The weather forecast is fantastic and Scarborough is ready to welcome you during Easter 2025! Here's some of what's going on... Saturday 5th April throughout the holidays - Easter Adventure Quest @ Scarborough Castle Join us for an adventure quest at Scarborough Castle this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward! You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site. Saturday 5th April - Scarborough's Beachcomber Open Top Buses Return Running from North Bay to South Bay, there’s no better way to soak up the breathtaking Yorkshire coastline and enjoy the fresh sea breeze. From Saturday 5th April to Sunday 13th July, buses will operate every 20 minutes on weekends and during school holidays. Then, from Saturday 19th July to Sunday 31st August, the service will operate daily with buses running every 10 minutes. Whether you’re a tourist exploring Scarborough’s stunning views or a local looking to see the fantastic sights of Scarborough this summer, the Beachcomber is the perfect ride for you! Monday 7th April - The Enchanted Princess Ball @ Scarborough Spa - 1:00pm and 4:30pm Once upon a time, in the land of fairytales, Chester the Castle Jester has muddled up all invitations to The Royal Ball. Join him as he goes on an adventure to meet Cinderella at The Royal Castle, The Little Mermaid Under The Sea, Princess Rapunzel in the Tallest Tower, Belle in her little bookshop in Paris and The Snow Queen in the freezing village of Snowydale to deliver all the invitations by hand to make they all make it to The Enchanted Princess Ball. This Royal Princess Extravaganza is a fast paced, high energy and engaging musical toe tapping adventure that is perfect for the whole family featuring stunning sets, sparkling costumes and lots of songs, dance, laughs and audience participation! Tuesday 8th April - Go Wild In South Cliff Gardens @ Beeforth's Hive - 1:00pm - 3:00pm Join us for nature inspired fun at our popular “Go Wild” drop in workshop. Grab a bug, box, do some crafting, have a go at the just for fun quiz. Free, no booking necessary. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Wednesday 9th April - Spring Daze @ Peasholm Park - 10:00 - 4:00pm On Wednesday 9 April come along to Peasholm Park in Scarborough for Spring Daze – a fun family event to mark the start of Spring. There’ll be a spring-themed woodland trail, storytelling, nature crafts, music and face painting. You can also browse local food, charity and sweet stalls. The event is open from 10am to 4pm and is FREE to attend. Friday 11th April - The Detective Dog @ Stephen Joseph Theatre - 12:30pm and 3:00pm Whether it’s finding a lost shoe or discovering who did a poo on the new gravel path, Nell’s ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work. So when the books at the school have disappeared one morning, Detective Dog Nell is ready to sniff out the culprit! With British Sign Language, creative captions and spoken English, this engaging production celebrates books and the magic of reading in an inclusive and accessible performance. Expect captivating puppetry, surprising smells and toe-tapping music. Suitable for ages 3-103! Friday 11th April - Busy Bees Free Craft Session @ Beeforth's Hive - 1:00pm - 3:00pm Join us at Beeforth’s Hive for free drop in crafts any time from 1pm – 3pm. A great way to keep the younger family members busy during the holidays. Free drop in session, no need to book. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April - Scarborough Food & Drink Festival - Open Air Theatre - 10:00am - 4:00pm This vibrant new festival offers a mouth-watering selection of tempting foods and delicious drinks to please every taste. Expect a wide range of food stalls offering a variety of dishes including gourmet pies, specialist salami, spicy chicken, wood fired pizzas, noodle dishes and even footlong kebabs! For those of you with a sweet tooth there's lots to choose from with crepes, crumbles, candy floss, waffles, sweets, artisan chocolates, cupcakes, pancakes, churros, flapjack, brownies and a selection of bakery and patisserie delicacies on offer. On the drinks side of the festival there will be flavoured rum, coffees, vodka and locally sustainably produced gins and liqueurs. In fact there’ll be spirits of almost every kind on offer plus beer and