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Scarborough Open Air Theatre Sets Record With 150,000 Tickets Sold for 2026 Season

An expanded 28-date lineup has prompted organisers to forecast roughly £15 million for the Yorkshire coast this summer.

Overview

  • Advance sales were reported three months before the first show, topping the previous single-season high by 35,000 tickets.
  • Promoters have scheduled 28 headline concerts for 2026, around 10 more than last year’s programme.
  • Organisers project about £15 million in regional economic benefit from the larger season and strong demand.
  • A North Yorkshire Council assessment found the 2025 series generated £8.8 million, drawing 110,495 attendees and more than 44,000 hotel nights, with most fans traveling over an hour.
  • The season opens on June 5 with Rick Astley and the Lottery Winners, and many dates are sold out or close to selling out.