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Events near Pontefract, Wakefield

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Clubs

WAH Presents: Sub Focus | Leeds at TESTBED Leeds

WAH Presents: Sub Focus | Leeds

Saturday 14th March 2026

1:00pm - 11:00pm

WAH Presents: Sub Focus | Leeds

The legendary Sub Focus comes to Leeds next March for a headline show at TESTBED!

DJ EZ, MPH & MORE | Groovebox at SY Sheffield at SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

DJ EZ, MPH & MORE | Groovebox at SY Sheffield

Saturday 4th April 2026

1:00pm - 11:00pm

SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

DJ EZ, MPH & MORE | Groovebox at SY Sheffield

SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

On Saturday the 4th of April we kickstart day rave season at SteelYard in Sheffield with headliners DJ EZ & MPH!

Martin Kemp's Back to the 80s DJ Set | SteelYard Sheffield at SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

Martin Kemp's Back to the 80s DJ Set | SteelYard Sheffield

Saturday 5th September 2026

2:00pm - 10:00pm

SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

Martin Kemp's Back to the 80s DJ Set | SteelYard Sheffield

SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

Get ready for a night of neon, nostalgia and non-stop 80s anthems as Martin Kemp brings the ultimate retro party to life!

Luke Dean presents What The Duke [Leeds] at Mint Warehouse

Luke Dean presents What The Duke [Leeds]

Saturday 7th February 2026

10:00pm - 6:00am

Mint Warehouse, Leeds

Luke Dean presents What The Duke [Leeds]

Mint Warehouse, Leeds

A new concept arrives at Mint Warehouse, led by an extended headline set from Luke Dean and handpicked guests.

Cru2 Leeds at The Warehouse

Saturday 27th December

11:00pm - 5:00am

The Warehouse, Leeds

The Warehouse, Leeds

Cru2 is back in Leeds for our final show of the year!

Love to be... Leeds at Mint Warehouse

Love to be... Leeds

Saturday 13th December

6:00pm - 2:00am

Mint Warehouse, Leeds

Love to be... Leeds

Mint Warehouse, Leeds

We return to Leeds with a heavy line up over 2 rooms. Our only Leeds event this year and its going to be very special, FunkyLove host room2

CASA LOCO Mad Friday (18+) at Freedom Mills

CASA LOCO Mad Friday (18+)

Friday 19th December

9:00pm - 4:00am

Freedom Mills, Leeds

CASA LOCO Mad Friday (18+)

Freedom Mills, Leeds

Leeds legendary bassline rave returns on MAD FRIDAY to throw the last ever rave at FREEDOM MILLS! With the Queen of bassline BIG ANG, TRILLA and KAV.

Trouble in Wonderland NYE at Beaver Works

Trouble in Wonderland NYE

Wednesday 31st December

9:00pm - 5:00am

Beaver Works, Leeds

Trouble in Wonderland NYE

Beaver Works, Leeds

We're back with a bang this New Years Eve at the legendary Beaver Works with an absulotley huge line up and production with all the best people!

Gigs

K-POP Live 2 | FORGE, Sheffield at FORGE

K-POP Live 2 | FORGE, Sheffield

Monday 29th December

10:30am - 5:30pm

FORGE, Sheffield

K-POP Live 2 | FORGE, Sheffield

FORGE, Sheffield

Join us at for an insane celebration of K-Pop culture! Bringing K-Pop performers to life through live acts & high energy choreography.

Definitely Oasis | SteelYard Sheffield at SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

Definitely Oasis | SteelYard Sheffield

Friday 29th May 2026

6:30pm - 11:00pm

SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

Definitely Oasis | SteelYard Sheffield

SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

The world's number 1 Oasis tribute act is coming to Sheffield!

GirlyPop Live | Testbed, Leeds at TESTBED Leeds

GirlyPop Live | Testbed, Leeds

Sunday 1st February 2026

12:00pm - 5:00pm

GirlyPop Live | Testbed, Leeds

GirlyPop Live is returning to Testbed, Leeds with your favourite Pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tribute acts!

The Music of Luther Vandross - The Candlelight Concert at Halifax Minster

The Music of Luther Vandross - The Candlelight Concert

Wednesday 4th February 2026

7:30pm - 9:45pm

Halifax Minster

The Music of Luther Vandross - The Candlelight Concert

Halifax Minster

Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm - 9:45pm

K-POP Live | TESTBED, Leeds | TICKETS SELLING FAST!!! at TESTBED Leeds

K-POP Live | TESTBED, Leeds | TICKETS SELLING FAST!!!

Sunday 8th March 2026

10:30am - 5:30pm

K-POP Live | TESTBED, Leeds | TICKETS SELLING FAST!!!

Join us at for an insane celebration of K-Pop culture through live acts & high energy choreography.

