Big Changes Lighting Up South Bay!

Hey Scarborough! Here's what's happening this week 👋

There’s plenty to talk about - starting with Olympia Leisure’s long-awaited facelift. The South Bay favourite is getting a modern glow-up, complete with balcony upgrades and new lighting that promises to brighten the seafront skyline.

Meanwhile, Scarborough’s creative heart is thriving as the Streets Festival secures fresh funding to keep the town buzzing year-round with live art, music, and markets. And for those craving a night of nostalgia, the ska concert "Too Much Too Young" brings The Specials and Madness vibes to the Spa.

Need a change of pace? Treat yourself to total relaxation at the newly transformed Aldwark Manor Spa, where £12 million has gone into creating a serene escape.

It’s an exciting mix of local pride, great music, and well-earned downtime - check out the full lineup below!

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🎰 Olympia Leisure set for seaside glow-up. Scarborough’s iconic South Bay arcade has the green light for a sleek new look, including LED lighting, balcony upgrades, and modern cladding. See what’s changing on the seafront.

🎉 Scarborough 400 plans get the green light! Despite some council squabbles, £5,000 is being set aside to fund community projects marking 400 years since Scarborough became a spa town. Expect art, storytelling, and big local celebrations. See how the town’s gearing up for the milestone.

🌹 Meet the panto dream team for Beauty & the Beast! Scarborough Spa’s festive spectacular is bursting with laughter, magic, and cheeky charm from December 6 to January 1. It’s going to be a BEAST of a show! Book your seats before they vanish!

💆 Yorkshire’s newest spa might ruin your productivity. Aldwark Manor has spent £12 million creating a paradise of saunas, hydrotherapy pools, and countryside calm. Warning: You may never want to leave. Take a peek.

🍹 Bottomless bliss at Xanders! From 4 pm, dive into 2 hours of unlimited cocktails, prosecco, and draught beers for just £27.95pp. Walk-ins welcome if you’re lucky! Reserve your spot and sip in style!

🎷 Hop aboard the Night Boat to Scarboro! The smash-hit ska show Too Much Too Young is docking at Scarborough Spa on November 21, 2026! Expect Madness, The Specials, and all your 2-Tone favourites. Suite upgrades available! Grab your tickets before they skank away!

⚓ Explore Whitby's Top-Rated Museum! The Captain Cook Museum, housed in his harbourside residence, is earning fantastic reviews. Explore artifacts, maps, and artwork tracing his amazing journeys. Book your visit!

🎪 Scarborough Streets Festival secures its future. Big boost for SJT and partners as £149,479 lands to power year-round town-centre fun, from Winter Lights to 2026 Streets, Fringe, and Art Market. Free, buzzy, resident-first vibes incoming! See the funding win and what’s planned.

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🏊 Scarborough Sports Village reopens after fire. A midweek incident forced an evacuation and complete closure of the Ashbourne Road centre, which already faced drainage woes. See what happened.

🔥 North York Moors fire recovery could take decades. Parts of Fylingdales Moor remain closed as experts warn of unexploded ordnance and long-term peatland damage. Some areas may smoulder for years. Read how the Moors are fighting back.

🍦 Whitby’s black whippy returns for Goth Weekend. Whitby's cult-fave black whippy is swirling back for Goth Weekend, courtesy of Trillo's by the bandstand. It's classic vanilla turned midnight-black and ultra-Instagrammable. Queue early for spooky snaps and a sugar rush. Find the scoop and plan your goth treat!

🎤 James Arthur is set for the Scarborough Open Air Theatre 2026. The X Factor winner brings his Pisces World Tour to the coast on July 3, promising a night of sing-alongs and soul-stirring hits under the stars. Lock in your tickets now!

🏛️ Whitby gym plan faces resident pushback. A proposal to turn part of the Victorian Church House Centre into a gym has drawn 25 objections over noise, traffic, and parking woes. Locals say it’s just not needed. Dive into the whole debate.

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🏛️ Residents Rally to Reimagine Scarborough's Town Centre. Locals are uniting to transform the old Argos site into a vibrant new town square! Get involved here.

🌊 Looking for a peaceful coastal escape? Saltmoore is a boutique hotel and spa in Sandsend with sea views. Take a look and plan your stay.

🍳 Catch 55 launches sizzling new breakfast menu. Starting Thursday, October 23, Scarborough’s Catch 55 will open early. See what’s cooking here!

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🎸Events, Activities & Live Music

We keep it short here - head to our EVENTS PAGE for full descriptions and links.

Monday, October 27

9:00 🧙 Foraging & Harry Potter Magic - The Mallyan Spout Hotel, Goathland
14:00 🧘 Tai Chi classes - Filey Evron Centre
14:00 🏴‍☠️ Pirates of Buccaneer Bay - Whitby Pavilion
18:00 🏖️ Beach Yoga & Swim - Hunmanby Gap Beach
18:30 🧘 Kundalini Yoga - Unit 9 Manor Rd Bus. Park
18:45 🥊 Empower Fitness: Beat Boxing - Queen Street Central Hall
19:00 🎃 Halloween Party - Filey Evron Centre
19:30 💃 Empower Fitness: Clubbercise - Queen Street Central Hall

Tuesday, October 28

8:00 🏕️ Camp Firefly Holiday Club - Camp Firefly Holiday Club
9:00 💼 Business Advice Drop In - YCE Centre
14:00 🎨 Afternoon Art Session - Robin Hood's Bay Studio & Gallery
19:30 🧠 Quiz Night - The Merchant Irish Bar
19:30 💃 Modern jive Lessons - Roscoe Rooms
19:45 😂 Ordinary Decent Criminal: Comedy - Stephen Joseph Theatre
20:30 🎤 Halloween Open Mic Party - Indigo Alley

Wednesday, October 29

10:00 🍂 Autumn Daze - Peasholm Park
10:30 ♟️ Chess & Conversation - Eastfield Library
11:00 💃 Circle Dancing - St. James Community Hall
14:00 🎩 Magic Mike's Halloween - Scarborough Spa
18:00 🔮 Angels & Psychic Night - The Turks Head
19:00 🌈 Queer Spaces Live - Stephen Joseph Theatre
19:30 🎶 Empower Fitness: Clubbercise - Queen Street Central Hall
19:30 📸 Scarborough Camera Club Meet - Newby & Scalby Community Hub
20:00 🎷 Scarborough Jazz - The Spa Pub
20:30 🧠 Quiz Night - Craft Bar

Thursday, October 30

17:45 🏋️ Empower Fitness: Work It! Circuit - Eastfield Scout Hut
18:30 🍑 Empower Fitness: Peach Squad - Eastfield Scout Hut
18:30 🎨 Evening Art Session - Robin Hood's Bay Studio & Gallery
19:00 🧘Drop-in Meditation class - The HUB
19:00 🕯️ Tour: Dark Tales - To The Grand Hotel
19:30 👑 Baga Chipz 2025 - Stephen Joseph Theatre
19:30 🥁 Stewart Copeland - Scarborough Spa
20:00 ♠️ Poker Night - Marley's
20:00 🧠 Quiz Night - The Tunny Catch
20:00 🎤 Alastair James Live - Crescent Lounge
20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Merchant Irish Bar

🎉 Want to see what’s coming up? Our EVENTS PAGE features a growing list of upcoming events, complete with descriptions and links.

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