August 2026
The Headbangers Ball
Saturday 1st August 2026, 7:30PM – Midnight
Headbangers Ball launches with its very first night of pure metal chaos.
Join DJs Pink and Dark Soul as they bring a crushing soundtrack of metal, rock, industrial and alternative floorfillers all night long. Expect music from: Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Rammstein, Pantera, Satyricon, Ministry, System of a Down, Skindred, Avenged Sevenfold, Iron Maiden, Metallica, AC/DC, Gojira, Amon Amarth, Cradle of Filth, Evanescence, Five Finger Death Punch, Guns N’ Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Smashing Pumpkins, Halestorm, Saxon, Rage Against the Machine and Soundgarden.
£10 On the door
The ‘In’ Crowd
Saturday 15th August 2026, 8.00PM – Midnight
Whitby Scooter Events present The ‘In’ Crowd. Northern Soul, Motown, Ska & Rn’B.
£3 On the door
The ‘In’ Crowd
Saturday 19th September 2026, 8.00PM – Midnight
Whitby Scooter Events present The ‘In’ Crowd. Northern Soul, Motown, Ska & Rn’B.
£3 On the door
October 2026
DARK SOULS – S.O.P.H.I.E Lancaster Foundation Fundraiser
Thursday 29th October 2026, 7:30PM – Midnight
GOTH • PUNK • NEW WAVE • DARK WAVE • EBM
An official fundraising event for The Sophie Lancaster Foundation. All profits go to the charity. There will be a raffle with over 30 fantastic prizes donated.
Cash only for the raffle tickets which are for sale on the night until 10pm. Winning numbers will be put on screen at the event around 10.20pm. If you leave before the raffle has been drawn, prizes can be collected but we aren’t able to post any prizes to winners. Any unclaimed prizes will be carried over to the next event.
DJ Dark Soul and guest, Miss Plastik (Bunker 13) will be bringing you a night of goth, punk, new wave, dark wave and EBM. At Whitby Friendship A R C, entrance through the red door on Church Street.
£14 On the door
Bunker 13 – Whitby Halloween Special
Saturday 31st October 2026 8.00PM – Midnight
On 31st October the Friendship ARC becomes Whitby’s darkest dancefloor as D-Ject and Miss Plastik take command for a Halloween descent into industrial, electro body music and dark wave.
DRESS CODE APPLIES – GOTH/CYBER/ALTERNATIVE
Strictly no blue jeans, white trainers or casual streetwear. If in doubt, wear black!
Right of admission reserved. No refunds given.
18+ ONLY
We strongly advise to bring photo ID as the venue operates a challenge 25 policy.
Last admission to the venue is 10pm.
Please note the entrance to the venue can be found on Church Street (red door) and is accessible via a small stone step. However the rest of the venue is level access with plenty of seating. If you have any questions or concerns regarding access then please don’t hesitate to contact us.
£10 advance ticket via TicketSource (including booking fee)
November 2026
Monster Mash -DeAd SkOol DisCo
Monday 2nd November 2026, 7:30PM – Midnight
End your goth weekend in Whitby with Monster Mash.
Goth, New Wave, Post-punk, EBM, Industrial, Punk, Dark Wave and more.
2 DJ’s Dark Soul and DJ Pink
Expect to hear music from bands such as: Sisters of Mercy, The Cult, Alien Sex Fiend, Yazoo, The Cure, Fields of The Nephilim, Then Comes Silence, Killing Joke, Play Dead, Rosetta Stone, She Wants Revenge, Virgin Prunes, Twin Tribes, Joy Division, She Past Away, The Mission, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Depeche Mode, Rosetta Stone, This Eternal Decay, Marilyn Manson, Bauhaus, Project Pitchfork, VNV Nation, The Chameleons, Sex Gang Children, Gary Numan, The Damned, The Clash, New Model Army, New Order, Soft Cell, Adam and the Ants, Drowning pool, Rage against the Machine and more.
£10 On the door
The ‘In’ Crowd
Saturday 14th November 2026, 8.00PM – Midnight
Whitby Scooter Events present The ‘In’ Crowd. Northern Soul, Motown, Ska & Rn’B.
£3 On the door
The ‘In’ Crowd Xmas
Friday 11th December 2026, 8.00PM – Midnight
Whitby Scooter Events present The ‘In’ Crowd. Northern Soul, Motown, Ska & Rn’B.
£3 On the door
Hire our function room for your event or party
Looking for a relaxed and welcoming venue for your next celebration? Whitby Friendship Amateur Rowing Club has a function room available to hire for parties, birthdays, gatherings and special events.
With a fully licensed bar, flexible space, and a friendly atmosphere, it is an ideal venue for bringing people together and celebrating in the heart of Whitby.
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