The Music of Bruce Springsteen - The Illuminated Concert at The Victoria Hall

The Music of Bruce Springsteen - The Illuminated Concert

Friday 27th February 2026

7:30pm - 9:45pm

The Victoria Hall, Sheffield

The Music of Bruce Springsteen - The Illuminated Concert

The Victoria Hall, Sheffield

Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm - 9:45pm

The Music of Prince - The Illuminated Concert at The Victoria Hall

The Music of Prince - The Illuminated Concert

Thursday 26th February 2026

7:30pm - 9:45pm

The Victoria Hall, Sheffield

The Music of Prince - The Illuminated Concert

The Victoria Hall, Sheffield

Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm - 9:45pm

The Ultimate Eagles at Uppermill Civic Hall

The Ultimate Eagles

Saturday 7th February 2026

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Uppermill Civic Hall, Oldham

The Ultimate Eagles

Uppermill Civic Hall, Oldham

The Ultimate Eagles are universally recognised as the most authentic tribute to The Eagles.

Festivals

Goodlife Festival 2026 at Harewood House

Goodlife Festival 2026

Saturday 6th June 2026

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Harewood House, Leeds

Goodlife Festival 2026

Harewood House, Leeds

A Bold, Beautiful & Boutique Festival at the picturesque grounds of Harewood House.

Could Be Real Tribute Festival 2026 at Harewood House at Harewood House

Could Be Real Tribute Festival 2026 at Harewood House

Friday 5th June 2026

3:30pm - 11:00pm

Harewood House, Leeds

Could Be Real Tribute Festival 2026 at Harewood House

Harewood House, Leeds

We will be bringing the very best Tribute acts to Harewood House for a huge Friday evening open air concert!

Mint Festival 2026 at Newsam Green Farm

Mint Festival 2026

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May 2026

10:00am - 10:00pm

Newsam Green Farm, Leeds

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

Love to be... festival 2026 at The Stray

Love to be... festival 2026

Saturday 5th September 2026

12:00pm - 11:00pm

The Stray, Harrogate

Love to be... festival 2026

The Stray, Harrogate

Back on The Stray for year 3! Another massive day of House music at North Yorkshires biggest House music festival!

Our House Fest 2026 at Tileyard North Courtyard

Our House Fest 2026

Saturday 1st August 2026

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Tileyard North Courtyard, Wakefield

Our House Fest 2026

Tileyard North Courtyard, Wakefield

Join us at the incredible Tile Yard North in Wakefield for an epic daytime festival over 2 stages boasting a Courtyard, Waterside Terrace & Warehouse!

Moovin Festival 2026 at Whitebottom Farm

Moovin Festival 2026

Fri 12th - Sun 14th June 2026

2:00pm - 2:00am

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

Moovin Festival 2026

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

Moovin Festival is back for 2026 and promises to get you dancing to a mix of bass, funk, soul, reggae, house & d&b until the cows come home

Bassfest NYE DNB Warehouse Rave at FORGE

Bassfest NYE DNB Warehouse Rave

Wednesday 31st December

5:00pm - 2:00am

FORGE, Sheffield

Bassfest NYE DNB Warehouse Rave

FORGE, Sheffield

31st December 2025 FORGE Warehouse Sheffield 5PM til 2AM

Craic by the Creek 2026 at Whitebottom Farm

Craic by the Creek 2026

Fri 17th - Sun 19th July 2026

12:00pm - 11:45pm

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

Craic by the Creek 2026

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

2026 brings the sixth instalment of Craic by the Creek. The Greatest Festival of Irish and Country Music.

Comedy

The Last Laugh Comedy Club - New Year's Eve at Sheffield Memorial Hall

The Last Laugh Comedy Club - New Year's Eve

Wednesday 31st December

7:00pm - 12:30am

Sheffield Memorial Hall

The Last Laugh Comedy Club - New Year's Eve

Sheffield Memorial Hall

See out 2025 and welcome in 2026 in the company of Toby Foster, Tony Burgess, Daisy Earl and the wonderful Scott Bennett.

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Clubs York Barbican at York Barbican

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Clubs York Barbican

Saturday 13th December

8:00pm - 10:30pm

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Clubs York Barbican

Three top professional comedians make you laugh in York!

New Year's Eve Comedy Club at HiFi Club

New Year's Eve Comedy Club

Wednesday 31st December

7:00pm - 9:00pm

HiFi Club, Leeds

New Year's Eve Comedy Club

HiFi Club, Leeds

There is no better way to welcome in the New Year than with a good old laugh, so celebrate the end of 2026 at the HiFi Club

Jen Brister at The Steamworks

Friday 16th October 2026

6:30pm - 10:15pm

The Steamworks, Sheffield

The Steamworks, Sheffield

Jen is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer, as seen on BBC's Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle's New World Order, QI and Mock The Week

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Peter Pan at Old Bank Working Mens Club

Sun 21st - Tue 23rd December

2:30pm - 6:00pm

Old Bank Working Mens Club, Mirfield

Old Bank Working Mens Club, Mirfield

Join us for our 6th annual pantomime performed by Penguin Acting's Youth Theatre Group. Join all the famous characters; Peter, Wendy and Tinker Bell!

