Upcoming Pontefract Events

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Ponte 10K

 Sun, 17 May at 08:00 am Pontefract Park, Pontefract, WF8 4, United Kingdom

Tributes at the Castle 2026

 Sun, 21 Jun at 04:00 pm Pontefract Castle (official)

WheelFest26

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Pontefract Town Centre

Top of the Britpops - Live at The Old Post Office

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 pm The Old Post Office

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Pontefract // Saturday 16th May

 Sat, 16 May at 04:30 pm Northern Social

THE KORGIS – Live in concert. 3pm & 6.30pm.

 Sun, 14 Jun at 06:30 pm The Robin Hood Pontefract

Artisan Craft Fair - Pontefract Masonic Hall

 Mon, 04 May at 10:00 am Pontefract Masonic Hall

P!NK Tribute by Miss Understood Donna Moody

 Sun, 03 May at 08:00 pm 25 ropergate, WF8 1LQ Pontefract, United Kingdom

Magic Mike Live - The Last Bank

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:00 pm 25 ropergate, WF8 1LQ Pontefract, United Kingdom

Proms at the Castle 2026

 Sat, 20 Jun at 05:30 pm Pontefract Castle (official)

Lionel Ritchie Tribute

 Sun, 07 Jun at 12:30 pm 61 Northgate, Pontefract

🤘🏼J-ROCK Fest🤘🏼

 Sat, 30 May at 12:00 pm 22 cornmarket, Pontefract

POP up stall - FARMER COPLEYS

Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am Farmer Copleys

Family Fun Day

 Sun, 09 Aug at 11:00 am Pontefract Park, Pontefract, WF8 4, United Kingdom

Pontefract Amped 2026

 Sat, 27 Jun at 12:00 pm Pontefract Collieries FC

J-ROCK FEST, Pontefract

 Sat, 30 May at 12:00 pm Jasper's BAR

Try Line Cinema presents - Jumanji & Mrs Doubtfire double bill @Featherstone Lions ARLFC

 Sun, 24 May at 04:00 pm Millpond Stadium Home Of Featherstone Lions Rugby Club

An exclusive day at Pontefract Races

 Wed, 29 Apr at 12:00 pm Pontefract Racecourse GBP 163

Try Line Cinema Presents- Robin Williams family double-bill!!

Mon, 25 May at 12:00 am Millpond Stadium Home Of Featherstone Lions Rugby Club

Calendar Girls

 Wed, 17 Jun Pontefract Town Hall

Ultimate Rave Bingo // 24th July 2026 // Pontefract

 Fri, 24 Jul at 07:00 pm Northern Social GBP 20

Yonder at the Castle 2026

 Sat, 06 Jun at 04:00 pm Pontefract Castle GBP 20 to 44

Danibeck Riding Club Show

 Sun, 03 May at 09:00 am Old Snydale, Commonside Farm

PONTEFRACT: Gong soundbath relaxation

 Fri, 22 May at 06:45 pm Santosha Yoga Studio, Pontefract GBP 20

ABBA Brunch

 Sat, 02 May at 12:30 pm The hideaway

1940s Ropergate

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Ropergate, Pontefract, WF8 1, United Kingdom

Kinsley Coronation Murder Mystery 🕵️

Sat, 13 Jun at 08:00 pm Kinsley Coronation WMC

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU !!

Mon, 04 May at 10:00 am Pontefract Masonic Hall

Ison Harrison and PWH Golf Day

 Fri, 05 Jun at 11:00 am Pontefract & District Golf Club

True Blue v Featherstone Rovers Legends

Fri, 14 Aug at 07:00 pm Featherstone Rovers

MC Devvo

 Fri, 24 Jul at 07:30 pm The Maltshovel GBP 22

Pontefract pollinators trail

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am Pontefract Castle (official)

Ilbert's Dragon Tales (ages 2 to 5)

 Wed, 06 May at 01:30 pm Pontefract Castle (official)

Women’s Wellness Day Retreat

Sun, 10 May at 10:00 am The Grove Hall, Stockingate, South Kirkby, Pontefract WF9 3QF

Clones at Jaspers Bar

 Sat, 16 May at 09:30 pm Jasper's BAR

Pontefract Ghost Walk

 Thu, 28 May at 06:00 pm The Counting House Pontefract GBP 9

Liam - A Tribute To Oasis

Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 pm The Catchpenny

FAIRGROUND ATTRACTION – THE FIRST OF A MILLION KISSES. A CAT Club presentation

 Thu, 21 May at 07:30 pm The Robin Hood Pontefract

Wonkey Donkey Visitor Centre - Knottingley - paint the 'Highland Cow!'

