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.

WX Wakefield, Wakefield

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Absolute Bowie

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

Venue 23, Wakefield

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Heaven 17

Heaven 17 are a British synthpop band originating in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England that was formed in 1980, having much 80s success with their electronic…

WX Wakefield, Wakefield

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

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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

Seven Wonders: The Spirit Of Fleetwood Mac

Seven Wonders are a 7-piece, 100% live band, who have come together to pay tribute to the legacy of Fleetwood Mac.The band cover all eras of the Fleetwood Mac c…

Venue 23, Wakefield

The Johnny Cash Roadshow

Johnny Cash Roadshow, a show not to be missed by avid fans or the casual listener. The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family!

Venue 23, Wakefield

Oasis Supernova

The Oasis tribute band that puts you in the front row of Oasis's biggest concerts!Oasis Supernova is a full live Oasis tribute dedicated to the sound, swagger a…

Venue 23, Wakefield

Forever Springsteen UK

Forever Springsteen is a UK-based tribute band that aims to recreate the spirit, energy, and authentic sound of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.

Venue 23, Wakefield

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

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

Pure Imagination

Step into a world of wonder with Pure Imagination, a vibrant dance adaptation of the beloved story Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Waterton Building & Mechanics Theatre, Wakefield

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Creative Health Symposium - Wakefield district

Join us for a celebration of the power of Creative Health (creative approaches and activities which have benefits for our health and wellbeing) and discover how…

WX Wakefield, Wakefield

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An Evening of The Phonics - Stereophonics Tribute

The brilliant NATIONAL tribute band to The Stereophonics - filling venues and theatres around the country. Stunning sound alike with FULL show plus support ..

Venue 23, Wakefield

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Murder in the Rhubarb Triangle - Season 4

Come along to Wakefield Library for a whole day of crime and mystery authors, panel events, signed copies and Q&A's.

Drury Lane Library, Wakefield

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Santana Sunday - Jim Santana and friends with Elvis,Dolly Parton, Neil Diamond and Abba tributes

The return of the legendary Jim Santana with a full afternoon show of tributes - NOT TO BE MISSED !

Venue 23, Wakefield

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Live At The Lab

Live at the Lab is a special fundraising evening celebrating the very best of musical theatre.Featuring iconic songs from Broadway and the West End, this one-ni…

Unity Hall, Wakefield

Wrong Jovi plus

The rerun of the brilliant Wrong Jovi - FULL live BON JOVI set of classics and fan favourites - plus support - NOT TO BE MISSED !

Venue 23, Wakefield

Higher Love UK Festival

HIGHER LOVE returns to the UK, SAT 27 JUNE, TILEYARD NORTH, WAKEFIELD near LEEDS! With this MASSIVE LINEUP!! Open Air, Outdoor, Blue Skies, Festival Vibes!

Tileyard North, 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

Ultimate Ska and Two Tone featuring The Two Tone Project

The return of the mighty 2 Tone Project with an afternoon of amazing live music plus D.J - not to be missed !

Venue 23, Wakefield

Summer Concert 2026

Woodkirk Academy is pleased to be holding their Summer Concert.The event is always very enjoyable and will feature performances from all of the music and perfor…

Woodkirk Academy, Wakefield

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Find Your Passion - Mandalas

Mother Nature is both an artist and a mathematician! There is so much amazing geometry in natural things.

Wakefield Museum, Wakefield

Home Education: A Local History of Film - Ages 7

Wakefield's past has lots of links with moving images!In this home education workshop designed for children aged 7+ we will:explore Wakefield's connections with…

Wakefield Museum, Wakefield

Maet Loaf - A Night of Meatloaf

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

Venue 23, Wakefield

All Star Sports

Come and see our fabulous students performing routines in all different styles of dance linked to sports. Costumes and glitter galore!

St Austin's Community Centre, Wakefield

Higher Love UK

Higher Love UK returns to Tileyard Wakefield on Saturday 27th June 2026. Featuring: EAST END DUBS, FRANKY RIZARDO, BENJI KING, DAN GHENACIA, DXNBY, EMMA 2000, G…

Tileyard North, Wakefield

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ST (Batley) in association with Sarah Taylor Dance Studios are proud to showcase the super talents of students from tiny tots up to amazing adults.You will be e…

Woodkirk Academy, Wakefield

Romeo & Juliet - Nostell

Two hearts. One fate. A timeless love reborn. The Dukes Theatre Company presents Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet, a bold reimagining of the iconic tragedy directe…

National Trust: Nostell Priory, Wakefield

Collectors Vault - Geeky Market

Enter the vault to discover the wonders that are beyond.Collectors Vault is located in a huge modern venue at WX Exchange In the heart of Wakefield which can ho…

WX Wakefield, Wakefield

V23 Country Sesh With Nearly Combs - Luke Combs

A FULL afternoon of country music featuring the brilliant NEARLY COMBS - brilliant NATIONAL tribute to LUKE COMBS - plus the very best country music round - NOT…

Venue 23, Wakefield

Home Education: The Great Museum Escape Room - Ages 7

The Wakefield Museums and Castles collection is full of intriguing old objects with the power to pose countless quizzical questions and inspire many imaginative…

Wakefield Museum, Wakefield

Creative Health Focus Group for Freelance Practitioners

Creative Wakefield has partnered with theNational Creative Health Hub [https://research.hud.ac.uk/institutes-centres/ceada/creative-health-hub/] at University o…

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Fiat Lux

Fiat Lux make a welcome return to where it all began.

The Establishment, Wakefield

Dirty D.C

The brilliant AC/DC tribute band DIRTY D.C come to Venue23 - NOT TO BE MISSED

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

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

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

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

Kerrang Revival

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

Venue 23, 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

Ghost U.K

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

Venue 23, Wakefield