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Wakefield events

Find out what's on, details on upcoming events in and around Wakefield.

  • Pontefract Liquorice Festival

    Get ready for Pontefract’s annual celebration of the town’s historic link with liquorice.
    Picture of women in fancy dress for Pontefract Liquorice Festival

  • Experience Wakefield

    Experience Wakefield, your online portal for everything happening in the Wakefield District.
    henri moore sculpture in Yorkshire sculpture park

  • Hosting your own event

    Find out everything you need to know about hosting your own event from safety at events and hiring an event space to applying to hold an event.
    A young girl stood next to some paper trees and smiling. The trees are in bright red and yellow colours.

  • Markets events

    Your one-stop shop for car boot sales, farmers markets, table top sales, continental markets, artisan/craft markets, Christmas markets, antique fairs and other specialist markets across the Wakefield district.
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  • Summer FunFest 2026

    Get ready for six weeks of free fun at your local markets! Come along with your family and friends to play games, meet your favourite characters, get creative, and try something new.
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