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Events near Pontefract, Wakefield

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Gigs

thin Lizzy & Kiss tribute at Swillington Sports And Social Club

thin Lizzy & Kiss tribute

Saturday 15th March

7:30pm - 11:30pm

Swillington Sports And Social Club, Leeds

thin Lizzy & Kiss tribute

Swillington Sports And Social Club, Leeds

two great rock tributes on one show Thin lizzy the uk's number 1 lizzy tribute Snog the uk's number 1 tribute to Kiss.

Queen Rhapsody Live @ Northern Social at Northern Social Bar

Queen Rhapsody Live @ Northern Social

Saturday 12th April

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Northern Social Bar, Pontefract

Queen Rhapsody Live @ Northern Social

Northern Social Bar, Pontefract

Queen Rhapsody bring the ultimate live experience to Northern Social in Pontefract. You do not want to miss this fantastic show.

Festivals

Mint Festival 2025 at Newsam Green Farm

Mint Festival 2025

Sat 3rd - Sun 4th May

10:00am - 10:00pm

Newsam Green Farm, Leeds

Mint Festival 2025

Newsam Green Farm, Leeds

The First festival of the season returns on the 3rd & 4th May Bank Holiday Weekend!

Morley Music Festival 2025 at Morley Rugby Club

Morley Music Festival 2025

Saturday 5th July

12:00pm - 9:30pm

Morley Rugby Club, Leeds

Morley Music Festival 2025

Morley Rugby Club, Leeds

Sat 5th July 2025 sees the return of Morley Music Festival for 2025. Early Bird Tickets on Sale Now ...be quick this events sells out every year.

Doncaster Balloon Festival at Town Field Doncaster

Doncaster Balloon Festival

Fri 18th - Sat 19th July

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Town Field Doncaster

Doncaster Balloon Festival

Town Field Doncaster

Hot Air Balloons, Arena Entertaiment, Trade & Charity Stalls, Circus workshops, Festival Catering, Licensed Bars , Large Funfair. Plus much more

Parked Out at Venue TBA

Saturday 24th May

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Venue TBA, Barnsley

Venue TBA, Barnsley

NOW CONFIRMED NEW HOME FOR 2025! PARKED OUT returns with a brand new home! Bigger site, more arenas, more acts, more rides, more amazing memories!

Country Club - Country Music Festival - Leeds at The Warehouse

Country Club - Country Music Festival - Leeds

Saturday 1st February

4:00pm - 10:00pm

The Warehouse, Leeds

Country Club - Country Music Festival - Leeds

The Warehouse, Leeds

Saddle up cowboys & cowgirls. The UKs first ever country music day party is riding into Leeds for the ultimate hoedown in February 2025

Better Days Festival - 4 Year Anniversary at Beaver Works

Better Days Festival - 4 Year Anniversary

3:00pm - 3:00am

Beaver Works, Leeds

Better Days Festival - 4 Year Anniversary

Beaver Works, Leeds

On Bank Holiday Sunday 4th May we celebrate 4 incredible years of Better Days Festival in Leeds with 12 hours of music & dancing

Chargecandy at Leeds Festival at Bramham Park

Chargecandy at Leeds Festival

Wed 20th - Sun 24th August

10:00am - 11:00pm

Bramham Park, Wetherby

Chargecandy at Leeds Festival

Bramham Park, Wetherby

Get 1x full charger for each day you are there. £10 deposit required on collection - refunded on return of last charger.

Shark Fest 25 at Shark Park

Saturday 28th June

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Shark Park, Dewsbury

Shark Park, Dewsbury

Live music- DJ - Fairground rides - Food Stalls and more. **EARLY BIRD OFFER ENDS FEB 28TH** 12pm - 9pm

Comedy

Frankie Allen LIVE at Foresters Arms, Village Street, Doncaster DN6 7AA

Frankie Allen LIVE

Saturday 29th March

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Foresters Arms, Village Street, Doncaster DN6 7AA

Frankie Allen LIVE

Foresters Arms, Village Street, Doncaster DN6 7AA

Frankie Allen Live at the Foggies Comedy Club

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club ft. Mark Nelson & Alex Mitchell at Community Centre

