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Will Smith gig offers fresh take on seaside town

By Naeem Ahmed • Published on August 26, 2025
Will Smith gig offers fresh take on seaside town
The seaside town of Scarborough played host to Hollywood star Will Smith as he kicked off the UK leg of his first ever European tour.

The Grammy Award-winning actor and rapper chose the seaside resort on the coast of North Yorkshire to begin his 'Based on a True Story' tour in front of a sell-out crowd of more than 6,000 people.

The concert - held at Scarborough Open Air Theatre - follows the release of his first album in 20 years.

Smith, best known for his roles in TV sitcom The Prince of Bel-Air and films such as Men in Black and Aladdin, will follow the Scarborough gig with dates in Manchester, London and Paris.