Cam Davey at The Golden Lion Todmorden

Wednesday 17th December

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Golden Lion Todmorden

The Golden Lion Todmorden

Cam Davey at The Golden Lion Todmorden with support from Rose Villas

DEMON HUNTERZ - K-pop Party at Unity Hall Wakefield

DEMON HUNTERZ - K-pop Party

Saturday 7th February 2026

3:00pm - 5:30pm

Unity Hall Wakefield

DEMON HUNTERZ - K-pop Party

Unity Hall Wakefield

Get ready for the Ultimate K-POP PARTY coming to Wakefeild, The Ultimate K-POP PARTY coming to the Unity Hall Wakefield.

F.U! Rock/Punk/Emo Night at The Drawing Board And Bluebox

F.U! Rock/Punk/Emo Night

Saturday 27th December

11:00pm - 4:00am

The Drawing Board And Bluebox, York

F.U! Rock/Punk/Emo Night

The Drawing Board And Bluebox, York

York's longest running alternative night in York's latest opening alternative venue. Heavy hitting tunes until 4am!

Experiences & Attractions

York Dungeon - Anytime Entry at The York Dungeon

York Dungeon - Anytime Entry

Saturday 28th February 2026 + 99 other dates

12:00am - 12:00am

The York Dungeon

York Dungeon - Anytime Entry

The York Dungeon

Get ready to journey back through 2000 Years of York's darkest History as you see, hear and (ahem) smell the cities murky past! Prepare to come...

York Dungeon Standard Admission at The York Dungeon

York Dungeon Standard Admission

Sunday 14th December + 5 other dates

11:00am - 12:00am

The York Dungeon

York Dungeon Standard Admission

The York Dungeon

Get ready to journey back through 2000 Years of York's darkest History as you see, hear and (ahem) smell the cities murky past! Prepare to come...

Dudley Hill Christmas Party at Bradford Dudley Hill RLFC

Dudley Hill Christmas Party

Saturday 13th December

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Bradford Dudley Hill RLFC

Dudley Hill Christmas Party

Bradford Dudley Hill RLFC

Our annual Christmas party returns! Saturday 13th December, from 4pm til late!

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Wakefield // Friday 30th January at Unity Hall Wakefield

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Wakefield // Friday 30th January

Friday 30th January 2026

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Unity Hall Wakefield

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Wakefield // Friday 30th January

Unity Hall Wakefield

This isn't just bingo. It's something completely different - designed with you in mind, and packed with surprises from start to finish.

Food & Drink

Nyla's - New Year's Eve Soiree at Nyla's

Nyla's - New Year's Eve Soiree

Wednesday 31st December

9:30pm - 3:00am

Nyla's - New Year's Eve Soiree

Join the Nyla's family at Leeds' favourite hotspot to toast in to 2026 in style!

Festive Night Out Exclusive - Barnsley - 18/12/2025 at Buzz Bingo Barnsley

Festive Night Out Exclusive - Barnsley - 18/12/2025

Thursday 18th December

6:45pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Barnsley

Festive Night Out Exclusive - Barnsley - 18/12/2025

Buzz Bingo Barnsley

Booking Exclusive! Book now for Bingo, Burger and Drink for just £6 on Thursday 18th December evening.

Festive Night Out Exclusive - Scunthorpe - 18/12/2025 at Buzz Bingo Scunthorpe

Festive Night Out Exclusive - Scunthorpe - 18/12/2025

Thursday 18th December

6:45pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Scunthorpe

Festive Night Out Exclusive - Scunthorpe - 18/12/2025

Buzz Bingo Scunthorpe

Booking Exclusive! Book now for Bingo, Burger and Drink for just £6 on Thursday 18th December evening.

Festive Night Out Exclusive - Bradford - 18/12/2025 at Buzz Bingo Bradford

Festive Night Out Exclusive - Bradford - 18/12/2025

Thursday 18th December

6:45pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Bradford

Festive Night Out Exclusive - Bradford - 18/12/2025

Buzz Bingo Bradford

Booking Exclusive! Book now for Bingo, Burger and Drink for just £6 on Thursday 18th December evening.

