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Events near Pontefract, Wakefield

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Clubs

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Shangri-La Presents: Duke Dumont at Depot

Shangri-La Presents: Duke Dumont

Friday 23rd October

8:00pm - 2:00am

Shangri-La Presents: Duke Dumont

Shangri-La Presents: Duke Dumont

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Crossy Presents: The Breakthrough | Cardiff at District Cardiff

Crossy Presents: The Breakthrough | Cardiff

Friday 16th October

10:00pm - 4:00am

District Cardiff

Crossy Presents: The Breakthrough | Cardiff

District Cardiff

Crossy is back with his first UK tour... 5 cities, 3-hour sets, one vision.

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KØR / Bumble / Exile Cardiff - Junkie kid , Skearney +More at Vaults Cardiff

KØR / Bumble / Exile Cardiff - Junkie kid , Skearney +More

Saturday 27th June

10:00pm - 4:00am

KØR / Bumble / Exile Cardiff - Junkie kid , Skearney +More

KOR, Bumble & Exile take over Cardiff June 27. 2 rooms, featuring Junkie Kid, SKEANREY, OneFive + more.

Shangri-La Presents: Gaskin at Tiger Yard

Shangri-La Presents: Gaskin

Saturday 1st August

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Tiger Yard, Cardiff

Shangri-La Presents: Gaskin

Tiger Yard, Cardiff

Our final open air show of the summer at Tiger Yard is here!

TREMOR Cardiff: Exproz, Incult + Inferlin at District Cardiff

TREMOR Cardiff: Exproz, Incult + Inferlin

Friday 17th July

10:00pm - 4:00am

District Cardiff

TREMOR Cardiff: Exproz, Incult + Inferlin

District Cardiff

TREMOR Cardiff - Exproz, Incult + Inferlin - 17.07.26 - District Cardiff - 6 Hours of the heaviest Techno / Industrial / Rawstyle.

Shangri-La Presents: Dean Turnley at Tiger Yard

Shangri-La Presents: Dean Turnley

Saturday 4th July

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Tiger Yard, Cardiff

Shangri-La Presents: Dean Turnley

Tiger Yard, Cardiff

Shangri-La Presents: Dean Turnley

Switch Up pres: Selecta J Man on the Roof at District Cardiff

Switch Up pres: Selecta J Man on the Roof

Friday 26th June

5:00pm - 2:00am

District Cardiff

Switch Up pres: Selecta J Man on the Roof

District Cardiff

We're back with another District rooftop banger in Cardiff, this time featuring 1/3 of Born on Road - Selecta J Man + More TBA!

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Shangri-La Presents: Omar+ at Tiger Yard

Shangri-La Presents: Omar+

Saturday 11th July

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Tiger Yard, Cardiff

Shangri-La Presents: Omar+

Tiger Yard, Cardiff

@Shangri-La Presents Omar+ Saturday 11th July

Gigs

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K-Pop Live | Tiger Yard, Cardiff at Tiger Yard

K-Pop Live | Tiger Yard, Cardiff

Sunday 28th June

11:30am - 2:00pm

Tiger Yard, Cardiff

K-Pop Live | Tiger Yard, Cardiff

Tiger Yard, Cardiff

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

GirlyPop Live - Ariana Grande Takeover| Tiger Yard, Cardiff at Tiger Yard

GirlyPop Live - Ariana Grande Takeover| Tiger Yard, Cardiff

Sunday 16th August

12:00pm - 4:30pm

Tiger Yard, Cardiff

GirlyPop Live - Ariana Grande Takeover| Tiger Yard, Cardiff

Tiger Yard, Cardiff

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

Absolute Amy: Live In Cardiff at Lo Lounge

Absolute Amy: Live In Cardiff

Saturday 25th July

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Lo Lounge, Heol Porth Teigr

Absolute Amy: Live In Cardiff

Lo Lounge, Heol Porth Teigr

The UK's #1 Amy Winehouse Tribute - Live In Cardiff

The Vintage Explosion at Tramshed Cardiff

The Vintage Explosion

Sunday 8th November

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Tramshed Cardiff, Cardiff

The Vintage Explosion

Tramshed Cardiff, Cardiff

Get yourself down for a night of astonishing Rock n roll, Soul & Rhythm and Blues from the amazing Vintage Explosion.

Road to Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show | Tramshed at Tramshed

Road to Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show | Tramshed

Sunday 30th August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Tramshed, Cardiff

Road to Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show | Tramshed

Tramshed, Cardiff

Following a hugely successful sell-out show in June, The Road to Nashville is RETURNING to Cardiff in August 2026!

Devious at Clwb Crown

Saturday 27th June

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Clwb Crown, Merthyr Tydfil

Clwb Crown, Merthyr Tydfil

LARGER THAN LIFE..... NO ONE EVER FORGETS DEVIOUS

Luke Combs UK tribute in SWANSEA! at Patti Pavilion Swansea

Luke Combs UK tribute in SWANSEA!