ciders to sample. International flavours abound with cuisines represented from around the world including Greece, Germany, Mexico, India, Asia, Portugal and the Caribbean. Monday 14th April - Magic Mike's Easter Special @ Scarborough Spa - 2:00pm Join Magic Mike and all his friends for an exciting new magical show this Easter holiday! Get ready to help the cast in this fun-packed performance, featuring fabulous dance routines, enchanting magic, lively songs, and plenty of laughter, as they search for the Easter Bunny’s missing eggs! Prepare for a magical Easter treat filled with lots of audience participation! Don’t miss the chance to meet the Easter Bunny as he hands out the recovered Easter eggs! Two hours of family fun awaits you this Easter holiday, don't miss out! Monday 14th April - Monday 21st April - Easter Eggspress @ North Bay Railway Don’t be late for these very important dates! The Easter Eggspress returns to Scarborough for a fun filled Easter weekend! Come and meet the Easter Bunny who will be hopping around Peasholm Station, making appearances throughout the day – don’t forget to bring your camera! Take part in our Easter Trail on the train and once you have completed the trail, you’ve earned yourself a special Easter prize! Are you sharp-eyed enough to spot all the letters alongside the railway? There’s no need to book in advance, just turn up on the day! Monday 14th - Saturday 19th April - Sister Act The Musical @ The YMCA Theatre Scarborough - 7:00pm nightly with 2:00pm Matinee on 19th April too Join us on the amazing journey of Delores Van Cartier as she goes into hiding in a convent. A joyous and vibrant musical for all the Family. Thursday 17th April 4:00pm - From Dinosaurs To The First Seaside Resort - FAMILY SPECIAL! See a real dinosaur footprint and the still-visible damage from the WW1 Bombardment of Scarborough. Learn some fun facts about Scarborough in a family-oriented presentation style. This tour is just £20 for 2 adults and up to 3 children and lasts 60-90 minutes. BOOK HERE Boat trips will return to Scarborough Harbour too. Enjoy speedboat rides and a trip on boats like the historic Hispaniola. Scarborough's Park & Ride sites reopen on Sunday 6th April on the A64 Seamer Road and the A165 Filey Road.

A new event celebrating world cuisine and handcrafted goods is set to attract thousands of visitors to Scarborough next weekend. Bringing a mix of international flavours, artisan products and family-friendly entertainment, the Scarborough Food and Drink Festival will be held at the town’s Open Air Theatre on 12 and 13 April. Featuring 50 independent stallholders, the two-day free event offers everything from Yorkshire crumbles and artisan cheese to locally made spirits and indulgent sweet treats. Assistant director for culture and leisure, Jo Ireland said: “This exciting new event is another fantastic example of how we’re expanding our year-round offer for local people and visitors. “By hosting the festival at the Open Air Theatre, we’re creating a platform for local and national traders, attracting more visitors and strengthening Scarborough’s reputation as a must-visit destination.” Among the traders which will be at the festival is Crofts Chocolates, based in the town and run by Alex Grant and his mother, Sheila. She said: “Local events are key to reaching new customers and staying connected with our community. We’ve been making chocolates with love since 2013 and events like this help small businesses like ours to grow. We’re looking forward to meeting new faces in Scarborough.” It is hoped the festival will boost the local economy by attracting visitors earlier in the tourist season. Last year Scarborough Open Air Theatre generated £8.5 million for the economic benefit of the town, and this new event aims to build on that success by extending its programme into the off-peak months and helping to drive even more interest to the traditional seaside town. Latest figures have shown that the tourism sector itself provides an annual economic boost of £561 million to the Scarborough area, attracting 3.8 million visitors a year and supporting more than 5,600 jobs. The new event also complements Filey Food Festival, which returns this year with events on 19 and 20 April, 7 and 8 June, August 9 and 10 and 11 and 12 October.

