> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://scarboroughinsider.co.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Plan Your Week In Scarborough: The Manfreds Live, Dracula on Stage, and Wall-to-Wall Events - URL: https://scarboroughinsider.co.uk/plan-your-week-in-scarborough-the-manfreds-live-dracula-on-stage-and-wall-to-wall-events/ - Published: 2025-05-01T05:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-10T00:35:53.000Z - Description: 🌟 The Scarborough Rundown - Events, Activities, Live Music & Good News! 😊 - Author: Sue - Tags: #beehiiv, Newsletters **In partnership with** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/07/f207146b-9285-4e58-86db-8cc479fe2978/content/images/2026/09/beehiv_dark_logo-3.png) **Hey Scarborough! Here’s What’s Happening This Week!** If you’ve been waiting for the season to truly start, this weekend says it loud and clear. With the Filey Folk Festival in full swing, major live shows, family events, exhibitions, and workshops happening all over town, it’s one of the busiest weekends we’ve seen this year. One of the big highlights? 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There’s also a brand new A&E opening at Scarborough Hospital, an epic sea life mosaic to check out, and celebrations of local history in the libraries. Whether you’re heading out with family, looking for a concert, or chasing a sunset pint, Scarborough has something going on for you. Scroll down for all the details - and we’ll see you out there! --- ## 📍 Scarborough in Brief - Community Updates 📰 🎨 **Scarborough Fair returns with 260+ events over 3 months** From street puppets to extreme sports and international artists, this year’s Fair promises the town’s biggest cultural celebration yet. [More](https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/25120209.260-events-feature-scarborough-fair-may?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🚨 **North Yorkshire Police now among fastest in UK for 999 response** After significant improvements, 95.6% of emergency calls are answered in under 10 seconds, ranking fifth nationally. [More](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/crime/revealed-north-yorkshire-police-now-among-fastest-forces-in-country-at-answering-999-calls-5102224?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🏥 **Scarborough Hospital's new emergency centre opens this week** The £47m facility will treat up to 70,000 patients a year with upgraded A&E, diagnostics, and critical care all under one roof. [More](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c209y5y0pnzo?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🐋 **Stunning Roman-style mosaic unveiled at Scarborough’s Marine Drive** A whale, dolphins and ships come to life in this 300,000-tile art piece at the new sea life viewing station. [More](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0kx251j2gjo?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 📚 **Libraries celebrate local history throughout May** From wartime talks to a scale model railway exhibit, libraries across North Yorkshire will spotlight community stories and artefacts all month long. [More](https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/news/2025/libraries-showcase-local-and-community-history-during-may?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🎭 **Anne Hegerty and Jake Quickenden to star in Scarborough panto** 'The Governess' and the X Factor star return to Scarborough Spa for a magical run of Beauty & The Beast this Christmas. [More](https://www.gazetteherald.co.uk/news/25114938.anne-hegerty-jake-quickenden-scarborough-spa-panto?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🎄 **Whitby Town Council may spend £60,000 on Christmas lights** A new three-year contract for festive lighting is on the table, with decisions to be made at an upcoming council meeting. 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[Start your free trial today](https://ground.news/landingV8/beehiv-trial?utm%5Fcampaign=IIBLWLKQFZ&utm%5Fsource=beehiiv&%5Fbhiiv=opp%5F888f9c0c-b258-419c-aff3-0f212a67ffbb%5F9befe1df&bhcl%5Fid=5d3dfe58-15b8-4560-9464-6889cce106b7%5FSUBSCRIBER%5FID%5F{{email%5Faddress%5Fid}}) --- ## 🎸 A Night of Real Music: The Manfreds at the Spa - 8 May 🎟️ There’s a certain magic to a band that still plays like they mean every note - and **The Manfreds** have never lost that spark. On **Wednesday 8 May**, they’re bringing their rich blend of R&B, jazz, and 60s pop to **Scarborough Spa**, and it promises to be a night worth stepping out for. I first saw them over 30 years ago - Paul Jones with that unmistakable harmonica, Tom McGuinness weaving blues through every riff - and what struck me then is what still stands out now: the sheer joy of it all. This isn’t a greatest hits nostalgia act. It’s a band of seasoned musicians who clearly still love being on stage together. Yes, you’ll hear the classics like *Do Wah Diddy Diddy* (and it’ll be impossible not to sing along), but it’s the deeper cuts - the ones laced with soul and swing - that really show what they’re about. It’s not flashy. It’s not forced. 