Below is some of the events happening in 2026 and beyond in Whitby, further down a history of Whitby
Events may change, please check with the event organiser for latest information
Headline Events for 2026
Whitby Goth Weekend
Spring 2026 - May 1st to 3rd 2026 [available]
autumn 2026 - october 30th to november 1st [booked]
A firm favourite date on the Whitby calendar is the Whitby Goth Weekend which is now over 20 years old and has clocked up over 40 Festivals. Goths from all over the UK and beyond flock to Whitby for this hugely popular bi-annual event which will usually run around Halloween each year. The main events are held in Whitby Pavilion with others in many pubs in Whitby.
The Whitby Regatta Weekend
Summer 2026 - 8th, 9th & 10th August 2026 [booked]
Summer 2027 - 14th, 15th & 16th August 2027 [booked]
There’s nothing like being prepared!!
Four days of entertainment, embracing yacht racing, rowing races and various free forms of entertainment as published in the official programme, finishing with a prize presentation and spectacular firework display.
One hundred and seventy six years of aquatic competition and entertainment. The Whitby Regatta is probably the oldest sea Regatta on the northeast coast and has drawn large crowds into Whitby over the years.
Whitby Folk Festival
summer 2026 - saturday 22nd august to friday 28th august [booked]
A seven day celebration of the traditional music, dance and song of the British Isles.
Boasting over 600 events from workshops, concerts, singarounds, dances, sessions, and street entertainment to the extensive 'fringe' events that spontaneously erupt, Folk Week is a funfilled festival for lovers of real music