Big Acts, Big Appetite: Why The Hideout is Your Go-To Spot During Scarborough Open Air Theatre Season

The Scarborough Open Air Theatre 2025 season is shaping up to be an absolute belter. Big names, big tunes, and even bigger crowds are heading to the UK’s largest open air theatre – right here on the Yorkshire coast.

If you’re coming to one of these gigs, you’ll need somewhere proper to fuel up before the show or grab a celebratory drink afterwards. Enter: The Hideout Scarborough – your local, independent spot for top-notch burgers, loaded fries, stone-baked pizzas, cocktails and cold beers just a short stroll from the venue.

Whether you’re staying in town, driving in, or making a weekend of it – make The Hideout your first port of call. We’re open daily from 12pm with kitchen service till 8:45pm, ideal for pre-gig scran.

📍Where is Scarborough Open Air Theatre?

Scarborough Open Air Theatre is located in Northstead Manor Gardens, just a few minutes’ walk from Peasholm Park, North Bay, and us lot at The Hideout. The 2025 season runs from June through August, and here’s who’s playing…

A vibrant crowd of gig-goers enjoys the lively atmosphere outside the Hideout, as they gather on the sunny terrace for drinks and socialising.

🎤 Scarborough Open Air Theatre 2025 Line-up

June:

• Wed 11th – The Corrs + Natalie Imbruglia

• Fri 13th – Gary Barlow + Beverley Knight

• Sat 14th – Shed Seven + Jake Bugg & Cast

• Fri 20th – Pendulum + Normandie

• Sat 21st – Basement Jaxx + guests TBA

• Fri 27th – Snow Patrol + guests TBA

• Sat 28th – The Human League + Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey & Blancmange

July:

• Sat 5th – The Script + Tom Walker

• Sun 6th – UB40 ft. Ali Campbell + Bitty McLean

• Thu 10th – Blossoms + Inhaler & Apollo Junction

• Fri 11th – Rag’n’Bone Man + Elles Bailey & Kerr Mercer

• Sat 12th – McFly + Twin Atlantic & Devon

• Sat 19th – Craig David presents TS5

• Wed 23rd – Judas Priest + Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons

• Sat 26th – Texas + Rianne Downey

August:

• Sat 2nd – Faithless + Orbital

• Wed 13th – The Smashing Pumpkins + White Lies

• Sun 24th – Will Smith + special guests TBA

🍔 Why choose The Hideout before your gig?

• Just a 10-minute walk to the gates

• No nonsense, locally-loved food and drinks

• Booking online is easy and highly recommended

• Great for couples, families, or a full-on pre-gig sesh with mates

• Loads of indoor and outdoor seating, depending on the weather

Whether you’re seeing Judas Priest or Faithless, McFly or The Smashing Pumpkins, don’t start your night hungry or stressed. Head to The Hideout Scarborough, grab a bite, and make it a night to remember.

📍 Find us at: 173 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough YO12 7QZ

📲 Book a table or order online at: www.thehideoutscarborough.co.uk

Eat. Drink. Socialise.

We’ll see you before the show. 🎶🍟🍹