About

Returning for 2026, Tomorrow’s Ghosts Festival is the UK’s ultimate Gothic celebration, hosted at the iconic Whitby Pavilion from Friday 30th October – Sunday 1st November 2026. Following consecutive sell-out years, the festival promises a weekend of music, markets, club nights, and immersive Gothic experiences.

Headliners:

The Mission – Celebrating 40 years of God’s Own Medicine with a unique three-part residency across two nights, featuring full-album and anniversary sets.

Special Guests:

Lol Tolhurst (The Cure) – performing classic Cure tracks.

The March Violets – legendary Leeds Goth pioneers with a mix of cult hits and new material.

Supporting Acts:

Evi Vine – ethereal, alternative soundscapes.

Tristwch Y Fenywod – avant-garde Welsh-language Gothic rock.

Extras:

Club nights with Carpe Noctum

Gothic & alternative markets

Special events across the festival weekend

Since its 2018 launch, Tomorrow’s Ghosts has become an annual pilgrimage for Goth fans, celebrating music, art, and subculture in the historic seaside town that inspired Dracula. The festival also proudly supports the Sophie Lancaster Foundation, championing tolerance and diversity within alternative communities.