When did the goth weekend start in Whitby?

1994
Wanting to pay tribute to Whitby’s gothic roots, Jo Hampshire founded an event in 1994. Like many world-famous gatherings, it started as a small social meet-up in a pub. Just three years later, it became a renowned bi-annual festival, featuring: Live music.

What happens at Whitby Goth Weekend?

Summary. 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.

Why do Goths go to Whitby?

Whitby Abbey is a highly favoured visitor attraction for Goths who come to Whitby. This is partly due to the haunting description that Bram Stoker gave it in Dracula but also for its appearance now. In the darkness, the ruins of this once great Gothic building look haunting, spooky, yet still majestic.

What should I wear to Whitby Goth Weekend?

Because Whitby’s goth central this weekend, folks are able to wear their most outlandish outfits and share their love of a darker aesthetic. Goth fashion often takes influences from the Victorian and Edwardian times, as well as incorporating Siouxsie Sioux-style makeup and hair (the 1980s trad-goth look).

Is Whitby Goth Weekend Cancelled 2021?

April’s is scheduled to take place from April 22 to 24 and October’s is scheduled to take place from October 28 to 30. The coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of the popular festival in 2020 but it made a return in October 2021 to the delight of many.

Is Whitby Goth Weekend 2021 still on?

Whitby is world-famous for its Goth Weekends with live music, the Bizarre Bazaar alternative market, and the chance the meet popular gothic authors. This year, Goth Weekend 2021 will be held from October 29 until 31, and is around just an hour’s drive from Hull.

Is Whitby Goth weekend free?

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.

Is Whitby Goth Weekend on in 2022?

The ultimate celebration of all things Gothic and alternative, the festival will return to its spiritual home between Friday 28th to Sunday 30th October 2022.

What is on in Whitby April 2022?

Key Whitby events in 2022

  • Whitby Abbey Half Term Explorer Quest.
  • North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival.
  • Whitby Goth Weekend 2022.
  • Tour de Yorkshire *Cancelled for 2022*
  • Easter National Scooter Rally.
  • The traditional Penny Hedge Ceremony.
  • Yorkshire Game and Country Fayre.
  • The Malton Show.

Is Whitby Goth Weekend on in October?

Find things to do The dates for your diaries have been set for April and October next year, 2022, in the North Yorkshire town. April’s is scheduled to take place from April 22 to 24 and October’s is scheduled to take place from October 28 to 30.