What's On in Wakefield
Markets, festivals, charity events and community activities across Wakefield, collected from verified Local Gazette reporting and ordered by date.
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Upcoming events in Wakefield
Verified local events with a published date. Past and undated announcements are not included.
Monday, 2 November 2026
Wakefield Remembrance services and parade: dates and times for November
Residents are invited to a free cathedral service on 6 November, the Remembrance Sunday parade on 8 November and the Armistice Day silence on 11 November.
Sunday, 3 January 2027
Wakefield autumn and winter planner lists family activities through to January
The district guide covers 24 October to 3 January, with a downloadable copy and printed editions available through local venues.
Saturday, 30 January 2027
Wakefield WordFest returns with free mystery-themed events this October
Libraries and partner venues will host writing workshops, performances and whodunit activities, with an Agatha Christie exhibition also planned.
Saturday, 19 June 2027
Plastic Fantastic? exhibition opens at Wakefield Museum
Wakefield Museum opens Plastic Fantastic? — a new exhibition of mid-20th century plastic homewares running until June 2027. Interactive displays and…
Friday, 20 August 2027
The Cribs to Headline Wakefield Show at Tileyard North in August 2027
The Cribs announce their first Wakefield headline show since 2014, performing at Tileyard North on 20 August 2027 to mark 20 years since their…
Official event listings
Start with Wakefield Council and the city's visitor or events pages — they list public meetings, seasonal festivals and community activities with dates and venues.
More community and charity events
Local Facebook groups, parish councils and community centres often promote fundraisers, fêtes and sports fixtures before they appear anywhere else. Our Wakefield news section covers civic, cultural and charity events as dates are confirmed.
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