# What's On In Pontefract This Weekend | April 17-19, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Pontefract is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore what to do in Pontefract this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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## Weekend Events in Pontefract

- **Event Name**: MY DARLING CLEMENTINE– Live in concert. Afternoon & evening shows.
  - **Description**: The CAT Club presents The Sunday Showdown with
MY DARLING CLEMENTINE live in concert.
Sunday 19 April 2026 at 3pm & 6.30pm.

My Darling Clementine (Michael Weston King & Lou Dalgleish) have released six critically acclaimed albums and played over
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontefract/my-darling-clementine-live-in-concert-afternoon-and-evening-shows/200029310616908
  - **Venue**: The Robin Hood Pontefract
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, country-music-festivals, art, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Volunteer Talk: A Northern Conflict - The Percies and Nevilles in 15th Century England
  - **Description**: Join our volunteers for a talk on 'A Northern Conflict - The Percies and Nevilles in 15th Century England'.

The north of England in the 1400s was dominated by two great noble families. They were the Percies of Northumberland and the Nevilles of Middleham
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 03:15 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontefract/volunteer-talk-a-northern-conflict-the-percies-and-nevilles-in-15th-century-england/200029550079827
  - **Venue**: Pontefract Castle (official)
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- **Event Name**: Karaoke afternoon
  - **Description**: 🎤✨ Karaoke, but make it classy… ✨🍸

This isn’t your average Sunday singalong.
Join us for an elevated afternoon of music, cocktails, and atmosphere at Cella-Bar-8  – where great voices (and brave ones 😉) take centre stage.

🗓 Sunday 19th April
🕑 2PM – 6PM
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontefract/karaoke-afternoon/200029935106858
  - **Venue**: Cella-Bar-8
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  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: Return of the geeks Warhammer 40,000 2000pt Tournament – Geek Kingz (UKTC / ITC)
  - **Description**: 📍 Geek Kingz, 17 Front Street, Pontefract (WF8 1DA)
📅 Sunday 19th April 2026
🎟 £10 per ticket (£5 for Geek Kingz members)

We’re hosting a competitive 3-round, 2000pt Warhammer 40,000 tournament using UKTC terrain layouts and ITC scoring.

Games will be s
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontefract/return-of-the-geeks-warhammer-40000-2000pt-tournament-geek-kingz-uktc-itc/200029765665556
  - **Venue**: 17 Front Street, WF8 1DA Pontefract, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: sports, tournaments
- **Event Name**: The Best of Meatloaf & Jake Blues
  - **Description**: 2 Course Meal 

12pm - 4pm 

FULL BALANCE DUE 4 WEEKS PRIOR AND NO CANCELLATION REFUNDS 4 WEEKS PRIOR

Depoist is non refundable
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 15
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontefract/the-best-of-meatloaf-and-jake-blues/200029765664254
  - **Venue**: Wakefield Rd, WF8 4HA Pontefract, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Excess reduction
  - **Description**: If you’ve been involved in an accident, call us today.

We can help reduce the cost of your repair quickly and professionally.

Non-fault claims may qualify for an excess waiver and a £400 payment.
Fault claims may still benefit from excess reduction, som
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontefract/excess-reduction/200029941377530
  - **Venue**: Malvern road, Knottingley
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## Trending Events in Pontefract

- **Event Name**: Ponte 10K
  - **Description**: https://www.pwh.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/our-fundraising-events/ponte-10k/

Run the Pontefract 10K and fundraise for hospice care with every step! We’re inviting you to be part of our Hospice Team and make a real difference while taking on thi
  - **Venue**: Pontefract Park, Pontefract, WF8 4, United Kingdom
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- **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**: 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**: Magic Mike Live - The Last Bank
  - **Description**: Magic Mike Live - The Last Bank

24th April

Get ready for a night that's bold, electrifying and completely unforgettable...

Magic Mike Live is taking over The Last Bank on the 24th April for a high energy spectacle packed with jaw dropping moves, ripped
  - **Venue**: 25 ropergate, WF8 1LQ 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**: Artisan Craft Fair - Pontefract Masonic Hall
  - **Description**: Phoenix Squad will be at Pontefract Masonic Hall for May the Fourth, train to be a Jedi or a Sith, Shoot the Trooper and much more from us. 

