THE LITTLE BLACK ALMANAC

WHITBY GOTH WEEKEND® OFFICIAL WHAT’S ON GUIDE

ABOUT WGW

A GOTHIC TALE OF FRIENDSHIP & FREEDOM

This, my dear reader is no ordinary event…

Within the shadows of Whitby Abbey, amidst the haunting alleys and eerie sea cliffs a gothic tale of friendship and freedom unfolds….

Conceived in 1994 by the enigmatic Jo Hampshire who placed an ad in NME calling for like-minded individuals with a love for Goth Culture. A small group of pen-friends quickly became 200 for the very 1st Whitby Goth Weekend and has since evolved into a bi-annual rendezvous coveted by thousands of denizens of the WGW; a glorious assembly commemorating all that is gothic and evocative. For over 30 years The Whitby Goth Weekend® has beckoned the eclectic and the bohemian.

That first Whitby Goth Weekend in 1994, at The Elsinore Pub was small, a mere whisper of what it would become, but it was enough to ignite a flame that has since burned fiercely for three decades.

By the turn of the millenium, WGW had become not just a gathering but a diverse subcultural ecosystem. Trad Goths, Victorian Goths, SteamPunks, Cybergoths to name a few, all returned to the little seaside town year after year, united by a love of self expression all things strange and curious.

Today, Whitby Goth Weekend has become a dark jewel in the crown of the global goth scene, drawing attendees not only from across the UK but from every corner of the globe. You will find that there is no single venue or stage during Whitby Goth Weekend, for the spirit of WGW is untamed & weaves itself into every shadow and side street of Whitby. You’ll find Talks, Workshops, Parties, Art Exhibitions, Performances, Alternative Markets and Music & Meets Ups, there is something for everyone.

Browse here for more information about What’s On during Whitby Goth Weekend.

For all its growth and grandeur, WGW remains true to its core, an independent celebration of a delightfully dark and diverse community. For many, it’s more than just an event, it’s a a reunion. Old friends reconnect, new friendships are forged, and the sense of belonging is as palpable as the sound of boots crunching on Whitby’s ancient streets.

We cordially invite you to join us and celebrate the diversity of this marvellous and magical event that changes and touches the lives of people from all over the world.

Find the WGW Community hub at The Royal Hotel, (during WGW) West Cliff, YO21 3HA.

Look out for your FREE copy of The Little Black Almanac at selected distributors around town.

The Little Black Almanac is Published twice a year by Stars & Moon as a free compendium for the denizens of Whitby Goth Weekend and the wider alternative community.