Things to do in Wakefield

The Great Library Mystery

The great library mystery Someone has stolen the end of the story Something very strange has happened in the library.

National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield

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Christmas at Caphouse

Seasons Greetings! Discover Santa in his magic workshop, plus enjoy a fun-filled programme of events over the Christmas period.Light Up Festival Saturday 21 Nov…

National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield

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We are Wakefield Volunteer Day at National Coal Mining Museum for England

Join a group of 20 We Are Wakefield volunteers for a day supporting the National Coal Mining Museum for England.A day of giving back as you make connections wit…

National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield

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The Best of Buble: Home for Christmas

The Best of Bublé returns for its 2026 UK tour, formerly known as Bublé by Candlelight, featuring Josh Hindle and his sensational live band.Following huge audie…

Unity Hall, Wakefield

Wrong Jovi

The Best Bon Jovi Tribute Band In The World, as described by tribute band expert (Channel 4's The Convention Crasher) and TV celebrity Justin Lee-Collins.Wrong…

Venue 23, Wakefield

Absolute Bowie

There will only ever be one David Bowie, he was unique in every way and an inspiration to millions.

Venue 23, Wakefield

Pink By Vicky Jackson

Winner of the Midland Zone Magazine's Best Cabaret Award by a public vote three years in a row, Vicky has performed well over a thousand shows as Pink over a se…

Venue 23, Wakefield

Time Will Tell - Murder, Mystery and Mayhem: Create Your Own Whodunnit!

Join us for a fun, interactive, family friendly performance!Work alongside Penelope Worthy and her assistant.Choose the key ingredients of the mystery...Who wil…

Drury Lane Library, Wakefield

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I Can Be... A Designer! - Creative Skills Day for 13-17yrs

I Can Be... A Designer! is a hands-on intensive skills day with 3 creative workshops delivered by professional Designers.

WX Wakefield, Wakefield

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From Object to Artwork

Discover art in a whole new dimension!Looking for something creative, hands-on and completely different this autumn?

Wakefield Museum, Wakefield

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Find Your Passion - Autumnal Willow Lanterns

Light up the darker evenings with your own beautiful willow lantern.Join us for a creative and relaxing workshop.

Wakefield Museum, Wakefield

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Elvis - Mark Summers Jam Lounge

The brilliant Mark Sunmers as Elvis - This is event is at V23 - THE JAM LOUNGE.

Venue 23, Wakefield

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Rocky Horror Picture Show Night - Music From Rocky Horror Picture Show

An afternoon of the very best music from The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Get dressed up and let the party begin ....... NOT TO BE MISSED !

Venue 23, Wakefield

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The King & Princess of Pop

Starring Rory Jackson As Michael Jackson & Emma As Britney

Venue 23, Wakefield

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6 Week Healthier Lifestyle Programme

Healthier Lifestyle Programme Venue: FAB Venue, The Ridings Shopping Centre Date: 03/11/26 - 8/12/26 Time: 12.45 - 2.15pmJoin us for our condensed 6-week Health…

The Ridings, Wakefield

Chicago: Teen Edition

POWERHOUSE presents CHICAGO, the sultry, scintillating, Tony Award-winning musical that has captivated audiences across the globe.

Unity Hall, Wakefield

Light Up Festival

Join us for performances, dazzling lights, impressive lanterns and a spectacular live projection and soundscape, created by artist Fabric Lenny and musician Nic…

National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield

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Story Slingers - Make Audiences Care by Telling Compelling Stories About Your Work

Storyslingers empowers you to distil your work into key messages; weave it into narratives that captivate audiences; and present it powerfully.After the session…

WX Wakefield, Wakefield

A Night At The Musicals A Candlelight Show

Step into the spotlight and join us for a spectacular evening celebrating the magic of musical theatre!Featuring songs from some of the world's most beloved mus…

Holiday Inn, Wakefield

Indie V Britpop

Over 2 sets (1 each), Live Bands 'ALL4INDIE' and 'BRITPOP UNITED' will take you on nostalgic journey; re-living The Greatest Hits of Indie & Alternative versus…

Venue 23, Wakefield

Creative Health Gathering - Wakefield District

Join us for a Creative Health Gathering. A relaxed, informal and free event to celebrate and support the Creative Health Community of Practice in Wakefield dist…

WX Wakefield, Wakefield

Light Up Wakefield

Light Up Wakefield returns this winter, transforming the city into a spectacular celebration of light, creativity and nature!From Friday 13 – Saturday 14 Novemb…

Wakefield City Centre, Wakefield

Home Education: George Kellett's Ww1 Diary - Ages 7

Join us in this month of remembrance to learn about George Kellett, a young soldier from Sandal who kept a diary throughout the last year of the First World War…

Wakefield Museum, Wakefield

Free Send-Friendly Creative Session - Light Up Wakefield 2026

Join us for a free, relaxed and inclusive exploration of Twist and Shine at WX - part of Light Up Wakefield.We invite families with children with Special Educat…

WX Wakefield, Wakefield

Big Up the 90's

A night of the very best 90s with LIVE band playing the very best anthems and tracks - plus D.J ALL. Night ! If you the 90's this night is for you !

