Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in [CITY]. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in [CITY] for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in [CITY] too.
Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in [CITY].
## Art Events in Pontefract - **Event Name**: Wonkey Donkey Visitor Centre - Knottingley - paint the 'Highland Cow!' - **Description**: Sip and paint at Wonkey Donkey's very own Coffee and Cake Art class at the lovely Wonkey Donkey Visitor Centre Cafe! 🎨 No art skills required 🤪🥂 BOOK HERE https://www.pubpainting.co.uk/events/wonkey-donkey-visitor-centre-knottingley-paint-the-highland-co - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Tue May 26 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontefract/wonkey-donkey-visitor-centre-knottingley-paint-the-highland-cow/200029941375825 - **Venue**: Wonkey donkey visitors centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy83MTAyNjE3MWM0MzgwZDYwNDgwOGQ5OWI1M2ZjMDQ4ZjI3ODQ4ZTY2ZjM4MWIzN2NjZGU2MTdhYmYxZjBhZTYwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZlZmZmZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3OTA4MTMzNA.avif - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, nonprofit, kids, sip-and-paint - **Event Name**: PAUL WELLER – WILD WOOD. A CAT Club presentation - **Description**: The CAT Club presents a long playing vinyl record: PAUL WELLER – WILD WOOD with special guest DAN JENNINGS Released in 1993 'Wild Wood,' Paul Weller’s second solo album, confirmed his status as one of Britain’s greatest songwriters, blending pastoral fo - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 25 - **Date**: Thu Jun 25 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Jun 25 2026 at 10:15 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontefract/paul-weller-wild-wood-a-cat-club-presentation/200030050617836 - **Venue**: The Robin Hood Pontefract - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8wYmQ2NzJkNDdiZGJiM2FmMzNjNDEyMmJmYzMxMDMxMDRlZWEwNjYyOGUxMjE4YjJiZDE5MTIwNDNlNGMxNjgwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzEyMTQxNy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODcwODYxNQ.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: July Open Day - **Description**: Experience the Academy of Live Technology at Our On-Campus Open Day! Thinking about a future in live events, film, TV or theatre? Join us on campus and get a real taste of what it’s like to study at the Academy of Live Technology - where creativity meets - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontefract/july-open-day/200029971390305 - **Venue**: Unit 5 Langthwaite Road, WF9 3NR Wakefield, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy84MDY4ODAwYTNjYTlmZjZjOGY4MzllZTU3YWIwYTVkYWYzYmQ3NmFlYWE5MTA0MTA3YWNhNWZlODIyNDBkOWMzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU0MS1kYzAyMDIwNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3OTA5MzIyNA.avif - **Categories**: art, workshops, theatre, entertainment - **Event Name**: The Launch of 11th Big Weekender Day 1 - **Description**: 3 rounds of Warhammer 40K 11th Edition Rules 2000 point armies 3 Games 3 hours Each!! No Painting Restrictions Everyone gets the 10 points! Prizes will be awarded for 1st 2nd 3rd Best sporting Best painted Schedule 09:30-12:30 game 1 12:30-13: - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat Jun 27 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontefract/the-launch-of-11th-big-weekender-day-1/200029971390507 - **Venue**: 17 Front Street, WF8 1DA Pontefract, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy83NGQxMTg1ZTk2YmJmZWE1NTQ5NDdjOTRiNzhlZWY4MmU4OTJjMTBkYmJmMzEzMDQ5Yjg3Y2MzN2U4ODhiNTFhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzQ1MmQxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODE1MzUwOA.avif - **Categories**: art, fine-arts - **Event Name**: The Launch of 11th Big Weekender Day 2 - **Description**: 3 rounds of Warhammer 40K using 11th edition Rules 2000 point armies 3 Rounds 3 Hours Each No Painting restrictions Everyone gets 10 Points! Prizes