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Mostly free or low-cost. 09:00 🚭 Smokefree 2025? - The Rainbow Centre, Scarborough Free stop smoking support with advice and free vapes. 10:00 🌈 Bouncing Mad Stay & Play - Crossgates Community Centre, Scarborough Soft play and bouncy castle fun for kids. £4 per child. 11:00 ⛵ SMYC Handicap Race - North Yorkshire Water Park, Scarborough First handicap sailing race of the season. 13:00 📖 Filey Poetry Appreciation Group - Filey Library, Filey Monthly poetry discussion. No experience needed. 17:00 🐉 Dragonstorm Store Championship - Spike’s Hideout, Scarborough Magic: The Gathering tournament with promos. £6.50 entry. 18:00 🤠 Line Dancing - Alexandra Community Sports & Leisure Centre, Scarborough Beginner-friendly line dancing with John “Growler” Rowell. £6. 18:30 😂 Peter Kay Live - Utilita Arena, Sheffield Comedy from one of the UK’s favourite performers. 18:30 🛼 Weekly Social Skate - Scarborough YMCA, Scarborough Skating for ages 14+. £6.50, bring your own skates. 19:00 🧙 Friday Night Magic Standard - Spike's Hideout, Scarborough Standard MTG event with booster prizes. £9 entry. 19:00 🐧 Puffin Tile Workshop - 5 North Marine Road, Scarborough Create a 3D glazed puffin tile. £25 per person. 19:00 🎳 Bob's Juniors - Alexandra Community Sports & Leisure Centre, Scarborough Bowls coaching for ages 7-12\. Bar open for adults. 19:30 🧛 Dracula - The Round, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough Live stage adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic. 20:00 🎤 silkandcustard - The Imperial, Filey Live folk duo performing for the festival. 20:30 🎙️ Open Mic Night - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough Open mic for music, comedy, and poetry. 21:00 🎸 Macc Woodfleet - The Whitby Way, Whitby Energetic evening of live music. 22:00 🎶 Live @ Chaplins - Chaplins Bar, Scarborough Dance to classic 80s hits all night. --- ### Sat, 3rd May 🎶 Filey Folk Festival - Day 2 - Various venues, Filey Folk music, sessions, and pub gigs continue throughout the day. 08:00 🧜‍♀️ Start the Day the Best Way Sea Swim - Coble Landing Slip, Filey Community sea swim. Dress warmly and check conditions. 10:00 🐎 SDRC Showjumping Competition - Rascal's Equestrian, Scarborough Showjumping event by Scarborough & District Riding Club. 10:00 🎨 Colourwaves Festival - Whitby Pavilion, Whitby Arts and wellbeing festival with workshops, music, and market. 10:00 🍳 Dads Behaving Madly - The Delmont Hotel, Scarborough Breakfast meetup for dads and carers. £5 breakfast. 11:00 🐴 NO Sweat Training - Brigg View Farm, Scarborough Dressage-based rider training. Booking required. 12:00 🎲 D&D 5e Campaign Session 0 - 1 Filey Road, Scarborough Introductory D&D session ahead of summer campaign. 12:00 🎶 The Fox's Den Stage - Filey Masonic Hall, Filey Live folk music from 13:00 to 20:00. 12:00 🍕 Embers Return - North Bay, Scarborough Pizza, prawns, drinks, and mini-golf near the beach. 12:00 🎵 Singarounds/Sessions - Belle Vue, Filey Unplugged acoustic session. All welcome. 12:00 🎶 Songwriters' Circle - The Imperial, Filey Folk songwriting showcase with live performances. 12:00 🔮 Violet Flame Workshop - Whitby Pavilion, Whitby Free guided meditation and sound healing. 12:30 🎵 Lesley Curtis & Stuart McLeod - The Imperial, Filey Live folk set as part of the Songwriters' Circle. 13:00 🐉 MTG Win-a-Bundle - Spike's Hideout, Scarborough Magic: The Gathering tournament. £12 entry. 13:00 ✏️ Life Drawing - St James Church, Scarborough Three-hour drawing session. £12 with materials. 14:00 🎨 Kerala Exhibition Launch - 58 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough Art launch with refreshments and artist meet. 14:00 🎸 Katie Spencer + Ayla Schofield - Evron Centre, Filey Matinee folk concert at Filey Folk Festival. 14:00 🎤 TITD @ Folk Festival - Filey Bandstand, Crescent Gardens 45-minute folk performance in the park. 14:00 🎪 SWYG Fest - Staxton Village Hall, Staxton Family event with stalls, games, and live music. 14:00 🕺 Ibiza Send-Off Party - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough Afternoon DJ party with sunshine beats. 