Scarborough Fringe

Scarborough Fringe is an open-access arts festival, featuring theatre, music, comedy, dance, spoken word, children’s shows and much more. We have both a summer and a winter Fringe.

Street :2026 Season over

Fringe: 29 Oct- 1 Nov

Art :29 Oct- 1 Nov

Extreme: 2026 season over

Lights: 2026 season over

Our next Fringe festival is

Winter Fringe 2026

 29th-31st May 2027

Four electric days of independent theatre, provocative comedy, and more across the historic coastal spaces of Scarborough.

Live Acts & Shows

Unique Venues

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Free and accessible

Browse Fringe events

Take Part & Get Involved

Everything You Need For The Fringe

Whether you're bringing a production, opening your pub or gallery space, or planning an unforgettable seaside cultural weekend

For Artists & Performers

Toolkit, press list contacts, social media banners, and local marketing strategies to sell out your run

For Visitors

Coastal train connections, hotel recommendations and accessibility guides. 

For Local Spaces & Venues

Got a quirky cafe, historic basement, theatre, church hall or outdoor courtyard? Host visiting creators!

Need support developing an idea?

Contact us to book a virtual or in-person session with one of our team.

Voices from Scarborough Fringe

Hear from the performers and local spectators who brough Scarborough town centre alive.

Attended Scarborough Fringe?

Tell us what you thought?

If you caught a theatre show, laughed at a comedy performance, or experienced a music event in one of Scarborough's historic spaces, we'd love to hear about your experience! Approved testimonials and memories will be featured on our website, programme guides, and social media to celebrate Scarborough's theatre and music scenes and support emerging creators.

Celebrate independent performers

Shout out the theatre makers, comedians, and grassroots artists you discovered on stage.

Spotlight unusual venues

Help shine a light on historic crypts, seaside pavilions, and creative independent spaces.

Champion future funding

Selected stories help champion artists bursaries,accessibility initiatives, and festival grants.