WX Wakefield

23/06/2026

Come on England! 🇬🇧

Best of luck to the team who face Ghana tonight - we’re backing the team all the way! 🦁

Catch the match live on the big screen at WX Wakefield tonight and on Saturday.

Entry is free, so come along and soak up the atmosphere !

Keep an eye on WX's website and socials for more screening dates.

Enjoy the game! ⚽

23/06/2026

What's On | Tues 23 - Sun 27 June

☀️Luke Jerram's Helios
Fri 12 June - Sun 6 Sept | 10AM - 4PM | Free
Step inside Helios at Wakefield Exchange this summer and experience a breath-taking, larger‑than‑life encounter with the Sun, surrounded by free, family‑friendly space activities for all ages.

⚽England VS Ghana World Cup Screening
Tues 23 June | 8PM - 11PM | Free
Watch England play Ghana on the big screen!

🪩The Inclusive Disco! - POSTPONED - Due to hot weather
Now moved to the Weds 15 July | 10:30AM - 12:30PM | Free
Get ready to dance at our Inclusive Disco with feel-good pop tunes, vibrant lights, and a friendly, supportive environment for all! Hosted by Sense and the Party People Project.

🪩Toddler Disco
Fri 26 June | 10AM - 12PM | Free
The cutest disco in town is back!

🤠Rodeo Night
Fri 26 June | 7PM - 10PM | Free
Yeehaw, Rodeo nights are back for 2026 - pull on your cowboy boots and get ready to stomp!

🎤Comedy Night Special featuring Russell Kane
Sat 27 June | 6PM - 9:30PM | £25+
We're bringing you a very special Comedy Night with an epic line up! MC Colin Manford, Vince Atta, Nina Gilligan and headliner Russell Kane! In association with Plane Comedy.

⚽England VS Panama World Cup Screening
Sat 27 June | 10PM - Midnight | Free
Watch England play Panama on the big screen!

FREE Drop-In Weekly Sessions:
🩺 Health Checks - Wed 24 June | 9:30AM-3:30PM
🪑 Chair Based Exercise – Wed 24 June | 10AM - 11AM
🎶 WX Pop Choir – Wed 24 June | 12PM - 1PM
🧸 Early Years Stay & Play – Fri 26 June | 9:30AM - 11:30AM

23/06/2026

Every Tuesday you can get a cup of tea or filter coffee for only £1.50, if you are over 60, here at Grays @ WX 🩵

Come say hi☺️

23/06/2026

⚽COME ON ENGLAND
20% off ALL drinks 6PM - 8PM!

Watch England take on Ghana on the big screen TONIGHT at WX! Join us for beers on the big screen and an unforgettable atmosphere!

Entry is free & we've got plenty of comfy sofas, will we see you there?

22/06/2026

📌Please Note:

Helios will be CLOSED tomorrow (Tuesday 23rd June) for a private function. Our vendors are still open as usual!

The exhibition will be open as usual on Wednesday 9am.

22/06/2026

Family Activities at Helios ☀️

Are you thinking ahead to the summer holidays and wondering what to do? Then look no further than WX where we have a host of family-friendly events taking place!

🧑‍🚀 Astronaut Training Days
Tues 21 July - Tues 25 Aug | 11am - 2pm | £3.50
Blast off into an action-packed adventure designed to get kids moving, laughing, and working together!
Book now: https://ow.ly/wrvR50Zf32A

🪐 The Pop Up Planetarium
Wed 22 Jul & Wed 12 Aug | 10am - 4pm | Free
Step inside the planetarium and be transported it space! Sessions are free, drop in and approx 3 times an hour.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/RYm550Zf32E

🖌️ Creative Drop In Sessions
Thurs 23 Jul - Thurs 27 Aug | 11am - 3pm | Free
Every Thursday during the Summer Holidays, drop-in for a different FREE family creative workshop session!
Find out more: https://ow.ly/aEAS50Zf32G

☀️ SURYA - Immersive Experience - Family Session
Thurs 23 Jul | 4:30pm - 5:45pm | £5
Manasamitra present an immersive performance inspired by Helios and the Hindu Sun God.
Book now: https://ow.ly/V5OP50Zf32z

🎧 SEND - Friendly Creative Drop in Sessions
Fri 24 Jul & Mon 24 Aug | 10am - 11:30am | Free but booking essential
Join us for a gentle and inclusive exploration of Helios.
Book now: https://ow.ly/4hjH50Zf32H

🛼 Skate Under the Sun: Roller Skating Workshops
Sat 8 Aug | 12pm - 6pm | £4.38
Join The Skate Sanctuary for friendly and inclusive roller-skating workshops!
Book now: https://ow.ly/C18v50Zf32B

📚 Stories Under the Sun
Wed 29 Jul - Wed 26 Aug | 10:30am - 3pm | £3.50
Blast off on an imaginative adventure with Story Trails whose magical tales explore space, the Sun and the wonders that surround us.
Book now: https://ow.ly/mVUS50Zf32C

Experience Wakefield Wakefield Mumbler Yorkshire Tots to Teens SEND Support - Wakefield Wakefield Council

22/06/2026

Come check out Helios for yourself!☀️

Summer may have got off to a slow start this year, but the sun is shining brightly inside WX Wakefield , thanks to a spectacular giant model of the sun illuminating the venue throughout the season.

The installation, ‘Helios’, was created by renowned artist Luke Jerram, who is also known for bringing the acclaimed Museum of the Moon to Wakefield Exchange in 2016. 🌔

🔗Click the link in our bio to read all about this new art installation

📍Union Street, Wakefield, WF1 3AD

21/06/2026

You'll want to share this one with your family and friends! 👀

It's Summer Solstice today, so we thought we'd keep you in the loop about everything going on whilst Helios is here at Wakefield Exchange.

Whether you're looking for family activities, live music, wellbeing, or nights out, there's something for everyone in this jam packed schedule. Take a look and see if there's something you fancy. Why not screenshot the dates for later?

We'd always recommend checking www.wxwakefield.co.uk in advance of your visit for full details and times

20/06/2026

🛍️KLH Events Craft & Gift Fair returns this Sunday!

📅Sunday 21 June
⏰10AM - 4PM
📍Wakefield Exchange - The Factory (directly next to Wakefield Bus Station), Union Street

Put a pop of pink in your weekend plans as the Pink Ladies of KLH Events bring their fantastic fair of over 30 incredible artisans to Wakefield. From candles to crochet, plants to pet stuff… pop into The Factory for this craft and gift fair!

📅More dates for your diaries, KLH will be back on...
Sunday 2 August 2026
Sunday 13 September 2026
Sunday 18 October 2026
Sunday 6 December 2026