WX Wakefield, Wakefield Exchange, Union Street, Wakefield (2025)

23/04/2025

Big tunes & good vibes— Electric Boutique is bringing a FREE daytime rave to Wakefield Exchange to get you in the bank holiday mood! Get ready for some epic Ibiza dance anthems ☀️🕺

📅 Sunday 4 May
⏰ 2pm-6pm
📍 WX - Wakefield Exchange

No booking needed - free entry!

22/04/2025

IT'S BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Get ready for Friday's free Princess and Pirates themed Toddler Disco! Tiny dancers can wiggle, jump, and groove to child-friendly tunes.🕺

Free, drop in: Friday 25 April, 9:30am - 11:30am

21/04/2025

📣What's On | 21- 27 April

🐒 The Sleeping Tree
Monday 21 April | 8am-6pm| FREE
It is the last day day to experience The Sleeping Tree, a free immersive sound and light experience transporting audiences to the Sumatran rainforest.

🪡Create & Sip: Macrame Flower Coasters
Tuesday 22 April 2025 | 6pm - 8pm | £16
Try your hand at macramé and make something you can take home!
Book at wxwakefield.short.gy/Macrame

🕺Toddler Disco
Friday 25 April | 9:30am - 11:30am | FREE
Little ones can dance, wiggle, and groove at this free Princess and Pirates themed disco.

🎤Friday Night: Live at WX
Friday 25 April | 6pm - 10pm | FREE
Start your weekend with a night of indie-alt rock live music. This week's line-up includes A.H. ACTIVITY and Headgazer.

👸Star Walk
Saturday 26 - Sunday 27 April | 10am - 4pm | FREE
Expect free family fun including princess characters, movie screenings, mask making and face painting!

🤣Comedy at WX
Saturday 26 April | 8pm - 10pm | £11
Comedy at WX is bringing you a top-tier line-up of comedians ready to have you in stitches.
Book at wxwakefield.short.gy/comedy

See the full events programme via the link in bio or at wxwfd.short.gy/WhatsOn

20/04/2025

We are are super excited for Trinity Walk's Star Walk event which is back next weekend!

Wakefield Exchange is getting involved with the fun! Pop into WX for free family activities on this popular Wakey weekend.

You can expect:
🖌️Free face painting
🎨Make your own Pikachu mask (drop-in session 10AM-1:30PM)
👸Princess Characters
🎥Movie screenings!

📅Saturday 26 - Sunday 27 April 2025
🕛10AM - 4PM
🔗www.wxwakefield.co.uk/Whats-On/Details?event=star-walk-at-wx

18/04/2025

There's still a few tickets left for our Create & Sip: Macramé Flower Coasters Workshop 🌻

Through step by step guidance, you'll follow a pretty macramé flower pattern to create their very own drinks coaster or plant mat, learning about various knotting techniques along the way. Suitable for complete beginners to macramé!

📅 Tuesday 22 April 2025
⏰ 6PM-8PM
🎫 £16

Book your tickets now >> wxwfd.short.gy/MacrameWorkshop

17/04/2025

Head over to WX as Ian Whiteley & The Crows of Albion take centre stage with their new album, Wachefeld!

The album is deeply rooted in the district’s heritage, features 18 tracks telling the tales of the people, places, legends and history of Wakefield.

📅 Saturday 19 April 2025
⏰ 7PM - 9PM
🎫 Free, drop-in
🔗 wxwfd.short.gy/CrowsOfAlbion

16/04/2025

Unlock your creativity at a WX Workshop!

From painting your own set of hand-decorated candles to creative journalling - there's a range of fun activities on offer for you to enjoy:

🖌️Paint and Sip: Paint a Pot
Thu 1 May 2025, 6PM - 8PM, £16
Book Now >> wxwfd.short.gy/PaintAPot

🕊️Creative Calm: From Stress to Self-Belief
Thu 8 May 2025, 6PM - 8PM, £20
Book Now >> wxwfd.short.gy/CreativeCalm

🕯️Paint and Sip: Candle Painting
Thu 15 May 2025, 6PM - 8PM, £18
Book Now >>wxwfd.short.gy/CandlePainting

📓Sketch & Scribble: Creative Journaling
Thu 22 May 2025, 6PM - 8PM, £16
Book Now >> wxwfd.short.gy/CreativeJournalling

🛁Make your Own Bath Salts
Thu 29 May 2025, 6PM - 8PM, £16
Book Now >> wxwfd.short.gy/MakeYourOwnBathSalts

Holly Greenwood Design

15/04/2025

Join us next Saturday for a night of laughter at WX's comedy night!

