Returning to the Yorkshire coast venue for the first time since 2018, Middlesbrough-born singer-songwriter James Arthur brought his Pisces era to a packed Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Friday night.

Photos by Lucy May Short (@lucyontour28)

Supported by Jerub, Ruby Poole, and Ben Ellis, the multi-platinum artist delivered a hometown-adjacent celebration filled with fan favourites, new material and plenty of emotion.

Our gallery captures highlights from across the evening, beginning with support performances from Ben Ellis, Ruby Poole, and Jerub before Arthur took to the stage. Fresh from the release of Pisces, the former X Factor winner showcased the mix of pop, rock and singer-songwriter influences that have helped him amass billions of streams worldwide, while the Scarborough crowd sang back every word.

With family and friends in attendance, the show carried the feel of a homecoming for the North Yorkshire-raised artist, who told organisers that performing in this part of the world means a great deal to him. From chart-topping hits to more personal recent material, it was a night that underlined why Arthur remains one of the UK’s biggest solo stars.

Ben Ellis, Ruby Poole, Jerub, and James Arthur played at Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Friday 3 July 2026.