52 Ways To Enjoy Robin Hood’s Bay: #36 Live Music

Do you love live music?

Do you love music of all varieties?

Do you love music events with a difference?

Do you love Robin Hood’s Bay and the Yorkshire Coast?

Read on to find out more about Live Music in Robin Hood’s Bay. 

Robin Hood’s Bay

Perched on the coast between the surrounding cliffs of Scarborough and Whitby sits a Bay. The backdrop of the Bay is an old Yorkshire fishing village. This is Robin Hood’s Bay, the gem on the picturesque coastal edge of the North York Moors National.

Built on a steep hill the old 17th Century village heads down to the Bay. Winding streets, steep steps and cobbled alleyways make up what was once called Baytown. A maze of a village it’s easy to get lost here in Robin Hood’s Bay. Just all part of the magic of what makes it so special.

Robin Hood’s Bay harbours a deep rooted history of smuggling. The Kings Beck, cottage cellars, secret passages and snickets all helped with the illicit activities. Smuggling of Rum, Tea, Silk and Tobacco. There wasn't a person in the village that didn't participate in the illegal activities. Be it the smuggling, hiding, transporting or protecting of the secret goings on.

Legend has it that contraband could leave the Bay and reach the top of the village without ever seeing daylight.You can still see evidence of Robin Hood’s Bay’s smuggling past to this day and you can learn more at the local museum.

Robin Hood’s Bay & Folk Music

Deep rooted in a heritage of fishing and smuggling it is only natural Robin Hood’s Bay has deep Folk Music heritage. This heritage is continued on today, songs being passed through generations.

Robin Hood’s Bay has been home to some of the finest and most talented of Folk Musicians and Singers in the world. 

Robin Hood’s Bay Folk Weekend

Each Year Robin Hood's Bay host’s its very own annual Folk Weekend. Every year in June Robin Hood's Bay comes alive with medleys of folk songs. Music fills the streets, the pubs, cafes and tearooms alike.

You'll find the modern take on folk music along with the more traditional sea shanty music and everything in-between.

The majority of Folk Weekend is free and it is jam-packed full of events including:

Concerts

Acoustic Cafe Dash

Dance Displays

Drumming Displays

Live Acts

The Robin Hood’s Bay Folk Club

To name just a few. Robin Hood’s Bay Folk Weekend will have you dancing, singing and jigging from Friday through to Sunday evening.

Let your curiosity take you on a musical adventure in this mystical old fishing village. Lose yourself in the heritage of Robin Hood's Bay and Folk Music.

You can find out more and view the full programme when it is published Here. 

Robin Hood’s Bay Folk Club

Once the resident Folk Club in the famous Ye Dolphin Pub of Robin Hood’s Bay. The Robin Hood’s Bay Folk Club has now taken up residence in the The Bay Hotel.

Venue: The Bay Hotel - Bottom Bar

Time: Approximately 8pm

Date: First & Third Friday of Every Month (Except for Bank Holidays)

Singers, musicians and friends welcome old and new. You can find out more Here.

Victorian Weekend

Each Year Robin Hood’s Bay host’s its very own Victorian Weekend. Usually taking place the first full weekend of December starting Friday afternoon through to Sunday evening. There are lots of ways to get into the spirit of things. Why not dig out your Victorian best and dress up for the occasion.

Robin Hood's Bay Victorian Weekend is a family friendly, couple friendly, dog friendly, group friendly event. Everyone is welcome. Spanning across 3 decades, Victorian Weekend just keeps getting better. You will find the classic events of festive fun past and new events of festive fun present.

The festive event will be packed full of old and new activities including:

Welly Wanging

Face Painting

The Duck Race

Carols in the Dock

Arts & Craft Fair and much more

New activities change yearly

There will also be lot's of:

Festive Fun

Food

Drinks

Live Music & More

Why not take a bit of time out for a little festive fun to get more in the spirit. Relax by the sea enjoying its crisp Winter air. 

Live Music

Throughout the Year various establishments host Live Music Events.

Steve Phillips & The Rough Diamonds

Steve Phillips & The Rough Diamonds play regularly at The Grosvenor Hotel in the Upper Village of Robin Hood’s Bay. You can find them there most Tuesday Nights. Occasionally special guests will also appear with the Band.

Venue: The Grosvenor Hotel

Time: Approximately 9pm till late

Date: Tuesday Evenings

Tea Toast & Post

Tea Toast & Post in the lower village of Robin Hood’s Bay regularly hosts live music sessions. An intimate venue tickets are usually limited to around 30. The venue is fully licensed and tickets usually include a light meal.

Venue: Tea Toast & Post

Time: Approximately 9pm till late

Date: Varied dates throughout the year

Kate Phillips

Kate is a member of the Rough Diamonds and can regularly be seen playing in Robin Hood’s Bay. You will often find her in the Summer playing Al Fresco in the lower village of Robin Hood’s Bay. Kate can also be found playing in various establishments throughout the year. 

Higgledy Pig & The Old Schoolhouse

Higgledy Pig and The Old Schoolhouse regularly host and collaborate with other venues to host events. Events usually take place in the lower village of Robin Hood’s Bay. Bands and Artists are usually local.

Other Live Music

Occasionally other establishments in Robin Hood’s Bay host Live Music including:

The Bay Hotel

The Cove

The Victoria Hotel

The Fylingdales Inn

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