Plan Your Week in Scarborough - Pitch Problems, Seaside Day Trips & Live Music Returns

Hey Scarborough! Let’s get into what’s new this week

Football fans are voicing real concern as Scarborough Athletic scrambles to find a home ground, with major delays to the pitch causing serious disruption.

Meanwhile, we've put together a full-day trip itinerary that showcases everything that makes Scarborough special - great if you have visitors or just need inspiration for a weekend wander.

Add in food festivals, live comedy, fitness classes and Goth Weekend fun, and there’s no shortage of reasons to get out and about.

⚽ Scarborough Athletic thrown into crisis as pitch collapse threatens club's future
Structural failures at the Sports Village pitch could exile the fan-owned Seadogs once again - unless urgent repairs and support come fast. More

🚂 Day Out in Scarborough
We've added a new day trip guide to the site, aimed at travellers coming into town. It's a good look at what Scarborough has to offer in a single day - castle, coast, chips, the lot. Locals might not need a guide, but it's a handy reminder of what makes the place tick. Worth a glance, especially if you've got visitors to show round. Let us know what we missed! More

🎨 200+ Yorkshire artists open their studios to the public this summer
Get ready to explore hidden corners of North Yorkshire as painters, printmakers, and prop artists welcome visitors for two creative weekends. More

⛽ Gas drilling near Scarborough faces fierce local opposition
Burniston Parish Council voted unanimously to reject Europa Oil & Gas' plans amid mental health concerns and fears of “small-scale fracking.” More

🎭 Chaser and Jake Quickenden headline Scarborough’s 2025 panto
Anne Hegerty returns as Fairy Rose in Beauty & The Beast at the Spa Theatre alongside a star-studded local cast. More

🚲 Free family-friendly cycle rides launch in Scarborough this weekend
Guided by experts, these two relaxed rides include skills sessions, adaptive bikes, and a chance to explore car-free routes. More

🏫 North Yorkshire school nursery closure approved after no objections
Falling numbers and full community support lead to permanent removal of nursery provision at Kettlesing Felliscliffe Primary. More

🏅 Scarborough nursery earns national praise for SEND support
Childhaven Community Nursery has been awarded for its outstanding work with children who have special educational needs. More

🎸 Nine Below Zero legends return to Scarborough after 20 years
Blues duo Dennis Greaves and Mark Feltham bring an acoustic set to St Mary’s Church for Big Ideas By The Sea. More

🏊 Eliza Hammond leads Kingfishers to record-breaking swim meet success
From Olympic venues to local relays, Scarborough's Kingfishers Swimming Club is celebrating medals, national qualifiers, and a wave of PBs. More

💬 New wellbeing sessions aim to boost health in Scarborough workplaces
A new four-date initiative will deliver 30-minute health check-ins for staff in the town's business parks. More

🏁 Scarborough students crowned F1 Schools champions
Unity Racing from UTC now aims to raise £45k to represent the UK at the world finals in Singapore. More

Scarborough Event Venues (and a Few Coastal Favourites)

Whether you live here or you're just visiting, sometimes you're just looking for something different to do - a special night out, a new kind of show, or a venue with a bit of wow factor. Luckily, Scarborough and the surrounding coast have loads to offer.

From big gigs at the Open Air Theatre to classic comedy at the Spa, there's always something happening. Whitby has a great mix too, especially during its festival weekends, and venues like Filey's Evron Centre and Bridlington Spa offer everything from community theatre to big-name tribute acts.

We've put together a relaxed, no-fuss guide to the best venues in Scarborough and beyond - plus a few upcoming events to put in your diary.

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Below is a full list of events. If you need more information or a direct link to the event/venue, visit our events page.

Mon, 21st Apr

09:30 🚶 Easter Monday Social Walk - The Plough, Scalby Village
6-mile walk with pub stops, fancy dress, and food at The Plough.

10:00 🏃 Scalby Walk - The Plough, Scalby
Take part in this long-standing village walking tradition.

10:00 🚤 Lifeboat Charity Day - Whitby Podiatry
Fundraiser with tombola and footcare offers.

11:00 🍽️ Pedro’s Parmo Party - Luxe Lounge, Scarborough
Two Parmos for £22 every Monday. BYOB.

11:00 🚴 Social Gravel Ride - The Board Inn, Lealholme
Group gravel ride. Meet in the car park.

14:30 🧘 Pilates - Staintondale Village Hall
1-hour session. £5 per person. All welcome.

15:00 🦆 Duck Race - Beck Isle, Thornton-le-Dale
1000 rubber ducks will be released in this duck race to raise funds for the Christmas lights. Prizes to be won. £2 per duck entry. Find Out More

17:00 🎸 Carl Morris Live - Station Hotel, Filey
Two sets of Mod, Britpop, and Indie.

18:00 🧘 Meditation Practice - Kagyu Samye Dzong, Scarborough
Talk with Gelong Thubten. All experience levels welcome.

18:00 🥁 LoveFit Pound! - Alexandra Centre, Scarborough
Drumming-based fitness class. £6 or £10 for both sessions.

19:00 💃 LoveFit Doozy - Alexandra Centre, Scarborough
Fun dance fitness class. £6 or £10 for both sessions.

19:30 🎭 Curtain Up on Murder - Whitby Pavilion Theatre
Thriller by Whitby Amateur Dramatic Society. £11 tickets.

