The leaves are turning, and the nights are drawing in!. Whether you’re up for tucking into something tasty at a local food fest, browsing handmade finds at a market, or soaking up live music and art, there’s loads happening in Wakey over the next few months.
Perfect excuses to get out, wrap up warm, and make the most of the season!
Stalls at Hepworth Harvest Festival (Image courtesy of Hepworth Gallery)
EVENTS IN WAKEFIELD | SEPTEMBER 2025
Wakefield Brick Show – Sunday 14th September
If you’re a lover of LEGO, don’t miss the Wakefield Brick Show! See some stunning LEGO displays, purchase plenty of goodies, and have a lovely family day out at The Ridings Shopping Centre. Find out more here!
Hepworth Harvest Festival – Saturday 20th TO Sunday 21st September
Celebrate the start of Autumn at The Hepworth Wakefield Harvest Festival! Enjoy a weekend in the company of some of the UK’s best independent designers, makers and producers, all across from our lovely coworking space at Tileyard North. Find out more here!
The Freedom Festival – Saturday 27th September
Enjoy an inspiring day of creativity, connection and community at The Art House! With music, art, creative events, food and shared stories, explore what freedom really means to the people of Wakefield! Find out more here.
ABBA by Candlelight (Image courtesy of Experience Wakefield)
EVENTS IN WAKEFIELD | OCTOBER 2025
Yorkshire Scare Grounds Halloween – Friday 10th October TO Sunday 2nd November
Ready to face your fears? Experience Yorkshire’s biggest and scariest Halloween destination, with live actors, authentic sets and atmospheric lighting! Check their website for prices and book your place here!
Pumpkin Embroidery Workshop – Saturday 18th October
Discover a welcoming environment where you can create your own cute pumpkin decoration at Wool n Stuff’s Pumpkin Embroidery Workshop! Perfect for beginners or people looking to refine their skills this autumn! Find out more here!
ABBA by Candlelight – Friday 31st October
Experience an incredible night of ABBA anthems at Wakefield Cathedral. Featuring some of the most iconic pop songs of all time, performed in front of stunning atmospheric candlelight. Book your tickets here!
Light Up Wakefield 2024 (Image courtesy of Light Up The North)
EVENTS IN WAKEFIELD | NOVEMBER 2025
Pontefract Continental Street Market – Thursday 6th TO Sunday 9th November
Pontefract’s Beastfair is being transformed into a bustling hub of global street food this November, with warming dishes, sweet treats and handcrafted gifts from across the world! Find out more here.
Light Up 2025 – Friday 21st TO Sunday 30th November
Light Up Wakefield is back for 2025, bigger and better than ever! Explore a trail of immersive light and sound installations, and see the streets of Wakefield and beyond come to life. It’s the perfect way to start the festive season! For more details click here!
There’s much going on across Wakefield this autumn, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of it!
And if you need a cosy, flexible office to work in between it all, click here to get in touch with the 2-Work Tileyard North team!
