This three-day event is packed with delicious food and drink offerings, from sensational rhubarb-based dishes to specially curated cocktails for the gin experience. With chef demonstrations, food and drink stalls, music and entertainment across the city centre, there is something enticing for everyone.
If one event encapsulates the spirit of Wakefield in all its diversity, then it is this annual riot of colour and spectacle. This huge parade celebrates all things LGBT and is a poignant reminder of what can be achieved when people work together.
Wakefield’s free, multi-venue festival, takes place at various locations across the city, celebrating live performance. A huge range of venues throw open their doors to celebrate music, comedy, theatre, the spoken word, and anything else the great creatives of Wakefield come up with!
An independent festival in West Yorkshire, Long Division presents a diverse and adventurous line-up each year, and is a melting pot of innovative music, art and culture. With multiple stages across the town centre and outdoor sites, experience a festival experience like never before.
Luxuriate in the sweetness of liquorice at this annual festival. Browse food, crafts and gift stalls at the colourful street market, and enjoy a vast array of liquorice-themed food and drink. Musicians, dancers and street entertainers delight the crowds throughout the day.
Celebrate the start of summer beside the River Aire, with a unique blend of food, drink and entertainment at this glorious Castleford event. Experience immersive shows, roaming characters, glittering DJs and stunning summer treats. The historic surroundings are a perfect backdrop for this family-friendly event.