will be awarded for 1st 2nd 3rd Best sporting Best painted Schedule 09:30-12:30 game 1 12:30-13 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sun Jun 28 2026 at 09:30 am – Sun Jun 28 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontefract/the-launch-of-11th-big-weekender-day-2/200029971389459 - **Venue**: 17 Front Street, WF8 1DA Pontefract, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9lMGY2YzU3ZDMzNzJjY2E5M2NjMmJlZmNiMmM0MTg5ODdkYzRjYjczZjIzMDdhYmQwYWM4ZjE2YWFiNDM2ZWZjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzVkMmMxYy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3Njg0NjA1OA.avif - **Categories**: art, fine-arts ## Trending Events in Pontefract - **Event Name**: Tributes at the Castle 2026 - **Description**: Step back in time for an unforgettable evening of music and nostalgia! This year’s spectacular Tribute at the Castle is an 80s Show. It's packed with iconic hits, dazzling costumes and all the retro vibes you love. Dance the night away under the stars in - **Venue**: Pontefract Castle (official) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4ea5880b52f51570f215aed66ab6b17436a7faa394b549ff2fa8c5de7f0f7830-rimg-w1200-h800-dc2d3117-gmir?v=1778971366 - **Event Name**: Liquorice Shoots - **Description**: The community warm up day to the Towns Liquorice weekend. Outdoor Artisan market, Live stage, Fun dog show, charector parade, Thomas The Tank Engine, Petting corner, Children's rides and much more. its all free to attend. - **Venue**: Market Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4597042b9b2ab835ca2e4699969abb21d87917d00af8e19c09efa0a2396153aa-rimg-w1055-h436-dcfeedbe-gmir?v=1779084656 - **Event Name**: Yonder at the Castle 2026 - **Description**: Feast and Dance ower YonderAbout this Event👑 YONDER IS RETURNING TO PONTEFRACT'S MOST REGAL LANDMARK FOR A HOT SUMMER PARTY AT THE CASTLE - **Venue**: Pontefract Castle - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/121e155580054d33361174bb9f385200bfc7b85760c7c76a10c07683618f07ba-rimg-w1200-h628-dcc01373-gmir.jpg?v=1758268864 - **Event Name**: YAS Clubstand ACCELERATE CAR SHOW - **Description**: 🚗 ACCELERATE IS BACK 🚗 Northern Monkey Tuning returns to Farmer Copleys on Sunday 13th September for our FIFTH annual Accelerate show. And as always… we keep it simple. Want to show your car? 👉 Buy a ticket. No applications. No sending photos. No appr - **Venue**: Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Patch - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f00d6e5543b1dab78e0c115669f37c883dfdd42f21a818ba1edaa6e3f61c2a08-rimg-w1200-h1590-dc261f1f-gmir?v=1777142827 - **Event Name**: THE KORGIS – Live in concert. 3pm & 6.30pm. - **Description**: The CAT Club presents The Sunday Showdown with THE KORGIS A Live Acoustic Performance Afternoon show 3pm. Evening show 6.30pm. James Warren and John Baker present The Korgis songbook and music by artists they have worked with and been inspired by, incl - **Venue**: The Robin Hood Pontefract - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/614416ed30803f2571769e022e219359da11432f9279051bb54634031c11a28c-rimg-w1200-h599-dc010101-gmir?v=1778708533 - **Event Name**: Ackworth Pram Fest - **Description**: https://www.pwh.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/our-fundraising-events/ackworth-pram-fest/ Join us for one of Ackworth’s most loved community events – Ackworth PramFest! Whether you’re taking on the fun run with your team or soaking up the atmospher - **Venue**: Carr Bridge Playing Fields, Ackworth - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/afca04eee7fcf595f1db98a3f903736f159c6131410c47bc7f7725151be3097f-rimg-w1024-h549-dcaea57a-gmir?v=1778940431 - **Event Name**: WheelFest26 car and bike show - **Description**: Returning again for its 4th year and growing year on year Pontefract WheelFest26 and 1940's Ropergate returns on Saturday 13th of June 2026. Do you have a vehicle to show, it's free to show and free to attend? Entries for vehicles email: events@pontefract - **Venue**: Pontefract