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What's On in Scarborough

13 Nov – 11 Dec

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Updated 13 November 2026

At a glance
14
Gigs in
4 weeks
in Scarborough, 13 Nov – 11 Dec
In detail
Venues with something on3
Venues tracked17
Open mics11
Busiest nightSaturday · 6 gigs

14 gigs listed in Scarborough over the next 28 days across 3 venues. Saturday is the busiest night with 6. In total we track 17 grassroots venues and 11 regular open mics here.

01 — This weekend
1 gig
This weekend in Scarborough

1 gig is on in Scarborough between Friday and Sunday. Tap a card for times and tickets. Anything from Monday on is in the four-week list further down.

02 — Compared
#3 of 7
How Scarborough compares

Counting every upcoming date, not just the next four weeks, there are 51 gigs listed in and around Scarborough - third of 7 against its nearest places with live music, behind the Leeds area (274). Each row counts the gigs, venues and open mics our directories hold in and around that place, refreshed nightly; tap a town for its live music scene.

#PlaceGigs
01Leeds area 92 venues · 34 open mics274
02Hull area 32 venues · 18 open mics88
03Scarborough area This page 17 venues · 11 open mics51
04Middlesbrough area 27 venues · 11 open mics40
05York area 48 venues · 27 open mics27
06Stockton-on-Tees area 16 venues · 8 open mics25
07Grimsby area 11 venues · 8 open mics3
03 — Gigs
14 gigs
Gigs in Scarborough

Four weeks of Scarborough gigs, 13 Nov to 11 Dec: 14 listings from 3 rooms, with Saturdays the busiest. Where This Weekend stops at Sunday, this keeps going - earliest date first.

Search every Scarborough gigEverything upcoming, not just the next four weeks
04 — This week
3 rooms
Where it's on this week

Which Scarborough rooms are busiest this week? This ranks venues by how many gigs they have in the next seven nights - a quick way to find where something is on most nights.

#VenueGigs
01Christ Church, Bridlington 1
02The Stirling Castle 1
03Whitby Pavilion Theatre 1
05 — Venues
17 rooms
Venues in Scarborough

All 17 grassroots rooms we track around Scarborough, busy or quiet this month, with how many each holds, the kit it has and when it opens. A room's own page shows its upcoming nights.

All 17 Scarborough venuesCapacity, backline and opening times
06 — Open mics
11 nights
Open mics in Scarborough

11 regular open mics run around Scarborough on a fixed night each week or month - no tickets, just turn up. Cards show the sign-up time, the slot length and any fee.

All 11 Scarborough open micsSign-up times, slots and kit for every night
07 — Support grassroots
Support grassroots music in Scarborough

Grassroots venues are where every act you have ever paid to see started out. Scarborough still has 17 of them.

Scarborough's open mics run almost every night - Chaplins on Monday, Indigo Alley on Tuesday, the Valley Bar on Wednesday - with The Cask and Keg for weekend gigs and the Spa for big shows.

Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music - 30 of them shut for good. Those are the rooms where new acts learn to hold an audience, where a first support slot happens, and where a Tuesday night can still turn into something.

Everything here comes from the venues and promoters themselves, refreshed every day: 14 gigs in Scarborough over the next four weeks, plus the 17 grassroots venues and 11 regular open mic nights we track. Nothing is ranked or sponsored - if we know it is on, it is listed. Scarborough Spa Theatre, Whitby Pavilion Theatre and Bridlington Spa Centre have the most on, and the sound leans rock and pop.

The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before. If you would rather be told than remember, the sign-up below sends Scarborough listings straight to your inbox. If you run a venue here, claim your page so people can find you. The Indigo Alley open mic on Tuesdays is an easy first night out.

Go to one this month

Scarborough has 14 gigs in the next four weeks and 11 open mic nights running. Choose one, go, and tell someone who would like it - word of mouth still fills small rooms. Saturday is the night with most on.

