Whitby Christmas Market & Festival

Key Info

When: 15th– 17th November 2024

Where: Front Marina Car Park, YO21 1YN

Tickets: This is a free event

Get in the festive spirit early with a trip to the Whitby Christmas Market & Festival this November. Enjoy a host of family friendly activities, including live music performances, craft stalls and children’s entertainment.

Over the course of the weekend, a variety of local choirs will take to the stage to perform your favourite Christmas carols. The Friday night typically culminates with the Christmas light switch on.

The Whitby Christmas Market and Festival has something for everyone with a jam-packed programme of events to enjoy. The 2024 schedule has not yet been released, but if last year’s anything to go by, you’re in for a real treat.

Schedule of events:

  • Friday - The Town Mayor usually kicks of proceedings with a welcome speech before local choirs take to the stage. The Christmas lights are switched on drawing the evening to a close.

  • Saturday – Saturday is a full day affair with plenty of market stalls to peruse. Local choirs take to the stage and children’s entertainers perform to the crowds. Saturday night usually ends with an impressive fireworks display.

  • Sunday – the event carries on into Sunday. Enjoy a spot of Christmas shopping or stop listen to a song or two!

Where to stay

Book a long weekend in Whitby to coincide with the Whitby Christmas Festival. It’s the perfect excuse to escape to the coast!

Whether you’re bringing your own touring caravan or staying in one of our cosy hot tub glamping pods or holiday homes, we’re sure you’ll have a memorable winter getaway to start the festive season!

For more information see the Whitby Christmas Festival Facebook page.