What’s on
Brudenell gigs, the Grand and the Playhouse, markets, exhibitions and the Christmas lights: 160 dates, each checked with the venue or organiser. Check times and tickets with them before you go.
On now
- On now23 Oct to 31 October 2026
Opera North: Rigoletto
Leeds Grand Theatre, City Centre, Leeds
Opera North perform Verdi's tragedy of a court jester and his daughter.
- On now23 Oct to 7 November 2026
Peanut Butter & Blueberries
Leeds Playhouse, City Centre, Leeds
A Playhouse production of the debut play, running until 7 November.
- On now23 Oct to 10 January 2027
Sagarika Sundaram: Reservoir
Henry Moore Institute, City Centre, Leeds
Large textile sculptures by Sagarika Sundaram, free to visit.
- On now23 Oct to 10 January 2027
Some Steel: Sculpture and Steel in Britain, 1960-90
Henry Moore Institute, City Centre, Leeds
Thirty years of British sculpture in steel, shown with Leeds Art Gallery.
- On now23 Oct to 4 November 2026
Spooky Season
Hyde Park Picture House, Headingley, Leeds
Horror classics and Halloween screenings at the gas-lit cinema.
- On now23 Oct to 1 November 2026
Genghis Khan: How the Mongols Changed the World
Royal Armouries Museum, South Bank, Leeds
The last days of the exhibition on the Mongol empire at Leeds Dock.
- On now23 Oct to 20 June 2027
It Takes a Community
Leeds City Museum, City Centre, Leeds
An exhibition marking 20 years of community partnerships at Leeds Museums and Galleries.
- On now23 Oct to 3 January 2027
Mike Nelson: M62 (East, West)
Leeds Art Gallery, City Centre, Leeds
Mike Nelson's commission from his blown-out tyre series, on show until early January.
- On now24 Oct to 1 November 2026
Spooky Streets
Abbey House Museum, Kirkstall, Leeds
Half-term Halloween fun on the museum's Victorian streets.
- On now24 Oct to 1 November 2026
Stories from the Steppe
Royal Armouries Museum, South Bank, Leeds
Half-term family activities linked to the Genghis Khan exhibition.
- On now24 Oct to 29 October 2026
Opera North: Eugene Onegin
Leeds Grand Theatre, City Centre, Leeds
Tchaikovsky's opera of missed chances returns to the Grand for two performances.
- On now24 Oct to 1 November 2026
Glow in the Dark Week
Leeds City Museum, City Centre, Leeds
A half-term week of glow-in-the-dark trails and activities, some needing booking.
- On now24 Oct to 1 November 2026
Nocturnal Creatures Trail
Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall, Leeds
A half-term family trail about the animals that live in the abbey ruins at night.
October 2026
- 26Mon · Oct26 October 2026
Kayhan Kalhor and Erdal Erzincan: Persian and Turkish Improvisations
City Varieties Music Hall, New Briggate, Leeds
A concert from two musicians, Kayhan Kalhor and Erdal Erzincan, presented by ArtStage.
- 26Mon · Oct26 October 2026
Korn
First Direct Bank Arena, Arena Quarter, Leeds
Korn bring their rock show to the Arena. It's a standing floor, with doors at 6pm.
- 27Tue · Oct27 October 2026
How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
Leeds Grand Theatre, City Centre, Leeds
The film is screened with its score played live by the Orchestra of Opera North.
- 27Tue · Oct27 Oct to 30 October 2026
Drawn Together: The City We Make
Leeds Art Gallery, City Centre, Leeds
A four-day drawing and making project for families over half term.
- 27Tue · Oct27 Oct to 28 October 2026
Josh Pugh: Ha Ha, Yeah Sound
City Varieties Music Hall, New Briggate, Leeds
Stand-up comedy from Josh Pugh across two nights. Limited availability on the listing.
- 27Tue · Oct27 October 2026
BROOKLYN JAM
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
A free NYC inspired block party at the Brudenell. Free entry.
- 27Tue · Oct27 October 2026
The Mary Wallopers
O2 Academy Leeds, City Centre, Leeds
The Dundalk folk-punk band bring their rowdy ballads to the Academy.
