Beer Festival’s Back – But One Bar Might Not Be for Long
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Hey Scarborough! Here's What’s Happening This Week!
From cheers to complaints, this week’s news covers both celebration and controversy. The Whitby Beer Festival is back from July 24-27, pouring pints for a cause with a souvenir glass included.
Scarborough’s iconic fireworks and Goldwing Parade are also confirmed for September 6 - expect bikes, bands, and a seafront spectacle.
But not everything’s going off with a bang. Whitby’s Metunes Bar is facing a licensing review after over 200 noise complaints and questions over its soundproofing.
Read on for events, music, and the stories locals are talking about this week.
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📍 Scarborough in Brief - Community Updates 📰
🍺 Whitby Beer Festival Returns for 2025
From July 24-27, enjoy pints for a cause at the Whitby Mission and Seafarers Centre - entry is just £5 with a free souvenir glass. Read more
🎆 Scarborough's Fireworks & Goldwing Parade Lights Up September
On Saturday, 6 September, see a dazzling bike parade, fireworks, live music, and more as this free seafront favourite returns. Event guide
📢 Noise Complaints Trigger Licence Review of Whitby Bar
Metunes Bar could face restrictions after over 200 noise complaints and council concerns about poor soundproofing. See details
🚓 Heartbeat Vehicle Rally Returns to Goathland
On June 28-29, fans can meet four actors from the ITV series and see original vintage cars, bikes, and buses in the village of Aidensfield. Full story
🌞 Massive Solar Farm Approved Near Malton
A 49-hectare site between Scarborough and Malton will soon generate enough energy to power thousands of homes. See details
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🚢 Spanish Galleon Docks in Scarborough This Week
From June 27 to July 6, climb aboard a replica of the Nao Victoria - the first ship to sail around the world - at North Wharf Quay. More
🎶 Scarborough Record Fair Summer Party Spins Back in July
Free entry, DJs, vinyl treasure hunting, and food and drink all day long at Market Hall on Sunday 6 July, with another fair set for 28 September. Event info
🍷 Whitby's New Wine Bar Opens on Skinner Street
Bon Appetite offers a stylish, no-kids-no-dogs bistro experience with curated wines, ambient music, and a select menu served daily until 9 p.m. More
🏥 NHS Sounds Alarm Over Scarborough Hotel-to-Flats Scheme
The conversion of the former Ambassador Hotel into apartments could overload local GP services unless mitigations are secured. More
🎡 Giant Seaside Wheel to Spin Above Whitby This Summer
From July 9 to August 4, take in sweeping coastal views from a new observation wheel on Whitby's West Cliff - just show up and ride. More
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🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music 🎾
We keep it short here - head to the events page for full descriptions and links.
🎓 Scarborough U3A Activities & Talks 📍 Various locations, Scarborough
Scarborough U3A offers a wide variety of year-round activities, including cycling, photography, history, music, and book groups. Open to retired or semi-retired individuals. A fantastic way to stay active, connected, and continually learning. More
Fri, 27th Jun
09:30 ✏️ Mindful Sketching Walk - Glen Gardens, Filey
10:00 💃 LoveFit Lite Dance - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
10:00 🖌️ Urban Sketching Session - NYAS Shop, Scarborough
18:00 🖼️ Exhibition Opening: Desire Lines - Woodend Gallery, Scarborough
18:00 🤠 Beginners Line Dancing - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
18:00 🎶 CONCERT: SNOW PATROL 📍 Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Sing along to classic favourites and hear their latest songs live on stage. More
18:30 🐾 Cubs Taster Session - St John’s Church, Filey
19:00 👻 WALKING TOUR: THE BLACK WIDOW – Spooky tram tales in South Bay. A chilling, theatrical ride through Scarborough’s eerie past. Book Here
19:00 🏆 Bob’s Juniors Bowling - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎧 Live DJ & Karaoke - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:00 🎖️ Royal British Legion Charity Gala - Crown Spa Hotel, Scarborough
