Things to do in 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

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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

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

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

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Heritage Open Days: Sandal Castle Tour

Discover the history of Sandal Castle on this tour around the castle grounds and ruins.Join our volunteers for a fascinating journey through 500 years of histor…

Sandal Castle, Wakefield

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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

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Comedy at the Calder September '26 Starring Rob Rouse & Jack Carroll

It's September already, don't let this year's laughs pass you by! This month we've got the UK's Comedians' Comedian of the Year for 2025, a Britain's Got Talent…

The Calder Vale Hotel, Wakefield

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Home Education: Hygiene through history - Ages 5

Discover what hygiene was like in ancient times before power-showers and fruit-scented soap!In this home education workshop designed for children aged 5+ we wil…

Wakefield Museum, 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

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

Find Your Passion - clay beads

Use polymer clay to make your own colourful marbled and patterned beads.Learn how to marble clay to make beautiful patterns which are unique every time.Discover…

Wakefield Museum, 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

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

Metropolitan Opera: Così fan tutte

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

Cineworld Wakefield, Wakefield

Wakefield District Heritage Celebration Event 2026

As part of Wakefield Councils Our Heritage, Our Stories, we are hosting a celebration of Wakefield District's rich and diverse heritage with Nostell National Tr…

National Trust: Nostell Priory, Wakefield

Whitesnake U.K

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

Venue 23, Wakefield

Comedy at the Calder Oct '26 Starring Daliso Chaponda & Pete Selwood

It may well be 'the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness', but what's funny about that!

The Calder Vale Hotel, Wakefield

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Queen Greatest Hits Wakefield

Come and celebrate Queen in style with A Comprehensive re-enactment of Queen's Greatest Hits Don’t Stop us Now – and there’s certainly no stopping The Bohemians…

Theatre Royal, Wakefield

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Home Education: Local history through comics - Ages 7

Discover how comic books can be used as a medium to tell significant local history stories!In this home education workshop designed for children aged 7+ we will…

Wakefield Museum, 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

Sustainability Surgeries for Creatives with SAIL

Creative Wakefield [https://creativewakefield.net/] has partnered with SAIL [https://wearesail.org/] to offer FREE sustainability surgeries for local creatives…

WX Wakefield, Wakefield

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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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

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

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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

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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

Maet Loaf - A Night of Meat Loaf

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

Venue 23, 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

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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

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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

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Ghost U.K

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

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

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

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

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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

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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