🎸 Big Names, Haunted Trails and Sizzling BBQs – This Weekend’s Full of Surprises

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Hey Scarborough! Here's What’s Happening This Week!

This week’s got a bit of everything – big stars, spooky stories and smoky food galore. Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre is buzzing with huge names this summer, including a surprise appearance from Will Smith that’s making waves across Yorkshire.

Meanwhile, Malton is going full foodie with its iconic festival, packed with street food, craft beer and a new BBQ zone. And if you’re feeling brave, local ghost walks are leading curious souls through tales of murder, hauntings and historic chills. Ready to make plans? Check out what’s on below!

🎈 Happy Birthday, Tracey Fendt! 🎈
Wishing you a brilliant birthday week 🎉

📍 Scarborough in Brief - Community Updates 📰

🎤 Filey Hotel, Where The Beatles Stayed, is to Become Flats
A former seaside hotel that hosted The Beatles gets the green light for 22 apartments, despite local uproar. Story here

🎪 Malton Food Festival: Worth the Trip
Just a short hop from Scarborough, the Malton Food Festival (24th–26th May) serves up street food, music and smoky BBQ fun.

🍰 Royal Hotel Offers Afternoon Tea with a Sparkle
Scarborough's Royal Hotel is serving up dainty sandwiches, mini cakes and bubbly - if you want Champagne with your scone, book now. More

🎤 Will Smith and 36 Other Stars Coming to Scarborough
The Open Air Theatre's epic 2025 lineup includes The Corrs, Texas, and Will Smith in what could be the resort’s biggest summer yet. More

🌴 From Butlin’s to Boules Courts - Filey’s Glow-Up
The seaside town once packed with cabaret and arcades is now a luxury holiday haven known as the ‘Hamptons of Yorkshire’. More

🎷 Scarborough Jazz Swings into a New Home Tonight
After 18 years, Scarborough Jazz makes its debut at The Spa pub - expect smooth vibes, strong pints and laid-back legends. Read on

🎣 Whitby’s Fish and Ships Festival Makes a Splash
Thousands turned out for live music, fish-craft demos, and an Olympic-style competition in a weekend packed with maritime charm. See details

👻 Ghost Walk Tickets Vanishing Fast in Scarborough
The spooky stories of Scarborough’s haunted past are drawing crowds-grab your ghost walk ticket before they disappear! Full story

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⚓ Fishermen Furious Over New UK-EU Deal
Scarborough and Filey fishermen say they’ve been "sold out again" as foreign boats are allowed to take what little is left. Read on

🎸 Level 42 Announce Scarborough Spa Gig
The 80s legends are bringing their "World Machine" anniversary tour to town for a one-night-only concert in 2026. Full story

⛽ Gas Drill Row Heats Up in Burniston
Scarborough's MP tours the proposed drill site and vows to fight against turning the NY Moors into a mini fracking zone. Read more

🚍 School Travel Shakeup Stays in Place for North Yorkshire
Calls to reverse a controversial change to school transport rules were rejected, with leaders saying the policy is here to stay. Full story

🎭 Star-Studded Cast Revealed for Scarborough Theatre’s 70th Bash
TV names and local legends return to perform Ayckbourn classics and celebrate decades of theatrical magic at the SJT. More

🏨 Whitby’s Langley Hotel to Become 12 Holiday Flats
A luxury hotel near the sea will now host tourists in stylish suites - but locals aren’t thrilled with the parking situation. Story here

🚲 Big Boost Planned for Whitby’s Walking and Cycling Network
New paths could transform how Whitby gets around - if funding comes through, expect safer and greener travel on two feet or wheels. Read more

Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue

• 🍦 Readers reveal their top 17 ice cream spots on the coast

• 🛍️ Next to close Scarborough town centre shop, expand Seamer Road

• 🦙 Take a walk with alpacas at Humble Bee Farm

🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music 🎾

We keep it short here - head to the events page for full descriptions and links.

