Dramatically arriving on stage, raised against the silhouette of a giant moon, frontman Jarvis Cocker and the Sheffield pop icons delivered an incredible set of classic hits.
Beginning with I Spy, Disco 2000 and Mis-Shapes, the Brit Pop superstars had 8,000 people on their feet from the start.
Jarvis told the crowd: “This is the first time we’ve ever played here - this is history in the making!”
This Is Hardcore then led into the timeless indie anthems Do You Remember The First Time and Babies before Like A Friend, Underwear and supreme show closer Common People.
Pulp were supported on the night by Oracle Sisters.
See pictures from Tom Grennan’s concert at the Open Air Theatre here.
This summer’s series of headline concerts continues on July 14 with Dermot Kennedy and N-Dubz on July 20.
5. Pulp at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Singer Jarvis Cocker belts out Pulp's top hits. Photo: Cuffe & Taylor
6. Pulp at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
The crowd enjoys Pulp's performance. Photo: Cuffe & Taylor
7. Pulp at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
A capacity crowd at the Open Air Theatre enjoyed Pulp's gig. Photo: submitted
8. Pulp at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Another wonderful night at the Open Air Theatre! Photo: Cuffe & Taylor