Wakefield’s Tileyard North is hosting the opening events and performances of the inaugural festive series ‘The 12 Dates of Christmas’, with events taking place throughout December.
A diverse and ambitious programme of events taking place across the multimedia hub’s venues, Tileyard North’s debut Christmas programme features everything from pop-stars and stand up comedy to candlelit classical music, funk and soul parties and more.
The opening weekend saw popstar Marvin Hume bring his popular Noughties Baby club night up north with support from multi-genre DJ and Kiss Fresh resident Pretty Hood, as well as a country take on festivities with LIVE! At The Yard: Country Christmas; an evening with Kezia Gill, Jade Helliwell and Oscar Corney, three of the UK’s leading Country & Americana talents.
Elsewhere, The 12 Dates of Christmas features two sold-out nights of live music from local indie heroes Skinny Living with newly added support from Halifax electro-pop duo EEVAH, a musical masterclass courtesy of the Craig Charles Funk and Soul House Party featuring guest support slots from Andy Buchan and DJ Wax On and a massive New Year’s Eve party with Ministry of Sound artist and internationally renowned saxophone player Ellie Sax who, after a busy year of Ibiza residences, is heading home to see in 2025 with an unforgettable night of club classics and support from rising star Taylor Shipley and more.
Even more diverse music, from the Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra’s Christmas By Candlelight and UK house music legends RETRO to incredible tribute performances from Masters of the Scene and Definitely Oasis, is rounded out by the first premier comedy event held at Tileyard North, Comedy at Christmas!, featuring festive standup from surrealist legend Angelos Epithemiou and more as well as the ever-eclectic party/gameshow/bingo hall known as Bingo Bango.
A carefully curated programme of events designed for everyone in Wakefield to enjoy, Tileyard North have made the 12 Dates of Christmas as accessible as possible, capping the most expensive show at £30 and managing event timings around local public transport.
Tileyard North’s 12 Dates of Christmas Series is set to build on the ongoing success of events at the cultural hub, including their hugely popular collaborations with Peddler Market, which brings together some of the UK’s best street food along with independent makers, live music and a host of family-friendly activities all housed within stunning regenerated buildings along Wakefield’s Waterfront that honour the City’s industrial heritage.
Sam Townend – Events Manager, Tileyard North: “We’re incredibly excited to kickstart the events schedule at Tileyard North. Our ambition is to create one of the premier destinations for music and entertainment in the North of England and the forthcoming “12 Dates Of Christmas” event schedule gives a taste of our aspirations from Live music, Comedy, Dance Music, Orchestral performances and more. It’s going to be a busy one!”
TICKETS are on sale now.
Events
12th December – Bingo Bango
13th December – Definitely Oasis
14th December – Craig Charles’ Funk and Soul House Party
19th December – The Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra’s Candlelight Christmas
20th December – Master’s of the Scene – Abba Tribute
21st December – Skinny Living – Night One
22nd December – Skinny Living – Night Two
27th December – Comedy at Christmas!
28th December – RETRO’s Big End Of Year Party
31st December – Ellie Sax New Years Eve Party!
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