Sunday 9 August 1964 | Futurist Theatre, South Bay, Scarborough, Yorkshire
On 9 August 1964, The Beatles performed at the Futurist Theatre on South Bay in Scarborough, Yorkshire. It was their second visit to the venue — they had previously performed there on 11 December 1963. Both appearances took place at the same Scarborough seafront theatre.
The Beatles in August 1964
By August 1964, The Beatles were at the height of their early fame. Their film A Hard Day’s Night had been released in July 1964 to enormous critical and commercial success, and the accompanying album had topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic. The group had completed their first full North American tour in August 1964, and the Scarborough show came during a period of relentless live activity across the UK.
The line-up was the classic four-piece: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
The Beatles: A Hard Day’s Night — officially licensed merch
Beatles A Hard Day’s Night Long Sleeve T-Shirt in black.
The Futurist Theatre
The Futurist Theatre was a large entertainment venue on Scarborough’s South Bay seafront. Originally opened in 1921, it was one of the most prominent live music and variety venues on the Yorkshire coast. The Beatles’ two appearances there — in December 1963 and August 1964 — came at the peak of their live touring years. The Futurist was demolished in 2014 after decades of closure.
The Beatles: A Hard Day’s Night — officially licensed merch
Beatles A Hard Day’s Night Album Cover Patch.
Key Facts
| Date | Sunday 9 August 1964 |
| Venue | Futurist Theatre, South Bay, Scarborough, Yorkshire |
| Previous Scarborough show | 11 December 1963, Futurist Theatre |
| Line-up | John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr |
| Context | A Hard Day’s Night film released July 1964; first North American tour underway |
The former Futurist Theatre site, South Bay, Scarborough — where The Beatles performed on 9 August 1964.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did The Beatles play in Scarborough?
Yes. The Beatles performed at the Futurist Theatre in Scarborough on two occasions: 11 December 1963 and 9 August 1964.
What was the Futurist Theatre in Scarborough?
The Futurist Theatre was a large entertainment venue on Scarborough’s South Bay seafront, originally opened in 1921. It was demolished in 2014 after decades of closure.
What were The Beatles doing in August 1964?
In August 1964, The Beatles were at the height of their early fame. Their film A Hard Day’s Night had been released in July 1964, and they were undertaking a busy schedule of UK and North American live dates.
→ The Beatles live: Springfield Ballroom, Jersey – 9 August 1963
→ August in Beatles History
→ On This Day in Beatles History
→ The Beatles Knowledge Hub
Shop Beatles merch: A Hard Day’s Night Long Sleeve T-Shirt | A Hard Day’s Night Patch | Beatles T-shirts
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