Scarborough Fair - throughout the year
The Scarborough Fair is a year-round programme of distinctive arts, heritage and sporting events at venues across the town. See full details on the Scarborough Fair website.
Scarborough Art - 15 June - 4 August
An exciting new festival of exhibitions, installations and workshops at various venues across Scarborough highlighting the creativity of the town.
Scarborough Seafest Maritime Festival - 19 to 21 July
Scarborough’s annual maritime weekend celebration with a musical programme and local chef cooking demonstrations and street entertainment.
Find out more about Scarborough Seafest Maritime Festival on the Discover Yorkshire Coast website or the Scarborough Seafest Maritime Festival Facebook page.
Ryedale Grasscrete Grand Prix - 18 August
We are supporting this race which begins and ends at Ampleforth Abbey, taking in the magnificent Abbey grounds with two circuits passing through the Howardian Hills National Landscape. The race is part five of British Cycling's 2024 National Road Series. Find out more about the Ryedale Grasscrete Grand Prix on the Ampleforth Abbey website.
Long Course Weekend - 6 to 8 September
We are partners in bringing the first edition of Long Course Weekend Yorkshire to Masham on the outskirts of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is expected to bring athletes from across the globe to compete over three days in swimming, cycling and running. Find out more on the Long Course Weekend Yorkshire website.
Scarborough Goldwings Light Parade - 14 September
Goldwing motorcycles sporting neon lights make a procession along the seafront before the night is closed out with a show-stopping fireworks display. We work in partnership with the organisers of the event, which is all in aid of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Find out more about Scarborough Goldwings Light Parade on the Discover Yorkshire Coast website or the Scarborough Goldwings Light Parade Facebook page.
Filey Kite Festival - 21 to 22 September
An annual event held on the stunning headland of Filey Brigg attracting some of the UK's best kite flyers, showcasing some of the brightest and most extravagant kites. This year there will be a food festival with a wide variety of of cuisines on offer.
Find out more on the Filey Kite Festival Facebook page.
Moonlight on the Lake - 25 to 26 October
Illuminated sculptures and lanterns created by Animated Objects will be installed on Peasholm Lake and throughout the park telling the story of the park and the wider town's history.
Find out more on the Peasholm Park Facebook page.
Autumn Daze - 30 October
A family day featuring bush craft demonstrations, storytelling, marshmallow toasting, primitive fire-starting and craft activities and a scavenger hunt.
Find out more about Autumn Daze on the Discover Yorkshire Coast website or on the Peasholm Park Facebook page.
Scarborough Sparkle - 29 November to 1 December
A festive family event in Scarborough's North Bay with fairground rides, festive stalls, delicious food and drinks and live music. The event opens with a lantern parade.
Find out more on the Scarborough Sparkle Facebook page.