20:00 😂 Laughing Lobster - Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
Monday night stand-up comedy.

20:00 ❓ Quiz Night - The Elsinore, Whitby
General knowledge and music quiz. Adults only.

20:00 🎶 Folk Club - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
Weekly folk music gathering.

20:00 🎻 Acoustic Folk Night - The Red Lion Inn, Cloughton
Live acoustic folk session in a cosy pub setting.

Tue, 22nd Apr

13:00 💃 Afternoon of Dancing - Northern Lights Suite, Whitby Pavilion
Ballroom, Latin, and Rock 'n' Roll with Ray Kirk. £5 entry.

14:00 🤠 Line Dancing - Alexandra Centre, Scarborough
Beginners' class with John "Growler" Rowell. £6 per session.

18:00 🌊 Tuesday Sea Swim - Coble Landing Slip Wall, Filey
Open group sea swim. Bring warm clothes and a hot drink.

18:30 🥋 Wing Chun Kung Fu - Alexandra Centre, Scarborough
Martial arts class for ages 16+.

19:30 ❓ Quiz Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
Tuesday night quiz with music and themed rounds.

Wed, 23rd Apr

08:00 🍳 SBA Breakfast Forum - Scarborough UTC
Celebrate Team Unity Racing’s UK championship win and support their World Finals journey.

10:00 💍 Valuation Day - Sneaton Castle, Whitby
Free expert appraisals for jewellery, antiques, and more.

10:30 ♟️ Chess & Conversation - More Than Books, Scarborough
Casual chess and chats with the international community.

15:00 🎶 Acoustic Sesh: Colcannon - Mojos Music Cafe, Scarborough
Live Irish music with guitar, mandolin, and harmonica.

15:30 🧺 Kindness Picnic - 12 Lower Clark Street, Scarborough
Bring food, stories, and music to share in a day of kindness.

19:30 💃 Salsa Dance - St James' Community Arts Centre, Scarborough
Beginners at 19:30, improvers at 20:30. £6 one class / £8 both.

20:00 ⚓ Minefield Wreck Talk - 25 St Mary's Street, Scarborough
WWI shipwreck stories with underwater footage from Dr David Pendleton.

21:00 🎸 Ray Randall Live - The Station Inn, Whitby
Acoustic pub set featuring crowd-pleasing classics.

Thu, 24th Apr

10:00 🍼 Milkshakes - Alexandra Centre, Scarborough
Play, music, and story time for ages 0–4. £4 per child.

10:00 & 11:30 💃 Dance Light - Roscoe Rooms, Scarborough
Inclusive 60s/70s-themed low-impact exercise. £5.50 per session.

18:00 🧘 LoveFit Lite - Alexandra Centre, Scarborough
Low-impact fitness for beginners and older adults.

19:00 🎱 CPFA Free Pool - Station Road, Cayton
Free pool night – just purchase drinks to play.

19:00 🥁 LoveFit Pound! - Alexandra Centre, Scarborough
Drumming-based fitness for energy and stress relief.

19:45 🎭 Toxic - The Round, SJT, Scarborough
New play by Nathaniel J Hall exploring queer identity and trauma.

20:00 🎶 Alastair James Live - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
Acoustic jazz, blues, pop, and originals. Free entry.

20:00 📱 Smartphone Quiz - The Station Inn, Whitby
Interactive team quiz using your phone.

20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
Weekly open mic and live music night.

20:30 ❓ Quiz Night - Highlander Hotel, Scarborough
Weekly quiz with prizes and friendly competition.

21:00 🤘 Mayhem: Goth Weekend Edition - Crafty Cove, Whitby
Alternative night for Goth Weekend. £5 entry.

Various 🦇 Whitby Goth Weekend - Various venues, Whitby
Running through April 27. Celebrating goth culture with music, fashion, and art.

Below is a SELECTION of future events. A more detailed list can be found on our events page

Future Events In Scarborough And Around

Thu, 15th May, 19:00 😂 Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny 📍 Bridlington Spa Centre, Bridlington
Sharp stand-up from the comedy legend. More

Fri, 23rd May, 18:00 🎤 Kylie: The Tension Tour 📍 Utilita Arena Sheffield, Sheffield
Pop hits, visuals, and fan favourites. More

Fri, 6th Jun - Sun, 8th Jun 📚 Books by the Beach 2025 📍 Various venues, Scarborough
Talks and events with bestselling authors by the sea. More

Sat, 7th Jun, 17:00 🚂 Race the Train 📍 North Bay Railway, Scarborough
Volunteers are needed for this event, which benefits children with cancer. The organisers are seeking event day helpers, as well as craftsmen/women to help with event prep. More

Fri, 18th Jul - Sun, 20th Jul 🎵 Staxtonbury Music Festival 📍 Staxton
Family-friendly festival with live bands, camping, and activities. More

Sat, 2nd Aug, 12:00 🎪 Burniston Rocks 📍 Burniston & Cloughton Village Hall
Family festival with music, food, and fun. More

Sun, 24th Aug, 18:00 🎬 Will Smith 📍 Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Live stage show from the global star. More

Fri, 26th Sep, All Day 🎷 Scarborough Jazz Festival 📍 Scarborough Spa
Weekend of jazz performances at the Scarborough Spa. More

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