Wakefield Events Calendar

Looking for something to do in Wakefield? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and events to offer. Find out what’s on in Wakefield with our regularly updated events calendar featuring the best upcoming events in Wakefield and the area.

This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for Wakefield, featuring the best of things to do in Wakefield – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. Wakefield fundraisers and charity events.

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Beauty and the Beast Pantomime 2026 -Theatre Royal, Wakefield

Name: Beauty and the Beast Pantomime 2026 -Theatre Royal, Wakefield
Start: 2026-11-24T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-01-03T23:59:59+00:00
Location: Theatre Royal Wakefield

24th November 2026 - 3rd January 2027

Singer and presenter, Sam Nixon, and children’s TV regular and pantomime favourite, Chris Hannon, will return alongside Frankie Bounds and Chris Chilton for the theatre’s 2026 production.

This year, the much-loved panto, which is a key date in the calendar for any Wakefield resident, will be an adaptation of Beauty and the Beast.

Tickets for the panto, which runs from Tuesday, November 24 to Sunday, January 3, are on sale now via: https://www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk/events/beauty-and-the-beast-2026

Credit: Originally published by Wakefield Express – read the full story here.