Scarborough Open Air Theatre is an outdoor concert venue on Burniston Road, while the Stephen Joseph Theatre is a separate theatre opposite Scarborough railway station. Compare their locations and check the Open Air Theatre’s practical details before planning a concert visit.
- Open Air Theatre: Burniston Road (A165), Scarborough, YO12 6PF.
- Stephen Joseph Theatre: Westborough, Scarborough, YO11 1JW.
- Open Air Theatre timing: gates open at 6:00 PM; entertainment is expected from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM, though show times may change.
- Getting to the Open Air Theatre from Scarborough Station: about 1.2 miles; the venue estimates a 5-minute drive or approximately 30-minute walk.
Scarborough Open Air Theatre concert season
Scarborough Open Air Theatre is an outdoor venue for concerts on Burniston Road (A165), with an event format that calls for a little weather and access planning. The venue says concerts go ahead in rain, but may be stopped or cancelled if conditions become unsafe.
For the expected schedule, gates open at 6:00 PM, entertainment is expected to begin at 7:00 PM and finish at 10:30 PM. Show times can change, so check the official site before you go.
It is worth distinguishing this outdoor concert venue from Scarborough’s indoor theatre option: the Stephen Joseph Theatre sits in the town centre, opposite the railway station. The two venues have different settings and locations, so check the address on your ticket when arranging your evening.
Stephen Joseph Theatre for year-round performances
The Stephen Joseph Theatre is at Westborough, Scarborough, YO11 1JW, opposite the railway station and close to central bus stops. Its central position makes it a distinct location from the Open Air Theatre on Burniston Road.
If the Stephen Joseph Theatre is your destination, the Stephen Joseph Theatre evening-out guide covers planning an evening there.
Tickets, dates and venue access
Open Air Theatre ticket rules cover children, what you can bring, payments and accessible facilities. Check the terms for your event before setting out, particularly if you need a specific seating or access arrangement.
Children and seating
Children aged 16 and under must attend with a ticketed adult aged 18 or over. Children aged 2 and under may attend free without a ticket. Children aged 10 and under are not allowed in the standing area and must have a seating ticket.
Food, drink and payments
Guests cannot bring food or drink into the venue, apart from one sealed water bottle of up to 500 ml or one empty reusable water bottle per person; metal bottles are not permitted. Food concessions, bars and merchandise outlets are cashless and accept debit and credit cards, as well as contactless payments including Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Access and venue rules
The venue has step-free access and hard-standing pavement. Its accessible entrance is at South Gate, just past the box office. The accessible viewing platform has ramped access, nearby accessible toilets, chairs for Mobility Accessible ticket holders and staff assistance. Capacity is limited; the platform is reserved for eligible ticket holders and one essential companion.
There is no re-admission, guests cannot bring prams or chairs, and dogs are allowed only if they are assistance dogs. Scarborough Station has step-free access to all platforms.
For broader planning around events in Scarborough, account for the fact that schedules and event arrangements vary.
How do you get to Scarborough Open Air Theatre?
Scarborough Station is 1.2 miles from the Open Air Theatre. The venue estimates the trip at approximately 30 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car, and says the station has step-free access to all platforms.
Pick-up and drop-off points are at Peasholm Gap, approximately a 5-minute walk from the venue. Official taxi ranks are also at Peasholm Gap, reached via the South Entrance. Allow for the walk between the set-down point and the theatre when organising your arrival or departure.
For a walk to the venue, Scarborough Open Air Theatre is about a 13-minute walk from Boston Hotel. Its address is Burniston Road (A165), Scarborough, YO12 6PF.
Burniston Road may be temporarily closed outside the theatre after shows, with signed vehicle diversions and extra time advised for onward travel. Check the official site before you go for event travel arrangements.
FAQs
Where is Scarborough Open Air Theatre?
It is on Burniston Road (A165), Scarborough, YO12 6PF.
What time do concerts start?
Gates are scheduled to open at 6:00 PM, with entertainment expected to begin at 7:00 PM. Show times may change.
Do concerts go ahead in the rain?
The venue says concerts go ahead in rain, but may be stopped or cancelled if the weather becomes unsafe.
Can children attend standing-area shows?
Children aged 10 and under are not allowed in the standing area and must have a seating ticket. Children aged 16 and under must attend with a ticketed adult aged 18 or over.