- 28Wed · Oct28 October 2026
Brown Horse
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Brown Horse play the Brudenell, with Neve Cariad in support.
- 28Wed · Oct28 Oct to 29 October 2026
Light Night Leeds: Fractures
Howard Assembly Room, City Centre, Leeds
A Light Night piece inside the Howard Assembly Room on both evenings of the festival.
- 28Wed · Oct28 Oct to 29 October 2026
Light Night Leeds 2026
Millennium Square and city centre, City Centre, Leeds
Two free evenings of light art and performance across the city centre, 6pm to 9.30pm.
- 28Wed · Oct28 October 2026
LHT Unwrapped: Witches, Wizards and Theatre
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
A learning and family session from Leeds Heritage Theatres, supported by the Keith Howard Foundation.
- 29Thu · Oct29 Oct to 15 November 2026
Leeds International Film Festival
Venues across Leeds, City Centre, Leeds
The 40th edition of the city's film festival, opening with Mouse.
- 29Thu · Oct29 October 2026
Wandering Summer: FREE ENTRY!
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Free entry gig from Wandering Summer, with Adult Contemporary and Pretty Fried supporting.
- 29Thu · Oct29 Oct to 30 October 2026
LHT Unwrapped: Stage Fright (Play in a Day)
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
A play-making workshop for young people from Leeds Heritage Theatres. The listing says it's sold out.
- 29Thu · Oct29 October 2026
Simon Spillett Quartet plays Tubby Hayes
Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton, Leeds
Jazz Leeds presents saxophonist Simon Spillett playing the music of Tubby Hayes.
- 30Fri · Oct30 October 2026
The Klittens
Wharf Chambers, Call Lane, Leeds
The Swiss indie band play the members' co-op bar, presented with the Brudenell.
- 30Fri · Oct30 Oct to 31 October 2026
Rapunzel
Leeds Playhouse, City Centre, Leeds
A funny, music-filled family retelling in which Rapunzel takes charge of her own story.
- 30Fri · Oct30 October 2026
Suede and Manic Street Preachers
First Direct Bank Arena, City Centre, Leeds
Two of the defining British bands of the 1990s share a co-headline bill.
- 30Fri · Oct30 Oct to 7 December 2026
City Varieties Music Hall Tour
City Varieties Music Hall, New Briggate, Leeds
A tour of the music hall run by Leeds Heritage Theatres. Individual tour dates are on the venue page.
- 30Fri · Oct30 Oct to 31 October 2026
Dr John Cooper Clarke
City Varieties Music Hall, New Briggate, Leeds
The poet's live show over two nights. The listing says it's sold out.
- 30Fri · Oct30 October 2026
VAINGLORIOUS II: The Vaynes
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
The Vaynes headline, with Rose Of Avalanche, The Glorious Ones and Billy Masters. £1 of the ticket goes to Macmillan Cancer Support.
- 30Fri · Oct30 October 2026
Swervedriver
Brudenell Social Club, Headingley, Leeds
The Oxford shoegaze band play the Brudenell's main room.
- 31Sat · Oct31 Oct to 1 November 2026
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Wharf Chambers, Call Lane, Leeds
A Halloween weekend screening of the cult musical, hosted by S0PH1NAT0R.
- 31Sat · Oct31 October 2026
The Bar Stool Preachers
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
The Bar Stool Preachers play the Brudenell, with Carol Hodge in support.
- 31Sat · Oct31 October 2026
Republica
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Republica headline the Brudenell, with Trampolene in support.
- 31Sat · Oct31 October 2026
Paul Heaton
First Direct Bank Arena, City Centre, Leeds
Paul Heaton plays the songs of The Housemartins and The Beautiful South, with the Lightning Seeds in support.
November 2026
- 1Sun · Nov1 November 2026
House of Fun
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
A 2-tone and ska revival tribute show with hits from Madness, The Specials, The Beat and others.
- 1Sun · Nov1 November 2026
Distilled: Schubert's String Quintet
Howard Assembly Room, City Centre, Leeds
Players from the Orchestra of Opera North perform Schubert's quintet.
- 1Sun · Nov1 November 2026
Nashville Live
City Varieties Music Hall, New Briggate, Leeds
A live music show at the City Varieties.