Scarborough’s spectacular Armed Forces Day will have an added poignancy this summer as it is staged during the year that the nation commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE Day, our chief executive has said. The event is hosted by ourselves as part of the our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant and takes place 100 days from today (March 20). While Armed Forces Day takes place on 28 June, the actual anniversary of Victory in Europe Day – which saw the Allies accept Germany’s unconditional surrender in World War Two – will be marked a month earlier on 8 May. However, this year’s Armed Forces Day will have an added resonance, especially as the county is home to so many members of the services. North Yorkshire has more than 12,000 people who work for the Ministry of Defence and 3,000 children from service families in schools. Our chief executive, Richard Flinton, said: “It is a privilege to host Armed Forces Day in Scarborough, especially during the year that the nation marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day. “As well as providing spectacular entertainment for all those gathered, it also presents an opportunity for us to reflect on the incredible sacrifices made by men and women to secure the freedoms we can often take for granted. “Being home to Catterick Garrison and the likes of RAF Leeming, all who live and work in North Yorkshire know the invaluable role played by those who serve in our Armed Forces, and it is fitting that we pay tribute to them in this way.” Thousands of people are expected to gather at Scarborough’s South Bay in June and preparations are well underway. The free event will see the skies above graced by a variety of thrilling aerobatic displays. The highlight will be an appearance by the world-famous Red Devils parachute display team. An elite unit of the Parachute Regiment, the Red Devils showcase the immense capabilities of the Army’s paratroopers to audiences across the world, performing more than 350 tandem skydives and 60 parachute displays every year. Further attractions will be announced in coming weeks, plus there will also be colourful parades, land-based displays, musical performances and family activities. Scarborough’s Armed Forces Day will be sponsored by the Skipton Building Society. The society’s chief executive, Stuart Haire, said: “Skipton Building Society is proud to be sponsoring this year’s Armed Forces Day in Scarborough. As proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, we recognise the invaluable contribution made to our country by service personnel, veterans and their families. "Since 1853, Skipton Building Society has been committed to looking after the people and communities we serve, and Scarborough remains an important part of our network. We look forward to being a part of this important annual event for the town and sharing it with the people of Scarborough and thousands of visitors.”

GRAMMY- Award winning artist, actor and multifaceted entertainer, Will Smith announces his upcoming “Based on a True Story” Summer Tour. Smith will visit major cities throughout Morocco, Europe, and the United Kingdom. He is set to perform at multiple International festivals, including Mawazine in Morocco, POSITIV Festival in France, Dreambeach in Spain & BIG ART Festival in Italy. Will Smith’s headlining shows kick off on July 13th in Hamburg, Germany before hitting Frankfurt, Scarborough, Cardiff, Manchester, London, Paris & more. Get Pre-Sale tickets for WILL SMITH at Scarborough HERE from 19th March. The “Based on a True Story” Tour announcement comes on the heels of Will Smith’s first full-length album in 20 years, Based on a True Story, which is set for release March 28th. These live shows will see him performing songs from the new album along with his classic hits including “Jiggy Wit It,” “Miami,” “Summertime” and more. The 14-track album will feature a variety of collaborators including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Teyana Talor, & Jac Ross. Previously released singles “First Love,” “Beautiful Scars,” “TANTRUM,” “Work of Art,” and “You Can Make It,” will be included. Recently, Will Smith hit No.1 on the Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart with “You Can Make It” featuring Fridayy and Sunday Service Choir- listen HERE. This marks Will’s first #1 single since Get Jiggy With It, topping both the rap and gospel charts. Smith debuted "You Can Make It" at the 2024 BET Awards. The powerful performance found him standing in a large fire pit surrounded by real flames. Will Smith also recently made an appearance at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards to present the tribute to his longtime mentor Quincy Jones.

One of the great Scarborough traditions returns this weekend as Santa arrives by boat into Scarborough Harbour! Father Christmas will arrive by boat into the harbour at 1:30pm before climbing aboard his sleigh and heading up Eastborough, St. Thomas Street and Castle Road in the famous Parade, before heading down Queen Street and into Boyes where he will take up residence in the Boyes Grotto . The Scarborough 6th Form College Elf Band will also be performing Christmas songs live on the West Pier, next to where Santa arrives and the cast of this year's YMCA Theatre Panto will be attending. Paddy from This Is The Coast radio station will be hosting the event and will be joined by Coast Crew Nicky and Rover Reporter the mascot dog. Entertainment starts at 12:30pm close to the slipway opposite Harbour Bar.