Friday 17th July

7:00pm - 10:45pm

Patti Pavilion Swansea

Luke Combs UK tribute in SWANSEA!

Patti Pavilion Swansea

SWANSEA! Dust off your boots and hats. The world's leading tribute to country megastar Luke Combs is in town.

Bryony Sier album launch | Who Am I at Clwb Crown

Bryony Sier album launch | Who Am I

Thursday 13th August

7:00pm - 10:45pm

Clwb Crown, Merthyr Tydfil

Bryony Sier album launch | Who Am I

Clwb Crown, Merthyr Tydfil

Celebrate the launch of Who Am I - a live night of folk-pop music, storytelling, full band & solo performances. Doors 7pm.

Festivals

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Ministry Of Sound Classical At Castle Howard at Castle Howard York

Ministry Of Sound Classical At Castle Howard

Saturday 15th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

Castle Howard York

Ministry Of Sound Classical At Castle Howard

Castle Howard York

The spectacular Ministry of Sound Classical takes over the breathtaking Castle Howard in August.

Love to be... festival 2026 at The Stray

Love to be... festival 2026

Saturday 5th September

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!

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Goodlife Festival 2027 at Harewood House

Goodlife Festival 2027

Saturday 12th June 2027

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Harewood House, Leeds

Goodlife Festival 2027

Harewood House, Leeds

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

Bassfest Summer Festival 2026 at Don Valley Bowl

Bassfest Summer Festival 2026

Sat 18th - Sun 19th July

11:00am - 10:00pm

Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield

Bassfest Summer Festival 2026

Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield

Bassfest hits Sheffield for a huge day of bass, DnB and house. Big artists, big stages and heavy energy. Tickets selling fast, don’t miss out.

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Our House Fest 2026 at Tileyard North Courtyard

Our House Fest 2026

Saturday 1st August

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Tileyard North Courtyard, Wakefield

Our House Fest 2026

Tileyard North Courtyard, Wakefield

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

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Cafe Mambo Ibiza Classics in the Park 2026 at The Country Park

Cafe Mambo Ibiza Classics in the Park 2026

Saturday 27th June

2:00pm - 11:00pm

The Country Park, Hull

Cafe Mambo Ibiza Classics in the Park 2026

The Country Park, Hull

Tickets now on sale for East Yorkshire's biggest and best dance music festival set in a stunning riverside and parkland location with panoramic views.

Craic by the Creek 2026 at Whitebottom Farm

Craic by the Creek 2026

Fri 17th - Sun 19th July

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.

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Livefields Festival 2026 at Oakwell Hall Country Park

Livefields Festival 2026

Saturday 11th July

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Oakwell Hall Country Park, Birstall

Livefields Festival 2026

Oakwell Hall Country Park, Birstall

Livefields is the Yorkshires finest festival an annual event bringing fans from all over the country to celebrate the legacy of legendary music icons

Comedy

4 Top Comedians - One UNMISSABLE Night - £12 Early Bird Tickets at Uppermill Civic Hall

4 Top Comedians - One UNMISSABLE Night - £12 Early Bird Tickets

Saturday 11th July

6:15pm - 11:30pm

Uppermill Civic Hall, Oldham

4 Top Comedians - One UNMISSABLE Night - £12 Early Bird Tickets

Uppermill Civic Hall, Oldham

One of those rare nights where you can actually hear the comedians, get a decent drink without queuing, and maybe even see England go through!

Harriet Kemsley at The Wardrobe Leeds

Harriet Kemsley

Thursday 18th February 2027

7:30pm - 9:30pm

The Wardrobe Leeds

Harriet Kemsley

The Wardrobe Leeds

Harriet's life has been in constant chaos for as long as she can remember. So what happens when things start to go right for her?!

Heated cabaret at Elland community hub at Elland Community Hub

Heated cabaret at Elland community hub

Saturday 1st August

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Elland Community Hub

Heated cabaret at Elland community hub

Elland Community Hub

Join us on the 1st of August for a night of comedy gold , raffles , games and a bunch of chaos

Ignacio Lopez at The Wardrobe Leeds

Wednesday 14th October

7:30pm - 9:30pm

The Wardrobe Leeds

The Wardrobe Leeds

Star of 'Live At The Apollo,' Ignacio Lopez returns with perhaps his most ambitious and pretentious project yet.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Polish and Welsh Picnic 12 July at Club Crown, Merthyr Tydfil

Polish and Welsh Picnic 12 July

Sunday 12th July

10:30am - 6:00pm

Club Crown, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr, Tydfil

Polish and Welsh Picnic 12 July

Club Crown, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr, Tydfil

Polish and Welsh Picnic 12 July

Dear Evan Hansen at Newbridge Memo

Dear Evan Hansen

Thursday 23rd July

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Dear Evan Hansen

Follow Evan Hansen as he battles a world of lies and family struggles

Showgirls & Sharks at Wales Millenium Centre

Showgirls & Sharks

Sunday 19th July

7:30pm - 9:00pm

Wales Millenium Centre, Caerdydd

Showgirls & Sharks

Wales Millenium Centre, Caerdydd

The true story of how a young girl ran away with the circus and became a Welsh Burlesque legend.

