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Plan Your Week In Scarborough: The Manfreds Live, Dracula on Stage, and Wall-to-Wall Events
🌟 The Scarborough Rundown - Events, Activities, Live Music & Good News! 😊
Sue W
May 01, 2025
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Hey Scarborough! Here’s What’s Happening This Week!
If you’ve been waiting for the season to truly start, this weekend says it loud and clear. With the Filey Folk Festival in full swing, major live shows, family events, exhibitions, and workshops happening all over town, it’s one of the busiest weekends we’ve seen this year.
One of the big highlights? The Manfreds return to Scarborough Spa on Wednesday 8 May. This isn’t just a throwback show - it’s a real gig from a band that still lives and breathes every note. Expect harmonica, blues, and that unmistakable 60s pop energy.
There’s also a brand new A&E opening at Scarborough Hospital, an epic sea life mosaic to check out, and celebrations of local history in the libraries. Whether you’re heading out with family, looking for a concert, or chasing a sunset pint, Scarborough has something going on for you.
Scroll down for all the details - and we’ll see you out there!
📍 Scarborough in Brief - Community Updates 📰
🎨 Scarborough Fair returns with 260+ events over 3 months
From street puppets to extreme sports and international artists, this year’s Fair promises the town’s biggest cultural celebration yet. More
🚨 North Yorkshire Police now among fastest in UK for 999 response
After significant improvements, 95.6% of emergency calls are answered in under 10 seconds, ranking fifth nationally. More
🏥 Scarborough Hospital's new emergency centre opens this week
The £47m facility will treat up to 70,000 patients a year with upgraded A&E, diagnostics, and critical care all under one roof. More
🐋 Stunning Roman-style mosaic unveiled at Scarborough’s Marine Drive
A whale, dolphins and ships come to life in this 300,000-tile art piece at the new sea life viewing station. More
📚 Libraries celebrate local history throughout May
From wartime talks to a scale model railway exhibit, libraries across North Yorkshire will spotlight community stories and artefacts all month long. More
🎭 Anne Hegerty and Jake Quickenden to star in Scarborough panto
'The Governess' and the X Factor star return to Scarborough Spa for a magical run of Beauty & The Beast this Christmas. More
🎄 Whitby Town Council may spend £60,000 on Christmas lights
A new three-year contract for festive lighting is on the table, with decisions to be made at an upcoming council meeting. More
🛒 Proudfoot Newby store reopens after major refit
Scarborough’s revamped supermarket now features a larger butchery, new energy-efficient chillers, and an expanded Co-op range. More
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🎸 A Night of Real Music: The Manfreds at the Spa - 8 May 🎟️
There’s a certain magic to a band that still plays like they mean every note - and The Manfreds have never lost that spark. On Wednesday 8 May, they’re bringing their rich blend of R&B, jazz, and 60s pop to Scarborough Spa, and it promises to be a night worth stepping out for.
I first saw them over 30 years ago - Paul Jones with that unmistakable harmonica, Tom McGuinness weaving blues through every riff - and what struck me then is what still stands out now: the sheer joy of it all. This isn’t a greatest hits nostalgia act. It’s a band of seasoned musicians who clearly still love being on stage together.
Yes, you’ll hear the classics like Do Wah Diddy Diddy (and it’ll be impossible not to sing along), but it’s the deeper cuts - the ones laced with soul and swing - that really show what they’re about.
It’s not flashy. It’s not forced. It’s just really, really good music, played with heart.
🎟️ Tickets are available via Ticketmaster, but if you ask me, it’s not about the ticket - it’s about the atmosphere, the energy, and the chance to hear a band still doing what they do best.
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🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music 🎾
Below is a full list of events. If you need more information or a direct link to the event/venue, visit our events page.
Fri, 2nd May
🎶 Filey Folk Festival - Day 1 - Various venues, Filey
Festival launch with 100+ folk, blues, and acoustic acts. Mostly free or low-cost.
09:00 🚭 Smokefree 2025? - The Rainbow Centre, Scarborough
Free stop smoking support with advice and free vapes.
10:00 🌈 Bouncing Mad Stay & Play - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough
Soft play and bouncy castle fun for kids. £4 per child.
11:00 ⛵ SMYC Handicap Race - North Yorkshire Water Park, Scarborough
First handicap sailing race of the season.
13:00 📖 Filey Poetry Appreciation Group - Filey Library, Filey
Monthly poetry discussion. No experience needed.
17:00 🐉 Dragonstorm Store Championship - Spike’s Hideout, Scarborough
Magic: The Gathering tournament with promos. £6.50 entry.