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08 — Questions10 answersWhat's on in Scarborough
1 gig in Scarborough this weekend (Fri 13 Nov – Sun 15 Nov) - including Liquid Engineers (Tribute To Gary Numan) Live at The Stirling Castle (Saturday). The full Friday-to-Sunday list is in This Weekend above, and every gig over the next 28 days is below it.
Counting every upcoming date, there are 51 gigs listed in and around Scarborough - third of 7 against its nearest places with live music, behind the Leeds area (274).
We currently list 14 gigs in Scarborough between 13 Nov and 11 Dec, across 3 venues. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse every upcoming gig in Scarborough in the gig directory or every city we cover.
None of the Scarborough gigs currently listed are marked free entry, though many venues do not publish a price at all. Scarborough open mic nights are your reliable free option — most charge nothing to watch or to play.
Saturday, with 6 gigs listed across the next 28 days. Saturday: 6 gigs · Friday: 4 gigs · Wednesday: 1 gig. Filter by This week or This weekend above to narrow it down.
Right now: Scarborough Spa Theatre, Whitby Pavilion Theatre, Bridlington Spa Centre. In total we track 17 grassroots venues in Scarborough, of which 3 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the Scarborough venue directory.
Scarborough has 11 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Scarborough open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.
Most Scarborough venues in our listings do not publish a ticket price in advance. Grassroots entry is typically a few pounds on the door, and many nights are free. On the other side of the transaction, the Musicians' Union publishes national gig rates as the recognised floor for live engagements, and the ISM publishes guidance for self-employed musicians. Our own UK gig rate benchmarks show what artists are actually being paid by region and act type.
Grassroots rooms are where every act you have paid to see learned to hold an audience. Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them for good. Scarborough still has 17 on our list. Music Venue Trust campaigns for them nationally; venues themselves hold TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS and navigate local authority licensing to keep putting music on. The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up and buy a drink at the bar.
Listing is free and takes about two minutes — submit through the Scarborough gig directory and it is reviewed before it goes live. No account is needed and there is no listing fee. If you run a venue here, claim your venue page to keep its capacity, backline and contact details current. Promoters and venues booking acts can also post paid work or find artists directly.
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What's On in Scarborough

Live music in Scarborough over the next four weeks — 13 Nov – 11 Dec. 14 gigs listed in Scarborough over the next 28 days across 3 venues. Saturday is the busiest night with 6. In total we track 17 grassroots venues and 11 regular open mics here.

Two pubs a day are closing, and last year 78 grassroots venues stopped putting on live music. Get Scarborough gigs in your inbox — and go to one.

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Updated daily · 14 gigs in Scarborough over the next four weeks

Last updated: 13 November 2026

This Weekend in Scarborough

1 gig is on in Scarborough between Friday and Sunday. Tap a card for times and tickets. Anything from Monday on is in the four-week list further down.

How Scarborough Compares

Counting every upcoming date, not just the next four weeks, there are 51 gigs listed in and around Scarborough - third of 7 against its nearest places with live music, behind the Leeds area (274). Each row counts the gigs, venues and open mics our directories hold in and around that place, refreshed nightly; tap a town for its live music scene.

  1. #1 Leeds area 92 venues · 34 open mics 274
  2. #2 Hull area 32 venues · 18 open mics 88
  3. #3 Scarborough area This page 17 venues · 11 open mics 51
  4. #4 Middlesbrough area 27 venues · 11 open mics 40
  5. #5 York area 48 venues · 27 open mics 27
  6. #6 Stockton-on-Tees area 16 venues · 8 open mics 25
  7. #7 Grimsby area 11 venues · 8 open mics 3

Gigs in Scarborough

Four weeks of Scarborough gigs, 13 Nov to 11 Dec: 14 listings from 3 rooms, with Saturdays the busiest. Where This Weekend stops at Sunday, this keeps going - earliest date first.

