Thousands of people have descended on the seaside town for the twice yearly event.
Here, Yorkshire Post photographer Simon Hulmes captures the best of the action:
5. Whitby Goth Festival. Picture by Simon Hulme 29th October 2022
The event was first organised by Jo Hampshire, who gathered around 40 of her pen-pals in 1994 Photo: Simon Hulme
6. Whitby Goth Festival. Noi Dennis pictured on the steps at WhitbyPicture by Simon Hulme 29th October 2022
Noi Dennis pictured on the steps at Whitby Photo: Simon Hulme
7. Whitby Goth Festival. Holy Crocombe is pictured at Whitby Abbey. Picture by Simon Hulme 29th October 2022
Holy Crocombe is pictured at Whitby Abbey Photo: Simon Hulme
8. Whitby Goth Festival. Noi Dennis pictured on the steps at WhitbyPicture by Simon Hulme 29th October 2022
Noi Dennis pictured on the steps at Whitby Photo: Simon Hulme