Scarborough, Let's Make It a Great Weekend! 🌟

Hello Scarborough! There's no shortage of fun this week with something happening around every corner.

Get your dancing shoes on for Scooter Weekend's DJ sets and live ska bands, dive into the Easter Funday madness at The Ship, or catch a soulful performance at The Crescent Lounge.

Want something low-key? There's a toy sale for a good cause, open mic karaoke, and even a Shakespearean rom-com set in 90s Ibiza! It's all here, all weekend. Scroll down for your full guide to what's on - and get ready to fill your calendar with local fun!

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🐣 Easter Adventures on the Yorkshire Coast

Looking for ideas to make the most of your Easter bank holiday weekend? From chocolate egg hunts and dino trains to food festivals, duck races and coastal walks, there’s something for everyone in and around Scarborough, Whitby and Filey.

Plan your perfect Easter weekend with our guide to events, attractions, and insider tips for April 18-21: 👉 Read the full guide 

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, 18th Apr

09:00 🚭 Smokefree 2025? - The Rainbow Centre
Free stop smoking support with access to vapes and advisor help.

10:00 📚 DVD, CD & Book Sale - Whitby Wildlife Charity Shop
All items 3 for 50p. Runs 18th- 20th April.

10:00 🧘 LoveFit Lite Dance - Alexandra Centre, Scarborough
Low-impact fitness for beginners and older adults. £6 or £10 for two.

10:00 🐣 Easter Eggstravaganza - Filey Lifeboat Coble Landing
Family Easter fun by the sea.

13:00 🎶 Eighteen91 - Chapel on the Hill, Whitby
Live Good Friday music at a local favourite venue.

16:00 💍 Wedding Open Event - The Royal Hotel, Scarborough
Tour the venue and meet the wedding team. Until 19:00.

18:00 🤠 Line Dancing - Alexandra Centre, Scarborough
Beginner-friendly line dancing with John "Growler" Rowell. £6.

18:00 🎧 Scooter Weekend - Rack n Roll, Scarborough
Live DJ sets all weekend with Northern Soul and Ska.

18:30 🛼 Social Skate - Scarborough YMCA
Fun weekly skate night for ages 14+. £6.50. BYO skates.

19:00 🎷 Skank’ The Golden Last - Scarborough
SkaBurstUK live for the Scooter Rally weekend.

19:00 🎳 Bob's Juniors - Alexandra Centre, Scarborough
Bowls coaching for ages 7-12. Bar open for caregivers.

19:15 🔭 Black Holes & Quasars - East Ayton Village Hall
Talk by Dr Victoria Fawcett. Free for members, £3 for non-members.

19:30 🎭 Love's Labour's Lost - Stephen Joseph Theatre
90s-style Shakespeare rom-com set in Ibiza.

20:00 🛵 Scooter Rally - Scarborough Spa
Season opener with live bands and rally vibes.

20:00 🎤 Mamma Mia Experience 2 - The Mayfield, Seamer
ABBA night with dinner, dancing, and sax. £39.95.

20:30 🎶 Digging Records - The Crescent Lounge
Vinyl night with Northern Soul, Ska, Mod, and Indie.

21:00 🎧 Phuturist vs Gathering - Old Scalby Mills
All-night DJ set in support of Surfers Against Sewage.

21:00 🎺 Skandals - The Whitby Way
Live ska and ska-punk party with classics like "Baggy Trousers."

Sat, 19th Apr

10:00 🍴 Filey Food Festival - Evron Centre & Crescent Gardens
65+ stalls with Yorkshire and international food, drink, and views over Filey Bay. Free entry.

11:00 🍻 25th Whitby Pub Crawl - The Little Angel, Whitby
33 pubs, 1 drink in each - the legendary challenge returns.

11:00 🐣 Easter Craft Fair & Family Day - The Foulsyke, Scarborough
Craft stalls, bouncy castle, egg hunt (13:00), bonnet contest (14:00), BBQ, bar, and more.

11:30 🧘 Yogalates - Alexandra Centre, Scarborough
A blend of yoga and pilates for body and mind.

12:30 🎶 Easter Lunchtime Special - Eighteen91, Whitby
Vintage pop with blues and intrigue. Food and drinks are available.

13:00 🎨 Life Drawing - St James with Holy Trinity Church
Inclusive session with easels and boards provided. £12 for 3 hours.

14:30 🎭 Love's Labour's Lost - Stephen Joseph Theatre
Shakespeare meets 90s Ibiza in this musical comedy.

15:00 🐰 Easter Children’s Craft Party - YHA Whitby
Egg hunt, cookie decorating, games, and crafts. £4.50 per child.

