What’s ON AT the Theatre
Fancy a night out at the Theatre whilst on your holiday? We have detailed the local theatres.
Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
The Stephen Joseph Theatre is actually two theatres – The Round (404 seats completely surrounding a central stage) and The McCarthy (165 seats in a steep bank facing an end stage). There is also an excellent restaurant, bar and wine bar, meeting room and bookshop in the complex which was converted from an art deco cinema in 1996. Sir Alan Ayckbourn is the artistic director and his own plays are premiered here. The theatre also has a national reputation for its work in presenting new works by others.
Spa Theatre, Scarborough
Spa Theatre, a 600-seater Victorian Theatre is home to the second-longest running Summer Season show in the country.
Kirk Theatre, Pickering
Pickering very own local theatre. A great entertainment venue and not to be missed.
Outdoor Shows
A small sample of the many events planned for 2026 in and around Pickering. We have picked out the best locally and the bigger events further afield. North Yorkshire is still a very agricultural county and stages many local shows in the Summer. These shows give a real local flavour and can be a really good fun family day out.
| Show | Where | Dates |
| Great Yorkshire Show | Harrogate Showground | 14th- 17th July 2026 |
| R6yedale Show | Kirkbymoorside | 28th July 2026 |
| Thornton-le-Dale Show | Thornton-le-Dale | 5th August 2026 |
| Egton Show | Egton near Whitby | 19th August 2026 |
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The North York Moors Railway offers many special steam and diesel events throughout the year. Here is a selection of the main events but check the website for the latest information.
- Annual Diesel Gala – 11-14 June 2026
- Annual Steam Gala – 24-27 September 2026
- Ghost Train & Ghost Stories – 24 October – 1 November 2026
- Santa Specials – 28, 29 Nov, 5, 6, 12, 13 & 19 – 24 December 2026
Horse Racing
With nine fabulous and varied racecourses spread across the county, from Beverley in the east to Wetherby and Pontefract in the west, Doncaster in the south to Redcar via Ripon, Thirsk and Catterick in the North and with York the jewel in the crown, there is nowhere in Britain to match Yorkshire for horse racing whether it is on the Flat or over jumps.
