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Castle Mambo

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About This Event

Castle Mambo is an event taking place at Pontefract Castle on September 5th, 2026, starting at 5:00 pm. The gathering features live DJs and sax music with a chillout Ibiza atmosphere. Admission costs range from free to £27.80.

Sunset starts here. The first ever Castle Mambo lands at Pontefract Castle. Live DJs and sax, chillout Ibiza vibes, family friendly.

Castle Mambo launches at sunset on Saturday 5th September within the walls of PONTEFRACT CASTLE!

What you can expect from CASTLE MAMBO

· Live DJ sets from 5pm - 9pm

· Chilled Ibiza / Balearic vibes as the sun sets

· Live Sax player & performers

· Fresh street food

· Ice cold pints, fizz, spritz and wine

· Sunset market

· Exclusive event in a historic landmark

Children are welcome at this event. All food and drinks must be purchased on site.

Bring a chair or your picnic blanket and come enjoy the sunset.

Love Hayley and Rache

Terms and Conditions

1. Admission

1.1. All persons attending the Festival must hold a valid ticket

1.2. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult aged 18 or over at all times.

1.3. The Festival reserves the right to refuse admission or remove any person whose behaviour is deemed unsafe, inappropriate, disruptive, or abusive.

1.4. Tickets are non-refundable except where required by UK law or in the event of Festival cancellation.

2. Food & Drink Policy

2.1. To support Festival traders and for health and safety reasons, all food and drink consumed within the Festival site must be purchased from authorised Festival vendors.

2.2. Attendees must not bring food, alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, or other beverages onto the Festival site unless specifically authorised by Festival management.

2.3. Exceptions may be made for:

Baby food and infant formula.

Medically necessary food or drink requirements. Attendees may be asked to provide evidence where appropriate.

2.4. Any unauthorised food or drink may be confiscated and disposed of by Festival staff.

3. Alcohol

3.1. Challenge 25 will be operated throughout the Festival.

3.2. Anyone wishing to purchase alcohol may be required to provide valid photographic identification.

3.3. Intoxicated persons may be refused service, refused entry, or removed from the Festival site.

4. Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited and may be confiscated:

Outside food and drink (except as stated in Section 2.3).

Illegal substances.

Weapons or items that could be used as weapons.

Fireworks, flares, smoke canisters, or explosives.

Chinese lanterns.

Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles without prior written consent.

Glass bottles or containers.

Gazebos and marquees

Any item deemed dangerous by Festival management.

5. Animals

5.1. No dogs or other animals are permitted within the Festival site.

5.2. The only exception is registered assistance dogs accompanying their handler.

5.3. Festival staff may request reasonable evidence that a dog is an assistance dog.

6. Behaviour

6.1. The Festival is intended to be a safe and family-friendly event.

6.2. Any form of threatening, abusive, discriminatory, violent, or anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated.

6.3. Anyone engaging in unacceptable behaviour may be removed from the site without refund.

7. Health & Safety

7.1. Attendees enter the Festival site at their own risk.

7.2. Visitors must comply with all safety announcements, signage, and instructions from Festival staff, stewards, security personnel, and emergency services.

7.3. In the event of an emergency, attendees must follow all instructions given by Festival management or emergency responders.

8. Photography & Filming

8.1. The Festival may be photographed, filmed, or otherwise recorded for promotional, marketing, and archival purposes.

8.2. By entering the Festival site, attendees consent to their image being used in Festival-related media without compensation.

9. Liability

9.1. Attendees are responsible for their own personal belongings.

9.2. The Festival accepts no responsibility for loss, theft, or damage to personal property.

10. Event Changes

10.1. The Festival reserves the right to change advertised programmes, attractions, performances, schedules, and opening times without prior notice.

10.2. The Festival reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or alter the event where circumstances beyond its reasonable control make this necessary.

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Weather on the day

Mainly clear · 17°C

Feels like 15°C · Chance of rain 20% · Wind 12 km/h

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Frequently asked questions

Castle Mambo takes place on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 17:00.

Castle Mambo is held at Pontefract Castle in Wakefield (Castle Chain, Pontefract, WF8 1QH).

Tickets for Castle Mambo range from £0 to £27.80. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

Tickets for Castle Mambo can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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Price

Free – £27.80

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