

# Events & Things To Do in Pontefract in October 2026 | AllEvents.in

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in October 2026 in Pontefract. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in October 2026 in Pontefract.
- **Category**: october
- **Display Name**: Events in October
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## october Events in Pontefract

- **Event Name**: TRANCEND @ JASPERS BAR, Pontefract - HALLOWEEN PARTY - IGN!TE AFTERPARTY
  - **Description**: Jaspers Halloween party 

TRANCEND from 21:00 

Ign!te afterparty from 23:00
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontefract/trancend-jaspers-bar-pontefract-halloween-party-ignte-afterparty/200029788823713
  - **Venue**: Jasper's BAR
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- **Event Name**: The Drunken Fungus
  - **Description**: PLUMA DORADA isn’t a literary work (despite the Spanish title meaning “Golden Feather”), but Neil Bailey’s electrifying solo guitar project mixing psychedelic and ambient textures in live performance and recordings. If you’re into immersive, instrumental
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
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  - **Venue**: The Drunken Fungus
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Force Fed Lies, Bastardface, Sin City Rockers, Left For Dead
  - **Description**: Northeast Takeover
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontefract/force-fed-lies-bastardface-sin-city-rockers-left-for-dead/100001980138028146
  - **Venue**: The Maltshovel
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  - **Price**: GBP 6 to 12

## Trending Events in Pontefract

- **Event Name**: Freddie Mercury Tribute SOLD OUT
  - **Description**: Get ready for a show-stopping afternoon celebrating the one and only Freddie Mercury — the legendary frontman of Queen! Sing along to anthems like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” and “Somebody to Love.” Experience the power, passion, and unforge
  - **Venue**: 61 Northgate, Pontefract
- **Event Name**: Ed Sheeran & 90’s Tribute
  - **Description**: Get ready for a show-stopping afternoon combining the best of Ed Sheeran and the biggest hits of the 1990s! Sing along to Ed Sheeran favourites like “Shape of You,” “Perfect,” and “Thinking Out Loud,” before throwing it back with iconic 90s anthems guaran
  - **Venue**: 61 Northgate, 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)
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- **Event Name**: 90’s R&B featuring Craig David Tribute
  - **Description**: Get ready for a smooth and soulful afternoon celebrating the iconic sounds of Craig David and the very best of R&amp;B! From 90’s / early 2000s anthems to slow jam classics and garage-infused hits, we’re bringing the vibes, the nostalgia, and the sing-alo
  - **Venue**: 61 Northgate, Pontefract
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- **Event Name**: Dragon Parade Day
  - **Description**: It’s time for the annual Dragon Parade at Pontefract Castle!

Enjoy lots of fun crafts and storytelling sessions as you prepare for the big parade at 2pm. Ilbert the Dragon can’t wait!

Meet a whole cast of magical characters including a knight in shining
  - **Venue**: Pontefract Castle (official)
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- **Event Name**: WheelFest26
  - **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?
For sponsorship opportunities email: vicechai
  - **Venue**: Pontefract Town Centre
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- **Event Name**: Mark Summer as Elvis
  - **Description**: Mark Summers as Elvis  is coming  to the Croft this April! 🎤
Sunday 12th April!
£27.50pp includes two course meal ,
2 Shows to choose from 
12 for 12:30PM
7 for 7:30PM
Why not stay with us £140 ( includes 2 tickets , standard double room and 2x Breakfast)
  - **Venue**: Wakefield Rd, WF8 4HA Pontefract, United Kingdom
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- **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
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- **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)
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top october events in Pontefract?
  - **A:** TRANCEND @ JASPERS BAR, Pontefract - HALLOWEEN PARTY - IGN!TE AFTERPARTY (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 09:00 pm at Jasper's BAR), The Drunken Fungus (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Drunken Fungus), Force Fed Lies, Bastardface, Sin City Rockers, Left For Dead (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 02:00 pm at The Maltshovel).
- **Q**: How can I find october events in Pontefract?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming october 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 october 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 october events in Pontefract?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting october events in Pontefract include Jasper's BAR, The Drunken Fungus, The Maltshovel.
- **Q**: What is the price range for october events in Pontefract?
  - **A:** Prices for october events in Pontefract range from GBP 6 to GBP 12. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for october events in Pontefract?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting october events in Pontefract include Five Towns Music Scene, Neil Bailey's  - 'Pluma Dorada', MTJ Promotions.
- **Q**: Are there any online october events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many october 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 october events in Pontefract?
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