Events in Wakefield From 13th April – 19th April 2026

You can find a mix of culture, comedy, and live music across Wakefield this week, with events at venues in the city centre, Eastmoor, and Knottingley. A workshop on visual communication through design principles takes place at Hark To Mopsey, focusing on typography, layout planning, and brand identity, useful for anyone working on civic or business materials. Local author Julia Bell will speak at Horbury Library on 14 April 2026, sharing insights from writers in Castleford and Normanton about life in post-industrial areas. For evenings out, comedy sets are scheduled at Qubana, with acts drawing comparisons to Leeds' circuit. A live wrestling event is planned for Saturday evening at Ryhill Liberal Club, a repurposed warehouse off Dewsbury Road. Music fans can attend intimate cabaret sessions at The Dalesman pub on Westgate or larger reunion gigs featuring bands from the 1990s urban pop era, some of whom still perform in nearby Leeds and Bradford. All events are listed below with exact times, locations including access details for car users entering via M62 Junction 34, and information about parking availability at Kirkgate station now that CCTV has been upgraded. Check the listings below for full schedules across city districts.