15:00 🎵 Paul Lucas & Alan Young - Mojos Music Cafe
Traditional and original folk with poetry.

16:00 🎧 Scooter Weekend DJs - Waterhouse Lane, Scarborough
Carl Morris live followed by DJs. Part of Scooter Weekend.

16:00 🎶 Mod DJ Set - The Crescent Lounge
Mod classics with HNA & Beatroot of All Evil. Requests welcome.

16:30 🐉 Dragonstorm Commander Party - Roll It, Scarborough
Fantasy card game event. £6.50 entry.

18:00 🍻 Easter Drinks Mingle - The Cask, Scarborough
Celebrate 2 years of Let's Get Social! Scarborough.

19:30 🎭 Curtain Up on Murder - Whitby Pavilion Theatre
Mystery play set in a stormy theatre. £11.

19:30 🎭 Love's Labour's Lost - Stephen Joseph Theatre
A second evening showing of the 90s-inspired rom-com.

20:00 🎤 Mamma Mia Experience 2 - The Mayfield, Seamer
ABBA-themed dinner, dancing, and sax. £39.95.

20:45 🎸 Bad Luck Brian's Farewell - The Merchant Irish Bar
Final show for the high-energy local band.

21:00 🎧 DJ Matty Blinkstar - Scarborough Flyer
Lively Saturday night party. Free entry all night.

21:00 🎸 Hope City Rockers - The Pier Inn, Whitby
Easter Saturday live rock set.

21:00 🎺 Skandals - The Albert, Scarborough
Ska and ska-punk for the Scooter Rally crowd.

21:00 🎷 Em Louise LIVE - The Crescent Lounge
Original vocals and funky sax from Em Louise.

Sun, 20th Apr

09:00 🚴 Blakey 25 Time Trial - Castleton Village Hall, Whitby
Challenge on the Blakey Ridge course hosted by Cleveland Wheelers CC.

10:00 💿 Scarborough Record Fair - Market Hall & Vaults
Thousands of records, top UK vinyl traders, and live DJS. Free entry, 10:00-16:00.

12:00 🧸 Children's Toy Charity Event - North Beach Cafe, Scarborough
Teddy tombola, 50p toy sale, and a giant plush prize.

12:00 🐣 Easter Funday - The Ship, Scarborough
Visit from Stitch, bouncy castles, egg hunt, games, BBQ, and more.

12:00 🛍️ Kilo Sale - The Met Lounge, Whitby
Vintage and preloved fashion at £5 per kilo.

12:00 🍽️ Easter Sunday Fun-Day - St Nicholas Street, Scarborough
All-you-can-eat buffet, disco, and kids’ activities. Adults £19, kids £14.

13:00 🎴 Pokemon TCG Challenge - Spike's Hideout, Scarborough
April tournament with decklists and prizes. £9 entry.

13:00 🎻 Traditional Music Session - The Endeavour Pub, Whitby
Open folk session with Irish and Celtic tunes. All welcome.

14:00 🎭 Sister Act the Musical - YMCA Theatre, Scarborough
Joyful, gospel-filled matinee performance.

16:00 🎤 Scooter Weekend Finale - Rack n Roll, Scarborough
Bailey Holmes live, followed by DJS till midnight.

19:00 🧠 Weekly Pub Quiz - The Turks Head, Scarborough
£2 entry, prizes and supper included.

19:30 🔪 Curtain Up on Murder - Whitby Pavilion Theatre
Suspenseful thriller with ghostly twists. Tickets £11.

20:00 🎸 Carl Morris Live - Buck Inn, Whitby
Mod, Britpop, and Indie sets to close the weekend.

20:00 🎧 90s Bank Holiday Party - The Mayfield, Seamer
DJ Eddie Scott spinning 90s hits. Free entry.

21:00 🎤 NikNaks Karaoke - 2 Castle Road, Scarborough
Open mic karaoke from 21:00-01:00. Hosted by DJ Nik.

Future Events

Thu, 15th May, 19:00 🎤 Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny 📍 Bridlington Spa Centre
Stand-up comedy from Jimmy Carr. Not suitable for under-16s. More

Sat, 7th Jun, 17:00 🚂 Race the Train 📍 North Bay Railway
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, All Day 🎵 Staxtonbury Music Festival 📍 Staxton
Family-friendly festival with live bands, camping, and activities. More

Sat, 19th Jul, 19:30 🎤 Thank ABBA for The Music 📍 Scarborough Spa
ABBA tribute night featuring iconic hits and disco vibes. More

Fri, 25th Jul, 19:30 🎶 What's Love Got to Do with It - Tina Turner Tribute, Bridlington Spa Centre
Tribute show featuring Tina Turner's greatest hits and choreography. More

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

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