Things to do in Whitby

Danby Show

The 163rd Danby Agricultural Show will be held on Wednesday 13th August 2025

Danby School, Whitby

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Whitby Folk Week

Whitby Folk Week is a long-standing celebration of the traditional music, dance and song of the British Isles has taken on the trappings of a tradition in its o…

Various Venues, Whitby

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A Night at the Darts

The evening will feature competitive matches between all the players, as well as the opportunity to get up close to your favourite players.

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

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Unicorn Live!

After the sell out success of Princess Live! Darling Productions UK are proud to announce a brand new show for 2026.

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Oh What A Night

Oh What a Night! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.Valli’s unmistakable voice domina…

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Shaun Ryder

An evening with frontman of the Happy Mondays.This is a fascinating insight into life in one of the UK's most loved bands. Shaun Ryder is from Salford, Greater…

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown

After 50+ years in entertainment/comedy, Roy Chubby Brown is still going strong. Entertaining thousands and thousands of fans annually up and down the country,…

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Scott Bennett: Stuff

As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be.

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Kerry Ellis

Kerry Ellis is the Queen of the West End. From My Fair Lady to We Will Rock You, from Les Miserables to Wicked, in both the West End and on Broadway, she has st…

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Eddi Reader

Eddi Reader, considered to be one of Scotland's all-time greatest female voices and performers, is returning to stages.

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

John Lydon - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon aka Johnny Rotten changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution.

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Count Arthur Strong - And it’s Goodnight From Me!

Count Arthur Strong continues on for one last time, as he says what just might be his final goodbye, to whoever’s listening.

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Dracula

Immerse yourself in Dracula this summer at the Whitby Abbey – the site that inspired it all.

Whitby Abbey, Whitby

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Whitby Steampunk Weekend XX

Welcome to the weirdly wonderful and indeed curiously interesting whimsical world of Whitby Steampunk Weekend, a rather splendid affair indeed!Held twice a year…

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

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Limehouse Lizzy

Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide.

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Thank ABBA for the Music

Thank ABBA For The Music is an epic two hour ABBA fest that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history's most successful and iconic bands.Fe…

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Hello Again: The Story of Neil Diamond

Hello Again - a tribute to Neil DiamondThe World's Greatest Celebration of The Life & Work of Neil Diamond… Evocative imagery, video and narration enhance the m…

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Forever Jackson

Awarded the ‘No.1 UK Michael Jackson Tribute Show’ at the UK National Tribute Awards, Forever Jackson is the ultimate tribute to the King of Pop.Singing 100% li…

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Nashville Live

Europe’s number one multi-award-winning show Nashville Live, this hit country show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping classic country!The upcomi…

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Cloudbusting: The Music of Kate Bush

Cloudbusting’ brings this experience to Kate Bush fans across the UK. The new concert showcases the band's recent performance of the Hounds of Love album agains…

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Fleetwood Bac

Fleetwood Bac were the world's first Fleetwood Mac tribute show. The classic Mac sound, the look, the mystical atmosphere and that infamous on-stage chemistry a…

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

The Amy Winehouse Experience: Lioness

In her short career the talent of Amy Winehouse created a lasting impression on the music world of the 21st century.

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Duran Duran Experience and Adam & The Ants - Ant Trouble

Let's time travel back to where we know all the words, the dance moves and the look!What an evening we have in store with not one, but two of the finest tribute…

Whitby Spa Pavilion Theatre, Whitby

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Celebrating Yorkshire with Made in Yorkshire

Celebrate Yorkshire's unique artisan market in the heart of the beautiful coastal town of Whitby!Discover an inspiring collection of talented artists, skilled m…

Dock End, Whitby

Musicport Festival

As Musicport Festival enters its 26th year, we're excited to announce our next event will take place on 23rd–25th October 2026 at the iconic Whitby Pavilion.

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

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Tomorrow's Ghosts Festival

Tomorrow's Ghost Festival takes place in everybody's favourite goth destination - Whitby.

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

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Whitby Vintage & Retro Fair

Held at the same time as Whitby Regatta, 30+ vintage, retro and collectables stalls will be all inside the main hall, with the bar and cafe open all day

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Autumn Gothic Horror & Alternative Market

WSW Events look forward to welcoming such talented and creative trading colleagues to our venue for our 10th gothic, horror and alternative markets, this time a…

Whitby Rifle Club, Whitby

Whitby Blues, Rhythm and Rock Festival

Before we know it Autumn will be upon us, and by popular demand, so will this festival...Whether its fish and chips or ice cream; history or culture; vampires o…

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Whitby Soul Party Weekend

2 night event at the famous Whitby Pavilion. Fabulous dance floor, capacity 1,100 Top DJ's include KEV ROBERTS(Blackpool Tower), CHRIS BOX(Luxury Soul), JOHN KA…

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Greg Chapman's Discovery of Witchcraft

A show of magic, storytelling, history, comedy and thought.In 1584, Reginald Scott released his book 'The Discoverie of Witchcraft'.The book aimed to expose the…

Goathland Village Hall, Whitby

Whitby Soul Weekender

The original Yorkshire Soul Weekender Experience in the beautiful town of Whitby. Annually packed and featuring the best in Northern Soul, Motown and Modern Sou…

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Whitby Fossil Day

- Get hands on with our our fossil handling collection and bring your fossils for identification with our Whitby Museum geology curators. - Join a tour of the m…

Whitby Museum, Whitby

Bidi's Interactive Family Stories

Pull up a cushion and join Bidi for these family friendly story sessions. Bidi will show interesting and curious objects to the children and weave stories from…

Whitby Museum, Whitby

Whitby Bereavement Support Group

Grief can feel incredibly isolating – but you don’t have to go through it alone. Our Whitby Peer Support Group will meet every month to share stories, coping st…

Whitby Library, Whitby

Goathland Village Show

The 84th year of this traditional village show promising fun with stalls, children's sport, games, a wonderful display of vegetables, flowers, baking, crafts an…

Goathland Village Hall, Whitby

The Dividing Line

Charlotte Bray Cloak of Mourning (horn and string quartet) Musgrave - Dawn Kurtg Ligatura (from The Answered Unanswered Question) Ives The Unanswered Question S…

St Hedda's Church, Whitby

CSI Summer School

Immersive, hands‑on crime‑scene science with optional wrap‑around careOur 3‑Day CSI Summer School invites young investigators to dive into the thrilling world o…

Whitby Town Football Club, Whitby

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Curious Kids Chess Tournament

A chess tournament for curious kids aged 18 and under.Booking is essential.Children must know how to play chess to take part.

Whitby Museum, Whitby

Olivia Graham: Legend & Lore

Come all ye old souls and dreamers...Step beyond the bounds of the modern age as Celtic bard Olivia Graham beckons you on a journey through time and legend.

Robinson Institute Village Hall, Whitby

The Pirates of Penzance

Sasha Regan’s All-male The Pirates of PenzanceSasha Regan’s award-winning All-male Company are set to lift everyone’s spirits with a pre-Christmas treat in thei…

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Only (a Weekend in Whitby)

CUD return to the coast for a second year for their very own star-packed mini-festival ‘Only (a weekend in Whitby)’, with musical pals old and new, including Th…

The Royal Hotel, Whitby

Whitby Rocks

Renowned artists from all over the world have and continue to perform in Whitby and as this is our first rock show here, we have marked the occasion with three…

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby

Greg Chapman's Paranormal Frauds, Fakes, and Flim-Flam

The Paranormal is an enduringly fascinating topic, and it is certainly one that has fascinated magician, storyteller and comedy performer Greg Chapman - but he…

Goathland Village Hall, Whitby