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Art & Exhibitions
Free

Jason and the Wakefield Adventure

Friday 20 June - Sunday 7 September 2025
Free

Wakefield Exchange and artist Jason Wilsher-Mills are proud to present ‘Jason and the Wakefield Adventure’, Jason’s first large-scale exhibition of work in his hometown of Wakefield.

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Music / Dance / Theatre

Silent Disco

Saturday 9 August 2025
Start time:8pm - End time: 10pm
£12

Join us at WX for a Silent Disco like no other!

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Music / Dance / Theatre
Comedy
Free

Soul Shed

Saturday 19 July 2025
Start time:7:30pm - End time: 10:30pm
Free

Soul Shed returns with a night of poetry, music and comedy.

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Courses / Workshops / Talks
Free

Superhero Life Drawing

Friday 20 June - Friday 5 September 2025
Start time:3PM - End time: 5PM
FREE

A fun, family-friendly introduction to life drawing, perfect for beginners of all ages. 

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Courses / Workshops / Talks
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Create Your Own Character - Writing Workshop

Sunday 6 July - Sunday 20 July 2025
FREE

A fun, inclusive creative writing workshop inspired by our Jason and the Wakefield Adventure exhibition.

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Art & Exhibitions
Family
Crafts

Jason and the Wakefield Adventure - Drop-In Family Crafts

Friday 20 June - Saturday 6 September 2025
FREE

Get creative together at our Family Drop-In Crafts – a fun, hands-on activity session for children and their grown-ups!

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Art & Exhibitions
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Music / Dance / Theatre

Jason and the Wakefield Adventure - Performances

Saturday 21 June - Saturday 6 September 2025
FREE

Watch fantastic performances undernearth The Jolly Pinder of Wakefield on specific dates this summer by dance group DanceXplosion!

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Handmade Marbled Books

Thursday 24 July 2025
Start time:6pm - End time: 8pm
£25

Explore the art of paper marbling and learn the fundamentals of bookbinding

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Comedy

Comedy at WX

Saturday 26 July 2025
Start time:7:30pm - End time: 10pm
£6 early bird, £11 after 14 July

Join us for a good belly laugh with an epic line up of comedians!

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Art & Exhibitions
Courses / Workshops / Talks
Family
Free

Your Life as a Hero’s Journey – Drawing Workshop

Sunday 27 July - Sunday 7 September 2025
Start time:2PM - End time: 4PM
FREE

Explore your own story through creativity, self-reflection, and intuitive drawing – no art experience needed.

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Wakefield Heart Badges – Mixed Media Workshop

Sunday 27 July - Sunday 7 September 2025
Start time:10AM - End time: 12PM
FREE

Create your very own embroidered heart badge using a mix of drawing, collage, and stitching techniques.

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Art & Exhibitions

Artwalk

Wednesday 30 July 2025
Start time:5pm - End time: 8pm
Free

We join up with Wakefield's Artwalk for a late night exhibition opening.

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Brusho Painting & Collage

Thursday 31 July 2025
Start time:6pm - End time: 8pm
£20

Explore the world of natural collage and Brusho painting.

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Film

The Damn-It Jam-It

Saturday 2 August 2025
Start time:6pm - End time: 10pm
Free

Join us for a special screening of your favourite Sweet Transvestite...

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Summer Jazz Nights at WX: Mike Hope & Ensemble

Friday 15 August 2025
Start time:6pm - End time: 10pm
Free

Ease into the evening with the smooth, sultry sounds of Summer Jazz with Mike Hope & Ensemble.

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Rockaoke

Saturday 16 August 2025
Start time:7PM - End time: 10PM
FREE

Ever dreamed of being the lead singer in a rock band? Now’s your chance.

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Jason Wilsher-Mills & Damon Jackson-Waldock in Conversation

Wednesday 27 August 2025
Start time:6pm - End time: 10pm
Free (Booking essential)

Artist Jason Wilsher-Mills MBE talks to Co-Exectutive Director of The Art House, Damon Jackson-Waldock.

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Art & Exhibitions
Family
Courses / Workshops / Talks
Free

The Jolly Pinder Story: Mixed Media Workshop

Sunday 29 June - Sunday 17 August 2025
FREE

Step into a world of folklore and fantasy with our colourful workshop!

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Free
Courses / Workshops / Talks
Family

Mini Chef: Burrito Class

Friday 29 August 2025
Start time:11am - End time: 12pm
Free (Booking required)

A fun, hands-on cooking class where kids roll their own burritos and learn about the flavours of Mexican cuisine.

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Family
Comedy

WX Family Comedy Show

Saturday 30 August 2025
Start time:3pm - End time: 5pm
Standard Ticket: £10.00, Family Ticket (up to 4 people): £30.00, Additional Child: £5.00

Get ready for an afternoon of non-stop laughs for the whole family!

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Pop Up Choir - Singing Workshop

Sunday 31 August 2025
FREE

Our Pop-Up Choir session is a joyful, inclusive experience open to everyone, no matter your experience level.

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Northern Soul: Keeping the Faith

Saturday 11 October 2025
Start time:3pm - End time: 10pm
Early bird £5 until 11th Aug

Iconic DJs, live music and more – join us for a celebration of rhythm, rare grooves, and original vinyl classics at WX.

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Health & Wellbeing
Free

Wellbeing Wednesdays

Every Wednesday
Free

Wednesdays are all about wellbeing at WX!

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Health & Wellbeing
Free

Health Checks at WX

Every Wednesday
Start time:9:30am - End time: 3:30pm
FREE

Stay healthy with Health Checks at WX Unit 1, accessed from Union Street.

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Health & Wellbeing
Free

Chair-Based Exercise – Sit, Stretch & Smile!

Every two weeks from 14 May
Start time:10am - End time: 11am
Free

Come along for a fun and friendly way to keep moving!

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Health & Wellbeing
Free

Tai Chi

Every Wednesday from 4 June
Start time:12pm - End time: 1pm
Free

Reduce stress with mindful movements.

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Health & Wellbeing
Free

Merrie Movers

Every Wednesday from 4 June
Start time:2pm - End time: 3pm
Free

Try out some new dance moves in our free weekly session.

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Comedy
Free

Quiz Night: Colin All Quizzers

Every Thursday
Start time:8pm - End time: 10pm
Free

Pub quizzers… this one's for you! Join us for a night of trivia and laughs.

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Free

Friday Night: Live at WX

Every Friday
Start time:6pm - End time: 10pm
Free

Start your weekend with Live at WX, a night of live music featuring some of the best local bands and artists.

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Ship of the Gods

Friday 21 November - Sunday 23 November 2025
Start time:10:00 - End time: 17:00
Free

As part of Light Up Wakefield 2025, WX welcomes Heinrich & Palmer’s light installation Ship of Gods.

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