Fri, 23rd May

07:30 ☕ Whitby Business Networking - Whitby Golf Club, Whitby
09:00 🚭 Smokefree 2025? - Stop Smoking Support - The Rainbow Centre, Scarborough
09:00 🎳 Bowls' Big Weekend - Village Hall, Burniston & Cloughton
10:00 💃 LoveFit Lite Dance - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
10:00 🚣 Get Pedalling at Peasholm Park - Peasholm Park, Scarborough
12:30 🎶 Live Music: Afternoon Vibes at Eighteen91 - Eighteen91, Whitby
18:00 🎱 FRIDAY FLYER Pool Tournament - Rack n Roll Sports Bar, Scarborough
18:00 👢 Beginners' Line Dancing - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🥣 Bob's Juniors: Kids Bowling - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎶 Live Music: Nicola Mills in Concert - Union Street, Filey
19:00 🛼 Our Friday Night Social Skate - Scarborough Y.M.C.A., Scarborough
19:30 🎤 Theatre: The Rod Stewart Songbook - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Theatre: The Soul in the Machine - St. Thomas Street, Scarborough
19:30 🎸 Live Music: Killer Queen - Scarborough Spa, Scarborough
20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
21:00 🎷 Live Ska Punk Music: Imps Filey - The Imperial, Filey
22:00 🎸 Live Music: Steel Blue - The George Hotel, Whitby
22:30 🎤 Live Music from Dan Furness - 26 Main Street, Gristhorpe, Filey

Sat, 24th May

09:30 🎨 Dippy Craft Fair - Northern Lights Suite, Whitby Pavilion
10:00 ⛵ Yacht Race: Yorkshire Cup 2025 - The Lighthouse, Vincent Pier, Scarborough
10:00 📷 Photography at Wykeham Lakes - Scarboro’ Camera Club, N. Yorks. Water Park
10:00 💐 Flower Festival - ‘A Symphony of Songs’ - Union Street, Filey
10:00 💍 Wedding Open Day - Folkton Manor, Scarborough
11:00 🎉 Bank Holiday Fun Day - The Foulsyke, Scarborough
11:00 🕹️ Pokemon VGC Cup/Challenge - Spike's Hideout, Scarborough
11:30 🌿 Medicinal Herb Walk - Scarborough Northbay
12:00 🎉 May Bank Holiday Family Funday - The Ship, Scarborough
13:00 🐉 Games: Tarkir: Dragonstorm Store Championship - Spike's Hideout, Scarborough
15:00 🎤 Rachael Sage Live Music - Mojo's Music Cafe, Scarborough
18:30 🎶 Live Music: Scarborough S6F Showcase - Scarborough Market Hall & Vaults
19:00 🎸 Live Music: Northern Lights Live - Whitby Brewery, Whitby
19:00 👻 The Black Widow – Dark Tales around Scarborough - Starts at 23 Foreshore Rd, ends at Grand Hotel Scarborough
19:30 🎵 Live Music: Northern Live - Do I Love You - Scarborough Spa, Scarborough
19:30 🎶 Lindisfarne Live Music - Whitby Pavilion, Whitby
21:00 🎧 DJ Matty Blinkstar - Scarborough Flyer, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 Stereo Jacks Live Music - Corporation Club, Scarborough
21:00 🎸 Live Rock: The Wave - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
21:30 🎵 Kate Burnett Duo Live Music - Duke Of York, Whitby

Sun, 25th May

09:30 🎨 Dippy Craft Fair - Whitby Pavilion, Whitby
10:00 🎯 Walk & Paintball: OP Earn Your Strips - 101 Prospect Mount, Scarborough
14:00 🍻 Guided Historic Pub Tour York - Starts at 7 Stonegate, ends at The Kings Arms Pub, York
15:00 🎷 The Farrier May Bank Holiday Sunday Party - The Farrier, Cayton
19:00 🎶 Hymns: Wesley Big Sing - Union Street, Filey
19:30 🎵 Folk Club Night at Big Ideas by the Sea - St Mary's Church, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 NikNaks Karaoke - 2 Castle Road, Scarborough

Future Events

🎉 Want to see what’s coming up? Our events page has a growing list of future happenings, complete with descriptions and links!

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