18:00 🤠 Line Dancing - Alexandra Community Sports & Leisure Centre, Scarborough
Beginner-friendly line dancing with John “Growler” Rowell. £6.
18:30 😂 Peter Kay Live - Utilita Arena, Sheffield
Comedy from one of the UK’s favourite performers.
18:30 🛼 Weekly Social Skate - Scarborough YMCA, Scarborough
Skating for ages 14+. £6.50, bring your own skates.
19:00 🧙 Friday Night Magic Standard - Spike's Hideout, Scarborough
Standard MTG event with booster prizes. £9 entry.
19:00 🐧 Puffin Tile Workshop - 5 North Marine Road, Scarborough
Create a 3D glazed puffin tile. £25 per person.
19:00 🎳 Bob's Juniors - Alexandra Community Sports & Leisure Centre, Scarborough
Bowls coaching for ages 7-12. Bar open for adults.
19:30 🧛 Dracula - The Round, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
Live stage adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic.
20:00 🎤 silkandcustard - The Imperial, Filey
Live folk duo performing for the festival.
20:30 🎙️ Open Mic Night - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
Open mic for music, comedy, and poetry.
21:00 🎸 Macc Woodfleet - The Whitby Way, Whitby
Energetic evening of live music.
22:00 🎶 Live @ Chaplins - Chaplins Bar, Scarborough
Dance to classic 80s hits all night.
Sat, 3rd May
🎶 Filey Folk Festival - Day 2 - Various venues, Filey
Folk music, sessions, and pub gigs continue throughout the day.
08:00 🧜♀️ Start the Day the Best Way Sea Swim - Coble Landing Slip, Filey
Community sea swim. Dress warmly and check conditions.
10:00 🐎 SDRC Showjumping Competition - Rascal's Equestrian, Scarborough
Showjumping event by Scarborough & District Riding Club.
10:00 🎨 Colourwaves Festival - Whitby Pavilion, Whitby
Arts and wellbeing festival with workshops, music, and market.
10:00 🍳 Dads Behaving Madly - The Delmont Hotel, Scarborough
Breakfast meetup for dads and carers. £5 breakfast.
11:00 🐴 NO Sweat Training - Brigg View Farm, Scarborough
Dressage-based rider training. Booking required.
12:00 🎲 D&D 5e Campaign Session 0 - 1 Filey Road, Scarborough
Introductory D&D session ahead of summer campaign.
12:00 🎶 The Fox's Den Stage - Filey Masonic Hall, Filey
Live folk music from 13:00 to 20:00.
12:00 🍕 Embers Return - North Bay, Scarborough
Pizza, prawns, drinks, and mini-golf near the beach.
12:00 🎵 Singarounds/Sessions - Belle Vue, Filey
Unplugged acoustic session. All welcome.
12:00 🎶 Songwriters' Circle - The Imperial, Filey
Folk songwriting showcase with live performances.
12:00 🔮 Violet Flame Workshop - Whitby Pavilion, Whitby
Free guided meditation and sound healing.
12:30 🎵 Lesley Curtis & Stuart McLeod - The Imperial, Filey
Live folk set as part of the Songwriters' Circle.
13:00 🐉 MTG Win-a-Bundle - Spike's Hideout, Scarborough
Magic: The Gathering tournament. £12 entry.
13:00 ✏️ Life Drawing - St James Church, Scarborough
Three-hour drawing session. £12 with materials.
14:00 🎨 Kerala Exhibition Launch - 58 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough
Art launch with refreshments and artist meet.
14:00 🎸 Katie Spencer + Ayla Schofield - Evron Centre, Filey
Matinee folk concert at Filey Folk Festival.
14:00 🎤 TITD @ Folk Festival - Filey Bandstand, Crescent Gardens
45-minute folk performance in the park.
14:00 🎪 SWYG Fest - Staxton Village Hall, Staxton
Family event with stalls, games, and live music.
14:00 🕺 Ibiza Send-Off Party - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
Afternoon DJ party with sunshine beats.
14:30 🎻 The Old Crow Road - Filey Masonic Hall, Filey
35-minute folk performance, free entry.
14:30 🧛 Dracula - The Round, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
Matinee showing of Blackeyed Theatre's gothic adaptation.
15:00 🎶 Acoustic Sesh - Mojos Music Cafe, Scarborough
Folk-Americana harmonies from Campbell/Taylor.
15:00 ⚽ Charity Football - Towbar Express Stadium, Whitby
Whitby Town XI vs Inter Legands FC fundraiser match.
15:00 🎤 Sam Lenton Live - The New Lancaster, Scarborough
Live music performance from 15:00 to 17:00.
