Stand-out events include a new festival in Whitby inspired by the storytellers past and present who have fallen under the town’s spell, and Scarborough hosting the national Armed Forces Day event for the first time.
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7. Goths in Whitby
Tomorrows Ghosts Gothic Festival, Whitby Pavilion, Friday April 24 to Sunday April 26 Tomorrows Ghosts Festival is a celebration of all things Gothic while embracing a wide range of alternative culture. The Festival aims to host both established and up and coming bands to reflect the diversity of the goth and alternative music scene as well as diversifying into film, art and spoken word. | jpimediaresell Photo: staff
8. Bike racing
Festival of Speed, Olivers Mount, Scarborough From 25 April, a powerbike Festival of Speed for the summer, Marvel at the worlds top motorcyclists as they race around Englands only natural road-race circuit, known as miniature TT by the seaside. | jpimediaresell Photo: staff
9. Glorious food
Malton Food Lovers Festival, Malton Market Place, Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24 Expect heaving stalls, delicious street food, talks, tastings, celebrity chef demos and cookery lessons. Enjoy craft beer and cider at the festival bar, live music at the festival party and family entertainment for all. | jpimediaresell Photo: staff
10. A big draw
ArtWaves Fringe Festival, Bridlington Spa, Monday May 25 to Friday May 29 Visual art showcase bringing traditional, digital, contemporary and urban art. Try something different or master a skill. Workshops, demonstrations, talks, exhibits. | jpimediaresell Photo: staff
11. Scarborough Open Air Theatre season
From May - August, Summer Live Music Festival at Scarborough Open Air Theatre Europes largest open-air theatre will be welcoming global superstars and legends of music: Friday June 9: Lionel Richie Wednesday June 17: Westlife Saturday June 20: Supergrass Saturday July 4: Snow Patrol Friday July 10: Mixtape featuring Marc Almond, Heaven 17 and Living in a Box Tuesday July 21: Little Mix Friday August 14 Tickets: http://www.scarboroughopenairtheatre.com/events/ | other Photo: third party
12. A taste of the sea
Whitby Fish and Ships Festival, Saturday May 16 and Sunday May 17 Following a successful debut last year, this festival celebrates a seafaring way of life that has not changed for centuries, but based on community and craftsmanship - is flourishing today, giving local people a sustainable future. | jpimediaresell Photo: staff