WHITBY – NORTH YORKSHIRE
What’s going on
What's going on in 2025!
The Whitby calendar is packed with events throughout the year. The towns multiple unique venues hosts a wide variety of music, culture and food festivals, gigs and events. Have a look at some of the key ones below and start planning your visit now. We’ve included some other events going on in the surrounding area which are also worth attending.
February
7th - 9th Steampunk Weekend. Along with another in July this is one of the biggest steampunk gatherings in the UK with music, events and retailers centred around the Whitby pavilion.
14th - 2nd March North York Moors Dark Skies Event. Multiple events and workshops organised across the National Park
15th - 23rd Half term History Makers at Whitby Abbey. Join characters from the past for historical hijinks and hands on shenanigans at Whitby Abbey this half term.
April
24th - 27th Whitby Goth Weekend. One of two goth weekends happening each year. Always a special event with music, events and sellers at the pavilion and many other venues across town.
May
17th - 18th Fish and Ships Festival. An annual event celebrating Whitby's maritime heritage, with lots of fun events being held around the harbour.
June
6th - 8th 60's Weekend. The ever popular bi-annual event is back with three days of gigs at the pavilion.
6th - 8th Robin Hoods Bay Folk Weekend. A lively atmosphere for all ages, expect local musicians, dancers, singers, food stalls, and refreshing beverages.
29th The Malton Show
July
4th - 6th Soul Weekend. One of the most popular events of the calendar with the main ticketed event being held at the pavilion and pubs around the town hosting DJs throughout the day and well into the night.
25th - 27th Whitby Steampunk Weekend.
August
1st - 3rd Traction Engine Rally Weekend. The Whitby Traction Engine Rally boasts a spectacular live stunt show. A busy weekend with dancers, musicians, entertainers, and a fantastic firework display on Saturday evening.
9th - 11th Whitby Regatta. Drawing large crowds every year this popular event centred around the rowing and yatch races with lots of entertainment thrown in. Ending on Monday with a fair on the pier and the most spectacular firework display of the year.
8th - 10th Staithes Lifeboat Weekend.
16th - 22nd Folk Week. Comprising a diverse programme of exciting events and activities across the town.
29th - 30th It kid of feels like it's pirate weekend every weekend, but this is the official!
TBA Egton Show. The largest agricultural show of the year and definitely worth a visit.
September
12th - 13th Motown & Soul Weekend
TBA 60's Weekend. The ever popular bi-annual event is back with three days of gigs at the pavilion.
27th Whitby 70s Music Weekend at the Pavillion.
October
24th - 26th Musicport. Long running three day international music festival.
24th Oct - 2nd Nov. Illuminated Abbey. Always a great week of events held at the Abbey with it dominating the skyline int he evenings draped in an entrancing light show. Dates TBC
30th - 2nd November Goth Weekend.
November/December
15th - 17th November Whitby Christmas Markets
6th - 7th December Robin Hoods Bay Victorian Weekend.