PLUS.....

Tours of the Masonic Temple , Face Painting by Kirsty’s Creations ; Paint a Pot ; Stalls of Artisan Cr
  - **Venue**: Pontefract Masonic Hall
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- **Event Name**: P!NK Tribute by Miss Understood Donna Moody
  - **Description**: 🎤 P!NK TRIBUTE LIVE AT THE LAST BANK! 🎶

Get ready to Raise Your Glass and Get the Party Started! Join us at The Last Bank on Sunday 3rd May — Bank Holiday Sunday (May Day) — for a high-energy P!NK Tribute Show featuring the sensational Miss Understood! 🌟
  - **Venue**: 25 ropergate, WF8 1LQ Pontefract, United Kingdom
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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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- **Event Name**: Lionel Ritchie Tribute
  - **Description**: Get ready for a smooth and soulful afternoon celebrating the timeless music of Lionel Richie! From Motown classics to unforgettable 80s and 90s hits, we’re bringing you the romance, nostalgia, and sing-along anthems that made Lionel Richie a legend. 🎶✨

E
  - **Venue**: 61 Northgate, Pontefract

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- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Pontefract?
  - **A:** MY DARLING CLEMENTINE– Live in concert. Afternoon & evening shows. (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Robin Hood Pontefract), Volunteer Talk: A Northern Conflict - The Percies and Nevilles in 15th Century England (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at Pontefract Castle (official)), Karaoke afternoon (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at Cella-Bar-8), Return of the geeks Warhammer 40,000 2000pt Tournament – Geek Kingz (UKTC / ITC) (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 09:00 am at 17 Front Street, WF8 1DA Pontefract, United Kingdom), The Best of Meatloaf & Jake Blues (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at Wakefield Rd, WF8 4HA Pontefract, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Pontefract today April 19, 2026?
  - **A:** MY DARLING CLEMENTINE– Live in concert. Afternoon & evening shows. (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Robin Hood Pontefract), Volunteer Talk: A Northern Conflict - The Percies and Nevilles in 15th Century England (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at Pontefract Castle (official)), Karaoke afternoon (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at Cella-Bar-8), Return of the geeks Warhammer 40,000 2000pt Tournament – Geek Kingz (UKTC / ITC) (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 09:00 am at 17 Front Street, WF8 1DA Pontefract, United Kingdom), The Best of Meatloaf & Jake Blues (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at Wakefield Rd, WF8 4HA Pontefract, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Pontefract this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** MY DARLING CLEMENTINE– Live in concert. Afternoon & evening shows. (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Robin Hood Pontefract), Volunteer Talk: A Northern Conflict - The Percies and Nevilles in 15th Century England (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at Pontefract Castle (official)), Karaoke afternoon (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at Cella-Bar-8), Return of the geeks Warhammer 40,000 2000pt Tournament – Geek Kingz (UKTC / ITC) (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 09:00 am at 17 Front Street, WF8 1DA Pontefract, United Kingdom), The Best of Meatloaf & Jake Blues (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at Wakefield Rd, WF8 4HA Pontefract, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Pontefract in April 2026?
  - **A:** MY DARLING CLEMENTINE– Live in concert. Afternoon & evening shows. (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Robin Hood Pontefract), Volunteer Talk: A Northern Conflict - The Percies and Nevilles in 15th Century England (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at Pontefract Castle (official)), Karaoke afternoon (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at Cella-Bar-8), Return of the geeks Warhammer 40,000 2000pt Tournament – Geek Kingz (UKTC / ITC) (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 09:00 am at 17 Front Street, WF8 1DA Pontefract, United Kingdom), The Best of Meatloaf & Jake Blues (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at Wakefield Rd, WF8 4HA Pontefract, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Pontefract?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend 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 Weekend events in Pontefract?
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- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Pontefract?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Pontefract include The Robin Hood Pontefract, Pontefract Castle (official), Cella-Bar-8.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Pontefract?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Pontefract include The CAT Club, Pontefract Castle (official), Starlight Event Hire.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
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