Thousands of people are set to arrive in town for a whole host of entertainment, both with the official WGW events and the many fringe events also taking place around town over the next few days.
Here, we take a look back at some of the best photos from the April 2014 Whitby Goth Weekend for you to enjoy.
5. Whitby Goth Weekend in retro
Dave Winter and Jools Mendelson, from Robin Hood's Bay, with their dog Holly.Photo by Andrew Higgins. Photo: Andrew Higgins
6. Whitby Goth Weekend in retro
Mark and Michelle Berry, from Scunthorpe, with children Rynan and Ottavia.Photo by Andrew Higgins. Photo: Andrew Higgins
7. Whitby Goth Weekend in retro
Steampunk John Birley, from Leeds. Photo by Andrew Higgins. Photo: Andrew Higgins
8. Whitby Goth Weekend in retro
Keith Dawson, from Skegness.Photo by Andrew Higgins. Photo: Andrew Higgins
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