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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.

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  • Summer Holidays

    National Coal Mining Museum Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, Overton, Wakefield

    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 family shows, hands-on craft workshops, pop-up beach with music, and classic giant holiday games, special events and performances, creative trails, horsekeeper talks plus much, much more. Our summer […]

    £10
  • Whats on in Wakefield, Prince of Wales Hospice, Family Fun Day

    Family Fun Day at Pontefract Park in aid of The Prince of Wales Hospice, Sunday 9th August 2026

    Pontefract Park Park Road, Pontefract, United Kingdom

    The event will bring together local businesses, community groups, volunteers and supporters for a family-friendly celebration packed with attractions and activities, while raising vital funds to support local hospice care. Running from 11am to 4pm, the event promises something for all ages. Visitors can enjoy fairground rides, live entertainment, food and drink vendors, animal attractions, […]

  • Season of the Witch Fayre

    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
  • Whats on in Wakefield panto 2026

    Beauty and the Beast Pantomime 2026 -Theatre Royal, Wakefield

    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, […]

  • Mother Goose

    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

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