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).
June 2025
13th: Gary Barlow at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
14th: Shed Seven at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
20th: Pendulum at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
21st: Basement Jaxx at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
21st: Big Dick Whittington – The Adult Panto
27th: Snow Patrol at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
28th: Human League at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations.
Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.
July 2025
5th: The Script at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
4th to 6th: Northern Soul Weekender
6th: UB40 at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
7th: Phantom of the Opera
10th: Blossoms at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
11th: Dance Anthems Orchestra at Whitby Abbey
11th: Rag’n’Bone Man at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
11th: Power Ballads at Whitby Pavilion
12th: The Magic of Science
12th: Proms in the Park at Whitby Abbey
12th: McFly at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
14th: Saltlines
19th: Craig David at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
19th: The Great Seaside Vintage Fair 2025
23rd: Judas Priest at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
25th to 27th: Whitby Steampunk Weekend
26th: Texas at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations.
Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.
August 2025
1st: Limehouse Lizzy
1st: Whitby Traction Rally at Whitby Abbey
2nd: Orbital and Faithless, Scarborough Open Air Theatre
8th: Hinderwell Horse and Agricultural Show
8th to 10th: Staithes Lifeboat Weekend
9th to 11th: Whitby Regatta
13th: Smashing Pumpkins, Scarborough Open Air Theatre
16th – 22nd: Whitby Folk Week
24th: DinoTales
29th – 30th: Whitby Pirate Festival
30th: 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 2025
12th & 13th: Whitby Motown and Soul Weekender
19th to 21st: Whitby 60s Festival
25th: Some Guys Have All the Luck: Rod Stewart Story
26th: A Night at the Darts
27th: Oh What A Night!
Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations.
Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.
October 2025
24th to 26th: Musicport World Music Festival
31st to 1st November: Whitby Goth Weekend Autumn
Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations.
Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.
November 2025
6th to 9th: Whitby Literary Festival
8th & 9th: Whitby Blues Weekend
15th to 17th: Whitby Christmas Market and Festival
23rd: Count Arthur Strong in a Christmas Carol.
29th: Eliza Carthy and Jon Boden Wassail
Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations.
Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.
December 2025
6th and 7th: Krampus Winter Festival, Whitby Abbey
13th and 14th: Made in Whitby Christmas Festival at Whitby Brewery
15th: Krampus
20th: Supersonic Queen
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
Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations.
Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.