Festivals & shows in the North York Moors

October 2026

17Sat

Sir Nigel Gresley: The Legend Returns Festivals & shows

The streamlined A4 Pacific No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley hauls pre-booked trains across the moors

17–20 Oct 2026 · Pre-booked return journeys, 9.55am to 3pm · North Yorkshire Moors Railway

23Fri

Musicport Festival Festivals & shows

Three days of world, folk and roots music from across the globe in the Pavilion on the West Cliff.

23–25 Oct 2026 · Afternoons and evenings · Whitby Pavilion

30Fri

Whitby Goth Weekend (autumn) Festivals & shows

Twice-yearly gathering of goths, steampunks and Victorian costume in Dracula's town, with the Halloween edition the bigger of the two.

30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · All weekend · Whitby Pavilion and venues across town

November 2026

13Fri

Cropton Beer Festival Festivals & shows

A village beer festival with dozens of Yorkshire ales, live music and the brewery on the doorstep.

13–15 Nov 2026 · From 5pm Friday to Sunday · New Inn and Cropton Brewery, Cropton

January 2027

16Sat

Goathland Plough Stots Festivals & shows Dates TBC

Long sword dancers in traditional dress tour the village on the Saturday after Plough Monday.

Sat 16 Jan 2027 · Parade from the Community Hub from about 9.30am, then dancing around the village all day · Goathland village

February 2027

12Fri

Whitby Steampunk Weekend (winter) Festivals & shows Dates TBC

Goggles, brass and Victorian tailoring take over the Pavilion for a weekend of markets, music and tea duelling.

12–14 Feb 2027 · All weekend · Whitby Pavilion

March 2027

20Sat

Farndale daffodil season Festivals & shows Dates TBC

The wild daffodils of Farndale are usually at their best for a few weeks in late March and early April.

20 Mar – 18 Apr 2027 · Daylight hours · Farndale nature reserve

April 2027

23Fri

Whitby Goth Weekend (spring) Festivals & shows Dates TBC

The spring edition of Whitby's alternative music and costume weekend.

23–25 Apr 2027 · All weekend · Whitby Pavilion and venues across town

May 2027

5Wed

Whitby Penny Hedge ceremony Festivals & shows Dates TBC

A hedge of hazel stakes is built in the harbour mud at dawn, as it has been every year since 1159, as penance for a murdered hermit.

Wed 5 May 2027 · 9am, on the eve of Ascension Day · Upper harbour, Church Street, Whitby

15Sat

Whitby Fish and Ships Festival Festivals & shows Dates TBC

Celebration of the town's maritime heritage with cooking demonstrations, street food, boats and music.

15–16 May 2027 · 10am-4pm; music marquee until 11pm on Saturday · Marina Front car park, Whitby

29Sat

Pickering Vintage Rally Festivals & shows Dates TBC

Traction engines, steam rollers, vintage tractors, fairground organs and a working steam sawmill.

29–31 May 2027 · 10am-4pm · Galtres Pickering Showground, Malton Road, Pickering

June 2027

4Fri

Robin Hood's Bay Folk Weekend Festivals & shows Dates TBC

Sessions, singarounds, ceilidhs and dance sides in the steep streets and pubs of the Bay.

4–6 Jun 2027 · All weekend · Pubs and halls in the village

10Thu

NYMR Diesel Gala Festivals & shows Dates TBC

A weekend when heritage diesels take over the line, with visiting locomotives and an intensive timetable.

10–13 Jun 2027 · Trains from early morning to evening · North Yorkshire Moors Railway

July 2027

3Sat

Osmotherley Summer Games Festivals & shows Dates TBC

Village games day with a hill race up the moor, tug of war, stalls and a duck race on Cod Beck.

Sat 3 Jul 2027 · 11.45am to 6pm · Osmotherley village

9Fri

Ryedale Festival Festivals & shows Dates TBC

Two weeks of classical music in abbeys, churches and stately homes around the southern edge of the moors.

9–25 Jul 2027 · Concerts afternoons and evenings · Churches, halls and country houses across Ryedale

10Sat

Kilburn Feast Festivals & shows Dates TBC

Village feast weekend under the White Horse with sports, a Mock Mayor and Mayoress, and a race up the horse.

10–13 Jul 2027 · Weekend and Monday evening · Kilburn village

10Sat

Lyke Wake Challenge Festivals & shows

The annual race across the 40-mile Lyke Wake Walk, with the fastest runners finishing in under six hours.

Sat 10 Jul 2027 · Staggered starts approx. 4am-10am from Sheepwash car park, Osmotherley · Osmotherley to Ravenscar

23Fri

Whitby Steampunk Weekend (summer) Festivals & shows Dates TBC

The summer edition of the steampunk gathering: markets, music, costume and tea duelling by the sea.

23–25 Jul 2027 · All weekend · Whitby Pavilion

25Sun

Saltburn Food Festival Festivals & shows Dates TBC

One of the largest street food festivals in the north east takes over the seaside town for a Sunday.

