What's On
The Polka Hop is home to regular events including Wakefield Artwalk, regular Folk Club sessions, Open Mic evenings and a wide variety of live artists besides.
Parents Coffee Morning
Fiona opens our doors to parents for our Parents Coffee Morning. A safe space to get out the house, have a cuppa and chat to other like-minded people while the kids can enjoy playing with toys or a lie down on a playmat.
Thursday mornings 10am - 12pm
Dave's Song & Tune Session
Our twice-montly chilled acapella folk session - bring an instrument and join in.
1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 2pm
Wakefield Artwalk
We're a top destination on the bi-monthly Artwalk with work by local artists on the walls.
Always available, exhibitions rotate every 2 months
Coming Up
October 2024 |
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| Sat 26th Oct Sat 26 Oct |
Sat 26 Oct
(8pm)
The Welsh T Band
(8pm)
Need we say more? |
| Thu 31st Oct Thu 31 Oct |
Thu 31 Oct
(10am)
Parents and Baby Coffee Morning Halloween Party
(10am)
As the coffee morning falls on Halloween, why not have a party! The side/back door will be open as there is less stairs and the usual coffees, teas and biscuits are available! |
| Thu 31st Oct Thu 31 Oct |
Thu 31 Oct
(7pm)
Jamboree Halloween Partee
(7pm)
Bazza Bee's Open Mic Jamboree Halloween Party! https://fb.me/e/4UpQOHEN2 |
November 2024 |
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| Sat 2nd Nov Sat 2 Nov |
Sat 2 Nov
(8pm)
Peculiar Blue
(8pm)
A lovely acoustic duo performing heart warming and thought provoking original songs and a peppering of covers. |
| Sat 9th Nov Sat 9 Nov |
Sat 9 Nov
(8pm)
Sheldon Brear
(8pm)
Guitar vocalist based in Yorkshire. Sheldon's played in various venues around Wakefield and surrounding areas locally. https://fb.me/e/8Z4FEzM5F |
| Sun 10th Nov Sun 10 Nov |
Sun 10 Nov
(1pm - 5pm)
The Polka Hop Comedy Workshop
(1pm - 5pm)
Originally known as the Comedy Jam but recently changed to the Comedy Workshop. This DIY feel open mic style comedy day is perfect for up and coming comedians to try out a bit of new or work on some old material in a safe and welcoming environment. This space is great for stand ups, sketch groups and improv. Come in, pop your name down for a slot. You get a pint/drink for performing and of course, invite your mates! |
| Sat 16th Nov Sat 16 Nov |
Sat 16 Nov
(8pm)
Justified
(8pm)
Not just your average blues band is back at The Polka Hop! https://fb.me/e/5Cb7jRxGV |
| Sat 23rd Nov Sat 23 Nov |
Sat 23 Nov
(8pm)
Fishing 4 Compliments
(8pm)
Fishing 4 Compliments are a wonderful five-piece folk/pop band with an upbeat sound and uplifting, catchy and intriguing song covers. https://fb.me/e/4OxoCuWFt |
| Wed 27th Nov Wed 27 Nov |
Wed 27 Nov
(5pm)
ArtWalk
(5pm)
Its Artwalk night with an exhibition from Darren. Keep an eye out on Facebook for more info! |
| Sat 30th Nov Sat 30 Nov |
Sat 30 Nov
(9pm)
Big Joe Bone
(9pm)
Country/delta blues & roots musician! He's come to annoy the neighbours!! https://fb.me/e/2h1UUbuN9 |
December 2024 |
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| Fri 6th Dec Fri 6 Dec |
Fri 6 Dec
(8pm)
Brad Jack & Friends
(8pm)
Little Bellows presents Brad Jack and Friends for an evening of acoustic magic! |
| Sat 7th Dec Sat 7 Dec |
Sat 7 Dec
(8pm)
Andy Twyman
(8pm)
Making his way up Norf to The Polka Hop for a night of great music with a bit of comedy too! |
| Sun 8th Dec Sun 8 Dec |
Sun 8 Dec
(1pm - 5pm)
The Polka Hop Comedy Workshop
(1pm - 5pm)
This DIY feel open mic style comedy day is perfect for up and coming comedians to try out a bit of new or work on some old material in a safe and welcoming environment. This space is great for stand ups, sketch groups and improv. Come in, pop your name down for a slot. You get a pint/drink for performing and of course, invite your mates! |
| Fri 13th Dec Fri 13 Dec |
Fri 13 Dec
(8pm)
Tony Foster Band
(8pm)
A mixture of Soul, Blues, Jazz, Latin and Folk makes a great band that enjoy what they do. |
| Sat 14th Dec Sat 14 Dec |
Sat 14 Dec
(8pm)
Tim Howard
(8pm)
A fantastic self taught artist who performs all kinds of music with guitar and banjo! |
| Fri 20th Dec Fri 20 Dec |
Fri 20 Dec
(8pm)
DOGHOUSE
(8pm)
‘Twas the Friday before Christmas, |
| Sat 21st Dec Sat 21 Dec |
Sat 21 Dec
(8pm)
Charlie Padfield
(8pm)
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| Sat 28th Dec Sat 28 Dec |
Sat 28 Dec
(8pm)
Rory Holl
(8pm)
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