 Tue, 26 May at 06:00 pm Wonkey donkey visitors centre

GUNS N YORKSHIRE ROSES - Appetite For Yorkshire Puddings Tour 26' - Jasper's Bar - Pontefract

 Sat, 30 May at 07:30 pm Jasper's BAR

Rod Stewart by Pete McCall

Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm Wakefield Rd, WF8 4HA Pontefract, United Kingdom

Understanding Your Dog - Behaviour & Emotional Safety Workshop

 Wed, 29 Apr at 06:30 pm Hemsworth Community Centre

TOTS FOOTBALL

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am Carleton Community High School

The Shots Band gig at the Old Post Office

Fri, 15 May at 09:00 pm The Old Post Office

MC Devvo 20 Year Anniversary Show

 Fri, 24 Jul at 07:00 pm Frankie's Bar

Pontefract Ghost Walk

 Thu, 09 Jul at 06:00 pm The Counting House Pontefract GBP 9

30 East Drive, Pontefract

Tue, 28 Jul at 08:00 pm 30 East Drive Ponterfact

Spring Craft & Gift Fair

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am Ackworth School

Live at The Old Post Office, Pontefract

 Sat, 23 May at 09:00 pm The Old Post Office

Thurgoland Boundary Walk 2026

 Mon, 04 May at 09:30 am The Bridge Inn Thurgoland

Black Ice at The Tank

 Sat, 30 May at 08:00 pm Village Club & Institute - The Tank

First Aid for Parents, Parents to be and Grandparents

Tue, 16 Jun at 12:45 pm Baby Sensory Pontefract

✨ Flower Moon 🌸 Divine Feminine,Women’s Circle ✨

 Sat, 02 May at 05:00 pm Ferrybridge Community Centre

Auricular Acupuncture for Therapists - Calming the Nervous System

 Sat, 02 May at 09:15 am Bell Lane Physiotherapy and Sports Therapy Clinic

Friarwood festival

Sat, 08 Aug at 02:00 pm Friarwood Valley Gardens

Blitzed & They Exploit Us

 Sat, 16 May at 03:00 pm Frankie's Bar

300th Frickley Country Parkrun and Pacing Event

 Sat, 09 May at 09:00 am Frickley Country Park

Over 30's Daytime Clubbing at Big Fellas Nightclub

 Sat, 27 Jun at 04:00 pm Big Fellas, Pontefract

Workshop 4: Low-Cost Meals That Support Health

 Fri, 08 May at 09:30 am St Mary's Community Centre

Ey Up Maiden @ Jasper's Bar, Pontefract

 Sat, 09 May at 08:00 pm Jasper's BAR

A Rainy Day in Yorkshire – MESBG 750pt Matched Play Event

 Sun, 03 May at 09:00 am 17 Front Street, WF8 1DA Pontefract, United Kingdom

Family Clubbercise (Ages 8+)

Sat, 09 May at 03:00 pm Hemsworth Community Centre

Janet Jaye as Tina Turner & Diana Ross

Sat, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm Wakefield Rd, WF8 4HA Pontefract, United Kingdom

FULL* 🐶 Mantrailing Introduction Workshop 🐶

 Sat, 25 Apr at 01:00 pm Parkfield Dog Park

We Love the 80's & 90's

Fri, 18 Sep at 07:00 pm Wakefield Rd, WF8 4HA Pontefract, United Kingdom

Pontefract Ghost Walk

 Thu, 23 Jul at 06:00 pm The Counting House Pontefract GBP 9

Puppy Primary School Stage 1 - under 12 months

 Wed, 22 Apr Parkfield Dog Park

Sacred Sunday Sound Bath - PONTEFRACT

 Sun, 26 Apr at 10:30 am Santosha GBP 16 to 20

Full Disclosure @ The Legion South Kirkby

Fri, 01 May at 09:00 pm South Elmsall, Pontefract

Complete Madness Experience

Sun, 27 Sep at 03:00 pm Wakefield Rd, WF8 4HA Pontefract, United Kingdom

Have a Dabble - Pressed flowers (16+)

