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Highlights from this year’s programme include Scarborough: 400 Years and Beyond at St Mary’s Church

Return of Scarborough Lights event puts sparkle into town's festive celebrations

Lindsey Tyson has a studio at Woodend in Scarborough

North Yorkshire Open Studios - artists taking part in weekend art event

Kings of Leon tickets selling fast for Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

SEX ON FIRE! Kings of Leon Scarborough tickets selling out - buy here

Ben Harris, Zoo Education Officer, Flamingo Land and Caroline Calvert, Project Manager for BioYorkshire and York and North Yorkshire Bioeconomy Cluster.

New Bioeconomy Trail launches at Flamingo Land

The annual Act of Remembrance will take place in Whitby on Sunday, November 8. Picture by Alan Wastell.

Whitby to honour the fallen at annual Act of Remembrance

ROE Wild Saunas is located on the beach at the foot of the old North Landing lifeboat station slipway in Flamborough. Photo credit: ROE Wild Sauna.

Flamborough family brings wood-fired sauna experience to North Landing beach

Robin Hood's Bay Craft Weekend and Cafe takes place on December 5 and 6.

Robin Hood’s Bay Craft Weekend and Cafe returns this December

Whitby Goth Weekend begins on Thursday October 29.

Road closures announced for Whitby Goth Weekend

Paultons Park in Hampshire

The spooky magic of Paultons Park at Halloween

Rob Rouse will bring his Funny Bones show to Whitby Coliseum on December 11.

Rob Rouse, star of BBC’s Upstart Crow, to bring stand-up show to Whitby Coliseum

Band Echo & the Bunnymen will play Holmfirth Picturedrome on November 19.

Echo & The Bunnymen to play intimate Holmfirth gig – tickets here
Liverpool rock legends Echo & The Bunnymen are bringing their greatest hits and acclaimed new album to one of Yorkshire’s most atmospheric live music venues.
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Lighthouse Family

Lighthouse Family announce three Yorkshire shows – get tickets (aff)

Lesley Garrett, Hugh Bonneville and Aled Jones will headline at The Wesley Centre in Malton.

Hugh Bonneville, Lesley Garrett and Aled Jones to headline at Wesley Centre

New event 'Art in the Park' will be on until 10:30pm every evening until Saturday, November 28.

Storms cancel Moonlight on the Lake but lanterns will still shine

Though delayed by stormy weather, the spooky season activity is back. Picture: Richard Ponter

18 spook-tacular photos from Illuminated Whitby Abbey 2026

The Solemn Requiem at St Martin-on-the-Hill 2025.

Spanish Renaissance Requiem to be sung at St Martin-on-the-Hill, Scarborough

Downton Abbey and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville heading to Yorkshire.

Hugh Bonneville talk in Yorkshire – get tickets and meet him

The annual service will take place on Sunday, November 8. Picture: Richard Ponter

Remembrance Sunday Service to be held at Oliver's Mount

North Yorkshire Moors Railway is welcoming families with its School Holiday Savings Rate,

Kids Go Free – offer at North Yorkshire Moors Railway for half-term

Having great fun! All photos by Richard Ponter

Photos from the Charter Funfair

TV auctioneer Charles Hanson, star of Secrets of the Auction House. Picture courtesy of Curve Media

TV auctioneer seeking Scarborough’s attic finds at free valuation

The foundation provides seasonal gifts to seriously ill children in hospital.

Thalia-Beau Foundation to host festive fundraiser events

Chainsaw-wielding horror awaits brave visitors at Leeds Scare Maze 2026 - The Horror Motel.

Leeds Horror Motel prices slashed for Halloween fun – save up to 55%

Bob Dylan is returning to Sheffield

Bob Dylan premium tickets now limited for Yorkshire gig – book here

Echo & The Bunnymen’s contribution to post-punk and neo-psychedelia is monumental.

Echo & The Bunnymen to play intimate Yorkshire gig – get tickets

Humble Bee Farm Pumpkin Festival photos

Inside Humble Bee Farm’s spooktacular Pumpkin Festival near Scarborough

The Harlem Globetrotters are bouncing back to Leeds in 2027 for some slam-dunk family fun.

