Name: Mother Goose
Start: 2027-01-10T12:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-01-16T22:00:00+00:00
Location: Pontefract Town Hall

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.

Important This Event Calendar is not maintained on a daily basis and some events may have changed dates or are no longer happening. Please double-check the event websites for the most up-to-date information.

October 2026
Take on the Wakefield Hospice Night Run on Saturday October 3rd 2026

3 October

Hundreds of people will come together under the night sky on Saturday October 3rd, as the Wakefield Hospice Night Run returns for the first time since 2019 Taking place on Saturday, October 3, runners will set off at 7pm on Neil Fox Way, next to Wakefield Hospice, to take on the 5K route under the […]

£15
‘Face Your Fears’ at Yorkshire Scare Grounds Scream Park. Selected nights between 9th Oct – 1 Nov 2026.

9 October @ 6:30 pm - 1 November @ 9:30 pm

Yorkshire Scare Grounds Scream Park Hell Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

BOOK YOUR TICKETS EARLY! The Yorkshire Scare Grounds Scream Park (YSGSP) is Yorkshire’s biggest, scariest & most exciting Halloween destination. This “haunted house” type attraction is located on the aptly named Hell Lane in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The YSGSP is designed to thrill, scare and entertain you with live actors, authentic sets, atmospheric lighting […]
November 2026
Season of the Witch Fayre

1 November @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

WX Wakefield Union Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Step into a world of magic, mystery and creativity at Season of the Witch Fayre—a celebration of folklore, alternative culture and independent artistry. Designed for curious minds and lovers of all things mystical, the fayre brings together a carefully curated collection of artisan makers and craft stalls, holistic practitioners and creative businesses. Browse beautifully handcrafted […]

£8.50
Beauty and the Beast Pantomime 2026 -Theatre Royal, Wakefield

24th November 2026 - 3rd January 2027

Theatre Royal Wakefield Drury Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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, […]
January 2027
Mother Goose

10th January 2027 @ 12:00 pm - 16th January 2027 @ 10:00 pm

Pontefract Town Hall 3 Bridge Street, Pontefract, Pontefract

Alan Frayn’s Mother Goose is a fun-filled family pantomime bursting with laughter, music, and magical adventure. The story follows the kind-hearted Mother Goose, whose life is transformed when she receives a goose that lays golden eggs. Tempted by wealth, fame, and the promise of everlasting beauty, she faces a choice that could cost her what […]

£8.50 – £11