Showing 14 of 14 gigs
NOV
14
Liquid Engineers (Tribute To Gary Numan) Live
The Stirling Castle·Bridlington South, Scarborough
Saturday, 14 November 2026 · 20:00–23:00
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreTribute Act
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NOV
18
John Lydon
Whitby Pavilion Theatre·Whitby West, Scarborough
Wednesday, 18 November 2026 · 19:30
  • Entry—
  • Tickets—
  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreRock, Pop
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NOV
19
Remarkable Rock Bridlington - Riffs & Rebels
Christ Church, Bridlington, Scarborough
Thursday, 19 November 2026 · 19:30–21:30
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  • Tickets—
  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreRock
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NOV
20
The Manfreds
Scarborough Spa Theatre·Weaponness & Ramshill, Scarborough
Friday, 20 November 2026 · 19:30
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  • Tickets—
  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreRock, Pop
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NOV
20
Sabbra Cadabra (Tribute to Black Sabbath)Live
The Stirling Castle·Bridlington South, Scarborough
Friday, 20 November 2026 · 20:00–23:00
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreTribute Act
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NOV
21
Too Much Too Young
Scarborough Spa Theatre·Weaponness & Ramshill, Scarborough
Saturday, 21 November 2026 · 19:30
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  • Tickets—
  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreReggae, Ska
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NOV
27
The 2026 Show Spectacular
Whitby Pavilion Theatre·Whitby West, Scarborough
Friday, 27 November 2026 · 19:15
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  • Tickets—
  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreRock, Pop
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NOV
27
Brid' On The Map - Flat Moon, & guests, live
The Stirling Castle·Bridlington South, Scarborough
Friday, 27 November 2026 · 20:00–23:00
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  • Tickets—
  • AgeAll ages
  • GenrePunk Rock, Funk
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NOV
28
The 2026 Show Spectacular
Whitby Pavilion Theatre·Whitby West, Scarborough
Saturday, 28 November 2026 · 19:15
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreRock, Pop
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NOV
28
Killer Queen
Scarborough Spa Grand Hall·Weaponness & Ramshill, Scarborough
Saturday, 28 November 2026 · 19:30
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  • AgeAll ages
  • Genre—
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DEC
5
Discos for Grown Ups
Scarborough Spa Grand Hall·Weaponness & Ramshill, Scarborough
Saturday, 5 December 2026 · 15:00
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  • Tickets—
  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreDJ / Electronic
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DEC
5
The Pigeon Detectives, The Lilacs, The Slates
Bridlington Spa Centre·Bridlington South, Scarborough
Saturday, 5 December 2026 · 18:30
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  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreRock, Pop
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DEC
6
Level 42
Scarborough Spa Grand Hall·Weaponness & Ramshill, Scarborough
Sunday, 6 December 2026 · 19:30
  • Entry—
  • Tickets—
  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreRock, Pop
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DEC
8
Mediaeval Babes
Whitby Pavilion Theatre·Whitby West, Scarborough
Tuesday, 8 December 2026 · 19:30
  • Entry—
  • Tickets—
  • AgeAll ages
  • GenreRock, Alternative Rock
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Where It's On This Week

Which Scarborough rooms are busiest this week? This ranks venues by how many gigs they have in the next seven nights - a quick way to find where something is on most nights.

  1. #1 Christ Church, Bridlington 1
  2. #2 The Stirling Castle 1
  3. #3 Whitby Pavilion Theatre 1

All 17 Scarborough venues →   All 11 open mics →

Venues in Scarborough

All 17 grassroots rooms we track around Scarborough, busy or quiet this month, with how many each holds, the kit it has and when it opens. A room's own page shows its upcoming nights.