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club ft. Mark Nelson & Alex Mitchell

Friday 31st January

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Community Centre, Wakefield

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club ft. Mark Nelson & Alex Mitchell

Community Centre, Wakefield

Hilarity Bites bring the best of the comedy circuit to the North-East. This show features Mark Nelson, Alex Mitchell, Sean Moran, and Danny Deegan

Fawlty Towers Weekend at Holiday Inn Leeds Wakefield M1, JCT.40, An IHG Hotel

Fawlty Towers Weekend

Sat 1st - Sun 2nd February

2:00pm - 11:00am

Holiday Inn Leeds Wakefield M1, JCT.40, An IHG Hotel, Ossett

Fawlty Towers Weekend

Holiday Inn Leeds Wakefield M1, JCT.40, An IHG Hotel, Ossett

Weekend with Basil, Sybil and Manuel, what can possibly go wrong.

Experiences & Attractions

$Ultimate Rave Bingo // Pontefract // Friday 21st February at Northern Social Bar$

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Pontefract // Friday 21st February

Friday 21st February

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Northern Social Bar, Pontefract

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Pontefract // Friday 21st February

Northern Social Bar, Pontefract

The Most Ridiculous Bingo Touring Bingo Show in the World is coming to town!

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Wakefield // Saturday 29th March at Unity Hall Wakefield

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Wakefield // Saturday 29th March

Saturday 29th March

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Unity Hall Wakefield

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Wakefield // Saturday 29th March

Unity Hall Wakefield

The Most Ridiculous Touring Bingo Show in the World is coming to town!

Aladdin | Panto 2025 at Swillington Sports And Social Club

Aladdin | Panto 2025

Sunday 12th January

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Swillington Sports And Social Club, Leeds

Aladdin | Panto 2025

Swillington Sports And Social Club, Leeds

Finish off the festive season with our annual pantomime. This year it's Aladdin. Tickets will sell fast, so get yours today.

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Wakefield // Saturday 21st June at Unity Hall Wakefield

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Wakefield // Saturday 21st June

Saturday 21st June

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Unity Hall Wakefield

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Wakefield // Saturday 21st June

Unity Hall Wakefield

The Most Ridiculous Touring Bingo Show in the World is coming to town!

Food & Drink

Million Dollar Men - Wakefield 22/3/25 at Buzz Bingo Wakefield

Million Dollar Men - Wakefield 22/3/25

Saturday 22nd March

7:00pm - 12:00am

Buzz Bingo Wakefield

Million Dollar Men - Wakefield 22/3/25

Buzz Bingo Wakefield

Expect heart-stopping performances, hot hunks and ballsy bingo, as the Million Dollar Men take the stage 18+ Begambleaware.org

The Temple Newsam Food Festival 2025: A Summertime Feast at Temple Newsam Park

The Temple Newsam Food Festival 2025: A Summertime Feast

Sat 16th - Sun 17th August

10:00am - 7:00pm

Temple Newsam Park, West Yorkshire

The Temple Newsam Food Festival 2025: A Summertime Feast

Temple Newsam Park, West Yorkshire

CALLING ALL YORKSHIRE FOODIES! NEW for 2025 is the Temple Newsam Food Festival, taking place on August 16th-17th, 2025

Family Days Out

Aladdin | Panto 2025 at Swillington Sports And Social Club

Aladdin | Panto 2025

Sunday 12th January

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Swillington Sports And Social Club, Leeds

Aladdin | Panto 2025

Swillington Sports And Social Club, Leeds

Finish off the festive season with our annual pantomime. This year it's Aladdin. Tickets will sell fast, so get yours today.

Wakefield Valentines Mega Half Term Funpark at Ings Road Public Car Park

Wakefield Valentines Mega Half Term Funpark

Thu 13th - Sun 23rd February

12:00pm - 9:30pm

Ings Road Public Car Park, Wakefield

Wakefield Valentines Mega Half Term Funpark

Ings Road Public Car Park, Wakefield

A fantastic family fun fair where a one price admission includes all rides and attractions for a great price!

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