COMING TO A SHOW....PRE EVENT INFORMATION

GATE TIMINGS

Gates open at 6:00 PM.
Showtimes are subject to change, but entertainment is expected to start around 7:00 PM and finish around 10:30 PM.
We recommend arriving early to soak up the atmosphere.

ADDRESS

Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Burniston Road, Scarborough, YO12 6PF

TRAVEL INFORMATION

The Open Air Theatre is situated on Burniston Road (A165) YO12 6PF

Car parking

If you are driving to a concert, there is ample parking in close proximity to the venue:

Scalby Mills Car Park - YO12 6RP - 180 Cars and 6 Coaches
Marine and Royal Albert Drive - YO11 1PG - 794 cars
Northstead Upper - YO12 6AQ - 556 cars
Northstead Lower - YO12 6PF - 98 cars
Victoria Park - YO12 7TS - 36 cars
William Street - YO12 7PL - 110 cars and 33 coaches

In addition, there are a number of car parks located in the town centre within a 15-minute walk to the venue.

REMEMBER PARKING IN ALL COUNCIL CAR PARKS IS FREE AFTER 6:00 pm

Please be considerate and do not park on grass verges, across driveways or where an obstruction may occur.

Vehicles arriving from North

Traffic arriving from the North along the A165 from Whitby direction will be directed towards Northstead Upper Car Park. On the A165 just after the junction with Cross Lane vehicles will be directed straight on.

Just before the former Burniston Road Car Park vehicles will be directed to take a right turn onto Weydale Avenue.

There will be a sign at the junction with Weydale Avenue directing vehicles to take a right turn onto Weydale Avenue, then a left turn onto Ryndle Crescent. This then takes them to Northstead Upper Car Parks.

Any vehicles looking for parking nearer and going straight on, ignoring these signs, will be directed to take a right turn at the junction of Northstead Manor Drive and a right turn at the junction with Ryndle Crescent. This takes vehicles back to Northstead Upper Car Parks.

Vehicles arriving from South

There are two Southern approaches one along Columbus Ravine and the other around the Marine and Royal Albert Drive.

Approaching from Columbus Ravine

Vehicles will be directed from the bottom part of Columbus Ravine take the first exit from the roundabout onto Burniston Road. Just after this point vehicles will be directed to take a left turn up Northstead Manor Drive and then a right turn onto Ryndle Crescent taking these vehicles to Northstead Upper Car Parks.

Approaching from Royal Albert Drive

From the Royal Albert Drive vehicles will be directed to take the second exit from the roundabout on Burniston Road.

Just after this point vehicles will be directed to take a left turn up Northstead Manor Drive and then a right turn onto Ryndle Crescent taking these vehicles to Northstead Upper Car Parks.

Public transport Info/Taxis

Official Taxi Ranks are located on Peasholm Gap when leaving the venue from the South Entrance

Local taxi firms include: Nippy taxi (01723 377377), Beeline Taxi (01723 366666) and Boro cars (01723 361111).

Buses to the South Bay and Town Centre also run after the shows from Peasholm Gap.

The nearest train station is Scarborough - YO11 1TN.

As these are private operators there will be a charge for these services.

Pick up and drop off point

There are places to pick up and drop of located at Peasholm Gap which is just around the corner from Scarborough Open Air Theatre. This is approximately a 5-minute walk (approx. 400 meters)

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TICKETING INFORMATION

Standing Tickets Only:

You will be required to scan your ticket twice, once on entry and also at the wristband exchange. Please ensure you have your ticket available at each ticket check until you receive your standing wristband.

Ticketmaster

Your Ticketmaster tickets will be delivered to you via the Scarborough Open Air Theatre App.

Download the Scarborough Open Air Theatre app now on iPhone or Android to access your Ticketmaster tickets.

For quick and easy entry, please ensure you transfer tickets to the rest of your party before you arrive.

Open the Scarborough Open Air Theatre app and head to My Tickets in the 'more' menu.

Please ensure you log in to the My Ticket section with the same email address from which you purchased your Ticketmaster tickets.

Open My Events and tap the Transfer tickets button & you can also add your own tickets to your Apple/Google Wallet.

Enter your recipient's information, including their email address and hit Transfer Ticket.

The person you're transferring to, will also need a Ticketmaster account.

It's free to register, just visit the Create a Ticketmaster Account FAQ for more information or visit this page for step-by-step visual instructions.

Non Ticketmaster Agents:

We work with third party ticketing agents across our shows.

Full list of approved agents below:

- See Tickets
- Skiddle
- Acklams Coaches
- Caledonian Coaches
- Bundl

If you are having any issues or have any questions relating to your ticket. Please contact your point of purchase.

If you booked standing tickets (UB40 show only):

Your tickets will be posted to you. The latest you should receive your tickets is around 5 days before the event. If you still don’t have them by that point, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

I HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY TICKETS YET

If you have not received your digital tickets, please check your Ticketmaster online account or contact the box office on OAT@scarborough.gov.uk

FESTIVAL MAP

BOX OFFICE

The box office is located near the main entrance to the Open Air Theatre, opposite Northstead Lower Car Park.

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Opening Hours – Open Daily

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 1st May – 31st August

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 1st September – 30th April

Closed Wednesdays (except when a concert is scheduled)

Concert days: 9:00 AM to concert end.

How does block and seat numbering work?

Rows with a double letter e.g. AA-BB are not situated towards to the front of the block and instead begin after rows A-Z. Please be advised that for any ticket purchased in the coloured blocks, you will have to climb steep stairs to get there - please be advised that people around you may stand during the performance.

DO I NEED TO BRING CASH?

All food concessions and bars are cashless. Please bring alternative payment options.

CHILD POLICY

Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and over who has their own ticket. Children aged 2 and under can attend for free and don’t require a ticket.

All other children must have a full price ticket to enter the festival.

Please bare in mind that depending on the concert the standing area can become crowed and lively. The accompanying adult is responsible for the child and all risks thereof.

Children are allowed in the standing area, but their accompanying adult is responsible for them in all areas of the venue.

Prams are not permitted into TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

FOOD AND DRINK

Although you are unable to bring food & drink into the venue, we're certain you won't go hungry with a wide array of food and drink stalls inside the venue offering some of the most delicious cuisines. We have everyone's favourites on our roster and our concession stalls will be offering refreshments throughout the night.   

1 x sealed water bottle is permitted per person max 500ml

1 x empty reusable water bottle is permitted.

There will be free water re-fill stations at the venue.

If you have a medical condition, then a doctor’s note will permit diet-specific food and drink only.

CAN I BRING A CHAIR?

Chairs are not allowed into the arena for TK Maxx Presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

CAN I BRING A BAG?

Bags larger than an A4 piece of paper are not permitted. All bags are subject to a search so please avoid bringing one where you can as this would speed up your entry to the venue.

MEDICAL AND WELFARE

There are medical and welfare facilities available within the Open Air Theatre. Please ask a member of security to direct you to the facilities if required.

You are permitted to bring required medication into Scarborough Open Air Theatre. Please bring a copy of your prescription or a doctor’s note. Please make sure you only bring enough for the duration of the concert and ensure you keep it safe with you at all times.

CONTROLLED DRUGS POLICY

The Open Air Theatre has a zero tolerance policy with regards to the possession or use of controlled drugs. Random searches are in operation, with detection dogs deployed to some events. The Venue prides itself on being a fun and safe environment for everyone. Illegal drugs or substances are prohibited items and will result in your refusal to the venue and your ticket cancelled. No refund will be given.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

RE-ADMITTANCE POLICY

Once you leave the venue you will not be allowed back in.

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