Whitby Goth Weekend
Key Info
When: Friday 26th – 28th April 2024 & Friday 1st – 3rd November 2024
Where: Various locations across Whitby
Tickets: Tickets are available to purchase online.
The Whitby Goth Festival is held twice a year and attracts thousands of gothic individuals from across the globe. This 3 day long alternative festival celebrates the goth subculture through a series of displays, stalls, and live music events.
Festival events are held at several locations throughout the town, enabling visitors to explore Whitby’s rich cultural history and charm. Over the course of the weekend, you’ll see hundreds of lavishly dressed individuals in an assortment of gothic styles, including Steampunk, Cybergoths, Victorian, Clowns, Tradgoths and more.
Bizarre Bazaar Market in Whitby
There are more than 100 stalls to peruse during your visit, showcasing an eclectic mix of clothing, jewellery, homeware accessories and more. The main traders market, which is affectionally referred to as the Bizarre Bazaar, is spread over three separate venues – The Spa Pavilion, Whitby Leisure Centre and the Whitby Brunswick Centre.
Admission to the Bizarre Bazaar Alternative Market is free, so locals and festival-goers are welcome to get involved! The Bizarre Bazaar is open between the hours of 10:00 am-17:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 10:00 am – 16:00 pm on Sunday (subject to change).
Live music
The line-up for the Whitby Goth Weekend changes from year to year, however, you can always expect a few well-known Gothic / rock bands to perform and a frightfully good time! There are two evenings of live music shows alongside a series of fringe events.
Check which artists will be included in the line up on The Whitby Goth Weekend’s website.
Gothic Whitby
If you are planning to visit Whitby for The Whitby Goth Weekend, we recommend visiting some of Whitby’s other gothic offerings! Since Whitby was one of the inspirations for Bram Stoker’s Dracula, there are plenty of gothic and vampire-inspired attractions in the local area, such as the Dracula Experience, Whitby Abbey, and Dracula’s grave which is believed to be located in St Mary’s Churchyard.
Whitby Abbey
If you’re a fan of historical buildings and Gothic architecture, we highly recommend visiting Whitby Abbey, which is a short walk away from Whitby Holiday Park! Whitby Abbey is an ancient Gothic cathedral, which is not only spectacularly beautiful itself, but also provides guests with a vantage point as it has excellent views over the local coastline.
The Dracula Experience
Alternatively, the vampire enthusiasts amongst you may love The Dracula Experience! The Dracula Experience is a frightfully amusing show and museum, that features live actors as well as many weird and wonderful props! The theme of The Dracula Experience is based heavily around Dracula’s arrival to the UK via Whitby (as mentioned within Bram Stoker’s novel).
Where to stay
Our family-friendly holiday park in Whitby provides the ideal accommodation if you’re planning a visit to the Whitby Goth Weekend. Not only do we have excellent views over the dramatic cliffs of the North Yorkshire coast, but we are only a short walk or drive from Whitby Town Centre.
Accommodation includes holiday homes, luxury glamping pods and touring and motorhome pitches. If you’re a regular visitor, why not consider buying your own caravan holiday home?
Find out more on the Whitby Goth Weekend website or Facebook page.