Phantoms of the Popera at Neuadd Y Dref Maesteg Town Hall

Phantoms of the Popera

Friday 4th September

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Neuadd Y Dref Maesteg Town Hall

Phantoms of the Popera

Neuadd Y Dref Maesteg Town Hall

The Ultimate Celebration of Musical Theatre - Featuring the Biggest Hits from the West End and Broadway!

Experiences & Attractions

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BINGO LINGO - Tiger Yard - Outdoor Summer Sessions at Tiger Yard

BINGO LINGO - Tiger Yard - Outdoor Summer Sessions

Friday 26th June

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Tiger Yard, Cardiff

BINGO LINGO - Tiger Yard - Outdoor Summer Sessions

Tiger Yard, Cardiff

The city's biggest night takes the stage at Cardiff's favourite summer venue. Please note these sell out in advance. Limited tickets for each event.

BINGO LINGO - Tiger Yard - Outdoor Summer Sessions at Tiger Yard

BINGO LINGO - Tiger Yard - Outdoor Summer Sessions

Friday 24th July

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Tiger Yard, Cardiff

BINGO LINGO - Tiger Yard - Outdoor Summer Sessions

Tiger Yard, Cardiff

The city's biggest night takes the stage at Cardiff's favourite summer venue. Please note these sell out in advance. Limited tickets for each event.

Bingo Lingo XL - Llanelli - This Is Country Special at Parc Y Scarlets

Bingo Lingo XL - Llanelli - This Is Country Special

Saturday 12th September

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Parc Y Scarlets , Llanelli

Bingo Lingo XL - Llanelli - This Is Country Special

Parc Y Scarlets , Llanelli

This is Llanelli XL where we hosted our largest bingo in the whole of the UK. Hold tight for one of our wildest shows of the year. This. Is. Country!

BINGO LINGO - Tiger Yard - LIVE! at Tiger Yard

BINGO LINGO - Tiger Yard - LIVE!

Friday 17th July

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Tiger Yard, Cardiff

BINGO LINGO - Tiger Yard - LIVE!

Tiger Yard, Cardiff

The city's biggest night takes the stage at Cardiff's favourite summer venue but this time, our house band are bringing you all the classics LIVE!

Food & Drink

Texas Taff @ Pitton Cross at Pitton Cross Caravan And Camping Park

Texas Taff @ Pitton Cross

Sat 29th - Sun 30th August

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Pitton Cross Caravan And Camping Park, Swansea

Texas Taff @ Pitton Cross

Pitton Cross Caravan And Camping Park, Swansea

Texas Taff BBQ rolls into Pitton Cross! Slow-smoked Texas BBQ, loaded trays, buns, dogs & cold drinks. Limited trays available - pre-book now!

The Garden Party at Jacobs Roof Garden

The Garden Party

Saturday 25th July

5:30pm - 11:00pm

Jacobs Roof Garden, Cardiff

The Garden Party

Jacobs Roof Garden, Cardiff

Summer Garden Party? The roof terrace will be open serving delicious cocktails, tasty tapas and a DJ playing throughout the evening

Gnoll Big Food Festival at Gnoll Country Park

Gnoll Big Food Festival

Fri 26th - Sun 28th June

11:00am - 8:00pm

Gnoll Country Park, Neath

Gnoll Big Food Festival

Gnoll Country Park, Neath

Big Food Festival is back to Gnoll Country Park! Street food, live entertainment, bars, dog friendly and free entry. Bring your BFFs!

Wine Club #2 Italy! at Jacobs Roof Garden

Wine Club #2 Italy!

Friday 21st August

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Jacobs Roof Garden, Cardiff

Wine Club #2 Italy!

Jacobs Roof Garden, Cardiff

This summer we will once again be serving up a delicious experience on the roof, exploring some of the wonderful wine making regions of the world.

Sport

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Jets Fest 2026 at Penallta RFC

Saturday 4th July

10:00am - 10:00pm

Penallta RFC, Hengoed

Penallta RFC, Hengoed

This isnt just a rugby festival..... ITS JETS FEST

Family Days Out

Monster Truck Motorfest Wales at Ffos Las Racecourse

Monster Truck Motorfest Wales

Sat 11th - Sun 12th July

10:00am - 7:30pm

Ffos Las Racecourse, Kidwelly

Monster Truck Motorfest Wales

Ffos Las Racecourse, Kidwelly

Get ready for Monster Truck Motorfest Wales 2026! The UK’s wildest family motor show and the perfect family day out! You don’t want to miss this!

Polish and Welsh Picnic 6th September at Clwb Crown

Polish and Welsh Picnic 6th September

Sunday 6th September

11:00am - 6:00pm

Clwb Crown, Merthyr Tydfil

Polish and Welsh Picnic 6th September

Clwb Crown, Merthyr Tydfil

Polish Welsh Picnic in CLWB CROWN MERTHYR TYDFIL

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