📻 Radio RSP What's On Guide
What's On Across North Yorkshire | 25th to 30th August 2026
Looking for something to do as August draws to a close? From live music and theatre to family entertainment, cinema, comedy and special events, there's plenty happening across the Radio RSP area this week.
Here's your latest Radio RSP What's On Guide.
🎤 Milton Rooms, Malton
Sunday 30th August | 3pm
Fancy getting involved in some live music?
The Open Mic Session takes place at the Milton Rooms in Malton from 3pm, and everyone is welcome.
Whether you're taking to the microphone or simply coming along to enjoy the performances, it's a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
🎬 Palace Cinema, Malton
There's plenty to choose from at the Palace Cinema, with the following films showing until Thursday 27th August:
- Tony
- Coyote vs. ACME
- Minions and Monsters
- Moana
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day
- The End of Oak Street
- The Odyssey
- Toy Story 5
Whether you're after a family film or something for a cinema night out, there's a great selection on offer.
Please check the cinema's website for individual screening times.
🎠Kirk Theatre, Pickering
Friday 28th & Saturday 29th August
The Kirk Theatre presents a Noël Coward Double Bill, featuring:
Noël and Gertie
and
Red Peppers
Two classic pieces of theatre brought together for an entertaining double bill.
🎶 Whitby
Whitby Folk Week
Until Friday 28th August
Whitby Folk Week continues through Friday 28th August, bringing music, dancing and entertainment to venues around the town.
There's something for all ages, so it's a great excuse to head to Whitby and enjoy the atmosphere.
Whitby Pavilion | Saturday 29th August
Saturday brings Thank ABBA for the Music, celebrating the songs of one of pop's biggest groups.
And if that's not enough, American Super Slam Wrestling is also taking place on the same day.
Don't worry, they're not on the same stage! 😄
🎠Scarborough
YMCA Theatre
Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th August
The YMCA's production of Disney's Frozen The Musical reaches its final performances on the 25th and 26th of August.
If you've been meaning to see this family favourite, this is your final chance to catch the production.
🎠Stephen Joseph Theatre
Until Saturday 29th August
There's still time to catch the wickedly funny comedy Handbagged.
The production imagines the private meetings between Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher, giving audiences a hilarious fictional glimpse behind the closed doors of Buckingham Palace.
The run finishes on Saturday 29th August, so don't leave it too late to book your tickets.
🎬 Stephen Joseph Theatre Cinema
The cinema also has a great selection of films, including:
- Moana
- Les Misérables (2012)
- The Odyssey
- Quadrophenia
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Check the Stephen Joseph Theatre website for screening dates and times.
🎵 Scarborough Spa
There's plenty happening at Scarborough Spa this week.
Sunday 23rd to Wednesday 26th August
Scarborough Spa Orchestra Week Six
Enjoy performances from the famous Scarborough Spa Orchestra throughout the week.
Wednesday 26th August
Magic Mike's Summer Show
A spectacular evening of entertainment.
Friday 28th August
The Glam Rock Show – Get It On
Get ready for a celebration of the colourful and unforgettable glam rock era.
Saturday 29th August | From 4pm
Back to the Seaside
A fantastic afternoon and evening of live music featuring:
- New Model Army
- Ned's Atomic Dustbin
- Spear of Destiny
- Bar Stool Preachers
A brilliant way to round off the summer on the Yorkshire coast.
🎤 York
York Barbican
York Barbican has a packed week of entertainment.
Tuesday 25th August
Sparks, with support from Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer.
Wednesday 26th August
CBeebies House Party Live
A great family show bringing the world of CBeebies to the stage.
Friday 28th August
Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston
A celebration of the music of one of the greatest voices in popular music.
Also on Friday is the regular Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, providing an evening of live stand-up.
Saturday 29th August
Aardman in Concert – 50 Years of Wallace & Gromit
A celebration of 50 years of Aardman animation and some of Britain's most beloved characters.
🎠Grand Opera House, York
Thursday 27th August
Fancy solving a mystery?
Scandal at the Stage Door is a murder mystery evening taking place at the Grand Opera House.
Get involved, follow the clues and see if you can work out whodunnit!
Friday 28th August
Soul singer Kenny Thomas performs live in concert.
Sunday 30th August
It's time to celebrate one of Britain's greatest singer-songwriters with The Rocket Man – A Tribute to Sir Elton John.
🎠What's On Across North Yorkshire
Radio RSP Events Guide | 30th August to 6th September
Looking for something to do across North Yorkshire this week? From comedy and classic cinema to live music, theatre and a fantastic weekend of traction engines, there's plenty happening across the area.
🎠The Milton Rooms, Malton
Wednesday 2nd September
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote
Fancy putting your detective skills to the test?
Enjoy a unique and hilarious evening packed with games, prizes and audience participation, hosted by super-fan Tim Benzie.
It's a great night out for fans of the classic TV series and anyone who enjoys a good murder mystery with plenty of laughs along the way.
On Thursday the 3rd of September at The Milton Rooms in Malton is Gleowit Productions - Anne Boleyn's Mother
On Friday 4th of September is the York Based band, The Dan Webster Band, who deliver a transatlantic blend of Americana, Country, Folk and Roots
On Saturday the 5th of September on stage is a tribute band to the Rolling Stones early years, The Rollin' Stoned
🎬 Palace Cinema, Malton
There are plenty of films to choose from, with screenings running through to Thursday 3rd September, including:
- Coyote vs. ACME
- De Gaulle: Resistance
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone – 25th Anniversary Re-Release
- La La Land – 10th Anniversary
- Moana
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day
- The Dog Stars
Monday 31st August
There's also a special evening showing of The Fast and the Furious – 25th Anniversary.
🎬 Kirk Theatre, Pickering
Wednesday 2nd September
The Kirk Theatre becomes a cinema for the evening with a screening of Madfabulous.
🚂 Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September
Scampston Hall, near Malton
Something rather different is happening at Scampston Hall as the Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally rolls into town.
Expect a fantastic celebration of vintage machinery and steam-powered engineering, making this a great day out for enthusiasts, families and anyone who enjoys seeing these magnificent machines in action.
🎶 Whitby Pavilion
Saturday 5th September
The Ultimate MOD Revue
Take a musical journey through the Mod Movement from the 1960s through to the 1990s.
Expect music from legendary artists and bands including The Kinks, The Who, The Jam and The Small Faces.
A great night for anyone who loves the sound and style of the Mod era.
🎻 Scarborough Spa
30th August to 2nd September
Orchestra Week Seven
Enjoy a series of concerts from the Scarborough Spa Orchestra.
Saturday 5th September
Women in Rock
A musical journey through five decades of some of the world's greatest female rock legends.
Sunday 6th September
ELO Again
Enjoy the music of Electric Light Orchestra with this tribute celebrating the songs of ELO.
From Sunday 6th September
Orchestra Week Eight begins.
🎠Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
The cinema at the Stephen Joseph Theatre has a number of films showing throughout the week. Please check the theatre's website for individual film dates and screening times.
4th September to 3rd October
The Trial of Romeo Oscar
The Stephen Joseph Theatre presents the premiere of Alan Ayckbourn's latest play.
Running throughout September and into October, this is one for theatre fans to put in the diary.
📅 What's On With Radio RSP
From solving a TV murder with Tim Benzie, revisiting classic films, getting up close to traction engines, travelling through the history of the Mod movement, or enjoying live music and theatre, there's something happening across North Yorkshire this week.
Keep listening to Radio RSP for more What's On updates.
And for even more local events, visit www.radiorsp.co.uk and check out our What's On Guide.
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