 Tue, 02 Jun at 01:30 pm Pontefract Castle (official)

🐾✨ UK SNIFFER DOGS – BRONZE SERIES 1 WORKSHOP ✨🐾

 Sun, 26 Apr at 10:00 am Hoyle Mill Rd, Kinsley, WF9 5EB Pontefract, United Kingdom

LIVE at JASPERS BAR 🤘🏻

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 pm Pontefract Town Centre

Pontefract Ghost Walk

 Thu, 16 Apr The Counting House Pontefract GBP 9

Relaxing sound bath - Pontefract

Sun, 26 Apr at 10:30 am Santosha Yoga Studio Pontefract

Kinsley Coronation Rugby Gala 🏉

Sat, 01 Aug at 06:00 pm Kinsley Coronation WMC

Beal Summer Fun Day

 Sat, 04 Jul at 11:00 am Weeland road, beal

DYLAN – BRINGING IT ALL BACK HOME. A CAT Club presentation

 Thu, 14 May at 07:30 pm The Robin Hood Pontefract

Pole and Grid Clinic with Kathryn Parker

 Sun, 17 May at 10:00 am Old Snydale, Commonside Farm

The Old Post Office, Pontefract

 Sat, 16 May at 09:00 pm The Old Post Office

Workshop 5: Exploring Flavour Through Herbs, Spices and Cultural Cooking

 Fri, 22 May at 09:30 am St Mary's Community Centre

Surgery Without Research, The Hate & TBC

 Sat, 09 May at 03:00 pm The Maltshovel GBP 9

Property Edge: From Flip to Foundation

 Thu, 23 Apr at 05:30 pm Tooth and Tiger

Riff Foundry @ The Old Post Office, Pontefract

Fri, 01 May at 08:00 pm The Old Post Office

International Punk Showcase

 Sat, 27 Jun at 02:00 pm Northern Social GBP 22

BLACK TIGER, LIVE @ THE TANK, SOUTH ELMSALL

 Sun, 17 May at 06:00 pm Village Club & Institute - The Tank

Jasper's comedy night

Fri, 05 Jun at 04:00 am Pontefract North, Wakefield

Burning Circus + Family of Addiction

 Sat, 20 Jun at 08:00 pm Jasper's BAR

Live Music | Cabin Beat | The Junction

 Sun, 03 May at 04:30 pm Junction South Elmsall

The Red Kites @ The Old Post Office, Pontefract

 Sat, 09 May at 09:00 pm The Old Post Office

Volunteer Talk: Richard III in the North

 Sun, 14 Jun at 02:00 pm Pontefract Castle (official)

Riot City Radio, Slackrr, The Crash Landings, Witch Spit (AU) & May Contain Nuts

Sat, 25 Jul at 02:00 pm Frankie's Bar

Discovery day: powerful pollinators

 Thu, 28 May at 11:00 am Pontefract Castle (official)

Platinum rocks The Tank Village Club in Pontefract,South Kirkby

Sun, 31 May at 06:00 pm Village Club & Institute - The Tank

The Cheats Live at The Nags South Elmsall

Sat, 25 Apr at 08:30 pm Minsthorpe Hotel (The Nags)

Hemsworth Waterpark

 Sun, 05 Jul at 03:00 pm Hemsworth Waterpark

Upton Festival 2026

 Sat, 01 Aug at 02:00 pm Quarry Lane, Upton

Volunteer talk: The Medieval Herb Garden

 Thu, 21 May at 01:00 pm Pontefract Castle (official)

The Union, Travellers Inn

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:30 pm Travellers Inn South Kirby

Britpop Brunch @ The Old PO

 Sat, 25 Apr at 03:00 pm Ropergate, Pontefract
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