Whitby Goth Weekend is an alternative music festival held in Whitby. The event consists of two nights of live bands, and three days (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) of alternative trade stalls at the Whitby Leisure Centre, and Whitby Brunswick Centre.
The term “Whitby Goth Weekend” is sometimes used as a generic term to describe events during the week in Whitby as a whole, although the name of the event and its associated logo are registered trademarks of Jo Hampshire of Top Mum Promotions.
Twice a year Whitby is host to an alternative music festival and unique market, attracting thousands of goths and alternative lifestyle fans to the popular seaside town. Enjoy a weekend of shopping, drinking and live music, with plenty of eye-catching outfits to admire.
This is partly due to the haunting description that Bram Stoker gave it in Dracula but also for its appearance now.
When is Whitby Goth Weekend 2023?
28th – 30th April 2023 & 27th – 29th October 2023
When is Tomorrow’s Ghosts Festival 2023?
28th – 30th April 2023 & 27th – 29th October 2023
Per Whitby Guide Article, In 2018 there was a breakdown in the relationship between Whitby Goth Weekend and the Whitby Pavilion operators. This meant that the Whitby Goth Weekend could no longer book the Spa venue for the October festival.
A new promotor was found, and with it came a whole new event, causing much confusion for both locals and the goth community who travel to Whitby. Absinthe Promotions were appointed to run the live music events at the Whitby Pavilion venue, and the new festival, Tomorrow’s Ghosts, was born.
Expect to find many unusual trinkets, gifts and rarities from makers and suppliers from the world of alternative merch. In addition, there are gothic hats, dark art and a sea of curiosities just waiting to be explored. Make a trip to the Bizarre Bazaar on your visit to Whitby Goth Weekend. The Bizarre Bazaar extends to more than 100 stalls and is hosted across six venues.
Admission to all Trading Areas of the Official Bizarre Bazaar Alternative Market is free of charge, and they are open between 10am-5pm Fri/Sat and 10am-4pm Sun.
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