Harlem Globetrotters bouncing back to Yorkshire – tickets on sale now

Harry Waters bringing his father’s Pink Floyd legacy to Sheffield City Hall.

Roger Waters’ son brings Pink Floyd show to Sheffield – buy tickets
Pink Floyd legend Roger Waters is the creative force behind LEGACY, a new live show celebrating the iconic band’s music - with son Harry taking the spotlight.
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Santa cuts the ribbon and opens up Christmas. Picture: Richard Ponter

Nine festive photos of Irton Garden Centre beginning Christmas

Stacey Taylor founded Willows Yoga Therapy to offer welcoming, accessible yoga. Image: Stacey Taylor

Yoga teacher brings new wellbeing opportunities to Scarborough area

The event will be held at Flamborough RNLI Lifeboat Station, South Landing, Flamborough, YO15 1AE. Photo credit: Flamborough RNLI/James Hardisty.

Flamborough RNLI to host cake sale fundraiser this weekend

Roxby farmer Clive Welford has published a book on the village's history. Picture: Clare Welford.

Roxby farmer chronicles history of the village

Disney Princess – The Concert brings favourite film songs to Sheffield City Hall on April 8, 2027, with an extra 2pm matinee added.

Disney Princess – The Concert extra Sheffield show – get tickets

Donny Osmond is bringing his Viva! UK tour to Leeds first direct bank arena.

Donny Osmond heads to Yorkshire – get VIP packages and tickets here

The festival promises fun for the whole family this coming half term. Image: North Yorkshire Council

Autumn Daze Festival to bring family-fun to Peasholm Park

Human League

The Human League Yorkshire tickets on sale now - buy here

Alfie Boe.

Alfie Boe and West End stars to play Yorkshire shows - tickets here

The Pie Club meets every Tuesday at St Luke's Church. Picture: Hannah de Villiers

Scarborough Men’s Pie Club tackling male loneliness

Owner Richard Taylor in the shop. Picture: Richard Ponter

New nostalgia-themed independent business arrives in Scarborough

Volunteers are being encouraged to Spruce up Scarborough

Volunteers urged to 'Spruce up Scarborough' on community action day

The beloved themed weekend returned. Pictures: Richard Ponter

Fabulous photos from Pickering’s returned 1940s weekend

Having great fun! Picture: Richard Ponter

10 fabulous photos from Scarborough Autumn Streets

Bananarama

Bananarama to play Scarborough and Halifax - buy tickets here

Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash.

Guns N’ Roses icon Slash heading to Yorkshire – buy your tickets here

The poolside sauna is a popular addition to the mild swimming sessions.

Helmsley Pool to stay open through autumn for 'mild swimming'
Open air swimming at Helmsley Pool is set to continue this autumn, with the potential for it to continue into winter.
Hannah de Villiers

Finn Varney.

Whitby Musicport community events to make stop-motion animation film

Top-secret activities going on at Eden Camp during the October school half-term

Malton's Eden Camp reveals a week of half-term fun for all the family

Moana takes to the ice for Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures.

Disney On Ice Road is skating back to Leeds in 2027 – get tickets

Up, up and away. Exprience a hot air balloon flight above Yorkshire.

Up, up and away! Virgin Balloon Flights in Yorkshire from £179

Become super sleuths at Eden Camp over October half-term.

Become super sleuths in Eden Camp October half-term fun

HRH The Princess Royal is welcomed to Carers Plus Yorkshire

HRH The Princess Royal visits Carers Plus Yorkshire in Snainton

"This firework display is fast becoming Scarborough’s official firework display," said Scarborough Cricket Club Operations Manager Dan Gregory.

Scarborough Cricket Club Fireworks Extravaganza returns to North Marine Road

Irton Garden Centre gets ready for Christmas. Image supplied.

'Christmas Magic' begins at Irton Garden Centre

The annual favourite will return this year, with an opportunity to save money. Image: International Fun Fairs

Scarborough Fair returns for four days of fun - with one day offering half-price

Whitby RNLI Coxswain Richard Dowson prepares for the charity duck race. Photo credit: RNLI/Ceri Oakes.

Beloved duck race to return this October in aid of Whitby RNLI

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