Ticketed Events
The following events are ticketed, however you'll find a wide range of other FREE and exciting events via our main website www.wxwakefield.co.uk
Wallfest: Helen Riddle Viewing and Talk
10:00am, Saturday, 23rd May 2026
Join the Northern Society of Costume and Textiles as they celebrate Helen Riddle’s intricate textile response to Waterton’s Wall - a pioneering symbol of early wildlife conservation.
Wallfest: Barbara Phipps Talk on Charles Waterton
2:30pm, Saturday, 23rd May 2026
Discover more about Wakefield's pioneering naturalist whose ideas influenced Charles Darwin.
Stretch it Like T Rex – Pilates for Kids
9:30am, Wednesday, 27th May 2026
Stretch those tiny arms in this fun, playful pilates session!
Comedy Night - May
7:30pm, Saturday, 30th May 2026
Comedians Lou Conran, Paul Pirie, and Mike Mclean are upping the hilarity for our May Comedy Night in association with Plane Comedy.
UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Display Opening Night
5:00pm, Thursday, 4th June 2026
Please join us for the private opening of the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Display at Wakefield Exchange on Thursday 4 June 2026.
Helios Opening Night
6:00pm, Thursday, 11th June 2026
On behalf of Wakefield Council, we would like to invite you to join us for the opening of Helios at Wakefield Exchange on Thursday 11 June, from 6pm.
Active Wellbeing Leadership Conference
22 Jun & 23 Jun (2026)
This free event will bring together leaders from across the active wellbeing system to create a sustainable movement for movement in local places and neighbourhoods.
Comedy Night Special featuring Russell Kane
7:00pm, Saturday, 27th June 2026
We're bringing you a very special Comedy Night with an epic line up! MC Colin Manford, Vince Atta, Nina Gilligan and headliner Russell Kane! In association with Plane Comedy.
Quantum Sauce: Superstar
7:30pm, Thursday, 16th July 2026
Beers, brains and big laughs! Quantum Sauce puts the stand-up in the science!
Astronaut Training Days
21 July - 25 August 2026
Blast off into an action-packed adventure designed to get kids moving, laughing, and working together!
SURYA - Family Session
5:00pm, Thursday, 23rd July 2026
Manasamitra present an immersive performance inspired by Helios and the Hindu Sun God!
SURYA - 14+ Session
7:00pm, Thursday, 23rd July 2026
In Hindu mythology, Surya is the sun god, a powerful and important deity with numerous stories associated with him. He is often depicted in a chariot drawn by seven horses, symbolizing the seven colors of light and the seven days of the week. Surya i...
Comedy Night - July
6:30pm, Saturday, 25th July 2026
Comedians MC Colin Manford, Rob Rouse, Ben Lawes and David Alfie Ward will be on the stage this July Comedy Night in association with Plane Comedy.
Sound Bath Under the Sun
26 Jul & 3 Sep (2026)
Immerse yourself in a restorative sound journey beneath the warm glow of Helios.
Stories Around the Sun
29 July - 26 August 2026
Blast off on an imaginative adventure with storyteller Beccy, whose magical tales explore space, the Sun and the wonders that surround us!
Brass Pendants - Jewellery-Making Workshop
7:00pm, Thursday, 30th July 2026
Join jewellery-maker Genevieve Broughton and create your own brass sun pendant!
Yoga Sun Salutations
6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug (2026)
Join us for a little golden hour magic...
K Pop Dance Party
5:00pm, Friday, 7th August 2026
We're going up, up, up at the K-Pop Dance Party!
Skate Under the Sun: Roller Skating Workshops
6 sessions (8 Aug 2026)
Join The Skate Sanctuary for friendly and inclusive roller-skating workshops!
Rainbow Roller Disco
7:00pm, Saturday, 8th August 2026
Are you ready to rock and roll(er skate) on the dancefloor? Come along to skate, dance and make new friends at our inclusive Rainbow Roller Disco!
Empath Theatre: Under the Sun
18 Aug, 22 Aug, 22 Aug (2026)
An intimate, one-hour play about identity, family, and the quiet, difficult work of finding your way back to the people you love.
Empath Theatre: Under the Sun - Family Hubs & Friends
18 Aug, 22 Aug, 22 Aug (2026)
An intimate, one-hour play about identity, family, and the quiet, difficult work of finding your way back to the people you love.
Caitlin Krisko
7:00pm, Wednesday, 7th October 2026
Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast deliver gritty rock & roll soaked in deep roots and blues influences.
Northern Soul: Keeping the Faith
3:00pm, Saturday, 10th October 2026
Iconic DJs, and more – join us for a celebration of rhythm, rare grooves, and original vinyl classics at WX.
Gaelforce
7:00pm, Saturday, 24th October 2026
Gaelforce deliver a high-energy mix of electrified traditional folk songs, jigs & reels!
Comedy Night Special featuring Joel Dommett
7:00pm, Saturday, 31st October 2026
We're bringing you a very special Comedy Night with an epic line up including headliner Joel Dommett, MC Colin Manford, and support acts, Steve Royle and Joe Zelias. In association with Plane Comedy.
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