- 1Sun · Nov1 November 2026
Ferris & Sylvester
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Ferris & Sylvester play the Brudenell, with guests.
- 2Mon · Nov2 November 2026
Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening
Howard Assembly Room, City Centre, Leeds
The Northumbrian piper and her band play music rooted in the North East.
- 2Mon · Nov2 November 2026
Dan English: FREE ENTRY
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Free entry gig from Dan English, with The Fool and Beb.
- 2Mon · Nov2 November 2026
Hannah East: Express Yourself
City Varieties Music Hall, New Briggate, Leeds
Stand-up comedy from Hannah East. The listing says it's sold out.
- 3Tue · Nov3 November 2026
Careers In Leeds 2026
First Direct Bank Arena, Arena Quarter, Leeds
A careers event at the Arena, starting at noon.
- 3Tue · Nov3 Nov to 1 December 2026
1152 Club: Talks at Kirkstall Abbey
Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall, Leeds
History and heritage talks at the abbey on 3 November and 1 December.
- 3Tue · Nov3 November 2026
Alien Ant Farm
Stylus, Leeds University Union, City Centre, Leeds
The Californian rock band behind the Smooth Criminal cover play Stylus.
- 3Tue · Nov3 Nov to 7 November 2026
SIX
Leeds Grand Theatre, City Centre, Leeds
The pop musical about the six wives of Henry VIII returns to Leeds.
- 3Tue · Nov3 November 2026
Nick Hakim
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Nick Hakim plays the Brudenell, with guests.
- 3Tue · Nov3 November 2026
James Phelan: The Man Who Was Magic
City Varieties Music Hall, New Briggate, Leeds
A magic show from James Phelan. Limited availability on the listing.
- 4Wed · Nov4 November 2026
Saccades: Free Entry!
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Free entry gig from Saccades, with Lines Of Flight in support.
- 4Wed · Nov4 November 2026
Dave Lofts
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Dave Lofts plays the Brudenell, with guests.
- 5Thu · Nov5 November 2026
Rachel Parris: The Rachel Parris Songbook
City Varieties Music Hall, New Briggate, Leeds
A night of comedy and music from Rachel Parris.
- 6Fri · Nov6 Nov to 15 November 2026
Moi Tran: The Text is Restless
Leeds Art Gallery, City Centre, Leeds
An experiment in performing language inside the gallery.
- 6Fri · Nov6 November 2026
Darts 50th Anniversary Tour
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Darts on their 50th Anniversary Tour, with guests to be announced.
- 6Fri · Nov6 November 2026
A Swing Dance: Part II
Howard Assembly Room, City Centre, Leeds
A swing dance class followed by a party with a live band.
- 6Fri · Nov6 Nov to 25 April 2027
Steve McQueen: Resistance
Leeds Art Gallery, City Centre, Leeds
An exhibition on how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and photography's part in it.
- 6Fri · Nov6 November 2026
Courteeners
First Direct Bank Arena, City Centre, Leeds
Liam Fray's Manchester band cross the Pennines for an arena show.
- 6Fri · Nov6 Nov to 7 November 2026
Yard Act
O2 Academy Leeds, City Centre, Leeds
Leeds band Yard Act play two home-town nights with Lava La Rue in support.
- 6Fri · Nov6 November 2026
Ferocious Dog
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Ferocious Dog on their Ferocious UK Farewell Tour, with Voodoo Radio.
- 7Sat · Nov7 Nov to 8 November 2026
World Pianist Weekender
Leeds City Museum, City Centre, Leeds
A weekend of piano playing in the museum's main hall.
- 7Sat · Nov7 November 2026
The Lancashire Hotpots: Hotpotmania Tour
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
The Lancashire Hotpots bring the Hotpotmania Tour, with Josh Gibbons.
- 7Sat · Nov7 November 2026
The Boo Radleys
Brudenell Social Club, Headingley, Leeds
The Britpop-era favourites play Leeds with The Samurai Seven in support.
- 8Sun · Nov8 November 2026
Matthew And The Atlas
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Matthew And The Atlas on the Temple 10th Anniversary Tour.
