WHITBY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: A woman in costume checks her phone as she walks along the pier during the Whitby Goth Weekend on October 31, 2026 in Whitby, England. The Whitby Goth Weekend is a world-renowned bi-annual festival (April and October) celebrating goth music, culture, and fashion. Founded in 1994, it honours Whitby's deep links to Bram Stoker's Dracula. The event features live music and attracts visitors in elaborate costumes, including Steampunk, Victoriana, and Cybergoth styles. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)