The line-up includes the brilliant Colin Manford, Jack Carroll-The authorised page of comedian, actor and writer Jack Carroll, Big Lou - Comedian and Martin Mor!

📅 Saturday 26 April
⏰8pm-10pm (doors open at 7pm)
🎫 £11

Don't miss out and book your tickets now >> wxwfd.short.gy/ComedyAtWX

This event is in partnership with Plane Comedy.

15/04/2025

Step away from the hustle and bustle of Wakefield City Centre and be transported to the Sumatran rainforest at WX!

The Sleeping Tree is a FREE immersive sound and light experience that connects us to the unique wildlife of this rainforest through a rich soundscape, created by the amazing team at Invisible Flock.

📅 On until Monday 21 April 2025
⏰ 8am - 6pm
🔗 wxwfd.short.gy/TheSleepingTree

14/04/2025

What's On | 14-19 April🌟

It's Easter week and we have something for everyone at WX!

Want to try your hand at visible mending? Book onto our workshop. Looking for free activities to occupy the kids? Then come along to our Easter craft activities. Interested in live music? Join us for Live at WX and the Crows of Albion gig!

All this and much more at WX:

🐒 The Sleeping Tree
Monday-Saturday | 8am-6pm (from 10am on Saturday) | FREE
The Sleeping Tree is an immersive sound and light experience by Invisible Flock transporting audiences to the Sumatran rainforest in Indonesia.

🪡Create and Sip: Visible Mending
Tuesday 15 April 2025 | 6pm - 8pm | £16
This workshop will introduce you to a selection of creative repair techniques to inspire future repairs or upcycle clothing.
Book at wxwfd.short.gy/VisibleMending

🐣Easter at WX
Wednesday 16 - Saturday 19 April | 10am – 3pm | FREE
Enjoy a selection of family Easter crafts including spring flower pots, card making, Easter bunnies masks and paper collage!

🎤Friday Night: Live at WX
Friday 18 April | 6pm - 10pm | FREE
Start your weekend with a night of live music, this week's line-up includes Toria & Graham Lindley.

🎶Crows of Albion
Saturday 19 April | 7pm - 9pm | FREE
Head over to WX as Ian Whiteley & The Crows of Albion take centre stage with their new album, Wachefeld!

See the full events programme at wxwfd.short.gy/WhatsOn

Please note WX is closed on Easter Sunday (20 April).

12/04/2025

Join us TODAY (12 April) at WX for a host of free, fun activities including family crafts, an immersive light and sound experience, engaging talk and a big-screen movie experience!

🎨Easter at WX | 10am – 3pm
Try a selection of family Easter crafts including spring flower pots, card making, Easter bunnies masks and paper collage!

🐒 The Sleeping Tree | 10am-6pm
The Sleeping Tree is an immersive sound and light experience by Invisible Flock transporting audiences to the Sumatran rainforest in Indonesia.

🌳Yorkshire’s Forest: Woodlands, Hedgerows & the Fight Against Climate Change | 3pm-4pm
Discover the vital role of Yorkshire’s forests in tackling climate change. Free but booking required >> wxwfd.short.gy/WoodlandsTalk

📽️Movies at WX: 2012 | 7pm-10pm
Join us for a big-screen experience with a showing of epic science fiction disaster movie 2012.

We'll see you there!

11/04/2025

Join us again today at WX for FREE Easter craft activities!

From 10am-3pm, you can have a go at making your own Spring flower pots, Easter cards, bunny masks and much more!

Easter at WX is taking place from 9 - 19 April (except 14-15 April).
Find out more >> wxwfd.short.gy/EasterAtWX

10/04/2025

Let us entertain you🎶

Get ready for an electrifying night of live music TOMORROW at WX, as RD Music brings the iconic sounds of Robbie Williams and Freddie Mercury to life!

