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.
13. Whitby Goth Weekend in retro
Paul and Ann Greenfield renewn their marriage vows, at a service in St Mary's Church, nine years after getting married at Whitby Register Office during a Goth weekend.Photo by Andrew Higgins. Photo: Andrew Higgins
14. Whitby Goth Weekend in retro
Trish and Dave Coates, from Billingham, take a break on the 199 Steps. Photo by Andrew Higgins. Photo: Andrew Higgins
15. Whitby Goth Weekend in retro
Whitby Goth Weekend was another big crowd-puller in April 2014.Photo by Andrew Higgins. Photo: Andrew Higgins 2014
16. Whitby Goth Weekend in retro
Even these Scotch eggs were a little spooky, at the Goth Weekend. Photo by Andrew Higgins. Photo: Andrew Higgins