19:00 🎭 YPerform’s Summer Showcase 2025 - YMCA Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 🍸 The Garden Party - Garden Lounge, Scarborough
19:30 🎶 Theatre: Hannah - The Soldier Diaries - Scarborough Spa Theatre
19:30 🎸 Live Music: The Pine Hill Haints - Old Parcels Office Artspace, Scarborough
19:45 📻 Theatre: Dad’s Army Radio Show - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:00 🧠 Charity Quiz Night - The Peacock, Snainton
20:30 🎤 Live Music: Dan Furness - The Bull Inn, Gristhorpe, Filey
20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - The Scarborough Arms, Scarborough
21:00 🎧 Resident DJ: DJ Cut - Scarborough Flyer
21:00 🎶 Live Music: Joel - The Mayfield, Seamer
21:00 🎵 Live Acoustic Duo: Walking On Air - Benny’s Bar & Grill, Filey
22:30 🎤 Live Music: Stereo Jacks - Chaplins Bar, Scarborough
Sat, 28th Jun
08:00 🌊 Morning Sea Swim - Coble Landing Slip, Filey
09:00 🥾 Kubatana Annual Hike - YHA Boggle Hole
10:00 🏃 Run: Seaside Track 6 Hour Challenge - Bramcote Athletics Ltd, Scarborough
10:00 🎮 Saturday Gaming Sessions - YMCA, Scarborough
10:00 🛍️ Vintage Market - South Bay, Scarborough
10:00 🦖 Geology Field Trip - Cornelian Bay, Scarborough
11:00 🥃 Whiskyside Festival - Scarborough Spa
11:00 🎖️ Scarborough Armed Forces Day - South Bay, Foreshore & Sandside
11:00 🌊 REConnect River Esk Activity Day - Haggersgate, Whitby
11:30 🕊️ Memorial Service - St Mary’s Church, Whitby
11:30 🧘 Yogalates - Alexandra Community, Scarborough
13:00 🌼 Orchid Walk - West Cliff, Whitby
14:00 🎶 Concert: Hull Ladies Choir & Hunmanby Silver Band - Union Street, Filey
14:00 🎭 Theatre: Hannah - The Soldier Diaries - Scarborough Spa Theatre
14:45 📻 Theatre: Dad’s Army Radio Show - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
15:00 🎶 Acoustic Sesh: Knotted - Mojos Music Cafe, Scarborough
17:00 🎭 Charity Variety Show - Eighteen91 & Chapel on the Hill, Whitby
17:00 🍸 Afternoon Tea & Bottomless Cocktails - CPFA, Cayton
18:00 🎤 LIVE: THE HUMAN LEAGUE 📍 Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Relive the 80s with synth-pop icons performing their biggest hits. More
18:00 🎱 Summer Bingo - Whitby Rugby Club
19:00 🎧 Live DJ & Karaoke - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:00 👻 WALKING TOUR: THE BLACK WIDOW – Spooky tram tales in South Bay. A chilling, theatrical ride through Scarborough’s eerie past. Book Here
19:30 🎭 Theatre: Hannah - The Soldier Diaries - Scarborough Spa Theatre
19:45 📻 Theatre: Dad’s Army Radio Show - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:30 🎶 The Wave - Live Music - Tap & Spile, Scarborough
21:00 🎧 DJ Matty Blinkstar - Saturday Night Party - Scarborough Flyer
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - The Scarborough Arms, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 Totally Pink - Live Tribute Show - The Whitby Way, Whitby
21:00 🎸 Live Band Night - McGinty’s Irish Pub, Scarborough
Sun, 29th Jun
09:00 🐾 Scarborough District Canine Assoc. Open Show - South Bay, Scarborough
10:00 🎾 Free Tennis Sessions - Scalby Tennis Club, Scarborough
11:00 🚗 Carboot Sale - Hackness Village Hall
14:00 🎶 Soul Bros Blues Brothers Tribute - Fyling Hall School, Robin Hood’s Bay
14:00 🍻 GUIDED HISTORIC PUB TOUR 📍York - A storytelling pub crawl through York’s medieval streets with legendary tales and iconic pubs. More
14:00 🎭 Theatre: Hannah - The Soldier Diaries - Scarborough Spa Theatre
14:00 🎵 Live Music: Victor Swanvesta & Chloe Chloe - Craft Bar, Scarborough
14:30 🎺 Summer Band Concert - Peasholm Park Bandstand, Scarborough
17:00 🌊 Sunday Relaxing Sea Swim - Coble Landing Slip, Filey
17:30 🍛 Maya’s Kitchen - Summer Edition - Oscar’s, 76 Westborough, Scarborough
19:00 🌭 Top Dogs Quiz Night - The Hideout, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Theatre: Hannah - The Soldier Diaries - Scarborough Spa Theatre
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - The Scarborough Arms, Scarborough
Future Events
🎉 Want to see what’s coming up? Our events page features a growing list of upcoming events, complete with descriptions and links.
👋 That’s All For Now 🎬
From town to coast, there's always something happening in Scarborough. Sue | Editor | The Scarborough Rundown |  |
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