Live at WX: The Greatest British Showmen
📅 Friday 11 April
⏰ 7pm-10pm
🎫 Free, drop-in
🔗 wxwfd.short.gy/GreatestBritishShowmen

Don't miss out—gather your friends and experience a great night of live music!

08/04/2025

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07/04/2025

What's On 🌟

Listen to the sounds of the Sumatran rainforest, make your own spring flower pot, enjoy the big-screen experience and much more this week at WX!

🐇Easter at WX
Starts Wednesday 9 April | 10am – 3pm | FREE
Join the Chicks on Sticks team as they bring us a selection of family Easter crafts including spring flower pots, card making, Easter bunnies masks and paper collage!

🎤Live at WX: The Greatest Showmen
Friday 11 April | 7pm - 10pm | FREE
Get ready for an electrifying night of live music as RD Music brings the iconic sounds of Freddie Mercury and Robbie Williams to life!

📽️Movies at WX: 2012
Saturday 12 April | 7pm-10pm | FREE
Join us for a big-screen experience with a showing of epic science fiction disaster movie 2012.

🐒 The Sleeping Tree
All week | 8am-6pm | FREE
The Sleeping Tree is an immersive sound and light experience by Invisible Flock transporting audiences to the Sumatran rainforest in Indonesia.

🌳Yorkshire’s Forest: Woodlands, Hedgerows & the Fight Against Climate Change
Saturday 12 April | 3pm-4pm | FREE
As part of The Sleeping Tree exhibition, hear from Roger Parkinson at The Woodland Trust to discover the vital role of Yorkshire’s forests in tackling climate change.
Book now >> wxwfd.short.gy/WoodlandsTalk

See the full events programme >> wxwfd.short.gy/WhatsOn

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07/04/2025

🧵✨ Create & Sip: Visible Mending Workshop ✨🍷

📅 Tuesday 15 April 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Wakefield Exchange
💷 £16 | Booking required

Give your clothes a new lease of life with visible mending - a creative and sustainable way to repair and transform textiles! 🌿♻️

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore artistic repair techniques that celebrate the history of your fabrics while reducing waste. Whether you want to fix a well-loved piece or learn new skills to upcycle garments, this session is perfect for all levels, from beginners to embroidery pros! 🪡

🔹 All materials provided
🔹 Create mini samples to practice techniques
🔹 Option to bring a garment for repair
🔹 Enjoy a relaxed, creative evening with like-minded people

Sip, stitch, and make your wardrobe one-of-a-kind! ✨

🎟 Limited spaces - book now! 👉🔗https://wxwfd.short.gy/Mending

06/04/2025

🌿🌳 Yorkshire’s Forest: Woodlands, Hedgerows & the Fight Against Climate Change 🌳🌿

📅 Saturday 12 April 2025
⏰ 3PM – 4PM
📍 Wakefield Exchange
🎟 FREE but booking required 👉🔗https://wxwakefield.short.gy/Woodlands

Join Roger Parkinson from the Woodland Trust for an eye-opening talk on the vital role of Yorkshire’s forests, woodlands, and hedgerows in tackling climate change. 🌍✨

🌲 Discover how trees and hedgerows:
🌿 Store carbon & protect against extreme weather
🦉 Support biodiversity & local wildlife
🌳 Face growing environmental challenges—and how we can help!

Linked to The Sleeping Tree, our immersive sound & light installation on climate change and deforestation, this event will leave you inspired to reconnect with nature. 🍃

Don’t miss this chance to learn, explore, and take action for our planet! 🌎💚

05/04/2025

🎬 Movies at WX: 2012 🌍🔥

Join us at Wakefield Exchange for an unforgettable big-screen experience! We're showing the epic sci-fi disaster film 2012, a rollercoaster of action, suspense, and jaw-dropping destruction. 🌊🌋⚡

📅 Saturday, 12 April 2025
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Wakefield Exchange, Union Street
💰 FREE ENTRY!

Directed by Roland Emmerich, 2012 follows a desperate fight for survival as the Earth crumbles under apocalyptic events. Can humanity make it to safety? Find out on the big screen! 🍿🎥

👀 No booking required, bring your friends and experience the action together!

For more info visit: www.wxwakefield.co.uk/Whats-On

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