The Kooks: Everything you need to know about tonight's Scarborough Open Air Theatre show
The Kooks are performing at Scarborough Open Air Theatre tonight (June 18) - Here’s all you need to know!
The band are celebrating two decades of hits in Scarborough as part of a run of special shows marking the 20th anniversary of their debut album Inside In/Inside Out.
The Kooks’ 2006 debut Inside In/Inside Out sold more than two million copies providing a soundtrack to a generation.
Their renewed energy has taken them to sold-out world tours and seen a euphoric return to major festival main stages in 2025, almost two decades on from their breakout.
Opening the night, Girl In The Year Above is an Irish / Cornish band creating a sound that blends a Celtic, storytelling feel with a ferocious emotional performance to remind you of the messy magic of being alive. Special guests Circa Waves will also be performing as support. Circa Waves come with more than a decade of explosive shows under their belts and remain an incredible live act. 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/thekooks for further information.