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May Bank Holiday Events Wakefield 2026

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Mint Festival 2026

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May

10:00am - 10:00pm

Newsam Green Farm, Leeds

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Mint Festival 2026

Newsam Green Farm, Leeds

The first festival of the summer returns on May Bank Holiday Weekend! Rossi, Max Dean, Ewan Mcvicar, Sally C, Morgan Seatree, Silva Bump + much more

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Oasish // Made Of Stone Roses: LEEDS inc 30 years of indie party

Oasish // Made Of Stone Roses: LEEDS inc 30 years of indie party

Leeds Irish Centre

Voted the Best Oasis tribute, Oasish return to Leeds Irish Centre for a 5th year running, its a Double Bill to beat them all with Made Of Stone Roses!

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Better Days Festival Chapter 12 - Bank Holiday 2 Day Festival

Sat 2nd - Mon 4th May

3:00pm - 3:00am

Beaver Works, Leeds

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Better Days Festival Chapter 12 - Bank Holiday 2 Day Festival

Beaver Works, Leeds

5 Years of Better Days Festival across Bank Holiday Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd May for a combined 24 hours of music, dancing & entertainment!

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Trevor Nelsons Soul Nation LEEDS May Bank Holiday 2026

Trevor Nelsons Soul Nation LEEDS May Bank Holiday 2026

The Wardrobe, Leeds

Trevor Nelsons old school party SOUL NATION is back in Leeds for its first party of 2026

THANK 10th Birthday Party

Saturday 2nd May

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Wharf Chambers, Leeds

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THANK 10th Birthday Party

Wharf Chambers, Leeds

Dirty Otter & Adult Baby present TEN YEARS OF THANK (Leeds edition), with support from Self-Immolation Music and Clitspit.

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Ultimate RnB return to Leeds at Old Woolen

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Old Woollen, Pudsey

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Ultimate RnB return to Leeds at Old Woolen

The Old Woollen, Pudsey

This isn't some karaoke night - three killer vocalists, a ridiculously tight band, and every RnB anthem you ever danced or fell in love to.

The Music of The Lord of The Rings. Tribute to Howard Shore

The Music of The Lord of The Rings. Tribute to Howard Shore

Bradford Cathedral

Experience the majestic of the legendary Lord of the Rings films in a breathtaking concert that will transport you straight into Tolkien's universe!

¡Ferg's 30th Birthday Celebration!

Saturday 2nd May

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds

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¡Ferg's 30th Birthday Celebration!

Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds

Ferg is turning 30 and to celebrate he has teamed up with Hyde Park Book Club to put on a day of music celebrating 10+ years of unlistenable music.

MODULATION - BOOMBOX ALLDAYER is BACK... and we're turning it all the way up.

Brighouse Civic Hall LIVE

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The Shedmartins

Brighouse Civic Hall LIVE

Featuring all the hits from The Housemartins and a few Beautiful South Top Tunes for good measure. An evening of big hits and great fun

Birstall Funfair Mega Funpark

Fri 24th April - Mon 4th May

12:00pm - 8:30pm

Six Lane Ends Birstall Circus Site

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Birstall Funfair Mega Funpark

Six Lane Ends Birstall Circus Site

A fantastic fun fair with rides and attractions at a great price of just £12.99 for 2 1/2 hours of rides all included in the admission.

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Back When Presents....Rewind - Saturdays at CANAL CLUB

Back When Presents....Rewind - Saturdays at CANAL CLUB

Canal Club, Leeds

Bringing the love back to Saturday nights. Come and join us for the best drinks deals, music & vibes in Leeds

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Mint Festival 2026

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May

10:00am - 10:00pm

Newsam Green Farm, Leeds

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Mint Festival 2026

Newsam Green Farm, Leeds

The first festival of the summer returns on May Bank Holiday Weekend! Rossi, Max Dean, Ewan Mcvicar, Sally C, Morgan Seatree, Silva Bump + much more

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Oasish // Made Of Stone Roses: LEEDS inc 30 years of indie party

Oasish // Made Of Stone Roses: LEEDS inc 30 years of indie party

Leeds Irish Centre

Voted the Best Oasis tribute, Oasish return to Leeds Irish Centre for a 5th year running, its a Double Bill to beat them all with Made Of Stone Roses!