Sun 25 Jul 2027 · 10am to 6pm · Saltburn town centre

27Tue

Ryedale Show Festivals & shows Dates TBC

The biggest agricultural show on the southern edge of the moors, with cattle, sheep, horses, show jumping and a huge produce tent.

Tue 27 Jul 2027 · From 8am · Duncombe Park, Helmsley

August 2027

3Tue

Egton Bridge Old Gooseberry Show Festivals & shows

The oldest gooseberry show in the country, held on the first Tuesday of August since 1800, with berries the size of hens' eggs.

Tue 3 Aug 2027 · From 2pm; prize giving 5.30pm · St Hedda's school room, Egton Bridge

4Wed

Thornton-le-Dale Show Festivals & shows Dates TBC

Village agricultural show on the first Wednesday in August, with livestock, produce and a strong horticultural section.

Wed 4 Aug 2027 · From 9am · Thornton-le-Dale showfield

6Fri

Hinderwell Show Festivals & shows Dates TBC

Small coastal village show near Staithes, renowned for its Cleveland Bay horse classes, with sheep, ferrets, a dog show, gymkhana and produce tents.

Fri 6 Aug 2027 · From 9am · Hinderwell showfield

6Fri

Saltburn Folk Festival Festivals & shows

A friendly folk weekend in a Victorian seaside town, with concerts, sessions, dance and a strong local following.

6–8 Aug 2027 · All weekend · Venues across Saltburn

7Sat

Ministry of Sound Classical at Castle Howard Festivals & shows

An orchestra plays the great dance anthems in front of the house on a summer evening

Sat 7 Aug 2027 · Evening · Castle Howard

11Wed

Danby Show Festivals & shows Dates TBC

Long-running agricultural show in the upper Esk Valley with livestock, horses, produce and a fell race.

Wed 11 Aug 2027 · From 9am · Danby showfield

14Sat

North York Moors Chamber Music Festival Festivals & shows

Two weeks of chamber music in moorland churches, abbeys and village halls, founded by a cellist from the area.

14–28 Aug 2027 · Afternoons and evenings · Churches and abbeys across the moors

14Sat

Whitby Regatta Festivals & shows

The oldest sea regatta on the north-east coast: rowing races, a fair, aerobatics and fireworks.

14–16 Aug 2027 · All day · Whitby harbour and West Cliff

15Sun

Glaisdale Show Festivals & shows Dates TBC

Esk Valley dale show with livestock, horticulture, children's sports and a race up the dale side.

Sun 15 Aug 2027 · From 9am · Glaisdale showfield

21Sat

Rosedale Show Festivals & shows Dates TBC

Traditional one-day agricultural show in the dale with sheep, horses, produce, crafts and a fell race.

Sat 21 Aug 2027 · From 9am · Milburn Arms Field, Rosedale Abbey

21Sat

Whitby Folk Week Festivals & shows

A week of folk music, dance and song in pubs, halls and on the streets of the town.

21–27 Aug 2027 · All day and evening · Venues across Whitby

24Tue

Fylingdales Show Festivals & shows Dates TBC

Agricultural show on the coast above Robin Hood's Bay, with sheep, horses, produce and sea views.

Tue 24 Aug 2027 · From 9am · Fyling Hall showfield, near Robin Hood's Bay

25Wed

Egton Show Festivals & shows Dates TBC

Large agricultural show in the Esk Valley with livestock, horticulture, show jumping and gooseberries.

Wed 25 Aug 2027 · From 9am · Egton showfield

28Sat

Bilsdale Show Festivals & shows Dates TBC

Dale show at Chop Gate below the Cleveland Hills: sheep, horses, produce, crafts and a fell race up Cold Moor.

Sat 28 Aug 2027 · 10.30am-5pm · Chop Gate showfield, Bilsdale

30Mon

Farndale Show Festivals & shows Dates TBC

Bank holiday Monday show at the head of the daffodil dale: sheep, produce, terriers and a walking-stick competition.

Mon 30 Aug 2027 · From 9.30am · Farndale showfield, Church Houses

September 2027

4Sat

Kildale Show Festivals & shows Dates TBC

Small show on the northern edge of the moors with a strong horse section and a fell race up onto Kildale Moor.

Sat 4 Sep 2027 · From 9am · Kildale showfield

11Sat

Castleton Show Festivals & shows Dates TBC

Small end-of-summer village show in the upper Esk Valley with a produce and craft marquee, dog show, the Castleton Show Run and children's sports.

Sat 11 Sep 2027 · From 11am · Castleton Cricket Field, Castleton

11Sat

Staithes Festival of Arts and Heritage Festivals & shows Dates TBC

The fishing village opens its cottages as pop-up galleries for a weekend of art, music and heritage.

11–12 Sep 2027 · 10am-5.30pm; preview evening on the Friday · Staithes village

18Sat

Stokesley Show Festivals & shows

One of the largest one-day agricultural shows in the north, on the plain below the Cleveland Hills.

Sat 18 Sep 2027 · From 8am · Stokesley showground

Dates TBC marks events whose typical timing we know but whose dates for this year have not yet been confirmed by the organiser. Always check with the organiser before travelling. Many events listed here are run by the North York Moors National Park Authority, which takes bookings online or on 01439 772738.