About The City Brief Wakefield
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Wakefield
Wakefield is a cathedral city with a long history and a busy calendar of events. From the annual Wakefield Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb that celebrates the region’s farming traditions, to the daily Wakefield Market which is central to community life, there’s always something happening in neighbourhoods like Kirkgate, Dreadnought, and Overton. This local guide helps people who live here and those interested in the area stay informed about what's happening each week. Whether it's the seasonal Wakefield Christmas Market, the summer Ossett Gala, or regular programming at venues like Hepworth Wakefield Art Gallery, our coverage connects you to the events shaping local life. We track the recurring calendar, the fairs, markets, and festivals, alongside one-off events, so you can plan ahead and discover what’s within reach. Wakefield’s event scene reflects its character: a blend of heritage and contemporary culture. The city hosts everything from family activities during the Easter programme to evening events and markets that draw people from across the borough and beyond. Landmarks like Pugneys Country Park and the Chantry Chapel of St Mary are alongside modern cultural institutions, all hosting events throughout the year. Our weekly coverage means you’re getting reliable information, confirmed dates, seasonal celebrations, and community gatherings, so you can make informed choices about where to spend your time. Whether you’re in Kirkgate for the market or checking out events in other parts of the borough, this guide is your local events source. Each of Wakefield’s neighbourhoods has its own character and calendar. By keeping tabs on what’s on, you’ll discover not just major festivals and fairs, but the smaller, regular events that build community and keep the city active. That’s what we do: help you stay connected to local life, week after week.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Wakefield – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
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About the editor
The City Brief Wakefield is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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