16:00 🎵 silkandcustard - Filey Masonic Hall, Filey
Contemporary folk duo set.
17:00 🍕 Seaside Hideaway Anniversary - Scarborough
Free pizza and drinks to celebrate 1 year open.
18:45 🎻 Siren & Strings - The Glasshouse at Charlottes, Filey
Evening folk music performance at the festival.
19:00 🃏 Yu-Gi-Oh! Locals - Spike's Hideout, Scarborough
Local tournament with booster prizes. £6 entry.
19:00 🎸 Macc Woodfleet 5 - Whitby Brewery, Whitby
Live band rocking out for the Bank Holiday.
19:30 🎤 Shaun Ryder - Scarborough Spa, Scarborough
Music and spoken word from the Happy Mondays frontman.
19:30 💄 Divina de Campo - Whitby Pavilion, Whitby
Theatrical solo show with humour and heart.
19:30 😂 Lee Lard as Peter Kay - Scarborough Market Hall, Scarborough
Top tribute act to the iconic comedian.
19:30 🧛 Dracula - The Round, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
Final evening performance of gothic stage show.
20:30 🎺 The Skandals - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
Ska classics and original tracks from five-piece band.
21:00 🎤 NikNaks Karaoke - 2 Castle Road, Scarborough
Karaoke night hosted by DJ Nik until 1:00 a.m.
21:00 🎧 DJ Matty Blinkstar - Scarborough Flyer, Scarborough
Saturday night dance party with high-energy beats.
21:00 🎶 Skandals @ The Crescent - The Crescent Hotel, Scarborough
Punk-ska performance at a new Filey Folk Festival venue.
22:00 👻 Ghost Hunt - Grand Hotel, Scarborough
Paranormal tour of one of Scarborough’s haunted spots.
Sun, 4th May
🎶 Filey Folk Festival - Day 3 - Various venues, Filey
Final day of the festival with closing sets and surprise acts.
09:00 🧭 Chartwork Practical Course - Marina Front Car Park, Whitby
Hands-on marine chart navigation course.
10:00 🔫 Op Condemned 25 - 101 Prospect Mount, Scarborough
Walk-on Airsoft event with rentals and shop available.
10:00 🚣 AquaPaddle Scarborough 5km - Canoe Club, Scarborough
Free 5km paddle. Registration from 09:00.
12:00 🍀 Rangers v Celtic - Rack n Roll Sports Bar, Scarborough
Live screening of the season's final derby match.
12:00 🎶 Songwriters' Circle - The Imperial, Filey
More original music performances at the festival.
13:00 🔥 Pokémon TCG May Challenge - Spike's Hideout, Scarborough
Tournament with prizes. £9 entry and decklists required.
13:00 🦄 Unicorn Party - St Nicholas Street, Scarborough
Family fun with unicorn visit, princess, and games.
14:00 🎤 Gelato Lounge Live - Curlew Gelato Lounge, Scarborough
Live music in a relaxed setting.
14:00 🚣♂️ SARC Reunion - Rowing Club, Scarborough
Leisure row, buffet, and party for past members.
14:00 🎵 American Folk Song Book - Filey Evron Centre, Filey
Live concert celebrating classic American folk tunes.
15:00 🎶 Ross Dransfield Live - The New Lancaster, Scarborough
Acoustic set from 15:00 to 17:00.
17:00 🧜♀️ Sunday Sea Swim - Coble Landing, Filey
Gentle community swim. Dress for the weather.
17:00 🎷 Mat Howlett Live - Station Hotel, Filey
Reggae and ska performance to wind down the day.
18:00 🎸 Jesse Caine - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
Acoustic set inspired by Dylan and Neil Young.
18:40 🎻 Siren and Strings - The Glasshouse, Filey
Second folk set with a different song list.
19:00 🧠 Pie & Puzzles Quiz Night - 173 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough
Evening quiz with a hot meal. Vegan options available.
19:00 🎷 The Jake Leg Jug Band - Filey Evron Centre, Filey
Vintage jazz, blues, and ragtime performance.
19:00 🃏 Weekly Pauper - Spike's Hideout, Scarborough
Magic: The Gathering Pauper event. £9 entry.
19:30 🎶 Festival Evening Concert - Filey Evron Centre, Filey
Two 45-minute closing sets from festival performers.
19:30 🎹 Dean Friedman - Whitby Pavilion, Whitby
Live concert from the American singer-songwriter.
21:00 🎤 The ImprompTUNES - The Imperial, Filey
Folk-rock-pop comedy set to close the festival.
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Future Events
If you are looking for events and activities further in the future, we have a large selection on our events page events page
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