- 8Sun · Nov8 November 2026
Hothouse Flowers: Matinee Show
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
The afternoon show from Hothouse Flowers. Sold out.
- 8Sun · Nov8 November 2026
Hothouse Flowers: Late Show: Sold Out!
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
The evening show from Hothouse Flowers, with guests. Sold out.
- 8Sun · Nov8 November 2026
Flo & Joan: With Feeling
City Varieties Music Hall, New Briggate, Leeds
A comedy and music show from the duo Flo & Joan.
- 8Sun · Nov8 November 2026
Myles Smith
First Direct Bank Arena, Arena Quarter, Leeds
Myles Smith plays a live concert with a standing floor. Doors are at 6pm.
- 9Mon · Nov9 November 2026
The Gnomes: Free Entry
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Free entry gig from The Gnomes, with guests.
- 9Mon · Nov9 Nov to 10 November 2026
Dylan Moran: Looking For Trouble
City Varieties Music Hall, New Briggate, Leeds
Stand-up comedy from Dylan Moran over two nights.
- 9Mon · Nov9 November 2026
Colin Miller: FREE ENTRY SHOW!
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Free entry gig from Colin Miller, with Brennan Wedl and Speedway Star.
- 10Tue · Nov10 November 2026
Lots Of Hands & Sundots
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Lots Of Hands & Sundots play the Brudenell, with guests to be announced.
- 10Tue · Nov10 November 2026
Morcheeba
Stylus, Leeds University Union, City Centre, Leeds
Skye Edwards and Ross Godfrey bring Morcheeba's trip-hop to Stylus.
- 10Tue · Nov10 Nov to 29 November 2026
Mrs. Doubtfire
Leeds Grand Theatre, City Centre, Leeds
The musical version of the family comedy plays a three-week run.
- 10Tue · Nov10 November 2026
The Script
First Direct Bank Arena, City Centre, Leeds
The Dublin band bring their big-chorus pop rock to the arena.
- 10Tue · Nov10 November 2026
Shabaka
Brudenell Social Club, Headingley, Leeds
Shabaka Hutchings brings his flute and woodwind project to the Brudenell.
- 11Wed · Nov11 November 2026
Chasing Abbey
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Chasing Abbey play the Brudenell, with guests.
- 11Wed · Nov11 November 2026
Gently Tender
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Gently Tender play the Brudenell, with Vent in support.
- 11Wed · Nov11 Nov to 14 November 2026
Once Upon a Time in Sokoto
Leeds Playhouse, City Centre, Leeds
A Playhouse production with a four-night run in November.
- 11Wed · Nov11 November 2026
Brian Bilston: How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside
City Varieties Music Hall, New Briggate, Leeds
A poetry and comedy show from Brian Bilston.
- 12Thu · Nov12 November 2026
An Evening with Tom Meighan: The Original Voice of Kasabian
City Varieties Music Hall, New Briggate, Leeds
A live music evening with Tom Meighan, the original voice of Kasabian.
- 12Thu · Nov12 November 2026
Zoe Rahman
Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton, Leeds
The pianist and composer plays a Jazz Leeds night.
- 12Thu · Nov12 November 2026
Battle Royale
Wharf Chambers, Call Lane, Leeds
A screening of the 2000 Japanese thriller in the Wharf Chambers back room.
- 12Thu · Nov12 November 2026
EYEHATEGOD
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
EYEHATEGOD play the Brudenell, with RWAKE and Intercourse. Sold out.
- 12Thu · Nov12 November 2026
Widowspeak
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Widowspeak play the Brudenell, with Sam Burton in support.
- 13Fri · Nov13 November 2026
The Totally Improvised Musical
Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton, Leeds
A musical made up on the spot from audience suggestions.
- 13Fri · Nov13 November 2026
Northside
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Northside play the Brudenell, with guests.
- 13Fri · Nov13 November 2026
Liz Lawrence
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Liz Lawrence plays the Brudenell, with guests to be announced.
- 14Sat · Nov14 November 2026
DORKs Day Out
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
DORKs Day Out features Panic Shack, Cowboy Hunters, Ain't and more.
- 14Sat · Nov14 November 2026
Andrew Newton: The Hypnotist Live!