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Chaplins Bar
Scarborough★★★★★ (—)
Scarborough town-centre bar with a popular Monday open mic
  • PA system
  • Drum kit (TBC)
  • Guitar amp (TBC)
  • Bass amp (TBC)
  • Keys / keyboard (TBC)
  • 2 vocal mics
  • In-house engineer (TBC)
  • Mon20:00–01:00
  • Tue20:00–01:00
  • Wed20:00–01:00
  • Thu20:00–01:00
  • Fri20:00–02:30
  • Sat20:00–02:30
  • SunClosed
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c. 70
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Indigo Alley
Scarborough★★★★★ (—)
Open mic every Tuesday from 9pm in a rustic free house
  • PA system (TBC)
  • Drum kit (TBC)
  • Guitar amp (TBC)
  • Bass amp (TBC)
  • Keys / keyboard (TBC)
  • Vocal mics (TBC)
  • In-house engineer (TBC)
  • MonClosed
  • Tue19:00–02:00
  • WedClosed
  • ThuClosed
  • FriClosed
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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c. 600
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Scarborough Spa
Scarborough★★★★★ (—)
Grade II seafront entertainment complex on South Bay.
Private hire
  • PA system (TBC)
  • Drum kit (TBC)
  • Guitar amp (TBC)
  • Bass amp (TBC)
  • Keys / keyboard (TBC)
  • Vocal mics (TBC)
  • In-house engineer (TBC)
  • Mon09:00–17:00
  • Tue09:00–17:00
  • Wed09:00–17:00
  • Thu09:00–17:00
  • Fri09:00–17:00
  • Sat09:00–17:00
  • Sun09:00–17:00
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c. 80
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The Cask & Keg
Scarborough › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)
Intimate indie and live music venue in Scarborough
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard (TBC)
  • Vocal mics (TBC)
  • In-house engineer (TBC)
  • Mon15:00–00:00
  • Tue15:00–00:00
  • Wed15:00–00:00
  • Thu15:00–00:00
  • Fri12:00–00:00
  • Sat12:00–00:00
  • Sun12:00–23:00
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The Crescent Lounge
Scarborough★★★★★ (—)
A grassroots music venue in Scarborough.
  • PA system
  • Drum kit (TBC)
  • Guitar amp (TBC)
  • Bass amp (TBC)
  • Keys / keyboard (TBC)
  • 2 vocal mics
  • In-house engineer (TBC)
  • Mon12:00–23:00
  • Tue12:00–23:00
  • Wed12:00–23:00
  • Thu12:00–23:00
  • Fri12:00–01:00
  • Sat12:00–01:00
  • Sun12:00–23:00
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The Merchant
Scarborough★★★★★ (—)
Scarborough's Irish bar with live music every week
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • 2 vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • Mon16:00–23:00
  • Tue16:00–23:00
  • Wed16:00–22:00
  • Thu16:00–00:00
  • Fri14:00–01:00
  • Sat14:00–01:00
  • Sun14:00–11:00
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Valley Bar
Scarborough › Town centre★★★★★ (—)
Valley Bar in Scarborough hosts an open mic every Wednesday.
  • PA system (TBC)
  • Drum kit (TBC)
  • Guitar amp (TBC)
  • Bass amp (TBC)
  • Keys / keyboard (TBC)
  • Vocal mics (TBC)
  • In-house engineer (TBC)
  • Mon—
  • Tue—
  • Wed—
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3,800
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Bridlington Spa Centre
Bridlington★★★★★ (—)
Bridlington's seafront Spa Theatre and Royal Hall events venue.
  • PA system (TBC)
  • Drum kit (TBC)
  • Guitar amp (TBC)
  • Bass amp (TBC)
  • Keys / keyboard (TBC)
  • Vocal mics (TBC)
  • In-house engineer (TBC)
  • Mon09:00–16:00
  • Tue09:00–16:00
  • Wed09:00–16:00
  • Thu09:00–16:00
  • Fri09:00–16:00
  • Sat09:00–16:00
  • Sun10:00–16:00
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Harbour Tavern
Bridlington★★★★★ (—)
Queen Street pub in Bridlington hosting prog rock nights
  • PA system (TBC)
  • Drum kit (TBC)
  • Guitar amp (TBC)
  • Bass amp (TBC)
  • Keys / keyboard (TBC)
  • Vocal mics (TBC)
  • In-house engineer (TBC)
  • Mon12:00–00:00
  • Tue12:00–00:00
  • Wed12:00–00:00
  • Thu12:00–01:00
  • Fri12:00–01:30
  • Sat12:00–01:30
  • Sun12:00–00:00
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Pickering Book Tree
Pickering★★★★★ (—)
North Yorkshire bookshop with events.
  • PA system (TBC)
  • Drum kit (TBC)
  • Guitar amp (TBC)
  • Bass amp (TBC)
  • Keys / keyboard (TBC)
  • Vocal mics (TBC)
  • In-house engineer (TBC)
  • Mon10:00–16:00
  • Tue10:00–16:00
  • Wed10:00–16:00
  • Thu10:00–16:00
  • Fri10:00–16:00
  • Sat10:00–16:00
  • Sun10:30–15:30
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The Fleece
Whitby★★★★★ (—)
Harbour-view Whitby pub with Monday open mic and Thursday folk nights
  • PA system (TBC)
  • Drum kit (TBC)
  • Guitar amp (TBC)
  • Bass amp (TBC)
  • Keys / keyboard (TBC)
  • Vocal mics (TBC)
  • In-house engineer (TBC)
  • Mon11:00–23:00
  • Tue11:00–23:00
  • Wed11:00–23:00
  • Thu11:00–23:00
  • Fri11:00–23:00
  • Sat11:00–23:00
  • Sun11:00–23:00
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The Granby
Whitby★★★★★ (—)
Traditional West Cliff pub with regular live music
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • 2 vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • Mon11:00–23:00
  • Tue11:00–23:00
  • Wed11:00–23:00
  • Thu11:00–23:00
  • Fri11:00–00:00
  • Sat11:00–00:00
  • Sun11:00–22:00
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The Imperial
Filey › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)
Grassroots Filey venue with a regular open mic night
  • PA system (TBC)
  • Drum kit (TBC)
  • Guitar amp (TBC)
  • Bass amp (TBC)
  • Keys / keyboard (TBC)
  • Vocal mics (TBC)
  • In-house engineer (TBC)
  • Mon—
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The Little Angel
Whitby★★★★★ (—)
Old-school Whitby pub with live music and open mic nights
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard
  • 2 vocal mics
  • In-house engineer
  • Mon12:00–00:00
  • Tue12:00–00:00
  • Wed12:00–00:00
  • Thu12:00–00:00
  • Fri12:00–01:00
  • Sat12:00–01:00
  • Sun12:00–00:00
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c. 150
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The Rifle Club
Whitby › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)
Friendly members' club with Saturday live music in Whitby
  • PA system
  • Drum kit
  • Guitar amp
  • Bass amp
  • Keys / keyboard (TBC)
  • Vocal mics (TBC)
  • In-house engineer (TBC)
  • Mon—
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  • Thu—
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The Whitby Way
Whitby★★★★★ (—)
Whitby bar with entertainment most nights and a regular open mic
  • PA system (TBC)
  • Drum kit (TBC)
  • Guitar amp (TBC)
  • Bass amp (TBC)
  • Keys / keyboard (TBC)
  • Vocal mics (TBC)
  • In-house engineer (TBC)
  • Mon11:00–23:00
  • Tue11:00–23:00
  • Wed11:00–23:00
  • Thu11:00–23:00
  • Fri11:00–01:00
  • Sat11:00–01:00
  • Sun11:00–23:00
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c. 400
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Whitby Pavilion
Whitby★★★★★ (—)
Clifftop entertainment venue overlooking the harbour.
Private hire up to 348 seated
  • PA system (TBC)
  • Drum kit (TBC)
  • Guitar amp (TBC)
  • Bass amp (TBC)
  • Keys / keyboard (TBC)
  • Vocal mics (TBC)
  • In-house engineer (TBC)
  • Mon09:00–16:00
  • Tue09:00–16:00
  • Wed09:00–16:00
  • Thu09:00–16:00
  • Fri09:00–16:00
  • Sat09:00–16:00
  • Sun09:00–16:00
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Open mics in Scarborough

