Seafest returns to Scarborough this July with live music, food and free family activities

The long-awaited return of Seafest has finally arrived at Scarborough Spa and South Bay, bringing a free weekend of live music, food, entertainment and family activities as part of the Scarborough 400 celebrations.

Celebrating Scarborough's rich maritime heritage and its close connection with the sea, the three-day festival features live music, street performers, art exhibitions, food stalls, cookery demonstrations, exhibitors and activities for all ages. Admission is completely free and will take place on July 17, 18 and 19. The event will run from 7pm-11pm on Friday, 11am to 11pm on Saturday and 11am to 10pm on Sunday.

Promoting Seafest at The Spa: Vicki Jones, Kate Pearson, Damien Rhodes, Janet Jefferson, Dawn Dyson-Threadgold, Lindy Rowley and Mark Vasey. Photo by Richard Ponter

placeholder image — Promoting Seafest at The Spa: Vicki Jones, Kate Pearson, Damien Rhodes, Janet Jefferson, Dawn Dyson-Threadgold, Lindy Rowley and Mark Vasey. Photo by Richard Ponter

Visitors can enjoy live music throughout the weekend, face painting, art exhibitions and a special fireworks display on Saturday at 9:45pm.

There will be a number of top-quality chef displays to enjoy, with Dan Hargreaves, Michael Burgoyne, Ryan Riley BEM, Martyn Hyde, Ryan Osborne, Chris Hobson, Kath Breckon and Luke Daniels all attending the event.

From 10am until 5pm, there will be family activities hosted by the talented Animated Objects team on Saturday and Sunday. There will be guided tours of a life sized cardboard recreation of the historic Victorian Pump Room, alongside a community village of stalls and activities to explore Other activities include Victorian games and peep boards, arts and crafts, as well as a Lego model of Scarborough Spa to enjoy – with a chance to help create colourful models of the town.

On Saturday night there will be a headline performance by Sunbeam, a Whitby-based indie rock band. This will take place in the Spa Grand Hall. Throughout the weekend there is a packed music schedule to enjoy. Live performance timings at Scarborough Spa:

Friday, July 17