City Varieties Music Hall, New Briggate, Leeds
A live hypnosis show from Andrew Newton.
- 14Sat · Nov14 November 2026
Seventh Sun Festival
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
A festival at the Brudenell featuring Artio, Omoia, Helle and more.
- 15Sun · Nov15 November 2026
Light for Leeds Interfaith Event
Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall, Leeds
The 11th annual interfaith day at the abbey.
- 15Sun · Nov15 November 2026
Master Boot Record & Fulci
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Master Boot Record & Fulci play the Brudenell, with AROTTENBIT.
- 15Sun · Nov15 November 2026
Mad Dog Mcrea
Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds
Mad Dog Mcrea play an afternoon show at the Brudenell, with guests to be announced.
- 17Tue · Nov17 November 2026
Highlander Special Anniversary Evening
Royal Armouries Museum, South Bank, Leeds
Highlander creator Gregory Widen talks about the film at 40.
- 17Tue · Nov17 November 2026
Hayden Thorpe Performing the Songs of Wild Beasts
Brudenell Social Club, Headingley, Leeds
The former Wild Beasts singer revisits the band's songs, with William Doyle supporting.
- 18Wed · Nov18 Nov to 3 December 2026
Ken Russell's The Devils
Hyde Park Picture House, Headingley, Leeds
Ken Russell's 1971 film on the big screen, with the first two screenings on 35mm.
- 18Wed · Nov18 November 2026
Cafe Scientifique
Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton, Leeds
An informal evening talk and discussion on a science topic.
- 18Wed · Nov18 November 2026
Don Toliver
First Direct Bank Arena, Arena Quarter, Leeds
Don Toliver brings a live rap and R&B concert to the Arena. Tickets from £50 plus fees.
- 19Thu · Nov19 Nov to 16 January 2027
Dr Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Leeds Playhouse, City Centre, Leeds
The Playhouse's Christmas show, a Playhouse production of the Grinch musical.
- 19Thu · Nov19 Nov to 31 December 2026
Ice Cube at Christmas
Millennium Square, City Centre, Leeds
The seasonal ice rink returns to Millennium Square.
- 19Thu · Nov19 Nov to 23 December 2026
Leeds Christmas Market
City Square, City Centre, Leeds
Over 60 traders, street food and a festive bar in City Square, open daily.
- 19Thu · Nov19 November 2026
Kevin Bridges
First Direct Bank Arena, City Centre, Leeds
The Glasgow comedian brings his stand-up to the arena.
- 20Fri · Nov20 Nov to 21 November 2026
Stokes' Objects
Henry Moore Institute, City Centre, Leeds
A free two-day conference on the critic and painter Adrian Stokes.
- 20Fri · Nov20 November 2026
Squeeze
First Direct Bank Arena, Arena Quarter, Leeds
Squeeze play a live concert at the Arena. Doors are at 6pm.
- 21Sat · Nov21 November 2026
Jungle
First Direct Bank Arena, City Centre, Leeds
The London soul and dance collective play the arena with Rio Kosta.
- 22Sun · Nov22 Nov to 24 November 2026
Queer East
Hyde Park Picture House, Headingley, Leeds
Screenings from the festival of LGBTQ+ cinema from East and Southeast Asia.
- 24Tue · Nov24 November 2026
Fontaines D.C.
First Direct Bank Arena, City Centre, Leeds
The Dublin post-punk band play the arena.
- 24Tue · Nov24 Nov to 25 November 2026
Woodhill
Leeds Playhouse, City Centre, Leeds
Documentary theatre and dance about deaths at a UK prison.
- 27Fri · Nov27 November 2026
Leeds Palestinian Film Festival: Gaza Twins, Come Back to Me
Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton, Leeds
A festival screening at the Chapel Allerton arts venue.
- 27Fri · Nov27 Nov to 10 January 2027
Rapunzel: The Rock 'n' Roll Panto
City Varieties Music Hall, City Centre, Leeds
The Varieties' long-running rock and roll pantomime, with the cast playing live.
- 27Fri · Nov27 November 2026
Leeds Grand Theatre Tour
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
A tour of the Grand run by Leeds Heritage Theatres.
