026
See our special blog for Easter Events!
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
7th: Gigspanner Big Band
11th: Beauty and the Beast Panto
17th: King King Acoustic
18th: Alfie Moore – Acopalypse Now
21st: Steeleyye Span
Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations.
Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.
May 2026
1st, 2nd and 3rd – Whitby Goth Festival Spring Edition
2nd: Lindisfarne
3rd: Top Secret – the Magic of Science
4th: Danby Lodge Garden Party
15th: The Adult Panto: The Wizard of Oz
16th and 17th – Whitby Fish and Ships Festival
16th to 14th June: Grubs Up at Danby Lodge
23rd to 31st: Mini Arts Festival at Glaisdale and other locations
25th: Rhythm and Blues event at Sutton Bank
27th: Wild Wild Quest at Danby Lodge
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
From 5th June – Scarborough Open Air Theatre season begin!
5th to 7th: Whitby 60s Festival
20th: Paul Young – Songs and Stories
28th: Craig Revel Horwood
Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations.
Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.
July 2026
2nd and 3rd July – Made in Whitby Summer Festival at the Whitby Brewery.
3rd to 5th: Whitby Soul Weekender
18th: Upbeat Beatles
24th to 26th: Steampunk Weekend
25th: Duran Duran Experience
29th to 3rd August: Whitby Traction Rally
31st to 2nd August: Kirkbymoorside Gateway to the Moors Music Festal
Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations.
Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.
August 2026
1st, and & 3rd: Whitby Traction Rally
8th to 10th: Whitby Regatta
14th: Limehouse Lizzy
29th: Thank ABBA for the Music
Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations.
Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.
September 2026
5th: The Ultimate Mod Revue
20th: The Pirates of Penzance
25th: Hello Again: Neil Diamond Songbook
26th: A Night at the Darts
Events to be confirmed
Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations.
Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.