Staithes Festival of Arts and Heritage

Staithes Festival has established itself as one of the friendliest festivals on the Yorkshire coast – a must-see event in the regional arts calendar.

Doors of cottages are thrown open as pop-up art galleries in a unique selling exhibition. 

Celebrating the history and heritage of Staithes with a programme of walks, talks, photographs, and film shows.

Staithes is 11 miles north of Whitby, TS13 5BH.

Contact us at info@staithesfestival.com.

Photos: Duncan Lomax, Jackie Ambrosini

North York Moors, Scarborough Borough Council and Welcome to Yorkshire
Painting: Lynton Parmar-Hemsley

Painting: Lynton Parmar-Hemsley

Staithes Festival of Arts and Heritage

Pop-up art galleries in a unique village-wide selling exhibition, music thronging the streets, workshops, walks and heritage events celebrating Staithes' lives and traditions, street food and drink in a fantastic location, stunning lighting in a glorious landscape.

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Watch this space for news / dates of festival 2026 which will be announced in October.

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