11 regular open mics run around Scarborough on a fixed night each week or month - no tickets, just turn up. Cards show the sign-up time, the slot length and any fee.

EVERY
Mon
Chaplins Bar
St Thomas Street, Scarborough
Next Mon 16 NovStarts 20:00
  • Sign-up20:00
  • Slots15 min
  • EntryNo fee listed
  • PAProvided
  • Backline—
  • Open toMusicians
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EVERY
Tue
Indigo Alley
4 North Marine Road, YO12 7PD, Scarborough
Next Tue 17 NovStarts 21:00
  • Sign-up—
  • Slots—
  • EntryNo fee listed
  • PA—
  • Backline—
  • Open toMusicians
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EVERY
Wed
Valley Bar
Town centre, Scarborough
Next Wed 18 NovTime to be confirmed
  • Sign-up—
  • Slots—
  • EntryNo fee listed
  • PA—
  • Backline—
  • Open toMusicians
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EVERY
Thu
The Merchant
Town Centre, Scarborough
Next Thu 19 NovStarts 20:30
  • Sign-up20:00
  • Slots12 min
  • EntryNo fee listed
  • PAProvided
  • Backline—
  • Open toMusicians
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EVERY
Fri
The Crescent Lounge
Belvoir Terrace, Scarborough
Next Fri 13 NovStarts 20:30
  • Sign-up20:30
  • Slots10 min
  • EntryNo fee listed
  • PAProvided
  • Backline—
  • Open toMusicians, Comedians, Poets
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MONTH
Sun
Whitby Pavilion (Musicport Open Mic)
West Cliff, Whitby
Starts 13:00
  • Sign-up—
  • Slots—
  • EntryNo fee listed
  • PA—
  • Backline—
  • Open toMusicians
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EVERY
Mon
The Little Angel
Town Centre, Whitby
Next Mon 16 NovStarts 20:00
  • Sign-up19:30
  • Slots12 min
  • EntryNo fee listed
  • PAProvided
  • Backline—
  • Open toMusicians
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EVERY
Mon
The Fleece
Church Street, Whitby
Next Mon 16 NovStarts 20:00
  • Sign-up—
  • Slots—
  • EntryNo fee listed
  • PA—
  • Backline—
  • Open toMusicians
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EVERY
Wed
The Granby
Town Centre, Whitby
Next Wed 18 NovStarts 20:00
  • Sign-up19:30
  • Slots12 min
  • EntryNo fee listed
  • PAProvided
  • Backline—
  • Open toMusicians
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MONTH
Thu
The Whitby Way
Town centre, Whitby
Starts 20:00
  • Sign-up—
  • Slots—
  • EntryNo fee listed
  • PA—
  • Backline—
  • Open toMusicians
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EVERY
Thu
The Imperial
Town Centre, Filey
Next Thu 19 NovStarts 20:00
  • Sign-up—
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  • EntryNo fee listed
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Support grassroots music in Scarborough