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Better Days Festival Chapter 12 - Bank Holiday 2 Day Festival

Sat 2nd - Mon 4th May

3:00pm - 3:00am

Beaver Works, Leeds

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Better Days Festival Chapter 12 - Bank Holiday 2 Day Festival

Beaver Works, Leeds

5 Years of Better Days Festival across Bank Holiday Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd May for a combined 24 hours of music, dancing & entertainment!

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Touch Of Class Anniversary

Sunday 3rd May

7:00pm - 1:00am

Cedar Court Hotel, Huddersfield

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Touch Of Class Anniversary

Cedar Court Hotel, Huddersfield

Touch of Class - 1 Year Anniversary Join us for a night of elegance and elevated vibes as Touch of Class celebrates its 1 Year Anniversary

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Locked Into The Bassline Wakefield ft Jamie Duggan & More

Sun 3rd - Mon 4th May

10:00pm - 6:00am

Club Nocturno, Wakefield

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Locked Into The Bassline Wakefield ft Jamie Duggan & More

Club Nocturno, Wakefield

The return of Locked Into The Bassline at Club Nocturno Wakefield after a sellout debut back with a bang

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Trevor Nelsons Soul Nation LEEDS May Bank Holiday 2026

Trevor Nelsons Soul Nation LEEDS May Bank Holiday 2026

The Wardrobe, Leeds

Trevor Nelsons old school party SOUL NATION is back in Leeds for its first party of 2026

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CountryBoyz presents Stay Drippy 2nd Birthday Bash

Sun 3rd - Mon 4th May

6:00pm - 6:00am

Hush Huddersfield

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CountryBoyz presents Stay Drippy 2nd Birthday Bash

Hush Huddersfield

Bassline, House, R&B , Bashment , 3 rooms of vibes

THANK 10th Birthday Party

Saturday 2nd May

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Wharf Chambers, Leeds

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THANK 10th Birthday Party

Wharf Chambers, Leeds

Dirty Otter & Adult Baby present TEN YEARS OF THANK (Leeds edition), with support from Self-Immolation Music and Clitspit.

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Digby's HardHouse Reunion 1998 - 2002

Sunday 3rd May

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Victoria Gate Casino, Leeds

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Digby's HardHouse Reunion 1998 - 2002

Victoria Gate Casino, Leeds

Let's go back to one of the best eras of Leeds clubbing & come on enjoy the madness..

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OSCURA x inU presents Durante and Spencer Brown

OSCURA x inU presents Durante and Spencer Brown

Archive, Leeds

OSCURA x inU brings Durante & Spencer Brown to Archive Leeds on Bank Holiday Sunday 3rd May for a deep, melodic progressive journey.

The Courtyard parties return to Hirst's Yard, Leeds this Bank Holiday Sunday. Reimagined with a bold new concept and presented by Space x The End.

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Ultimate RnB return to Leeds at Old Woolen

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Old Woollen, Pudsey

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Ultimate RnB return to Leeds at Old Woolen

The Old Woollen, Pudsey

This isn't some karaoke night - three killer vocalists, a ridiculously tight band, and every RnB anthem you ever danced or fell in love to.

The May Bank Holiday weekend is always a lot of fun, with events taking place all over the country, and Wakefield is no exception. This May Bank Holiday Weekend in Wakefield will feature a mountain of events, guaranteed to cater for everyone's tastes.

The May Bank Holiday Weekend in Wakefield isn't just about lazy days in sunny pub gardens and heavy nights out in industrial rave spaces, we've also got a range of Wakefield hotels and restaurants to make your Bank Holiday Weekend in Wakefield that extra bit special.