Events in Dewsbury From 6th April – 12th April 2026

You can find family workshops, hands-on creative sessions, live music by local artists, guided community walks, and rugby matches in Dewsbury this week. Drop-in printmaking activities for all ages take place at Dewsbury Town Hall on market days. Children can meet farm animals from a nearby smallholding during spring events. Emerging West Yorkshire Metro youth performers appear at repurposed industrial sites near Sands Lane Train Bridge. Historic buildings such as St Mary’s Church, one of the oldest in the area with roots dating to Anglo-Saxon times, are open for public visits on weekdays. Rugby matches between Dewsbury Rams and Widnes Vikings take place at Flair Stadium during market days when the pitch is cleared for seasonal fixtures.

Civic meetings happen weekly at the former Wesleyan chapel, now used by borough councillors and community groups addressing housing concerns in central neighbourhoods. Weekly craft sessions are held at the old woollen mill complex, where residents use looms from the early 20th century to create textile art reflecting Dewsbury’s past as part of Yorkshire’s Heavy Woollen District.

These activities reflect daily life here, practical, community-focused and connected to local history. Whether you’re trying a new printmaking class at the Old Town Hall or cheering on your team from an open-air terrace near the railway station entrance, there’s something worth doing this week.

Check listings below for exact times and locations across Dewsbury’s core areas including Westgate, Old Town Hall area, and Sands Lane.