:: THURSDAY 30TH APRIL – SUNDAY 3RD MAY 2026 ::
visitors New & old arriving for Whitby Goth Weekend are welcome to join us in the Revenant Lounge at The Royal Hotel – Hosted by Stars & Moon, here is an inclusive & accessible space which serves as a relaxed and welcoming hub at the heart of the WGW community.
enjoy our schedule of free, accessible events throughout the weekend, including friendly Meetups, family Activities, Art Exhibitions & Music, where newcomers, regulars, families and friends can meet, unwind and Socialise. Whether you are attending gigs, Looking to Make new friends & connections or simply soaking up the atmosphere, the Revenant Lounge is an inclusive Space that reflects the spirit, creativity and sense of belonging that defines the weekend.
Thursday 30 April 2026
19:30 – Late | Preload – DJ Event – Pre-Weekend Warm Up with DJ Jason spinning alt rock, metal & pop metal to kick off the weekend vibes in the Revenant Lounge.
Friday 1 May 2026
12:00 – 13:00 | Alex Henry Art embodies the spirit of gothic culture: theatrical, emotive, and steeped in shadow. Textures ripple like aged stone; silhouettes echo Victorian mourning and fantasy myth. Come & a Wonderful exhibition & Meet One of the Creators.
12:00 – 13:00 | WGW Virgins Meet & Greet – A welcoming meetup for first-time Whitby Goth Weekend attendees.
12:00 – 14:00 | Real Goths UK Meetup – Casual social session with fellow goth community members.
14:00 – 16:00 | WGW Mini Moshers Meet – Family-friendly session for under-14s (accompanied by adults) with games, crafts, prizes and competitions.
19:30 – Late | Burty’s Big Stick of Rock – DJ Event – A rock-focused DJ session with DJ Burty.
Saturday 2 May 2026
12:00 – 13:00 | Alex Henry Art embodies the spirit of gothic culture: theatrical, emotive, and steeped in shadow. Textures ripple like aged stone; silhouettes echo Victorian mourning and fantasy myth. Come & a Wonderful exhibition & Meet One of the Creators.
12:00 – 13:00 | WGW Virgins Meet & Greet (Repeat) – A second chance for newbies to connect.
12:00 – 14:00 | Real Goths UK Meetup – Another social gathering in the Revenant Lounge to chat, meet and network.
14:00 – 16:00 | Horror Quiz – a free, interactive trivia-style event focused on horror & gothic themes.
19:30 – Late | Heavier Than a Heavy Thing – DJ Event – Join DJ Jason for an epic set of industrial, new wave and metal
Sunday 3 May 2026
1400 – 16:00 | Spooky Bingo – A themed daytime bingo session with a darkly playful twist, offering a relaxed and accessible way for visitors to socialise and have fun
19:30 – Late | Battle of the DJ’s – Burty & Jason will have the most epic DJ rock Off.
For more Information on what’s On around town during Whitby Goth Weekend, pick up your free copy of The Little Black Almanac our free Cultural Guide to Whitby Goth Weekend or visit the website:
~ Revenant ~ An Official Whitby Goth Weekend® (WGW) Alternative Event ~ 
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