Sport

Salsa & Bachatta Masterclass at Billingtons

Salsa & Bachatta Masterclass

Saturday 20th June 2026

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Billingtons, Oldham

Salsa & Bachatta Masterclass

Billingtons, Oldham

Join ABC Dance with an exciting masterclass ran by Mike Hawkins and Suzanne

January Afternoon Tea Dance at 6th Royton Scout Hut

January Afternoon Tea Dance

Friday 30th January 2026

1:00pm - 4:00pm

6th Royton Scout Hut

January Afternoon Tea Dance

6th Royton Scout Hut

Afternoon Tea Dance Bringing the community together with ABC Dance Popular sequence dances and some ballroom and latin

Reyt Wild & Free - Parent group at Sharrow Community Forum

Reyt Wild & Free - Parent group

Monday 16th March 2026 + 6 other dates

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Sharrow Community Forum, Sheffield

Reyt Wild & Free - Parent group

Sharrow Community Forum, Sheffield

Educational group for the parents/carers of children with complex needs. Non-judgmental space to ask a specialist questions. Pay what you can scheme.

The Powersheds 9-Ball Super Series | Event 2/4 at Northern Snooker Centre

The Powersheds 9-Ball Super Series | Event 2/4

Thursday 8th January 2026

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Northern Snooker Centre, Leeds

The Powersheds 9-Ball Super Series | Event 2/4

Northern Snooker Centre, Leeds

An American 9-Ball tournament at the legendary Northern Snooker Centre, run by the American Premier League, sponsored by Powersheds.

Family Days Out

Dudley Hill Christmas Party at Bradford Dudley Hill RLFC

Dudley Hill Christmas Party

Saturday 13th December

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Bradford Dudley Hill RLFC

Dudley Hill Christmas Party

Bradford Dudley Hill RLFC

Our annual Christmas party returns! Saturday 13th December, from 4pm til late!

Christmas FAMILY party with DINOS, Mrs Claus, Elf, Olaf & SANTA at Niagara Conference And Leisure Centre

Christmas FAMILY party with DINOS, Mrs Claus, Elf, Olaf & SANTA

Tuesday 23rd December

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Niagara Conference And Leisure Centre, Sheffield

Christmas FAMILY party with DINOS, Mrs Claus, Elf, Olaf & SANTA

Niagara Conference And Leisure Centre, Sheffield

Christmas party with The DINOSAURS Tricksy & Blue! CHRISTMAS MUSIC, GAMES "The Grinch, Mrs Claus, The Cheeky ELF, OLAF & SANTA with gifts for the kids

Christmas Ghost Walks at Moon And Back Bar, Market Avenue, Ashton Under Lyne

Christmas Ghost Walks

Saturday 20th December

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Moon And Back Bar, Market Avenue, Ashton Under Lyne, Ashton-under-Lyne

Christmas Ghost Walks

Moon And Back Bar, Market Avenue, Ashton Under Lyne, Ashton-under-Lyne

We are limiting our Ghost Walks to just 2 days for the Christmas period

Sheffield Wednesday Xmas Party at The Three Arches

Sheffield Wednesday Xmas Party

Saturday 20th December

5:00pm - 11:30pm

The Three Arches, Sheffield

Sheffield Wednesday Xmas Party

The Three Arches, Sheffield

Join staff, friends & family for our a Christmas celebration, hosted by Scott Cain

Seasonal

BH&DWMSC Annual Christmas Party - With Yorkshire's Elvis! at The Trades Club

BH&DWMSC Annual Christmas Party - With Yorkshire's Elvis!

Saturday 20th December

7:30am - 1:30am

The Trades Club , Hebden Bridge

BH&DWMSC Annual Christmas Party - With Yorkshire's Elvis!

The Trades Club , Hebden Bridge

Christmas extravaganza! Wall 2 Wall 2 ceiling 2 floor entertainment. Don't be lonesome tonight, get a pint and shake your baubles for Nanna Moon!

Festive Boogie Bingo at Village Hotel Leeds North

Festive Boogie Bingo

Saturday 20th December

6:30pm - 1:00am

Village Hotel Leeds North

Festive Boogie Bingo

Village Hotel Leeds North

Our famous Christmas party nights are by far la la la the best around! Bigger, brighter and more boogie-licious than ever before!

The 3 Yorkshireteers at Brighouse Civic Hall LIVE

The 3 Yorkshireteers

Saturday 13th December

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Brighouse Civic Hall LIVE

The 3 Yorkshireteers

Brighouse Civic Hall LIVE

Don your flat caps and join us for a 'reyt good neet' of proper Yorkshire Christmas entertainment with Yorkshire's Finest Boyband.

St Peter's Consort Christmas Concert at Horbury Church

St Peter's Consort Christmas Concert

Saturday 20th December

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Horbury Church, Wakefield

St Peter's Consort Christmas Concert

Horbury Church, Wakefield

Join St Peter's Consort for an enchanting evening of festive music in the beautiful setting of Horbury Church.

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