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).
October 2026
4th: Kerry Ellis Rock Anthems
10th: Forever Jackson
11th: Eddi Reader
From 18th: Mad Alice on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
19th: Nashville
23rd to 25th: Musicport
23rd to 31st: Illuminated Whitby Abbey
24th to 1st November: Halloween at Whitby Abbey
27th: Plasticine Witches at Whitby Museum
30th to 1st November: Whitby Goth Weekend ®
30th and 31st: Tomorrow’s Ghosts Festival
31st: Lol Tollhurst
31st: Spooked at Whitby Museum
Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations.
Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.
November 2026
6th to 8th: Whitby Rocks and Blues Festival
11th: Shaun Ryder
12th: The Music of Kate Bush
18th: John Lydon
19th to 22nd: Whitby Lit Fest
Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations.
Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.
December 2026
4th: Krampus Run
4th & 5th: Pinocchio the Pantomime
8th: Medieval Babes
Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations.
Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.
January 2027
14th: Afternoon Social Dances
30th: Bootleg Eagles
Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations.
Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.
February 2027
7th: Epic Movie Musicals
18th: Afternoon Social Dances
27th: Fleetwood Bac
Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations.
Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.
March 2027
19th to 20th: Whitby Soul Weekender
Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations.
Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.
April 2027
7th: Scott Bennett Stuff
10th: Amy Winehouse Experience
16th: Count Arthur Strong
Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations.
Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.
May 2027
7th: Eurovision Your Decision
9th: UK Pink Floyd
14th: Adult Panto: Peter Pan
15th: Spiders and Boden
Events taking place at Whitby Pavilion and in other locations.
Please check all dates etc before booking and travelling.