Madness: Everything you need to know about tonight's Scarborough Open Air Theatre show
Madness, the iconic genre-defying band, are performing at Scarborough Open Air Theatre tonight (June 6) - Here’s all you need to know!
Madness prepare to celebrate an extraordinary milestone — 50 years since they first burst onto the UK music scene in 1976. With a genre-defying blend of ska, pop and punk, and a catalogue packed with timeless hits, they’ve become one of the nation’s most enduring and adored bands.
From Our House and It Must Be Love to Baggy Trousers, House of Fun and One Step Beyond, Madness have delivered some of the most recognisable songs in pop history. Their upcoming compilation album, Hit Parade, will feature 45 career-spanning tracks — including early fan favourites and highlights from their 2023 UK Number One album Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie.
As they prepare to mark five decades of glorious mayhem in 2026, their live shows remain the gold standard: joyful, unpredictable, and packed with wall-to-wall hits. Their headline set in Scarborough promises nothing less than a full-blown celebration from one of Britain’s most iconic acts.
Special guests Hollie Cook and The Beat featuring Ranking Jnr will be joining Madness as support on the Open Air Theatre stage.
The doors open at 6pm and an assortment of food and drink stalls are available inside the concert area.
Those driving to the concert will be able to park at a number of places in close proximity to the venue:
- Scalby Mills Car Park YO12 6RP
- Marine and Royal Albert Drive YO11 1PG
- Northstead Upper YO12 6AQ
- Northstead Lower YO12 6PF
- Victoria Park YO12 7TS
- William Street YO12 7PL
In addition, there are a number of car parks located in the Town Centre within a 15-minute walk to the venue.
Note that parking in Council car parks is free AFTER 6pm
Do not park on grass verges, across driveways or where an obstruction may occur.
Bags larger than an A4 piece of paper are not permitted. All bags are subject to a search.
There are three designated smoking areas within the venue. These are located at the North, South and top of the venue.
For health and safety reasons, there will not be an opportunity for the general public to leave and re-enter the venue. A strict policy of no re-admission to the venue will be enforced.
Electronic cigarettes are not permitted for use within the venue seating/standing area.
Concerts are only ever cancelled due to the weather if the conditions become dangerous. However, concert goers cannot bring an umbrella, so please dress appropriately.
The show will continue to go ahead if it rains and there will be no refunds offered.
Visit https://www.scarboroughopenairtheatre.com/madness for further information.