Whitby Goth Weekend (Spring) 2026 - Dates, Tickets & Lineup

Key Info

About

Whitby Goth Weekend is a twice-yearly alternative music festival held across multiple venues in the seaside town of Whitby, North Yorkshire, drawing attendees from across the UK and beyond who share an interest in gothic and alternative culture. The…

Website

whitbygothweekend.co.uk

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Genres

AlternativeRock

Date

1 - 3 May, 2026

Location

Whitby, Yorkshire

Size

Medium · 8,000

Established

1994, Running 32 years

Vibe

The town fills up fast and the streets become the main event, with elaborate outfits doing the rounds between the Bizarre Bazaar, the harbour pubs, and whatever club night you can get into. Days are for wandering and shopping, nights are split across a dozen venues from the Pavilion down to the smallest pub back room.

WHAT PEOPLE SAID ABOUT 2025

“Accommodation books up a year ahead”

“Costumes now outweigh the music crowd”

“Parking a serious challenge”

“Pub atmosphere welcoming even without tickets”

“More live music events than ever before”

LineupUpdated: 2 Apr 2026

Full lineup