Grassroots venues are where every act you have ever paid to see started out. Scarborough still has 17 of them.

Scarborough's open mics run almost every night - Chaplins on Monday, Indigo Alley on Tuesday, the Valley Bar on Wednesday - with The Cask and Keg for weekend gigs and the Spa for big shows.

Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music - 30 of them shut for good. Those are the rooms where new acts learn to hold an audience, where a first support slot happens, and where a Tuesday night can still turn into something.

Everything here comes from the venues and promoters themselves, refreshed every day: 14 gigs in Scarborough over the next four weeks, plus the 17 grassroots venues and 11 regular open mic nights we track. Nothing is ranked or sponsored - if we know it is on, it is listed. Scarborough Spa Theatre, Whitby Pavilion Theatre and Bridlington Spa Centre have the most on, and the sound leans rock and pop.

The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before. If you would rather be told than remember, the sign-up below sends Scarborough listings straight to your inbox. If you run a venue here, claim your page so people can find you. The Indigo Alley open mic on Tuesdays is an easy first night out.

Go to one this month

Scarborough has 14 gigs in the next four weeks and 11 open mic nights running. Choose one, go, and tell someone who would like it - word of mouth still fills small rooms. Saturday is the night with most on.

Help keep grassroots venues open in Scarborough

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What's on in Scarborough — FAQs

Common questions about live music in Scarborough, answered with this week's live data.

1 gig in Scarborough this weekend (Fri 13 Nov – Sun 15 Nov) - including Liquid Engineers (Tribute To Gary Numan) Live at The Stirling Castle (Saturday). The full Friday-to-Sunday list is in This Weekend above, and every gig over the next 28 days is below it.
Counting every upcoming date, there are 51 gigs listed in and around Scarborough - third of 7 against its nearest places with live music, behind the Leeds area (274).
We currently list 14 gigs in Scarborough between 13 Nov and 11 Dec, across 3 venues. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse every upcoming gig in Scarborough in the gig directory or every city we cover.
None of the Scarborough gigs currently listed are marked free entry, though many venues do not publish a price at all. Scarborough open mic nights are your reliable free option — most charge nothing to watch or to play.
Saturday, with 6 gigs listed across the next 28 days. Saturday: 6 gigs · Friday: 4 gigs · Wednesday: 1 gig. Filter by This week or This weekend above to narrow it down.
Right now: Scarborough Spa Theatre, Whitby Pavilion Theatre, Bridlington Spa Centre. In total we track 17 grassroots venues in Scarborough, of which 3 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the Scarborough venue directory.
Scarborough has 11 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Scarborough open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.
Most Scarborough venues in our listings do not publish a ticket price in advance. Grassroots entry is typically a few pounds on the door, and many nights are free. On the other side of the transaction, the Musicians' Union publishes national gig rates as the recognised floor for live engagements, and the ISM publishes guidance for self-employed musicians. Our own UK gig rate benchmarks show what artists are actually being paid by region and act type.
Grassroots rooms are where every act you have paid to see learned to hold an audience. Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them for good. Scarborough still has 17 on our list. Music Venue Trust campaigns for them nationally; venues themselves hold TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS and navigate local authority licensing to keep putting music on. The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up and buy a drink at the bar.
Listing is free and takes about two minutes — submit through the Scarborough gig directory and it is reviewed before it goes live. No account is needed and there is no listing fee. If you run a venue here, claim your venue page to keep its capacity, backline and contact details current. Promoters and venues booking acts can also post paid work or find artists directly.
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