Upcoming events in and around Whitby
6 – 8 February 2026 – Whitby Steampunk Weekend
A weekend of entertainment, live music, a fashion show and of course the usual array of amazing Steampunk costumes.
13 February – 1 March 2026 – Dark Skies Festival (North Yorkshire Moors National Park)
The North York Moors is one of only 24 locations in the world to be recognised for pristine, dark skies. Enjoy a variety of events: Star gazing, night time guided walks, night photography.
13 & 14 February 2026 – Whitby Pirate Festival ‘X Marks the spot’
Join the pirates aboard the Endeavour or join in The Smugglers Ball.
1 – 3 May 2026 – Whitby Goth Weekend
The first WGW of the year. A mix of alternative Music, Literature, Fashion and Art.
13 May 2026 – Penny Hedge planting
An annual ceremony carried out on the east bank of the river Esk, where a short hedge is constructed from stakes woven together, able to withstand three tides.
15 & 16 May 2026 – Whitby Fish & Ships Festival
A celebration of Whitby’s maritime history and fishing heritage, with cookery demonstrations, music and entertainment.
5 – 7 June 2026 – Whitby 60’s weekend
Step back in time to the swinging 60’s. A weekend of live music and dancing at Whitby Pavilion.
2 & 3 July 2026 – Made in Whitby Festival
Enjoy live performances and demonstrations, music, and local food and drink at Whitby Brewery.
3 – 5 July 2026 – Whitby Soul Weekender
A weekend full of Northern Soul, Motown and Modern Soul at Whitby Pavilion.
24 – 26 July 2026 – Whitby Steampunk Weekend
Whitby’s second Steampunk event of the year. Entertainment, live music, a fashion show and of course the usual array of amazing Steampunk costumes.
8 – 10 August 2026 – Whitby Regatta
Rowing and sailing races throughout the weekend as well as loads of family fun, entertainment, music and a final night Firework display.
22 – 28 August 2026 – Whitby Folk Week
Annual festival celebrating British traditional song, dance, music and storytelling.
28 – 31 August 2026 – Whitby Pirate Festival
A swashbuckling weekend for all the family with entertainment, sea shanties, competitions and stalls.
18 – 20 September 2026 – Whitby 60’s Spectacular
A weekend of 60’s sounds at Whitby Pavilion
23 – 25 October 2026 – Musicport Festival
A weekend filled with extraordinary music and workshops by musicians from all over the world.
24 October – 2 November 2026 – Illuminated Abbey
Dramatic after-dark illuminations and spooky goings-on at Whitby Abbey.
30 October – 1 November 2026 – Whitby Goth Weekend
Whitby’s second Goth Weekend of the year. A mix of alternative Music, Literature, Fashion and Art.
6 – 8 November 2026 – Whitby Ska and Mod Weekend
A musical weekend with 12 Live bands playing Ska and Mod music
6 – 8 November 2026 – Whitby Blues Festival
Enjoy a full weekend of Live Blues music.
19 – 22 November 2026 – Whitby Lit Fest
Whitby Literature Festival is a celebration of writing and authors, past and present, in many genres, including novels, short stories, plays and poetry.
5 December 2026 – Whitby Christmas Festival and Market
5 & 6 December 2026 – Whitby Krampus Run