The second edition of Scarborough Lights will take place between 15 November and 22 December 2024! Enjoy a variety of free and affordable light shows, installations and community activities throughout Scarborough, including both indoor and outdoor works and projections. New to Scarborough Lights 2024, South Cliff Fire Garden is a must-see! See Scarborough’s Victorian Rose Garden transform into an enchanting display of fire and light. The garden will be aglow with 255 candles and will also feature live fire performances, Moroccan lanterns, kaleidoscope lights and a star walk – a magical evening for all. Food and drink will also be available, the perfect accompaniment to a crisp evening walk. Brought to you by the creators of the fire gardens at Blenheim Palace, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court and events across the world. From 1 – 24 December windows across streets and neighbourhoods in Scarborough will be illuminated with festive creations. In true advent style fashion, a different street will be “opened” each evening at 4pm (some streets may vary). Throughout Scarborough Lights, St Mary’s historic church exterior will be illuminated. The church is situated at the top of Castle Road and has an amazing view of Scarborough South Bay. Between 5 – 14 December, The Aquarium of Light transforms the bandstand at the beautiful Sun Court at the Scarborough Spa into a community light installation with themes from the sea. The Scarborough Fair is a year-round programme of distinctive arts, heritage and sporting events at venues across the town. Made possible with investment from the UK government’s Town Deals funding, The Scarborough Fair is a project of North Yorkshire Council, working in partnership with the public and private sectors and initiated following extensive consultation with local residents, businesses and community organisations.

Saturday 5th July 2025 - The Script with Tom Walker Global pop-rock sensation The Script are ready to rock the Yorkshire coast next summer as part of their Satellites UK Tour. The Irish chart toppers will head to TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Saturday July 5. They will be joined on the night by very special guest Tom Walker. The show at Scarborough OAT – Britain’s biggest open-air concert arena – marks a welcome return to the Yorkshire coast for the band, who headlined the venue in 2018 and 2022. The Script – made up of Danny O'Donoghue (vocals), Glen Power (drums), Ben Sargeant (bass) and Ben Weaver (guitar) - first rose to fame in 2008 with the release of their self-titled debut album, which featured hit singles The Man Who Can't Be Moved and Breakeven. Since then, the band have enjoyed a hit-filled career including six Number One albums. With their infectious energy, The Script present a memorable night of new music and fan-favourites, which is sure to be a hit as they make their return to the Yorkshire coast. BRIT Award winner Tom Walker is a British singer-songwriter who burst onto the scene with his hit single Leave a Light On. His debut album What a Time to Be Alive, topped the UK Albums Chart and showcased his distinctive sound. Tom’s performance is set to add an extra layer of excitement to what promises to be an unforgettable night in Scarborough. BUY TICKETS HERE NOW Saturday 26th July 2025 - Texas Following on from their critically acclaimed sold-out UK arena tour, Texas will be bringing their popular, crowd loving live show to Scarborough next summer. Fronted by Sharleen Spiteri, Texas will showcase five decades of music from the worldwide classic I Don’t Want A Lover to the modern-day hits of Mr Haze and Keep on Talking when they headline TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Saturday July 26. With more than 40 million albums sold, their songs continue to resonate with fans across the world including the ever popular Say What You Want, Summer Son and Inner Smile. PRE SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE NOW

Thousands of motorcycle fans are expected to converge on Scarborough next weekend for the annual Goldwing Light Parade. Fans of the legendary Honda motorcycle will parade their machines, decked out in neon lights, along Marine Drive in the seaside resort on Saturday 14 September. With our help, organisers have put together a full day’s worth of free entertainment, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display at 9.30pm. Before the evening's parade there will be a static display of motorcycles, running from noon to 4pm, on West Pier. During this time, the Charter Mayor of Scarborough, Cllr Janet Jefferson, will judge the best bike and donations will be collected in aid of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance charity. Cllr Jefferson, who represents Castle Division in the town, said: “We really look forward to welcoming the bikers to Scarborough for this annual event. It will not be easy judging the best bike as the owners take such pride in their machinery. I would encourage everyone to come down during the day and at night when the bikes will provide a spectacular sight travelling along the seafront.” Riders will begin to gather for the evening parade from 6.30pm, with the cavalcade starting at 8pm. Riders will head south along the foreshore to the roundabout. From there the procession turns back along Foreshore Road and around Marine Drive, looping at Peasholm Park and returning to West Pier, South Bay. Organiser, Danielle Reed, said: “This year’s event will be a great day out for all the family. During the day visitors can inspect the bikes, take photos and meet the riders before darkness falls and the lights go on. "The parade is magical with the bikes lit up, music and fancy dress before we finish off with a stunning firework display all raising money for a fabulous cause.”