Town Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8cdf4674c8c455c6c60bfb7a933db7bf58679a0ab6a5d439e15ca3eb39c679de-rimg-w1200-h1697-dcf69407-gmir?v=1779114786 - **Event Name**: Proms at the Castle 2026 - **Description**: Enjoy a magnificent evening of music and light as Pontefract Castle proudly presents the West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra. Bring along friends and loved ones to listen to moving melodies as the sun goes down over the Castle. Prepare to be transported on - **Venue**: Pontefract Castle (official) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/204e0cec41a2995973543fe8263356aab34b7a943207260e254d2b799ced9eea-rimg-w1200-h800-dc1b1213-gmir?v=1778088229 - **Event Name**: Pontefract Ghost Walk - **Description**: Join the spooky fun on the Pontefract Ghost Walk and uncover eerie tales from the town’s haunted past!About this Event👻 Pontefract Ghost Walk – Legends, Lore & Restless SpiritsStep into the histori - **Venue**: The Counting House Pontefract - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/af413b49fdbb697abf118b1064dee2b58785f76abb2d98483d3f6b997b612dfc-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080801-gmir.jpg?v=1769444116 ## Browse Art Events by Date - [Art Events Today in Pontefract](https://allevents.in/pontefract/art--today) - [Art Events This Weekend in Pontefract](https://allevents.in/pontefract/art--this-weekend) - [Art Events in May in Pontefract](https://allevents.in/pontefract/art--may) - [Art Events in June in Pontefract](https://allevents.in/pontefract/art--june) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Art events in Pontefract? - **A:** Wonkey Donkey Visitor Centre - Knottingley - paint the 'Highland Cow!' (Tue May 26 2026 at 06:00 pm at Wonkey donkey visitors centre), PAUL WELLER – WILD WOOD. A CAT Club presentation (Thu Jun 25 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Robin Hood Pontefract), July Open Day (Sat Jul 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at Unit 5 Langthwaite Road, WF9 3NR Wakefield, United Kingdom), The Launch of 11th Big Weekender Day 1 (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 09:30 am at 17 Front Street, WF8 1DA Pontefract, United Kingdom), The Launch of 11th Big Weekender Day 2 (Sun Jun 28 2026 at 09:30 am at 17 Front Street, WF8 1DA Pontefract, United Kingdom). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Pontefract in May 2026? - **A:** Wonkey Donkey Visitor Centre - Knottingley - paint the 'Highland Cow!' (Tue May 26 2026 at 06:00 pm at Wonkey donkey visitors centre). - **Q**: How can I find Art events in Pontefract? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art events in Pontefract on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Art events in Pontefract? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Art events in Pontefract? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in Pontefract include Wonkey donkey visitors centre, The Robin Hood Pontefract, Unit 5 Langthwaite Road, WF9 3NR Wakefield, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in Pontefract? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in Pontefract include Pub Painting UK, The CAT Club, Academy of Live Technology. - **Q**: Are there any online Art events available? - **A:** Yes, many Art events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Art events in Pontefract? - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in Pontefract. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fa/62c63e1af3495c9493152cf57d2048/art.png ## Arts events from nearby cities - [Arts events in Sherburn in Elmet](https://allevents.in/sherburn-in-elmet/art) - [Arts events in Wakefield](https://allevents.in/wakefield/art) - [Arts events in Selby](https://allevents.in/selby-en/art) - [Arts events in Barnsley](https://allevents.in/barnsley/art) - [Arts events in Leeds](https://allevents.in/leeds/art) - [Arts events in Dewsbury](https://allevents.in/dewsbury/art) - [Arts events in Tadcaster](https://allevents.in/tadcaster/art) - [Arts events in Batley](https://allevents.in/batley/art)