Whitby Pavilion

Q: What genres does Whitby Pavilion book?

Whitby Pavilion books Folk, Rock, Pop, Variety. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Q: What is the capacity of Whitby Pavilion?

Whitby Pavilion has a standing capacity of approximately 400, classed as a medium venue. See all Whitby venues for size comparisons.

Whitby Pavilion

Clifftop entertainment venue overlooking the harbour.

Venue at a glance Whitby Pavilion · Whitby

~400

Capacity

standingmedium

Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

–

Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

Folk

Books

originals+3 more

Verified

Directory status

openGX directory

Whitby Pavilion — Quick Facts

Clifftop entertainment venue overlooking the harbour.

✓ Verified openLast verified 03 Jun 2026Source: listing

The Details

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Capacity~400 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

Whitby Pavilion West Cliff
Whitby
Whitby YO21 3EN

Genres

Folk Rock Pop Variety

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Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

Vocal mics

In-house engineer

About Whitby Pavilion

Whitby Pavilion is a grassroots music venue in Whitby, Whitby with a standing capacity of approximately 400. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Whitby Pavilion books Folk, Rock, Pop, Variety acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Whitby venue directory.

Whitby Pavilion is the town's largest venue, perched on the West Cliff with views over the North Sea and built in 1878 — a Victorian theatre kept up to date with modern sound and lighting. It runs a regular year-round programme of gigs, shows and cinema, and is home to several festivals including the twice-yearly Whitby Goth Weekend, the 60s Music Festival, folk weekends and Musicport's free Summer Sundays Live world-music concerts. It anchors the North Yorkshire coast's touring circuit between Scarborough and Teesside.

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Common Questions

Seven things people ask about booking Whitby Pavilion.

What equipment does Whitby Pavilion provide?

BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Whitby venue directory.

What genres does Whitby Pavilion book?

Whitby Pavilion books Folk, Rock, Pop, Variety. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at Whitby Pavilion?

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What is the capacity of Whitby Pavilion?

Whitby Pavilion has a standing capacity of approximately 400, classed as a medium venue. See all Whitby venues for size comparisons.

Does Whitby Pavilion have open mic nights?

Open mic information is not currently listed for Whitby Pavilion. Browse the Whitby Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.

Where is Whitby Pavilion?

West Cliff, Whitby, Whitby, YO21 3EN. See the map below for directions. Browse more Whitby venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Whitby Pavilion?

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