MUSIC, THEATRE & FILM THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT! Wake昀椀eld is a creative place, and whether that’s art or performance, we love to make an impact! Which is why we’ve got festivals, gigs and productions galore to keep visitors entertained all year long. Perhaps it’s the legacy of all those brass bands, but we’re a musical district, and our summer festival programme just can’t be beaten. Taking place in the stirring surroundings of Pontefract Castle, Proms at the Castle is a rousing evening of classical music with a 昀椀reworks 昀椀nale. Staying pops up at quirky venues And there’s a lot of in Pontefract, Friarwood across the district, and local talent to go about, Festival supplies music, features DJ sets, indoor with a thriving live entertainment and entertainment, artisan music scene across the good vibes. Wake昀椀eld stalls and street food. district. Every month, is the proud home of Ending the summer Bodys programmes Yorkshire’s longest season with a bang is 2-band lineups of running free music Wake昀椀eld Live. A city exciting artists from festival, Clarence festival created by and the district and beyond Park Festival, with an for the community, the in unusual venues. eclectic lineup covering best of local talent play Wake昀椀eld Jazz hosts a all genres. Yonder is a venues all across the city diverse programme of travelling festival that centre. musicians of national 8 Wake昀椀eld Visitor Guide 2024