Venue 23, Wakefield

Maet Loaf - a Night of Meat Loaf

The return of the mighty Maet Loaf ! NOT TO BE MISSED -

Venue 23, Wakefield

Adlibitum - Andrea and Djordi Gajic

Husband and wife duo Andrea and Djordje Gajic present a varied and exciting programme encompassing Arvo Paart, Johan Sebastian Bach, Vivaldi as well as works fr…

West Wakefield Methodist Church, Wakefield

Comedy at the Calder Nov '26 Starring Nina Gilligan & Nick Doody

As we plunge into the long dark winter, let's all huddle together for a laugh; This months masters of mirth are;Nina Gilligan A phenomenal performer - Rolling S…

The Calder Vale Hotel, Wakefield

Sarah Gillespie and Chris Montague + Guests

Sarah Gillespie and Chris Montague DuoPerforming songs from their new album The Shieling. Folk, Americana & Blues.Like Dylan on amphetamines.

The Calder Vale Hotel, Wakefield

Ghost U.K

The return of the mighty GHOST U.K plus support ....

Venue 23, Wakefield

Metallicish - Plus Sabbra Cadabra - Metallica Tribute

The mighty METALLICISH come to Venue23 performing the very best of Metallica plus support from Sabbra Cadabra.

Venue 23, Wakefield

The Wakefield Country Music Festival - Part 2

Due to the HUGE success of Februarys event 'THE WAKEFIELD COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL' returns even bigger ........

Venue 23, Wakefield

Find Your Passion - Kinusaiga

Discover the beautiful Japanese art of Kinusaiga. Learn how to transform colourful fabric scraps into stunning works of art, without a single stitch!In this rel…

Wakefield Museum, Wakefield

John Corabi & Friends

Former Motley Crue Frontman and Singer with Dead Daisies John Corabi & Friends with support from Hollyrude Vault14+ only Event ID/Proof of age required for anyo…

Venue 23, Wakefield

F2D Style it Out 2026

Freedom 2 Dance proudly presents... STYLE IT OUT 2026!Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of dance, style, confidence and individuality as our F2D dancer…

Unity Hall, Wakefield

Winter Con - Wakefield Freeze Over

Winter is coming.This is a family friendly event for all ages and an amazing unique experience.We have actors / guests who have had roles in major franchises to…

WX Wakefield, Wakefield

Life With the Ribbon: Christmas Cabaret

Do not miss 'Life With The Ribbon: Christmas Cabaret'Come and support this special evening of festive joy and live performances that features a line-up of the p…

Alverthorpe Working Mens Club, Wakefield

The Best Of Bubl - 'Home For Christmas'

The Best of Buble Home for ChristmasThe Best of Bubl Home for Christmas returns for its 2026 UK winter tour, formerly known as Bubl by Candlelight, featuring Jo…

Unity Hall, Wakefield

Justine Riddoch - Tina Turner

The AMAZING 'JUST TINA' show - a stunning world class show of the very best of Tina Turner. NOT TO BE MISSED !

Venue 23, Wakefield

Metropolitan Opera: Samson et Dalila

Saint-Saens / 3h54m Saint-Saëns’s spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him, returns…

Cineworld Wakefield, Wakefield

Slade UK

Since arriving on the tribute scene Slade UK have left fans open mouthed with the accuracy of their show.

Venue 23, Wakefield

Find Your Passion - Christmas Stocking

Get creative this festive season and design your very own no-sew Christmas stocking!Use a burlap stocking as your canvas.

Wakefield Museum, Wakefield

Studio a Christmas Concert

We are very excited to welcome you all to our first Studio A Christmas Concert. Our singers will be bringing the magic of Christmas to life with a wonderful sel…

Walton Village Hall, Wakefield

Comedy at the Calder Dec '26 Starring Paul F Taylor & Jake Baker

It's not Christmas yet! Celebrate with some tickets to seePaul F Taylor ‘Someone who is going to rear a cult following of those with refined senses of humour an…

The Calder Vale Hotel, Wakefield

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Send Families Father Christmas Bookings - Christmas at the Museum

Father Christmas will be visiting Wakefield Museum! Free tickets go live 8am Saturday 10 October 2026. This is part of our Christmas at the Museum (for SEND Fam…

Wakefield Museum, Wakefield

Christmas Show

Join in with our festive dance routines as we take to the stage with our sparkly costumes and enjoy dancing and singing!

St Austin's Community Centre, Wakefield

Christmas Party & Presentation

Celebrate the end of the year with a disco and presentation of special awards.

St Austin's Community Centre, Wakefield

K-Pop Kingdom - K-pop Christmas Party

Get ready for the Ultimate K-POP PARTY, Featuring all-live performances of smash-hits including Blackpink, BTS, Twice, Soda Pop, Golden and many more, this is t…

Unity Hall, Wakefield