Scarborough Lights
14 November – 21 December 2025
Scarborough Lights
ABOUT SCARBOROUGH LIGHTS
Get ready to be dazzled this winter with a range of free and affordable light displays in Scarborough from Friday 14 November to Sunday 21 December.
Admire the sparkling town centre illuminations including Westborough’s LED light tunnel, the Dino-bouts on Vernon Road and Aquarium Top roundabouts, and take in the shimmering harbour lights with Ships Ahoy!
Don’t miss the drone display at Scarborough Castle from 19 – 23 November, plus Scarborough Histories and Mysteries which are three beautiful installations at St Mary’s Church from Fridays – Sundays, 14 November – 7 December (not 15 November).
Keep an eye out for more details about what’s happening.
© The Scarborough Fair / John Westgarth
Take a look back at Lights 2024…
REFLECTIONS
Scarborough Lights 2024 began with Reflections, a stunning collection of light installations set in the historic St Mary’s Church. Featuring works by Adrian Riley, Animated Objects, and Astro Dog, this mesmerising display combined glowing dedications, meditative art inspired by medieval traditions, and a cosmic journey through astrophotography and projection. Each piece offered a unique perspective on light, history, and the stars, creating an unforgettable experience for all visitors.
FREE INSTALLATIONS AND ILLUMINATIONS
SCARBOROUGH LIVE ADVENT CALENDAR
From 1 – 24 December windows across streets and neighbourhoods in Scarborough were illuminated with festive creations. In true advent style fashion, a different street will be “opened” each evening at 4pm.
ST MARY’S CHURCH ILLUMINATION
Throughout Scarborough Lights, St Mary’s historic church exterior was illuminated. The church is situated at the top of Castle Road and has an amazing view of Scarborough South Bay.
AQUARIUM OF LIGHT INSTALLATION
Between 5 – 14 December, The Aquarium of Light transformed the bandstand at the beautiful Sun Court at the Scarborough Spa into a community light installation with themes from the sea.
