Whether you’re looking for a fun night out with friends, a unique date idea, or a cosy seasonal craft, there’s a session for everyone.

Upcoming Event Schedule

🎀 November

• Saturday 7th November (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Pottery Painting
• Saturday 14th November (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM): Sip & Paint
• Saturday 28th November (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Bedazzling Workshop

🍪 December

• Saturday 12th December (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Pottery Painting
• Thursday 18th December (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Gingerbread House Making
• Saturday 19th December (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Gingerbread House Making

🎟️ Booking Information

Limited spaces are available for each session!

To reserve your spot, send a direct message to @talktomeabout.events on Instagram.

Drop by to support local independents, enjoy free entertainment, and explore our lineup:

Dewsbury Market Outside The Arcade

Dewsbury Market is set up outside and this weekend is their first Saturday trading in their new location. Perfect for picking up local goods on your way in!

Clothes Swap with Woven

Refresh your wardrobe sustainably, bring quality pieces you no longer wear and swap them for something new-to-you.

Book Signing at Phoenix at No 4

Stop by to celebrate one of Phoenix’s very own shelf renters, who is launching and signing copies of their brand-new book!

Knit & Natter

Bring your yarn and needles for a relaxed, social crafting session with fellow locals.

Bea’s Hive Pop-Up

The team behind Mystic Essence (formerly in The Arcade) are returning for a special pop-up with their new venture!

First Saturday ‘Live & Local’

Enjoy live acoustic performances from local musicians, Ellie Stott, while you shop and explore.

See you this weekend at The Arcade!

Photo Credit: Lucille Moore

Baroness Warsi performed the official ribbon cutting alongside key dignitaries, including the Mayor of Kirklees, Councillor Karen Allison, stained-glass artist Martin Donlin, and Carol Pyrah, Trustee and Chair of the England, North Committee at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, who unveiled our official Heritage Fund plaques.

Our early visitors snapped up exclusive goodie bags and cupcakes, while families enjoyed character meet-and-greets, historical street performers Meryl & Beryl, and stained-glass craft workshops with MakerWorld.

Reflecting on the turnout, Jenny Holden-Stokes, Manager of The Arcade, said: “To see over 5,000 people filling The Arcade, smiling, shopping, and celebrating together was beyond anything we could have hoped for. The atmosphere was electric from the moment the doors opened. This restoration has been a true labour of love for the community, and seeing the building buzzing with life again proves just how much this space means to the people of Dewsbury.”

Reaction from our attendees captured the town’s pride:

“I remember the original Arcade, we used to shop here when I was a child. It is fantastic to see it brought back to life.“

“What a great day for Dewsbury.“

“The Arcade Group should be really proud of what they have done – we can’t wait to see what comes next.“

Helen Featherstone, Director, England, North at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said:

“With thanks to National Lottery players, we are delighted to have helped bring this amazing heritage building back to life and see it restored to its former glory with its beautiful roof and ironwork. At the Heritage Fund, we don’t define heritage but let communities tell us what they hold dear. Dewsbury Arcade is clearly close to many people’s hearts. It is a credit to all those involved to see their ambition achieved with independent retailers open for business and The Arcade bustling with people once again.”

The launch has sparked huge commercial interest, with over 20 active conversations underway with local businesses looking to take our remaining units. Looking ahead, our dedicated event and community rooms will officially launch in October, kicking off with a major national art exhibition.

There are many more to come with over 20 active conversations to occupy the available units and studios. We also have our arcade museum where you can pop in and find out more about The Arcade or the available units. And Arcade in the Arcade with Pacman, air hockey and table football.

Our event room, community space and meeting rooms will open at the beginning of October, drop us a message if you are interested to find out more.

Thank you for all your support and positivity

AROMA FIRES – a family-run fragrance brand specialising in handcrafted incense sticks, incense cones, bakhoor, and premium perfume oils

ATTAR – handcrafted traditional Arabian and Asian perfumed oils

Molly Drake Hypnotherapy

NextDeck – Pokémon TCG and trading card shop and community hub for fans, families, and collectors of all ages

NUR CAFE BY MEENA MOO – handcrafted desserts, rich cakes, and refreshing specialty beverages!

Personalised by Emily – thoughtful, handcrafted gifts and custom creations, specialising in personalised printing and embroidery.

Phoenix at No 4 – a vibrant boutique with handcrafted treasures and unique giftware

Woven in Kirklees – workshops, Calico dress exhibition and regular clothes swap events.

Check out the July schedule below:

Check out the June schedule below:

It’s a big month as we prepare for our move, so come along and get involved!

Check out the May schedule below:

Find out more:

Please refer to the individual posters below for more details on each event. Alternatively, for more information or specific contact details, please email Mike Mawson at mike.mawson@arcade-dewsbury.org.

Check out the schedule below:

Find out more:

Please refer to the individual posters below for more details on each event. Alternatively, for more information or specific contact details, please email Mike Mawson at mike.mawson@arcade-dewsbury.org.

Time: 10am – 3pm Daily

Location: The Arcade Pop-Up

Looking for a creative escape this Easter? Drop into The Creative Café, a free four-day pop-up celebrating the best of Dewsbury’s local talent.

It’s the perfect spot to keep the kids busy during the school holidays or to discover unique art from across the town. Explore new exhibitions, shop our local print and postcard sale, and chat with the makers behind the work. You can even get stuck into hands-on crafting or help us bring the giant Dewsbury colouring wall to life.

Everything is free to join and no booking is required. Just pop in, explore, and make your mark.

Sophie Johnson, Chair of the Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board, will introduce their work and how they hope to help Dewsbury businesses thrive.

Rachel Moore will talk about using social media to boost your sales.

Business Kirklees will introduce their offer of free, expert advice for pre-start, new and young businesses up to three years old. Finding the right support for you, including advice, training, mentoring, research and business planning, employment, premises, marketing, and help to access funding.

Doors open 5.30pm for a 6pm start.
Each workshop is 30 minutes and will run twice so that people can attend 2 sessions

A buffet will be available at the end with plenty of time for networking.

The evening should finish by 8pm

Supported by: West Yorkshire Combined Authority 
Part funded by: UK Government 

Registration is required.