Whitby Pirate Festival 2026

⚓ Whitby Pirate Festival 2026

Ahoy there! Whitby Pirate Festival is back—now spreading the shenanigans over four days across the August Bank Holiday (28 - 31 Aug 2026).

Join our crew for a long weekend packed with:
• Best Dressed competitions
• Live shanty music & maritime performances
• Treasure hunts, games & family fun at Pirate’s Cove
• Stalls, markets & plenty of rum
• Harbour views & spectacular pirate gatherings

All in aid of Whitby RNLI.

So hoist the colours, grab your tricorn, and get ready for four days of mischief, merriment, and memories!

You may also like the following events from Whitby Pirate Festival:

• Happening on, 13th February, 07:00 pm, Whitby Pirate Festival X Marks the Spot in Whitby

Also check out other Festivals in Whitby, Contests in Whitby.