August Bank Holiday Weekend Events In Scarborough

Friday 23rd August

Brassed Off At The Stephen Joseph Theatre
Friday 23rd 7:30pm - Saturday 24th 2:30pm and 7:30pm - Sunday 25th 7:30pm and Monday 26th 7:30pm
“Three disasters. Two world wars, one bloody big depression. And every time, the band play on.” This production will feature live music from local brass bands to deliver a soul stirring theatrical experience.

Summer Explorer Quest At Scarborough Castle
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. 
Take your family on a fun adventure with a historical twist. Follow the quest through the grounds or gardens of our historical sites to become the ultimate adventurer.

Self Made At Scarborough Art Gallery
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Come face-to-face with some of the most famous people from the worlds of art, fashion, music and stage. Self Made is an exhibition of portraits of cultural icons from different generations and backgrounds, by Scarborough-born photographer Derrick Santini. 

Saturday 24th August

Guided Walking Tour around South Bay with Paddy from Visit Scarborough
Grand Hotel Entrance, 10:30am - 12:45pm
Discover the fascinating story of Scarborough on this fun guided walk with Paddy from Visit Scarborough. Just £9pp or 2 for £15. Book your place here: www.visitscarborough.com/store 

GB SuperMoto Championship at Oliver's Mount Road Racing Circuit
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August
Come see the best SuperMoto riders in the country battle it out in Round 6 of their British Championship. SuperMoto always provides close, thrilling racing in a track adapted for them including exciting off-road sections too.

Backstage Tour At The Stephen Joseph Theatre
12:30pm
A tour of the SJT taking you behind the scenes and into the hidden nooks and crannies of the historic building. £10

Brassed Off At The Stephen Joseph Theatre
Friday 23rd 7:30pm - Saturday 24th 2:30pm and 7:30pm - Sunday 25th 7:30pm and Monday 26th 7:30pm
“Three disasters. Two world wars, one bloody big depression. And every time, the band play on.” This production will feature live music from local brass bands to deliver a soul stirring theatrical experience.

Naval Warfare Battle At Peasholm Park
Saturday 3:00pm and Monday 3:00pm
War breaks out on the lake in the middle of the park when the 20-foot replica boats recreate some serious tensions during the Peasholm Park Naval Battle. The “Battle of Peasholm” lasts for 30 minutes and is produced three times per week. 

Black Widow Ghost Tours
Corner of Eastborough and Merchant's Row, Scarborough, 7:30pm
Be enthralled by spooky tales around Scarborough. Walking tour lasts 80 minutes departing the corner of Eastborough and Merchants Row, Every Friday and most Saturdays from June 29th - September 14th.

Sunday 25th August 2024

GB SuperMoto Championship at Oliver's Mount Road Racing Circuit
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August
Come see the best SuperMoto riders in the country battle it out in Round 6 of their British Championship. SuperMoto always provides close, thrilling racing in a track adapted for them including exciting off-road sections too.

Live Music & Poetry
Italian Gardens, South Cliff - 12:00pm - 3:45pm

Peasholm Park Concert with Simply Brass
Peasholm Park, Scarborough  - 2:30pm

Brassed Off At The Stephen Joseph Theatre
Friday 23rd 7:30pm - Saturday 24th 2:30pm and 7:30pm - Sunday 25th 7:30pm and Monday 26th 7:30pm
“Three disasters. Two world wars, one bloody big depression. And every time, the band play on.” This production will feature live music from local brass bands to deliver a soul stirring theatrical experience.

Tony Skingle as Elvis
Scarborough Spa, 7:30pm
Tony has performed all around the world including dates in Asia, New Zealand, Australia and mainland Europe and is back in his hometown.

Monday 26th August 2024

Brassed Off At The Stephen Joseph Theatre
Friday 23rd 7:30pm - Saturday 24th 2:30pm and 7:30pm - Sunday 25th 7:30pm and Monday 26th 7:30pm
“Three disasters. Two world wars, one bloody big depression. And every time, the band play on.” This production will feature live music from local brass bands to deliver a soul stirring theatrical experience.
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