14:30 🎻 The Old Crow Road - Filey Masonic Hall, Filey 35-minute folk performance, free entry. 14:30 🧛 Dracula - The Round, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough Matinee showing of Blackeyed Theatre's gothic adaptation. 15:00 🎶 Acoustic Sesh - Mojos Music Cafe, Scarborough Folk-Americana harmonies from Campbell/Taylor. 15:00 ⚽ Charity Football - Towbar Express Stadium, Whitby Whitby Town XI vs Inter Legands FC fundraiser match. 15:00 🎤 Sam Lenton Live - The New Lancaster, Scarborough Live music performance from 15:00 to 17:00. 16:00 🎵 silkandcustard - Filey Masonic Hall, Filey Contemporary folk duo set. 17:00 🍕 Seaside Hideaway Anniversary - Scarborough Free pizza and drinks to celebrate 1 year open. 18:45 🎻 Siren & Strings - The Glasshouse at Charlottes, Filey Evening folk music performance at the festival. 19:00 🃏 Yu-Gi-Oh! Locals - Spike's Hideout, Scarborough Local tournament with booster prizes. £6 entry. 19:00 🎸 Macc Woodfleet 5 - Whitby Brewery, Whitby Live band rocking out for the Bank Holiday. 19:30 🎤 Shaun Ryder - Scarborough Spa, Scarborough Music and spoken word from the Happy Mondays frontman. 19:30 💄 Divina de Campo - Whitby Pavilion, Whitby Theatrical solo show with humour and heart. 19:30 😂 Lee Lard as Peter Kay - Scarborough Market Hall, Scarborough Top tribute act to the iconic comedian. 19:30 🧛 Dracula - The Round, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough Final evening performance of gothic stage show. 20:30 🎺 The Skandals - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough Ska classics and original tracks from five-piece band. 21:00 🎤 NikNaks Karaoke - 2 Castle Road, Scarborough Karaoke night hosted by DJ Nik until 1:00 a.m. 21:00 🎧 DJ Matty Blinkstar - Scarborough Flyer, Scarborough Saturday night dance party with high-energy beats. 21:00 🎶 Skandals @ The Crescent - The Crescent Hotel, Scarborough Punk-ska performance at a new Filey Folk Festival venue. 22:00 👻 Ghost Hunt - Grand Hotel, Scarborough Paranormal tour of one of Scarborough’s haunted spots. --- ### Sun, 4th May 🎶 Filey Folk Festival - Day 3 - Various venues, Filey Final day of the festival with closing sets and surprise acts. 09:00 🧭 Chartwork Practical Course - Marina Front Car Park, Whitby Hands-on marine chart navigation course. 10:00 🔫 Op Condemned 25 - 101 Prospect Mount, Scarborough Walk-on Airsoft event with rentals and shop available. 10:00 🚣 AquaPaddle Scarborough 5km - Canoe Club, Scarborough Free 5km paddle. Registration from 09:00. 12:00 🍀 Rangers v Celtic - Rack n Roll Sports Bar, Scarborough Live screening of the season's final derby match. 12:00 🎶 Songwriters' Circle - The Imperial, Filey More original music performances at the festival. 13:00 🔥 Pokémon TCG May Challenge - Spike's Hideout, Scarborough Tournament with prizes. £9 entry and decklists required. 13:00 🦄 Unicorn Party - St Nicholas Street, Scarborough Family fun with unicorn visit, princess, and games. 14:00 🎤 Gelato Lounge Live - Curlew Gelato Lounge, Scarborough Live music in a relaxed setting. 14:00 🚣‍♂️ SARC Reunion - Rowing Club, Scarborough Leisure row, buffet, and party for past members. 14:00 🎵 American Folk Song Book - Filey Evron Centre, Filey Live concert celebrating classic American folk tunes. 15:00 🎶 Ross Dransfield Live - The New Lancaster, Scarborough Acoustic set from 15:00 to 17:00. 17:00 🧜‍♀️ Sunday Sea Swim - Coble Landing, Filey Gentle community swim. Dress for the weather. 17:00 🎷 Mat Howlett Live - Station Hotel, Filey Reggae and ska performance to wind down the day. 18:00 🎸 Jesse Caine - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough Acoustic set inspired by Dylan and Neil Young. 18:40 🎻 Siren and Strings - The Glasshouse, Filey Second folk set with a different song list. 19:00 🧠 Pie & Puzzles Quiz Night - 173 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough Evening quiz with a hot meal. Vegan options available. 19:00 🎷 The Jake Leg Jug Band - Filey Evron Centre, Filey Vintage jazz, blues, and ragtime performance. 19:00 🃏 Weekly Pauper - Spike's Hideout, Scarborough Magic: The Gathering Pauper event. £9 entry. 19:30 🎶 Festival Evening Concert - Filey Evron Centre, Filey Two 45-minute closing sets from festival performers. 19:30 🎹 Dean Friedman - Whitby Pavilion, Whitby Live concert from the American singer-songwriter. 21:00 🎤 The ImprompTUNES - The Imperial, Filey Folk-rock-pop comedy set to close the festival. ### Various Dates 🎓 Language for Fun: Spanish, French & Italian 📍 Language for Fun (Nr Aldi), Scarborough. Try a full lesson free - pay only if you continue. Classes also in Whitby. 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