Things to do in Wakefield

LonGBoaT Pride

InfoLonGBoaT Pride takes place on Sunday the 9th August 2026.Longboat Wakefield is a passionate and dedicated LGBT+ charity based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

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The Quireboys

For over 30 years the Quireboys have been mainstays of the UK rock scene and have headlined shows both home and abroad, as well as sharing stages with the likes…

Venue 23, Wakefield

Showaddywaddy

The greatest rock & roll band in the world’ is a bold statement, but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades!

WX Wakefield, Wakefield

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

Summer Holidays at the National Coal Mining Museum

Join us from Saturday 18 July until Sunday 30 August for a holiday themed summer of family fun!Get ready for weeks of amazing entertainment with interactive fam…

National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield

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Prince Tribute: EndorphinMachine

The nine piece EndorphinMachine is made up of amazing musicians who all have one thing in common - they are huge fans of the music.

Venue 23, 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

Bonnie & Clyde

Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical explodes onto the stage, bringing to life the electrifying true story of Americas most infamous lovers and outlaws.

Unity Hall, Wakefield

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Free Send-Friendly Creative Sessions - Helios

Join us for a free gentle and inclusive exploration ofHelios [https://wxwakefield.co.uk/Whats-On/Details?event=helios].We invite families with children with Spe…

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Super League: Wakefield Trinity vs Castleford Tigers

Wakefield Trinity take on Castleford Tigers in this Super League fixture.

Belle Vue, Wakefield

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Find Your Passion - edible flowers

Get hands-on creating incredible edible flowers. Explore the delicate craft of sugar art.You will learn how to: Identify a variety of safe, edible blooms Prepar…

Wakefield Museum, 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

Face Your Fears, Yorkshire Scare Grounds

Face Your Fears, Yorkshire Scare Grounds at Yorkshire Scare Grounds Scream Park, Wakefield

Yorkshire Scare Grounds Scream Park, Wakefield

Lettering and lino printing

Learn how to design and cut your own lino print.Be inspired by letters, symbols and stories from Wakefields history.

Wakefield Museum, Wakefield

Wakefield Pride

InfoWakefield Pride takes place over the weekeend 8th and 9th August 2026.This is 'Wakefield Pride', our journey began in 2005.

Borough Road, Wakefield

Moo-tastic plastic

Did you know plastic was once made from milk?Learn more about the unusual materials that have been used to make plastics.Make and model with milk plastic and ta…

Wakefield Museum, Wakefield

Model and mould

Get hands-on in this fun family tactile workshop! Plastics became popular because they can be moulded into different shapes and bright colours. Explore some of…

Wakefield Museum, Wakefield

Scrapbook journals

Create a personal journal that mixes words, images, textures and ideas. Use an array of resources including washi tape, fancy stamps and papers.Make your own un…

Wakefield Museum, Wakefield

Aka Noel Gallagher - Kazabian

The stunning AKA NOEL GALLAGHER - KAZABIAN AND FONTAINES DC bands come to Venue23 for a triple bill night of brilliant live music - NOT TO BE MISSED !

Venue 23, Wakefield

A Night At The Musicals - The Dinner Show

Be wowed with West End worthy performances with this dazzling and glamorous evening of theatrical cabaret.Our musical theatre stars will whisk you away to Broad…

Holiday Inn, Wakefield

Big Night Out Out

After crafting over 20 unforgettable gameshows for Butlins, we're unleashing our biggest, boldest concept yet:'Big Night Out Out!'This isn't just a night out; i…

Unity Hall, Wakefield

Cobaind V Jar Of Dirt

Tha amazing COBAIND (NIRVANA) and JAR OF DIRT (ALICE IN CHAINS) tribute bands come to Venue23 for a full night of double tribute bands - NOT TO BE MISSED !

Venue 23, Wakefield

Kerrang Revival

The return of the brilliant KERRANG REVIVAL BAND and a night of everything KERRANG ! NOT TO BE MISSED !

Venue 23, Wakefield

Black Dyke Band - Wakefield Cathedral

Join the world-famous Black Dyke Band as they present a varied and exciting programme of music in memory of Duncan Beckley (MBE).

Wakefield Cathedral, Wakefield

Metropolitan Opera: Così fan tutte

The Met: Live in HD season continues with Mozarts satirical comedy of fickle young love.

Cineworld Wakefield, Wakefield

Whitesnake U.K

The return of Whitesnake U.K plus support …… Not to missed — Age 14 plus event

Venue 23, Wakefield

The Status Quo Songbook plus support

The brilliant Status Quo songbook band comes to Venue23 hit after hit and NOT TO BE MISSED !

Venue 23, Wakefield

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

Chicago: Teen Edition

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

Unity Hall, 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

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

John Corabi & Friends

Former Motley Crue Frontman and Singer with Dead Daisies John Corabi & Friends with support from Matty James Cassidy & The Real Villains14+ only Event ID/Proof…

Venue 23, Wakefield

Ghost U.K

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

Venue 23, 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

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

Slade UK

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

Venue 23, 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

Daytime New Years Eve

The return of Daytime New Years Eve with Lee Brady - Karl Johnson and more .

Venue 23, Wakefield

Ultimate 80S New Years Eve Featuring The Rock Of Ages Experience

The biggest and best NEW YEARS EVE in Wakefield featuring a HUGE 80s night plus LIVE band The Rock Of Ages Experience. NOT TO BE MISSED !

Venue 23, Wakefield

Ultimate Leppard: Tribute To Def Leppard

Paying homage to the greatest ever band from Sheffield, the one and only Def Leppard. Let's Get Rocked!

Venue 23, Wakefield

Motley Crude

The return of the mighty Motley Crude plus support

Venue 23, Wakefield

Metropolitan Opera: La Fanciulla del West

The Metropolitan Opera LA FANCIULLA DEL WESTPuccinis exhilarating drama of the Wild West returns in a new staging by Richard Jones, marking the companys first n…

Cineworld Wakefield, Wakefield

Royal Ballet & Opera: Cosi fan Tutte

Spurred on by a bet, two young men hatch a plan to test the fidelity of their girlfriends.

Reel Cinema Wakefield, Wakefield