Scarborough Group International (SGI), a leading specialist in property regeneration and placemaking, has announced that it has secured Europe’s largest cinema chain, ODEON, as the anchor cinema operator for its leisure-focused redevelopment of the Brunswick Centre at the heart of the town of Scarborough. With a state-of-the-art, multi-screen ODEON Luxe cinema now confirmed, SGI will launch the next phase of its letting strategy at Completely Retail Marketplace, the UK’s premier retail, leisure and hospitality event, which is taking place in London on 24 September 2024. ODEON is no stranger to Scarborough, having operated in the town from 1936 to 1988. Originally located just 300 metres from the Brunswick Centre, where the Stephen Joseph Theatre now stands, ODEON was a cultural cornerstone of the town for over fifty years. It eventually closed its doors after plans to modernise the building were rejected due to its listed status. Once complete, the new development will offer 20 units ranging from 250 sq ft to 20,000 sq ft across three floors to provide spaces for national and regional restaurant brands and leisure operators, along with a selection of kiosks and shared spaces for independent food and beverage operators from the local area. The announcement comes on the heels of North Yorkshire Council’s recent decision to approve a budget to start work to review its potential support for the project. Mark Jackson, spokesperson for SGI, added: "Bringing ODEON back to Scarborough after an absence of more than three decades is a key milestone in our vision to transform the Brunswick Centre into a premier leisure-led destination. With ODEON Luxe, residents and visitors will no longer have to travel over an hour to York for a premium cinema experience, bringing greater convenience and entertainment options right to their doorstep. Once complete, the transformed Brunswick Centre will fill some obvious gaps in the leisure and entertainment offer in the town but, critically, will also be a catalyst for the further economic regeneration of the town centre.” North Yorkshire Council has welcomed the news of ODEON’s planned return to Scarborough, viewing the transformation of the Brunswick as key to its plans to revitalise the town centre. North Yorkshire Council’s corporate director for community development, Nic Harne, said: “A new cinema will be great news for Scarborough. We look forward to seeing the Scarborough Group and other partners bringing this complex regeneration project to fruition.” David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, added: “I am delighted to see that the relaunch of the Brunswick Shopping Centre is well underway, and ODEON Luxe has today been revealed as the focal point for this revamped, leisure-led experience for Scarborough to enjoy. Our high streets have been through a challenging time, and we need to support them to change and adapt. Developments like these fit in with our ambitions to build vibrant and sustainable places fit for the future. This development will benefit both residents and tourists and we believe this will be a catalyst for further regeneration, which we are already seeing with the expansion of many nationally significant businesses that are headquartered in Scarborough.” SGI bought the Brunswick Shopping Centre in September 2021 and, the following year, unveiled plans to transform it into a vibrant, leisure-led destination featuring a multi-screen cinema and a complementary mix of bars, eateries and shops. These proposals were unanimously approved by the former Scarborough Borough Council’s planning committee in March 2023.