- 28Sat · Nov28 November 2026
Bill Bailey
First Direct Bank Arena, City Centre, Leeds
Bill Bailey's mix of music and surreal stand-up comes to the arena.
- 29Sun · Nov29 Nov to 24 December 2026
Following Yonder Star Trail
Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall, Leeds
A family trail around the abbey ruins in the weeks before Christmas.
December 2026
- 1Tue · Dec1 Dec to 31 December 2026
Elf Trail
Leeds City Museum, City Centre, Leeds
A December trail through the museum with elf characters to find.
- 1Tue · Dec1 December 2026
Simon Brodkin: Unleashed
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
A comedy show from Simon Brodkin, the creator of Lee Nelson.
- 2Wed · Dec2 December 2026
Richard Ayoade: Afterthoughts
Leeds Grand Theatre, City Centre, Leeds
Richard Ayoade on stage for an evening of talk and reflection.
- 2Wed · Dec2 December 2026
An Evening with The Magic Numbers
Brudenell Social Club, Headingley, Leeds
The sibling four-piece play a full evening set in the main room.
- 3Thu · Dec3 December 2026
Miriam Margolyes: Miriam's Full English
Leeds Grand Theatre, City Centre, Leeds
Miriam Margolyes tells stories from a long and outspoken life.
- 3Thu · Dec3 December 2026
Blossoms
First Direct Bank Arena, City Centre, Leeds
The Stockport band play a December arena date.
- 3Thu · Dec3 December 2026
The Veils
Brudenell Social Club, Headingley, Leeds
Finn Andrews and The Veils play Leeds with Anthonie Tonnon opening.
- 4Fri · Dec4 December 2026
Step Into Christmas
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
A festive event at the Grand. The listing gives no further detail.
- 4Fri · Dec4 December 2026
Bryson Tiller
First Direct Bank Arena, Arena Quarter, Leeds
Bryson Tiller plays an R&B concert with a standing floor. Tickets from £55 plus fees.
- 5Sat · Dec5 Dec to 19 December 2026
The Red Shoes: A Festive Fairytale
Leeds Grand Theatre, City Centre, Leeds
A Christmas retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen tale on selected dates.
- 5Sat · Dec5 December 2026
The Twilight Sad
Brudenell Social Club, Headingley, Leeds
The Scottish band return to one of their favourite stages.
- 5Sat · Dec5 December 2026
Chris Ramsey: Here Man
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
A stand-up comedy show from Chris Ramsey.
- 5Sat · Dec5 December 2026
Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics 2026
First Direct Bank Arena, Arena Quarter, Leeds
Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics, a dance music show at the Arena. Doors are at 6pm.
- 6Sun · Dec6 December 2026
Celebrating the Big Bands at Christmas
Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton, Leeds
The Ronnie Bottomley Jazz Orchestra play festive big band music.
- 7Mon · Dec7 December 2026
A Dickensian Christmas
Abbey House Museum, Kirkstall, Leeds
A Victorian Christmas day on the museum's recreated streets.
- 8Tue · Dec8 Dec to 12 December 2026
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Leeds Grand Theatre, City Centre, Leeds
Mischief Theatre's accident-prone take on Dickens.
- 9Wed · Dec9 Dec to 24 December 2026
Paranormal Activity
Leeds Playhouse, City Centre, Leeds
A stage version of the horror story about a couple whose new London home is not what it seems.
- 11Fri · Dec11 December 2026
The Futureheads
Brudenell Social Club, Headingley, Leeds
The Sunderland band bring their sharp, harmony-heavy guitar pop to the Brudenell.
- 11Fri · Dec11 Dec to 24 December 2026
It's a Wonderful Life
Hyde Park Picture House, Headingley, Leeds
The Christmas favourite returns to the big screen in the run-up to Christmas Eve.
- 12Sat · Dec12 Dec to 23 December 2026
Red Robin's Winter Song
Leeds Playhouse, City Centre, Leeds
A gentle winter play with songs for young children.
- 12Sat · Dec12 December 2026
Culture Club
First Direct Bank Arena, City Centre, Leeds
Boy George and Culture Club play their hits in Leeds.
- 12Sat · Dec12 December 2026
Stick Man in Concert
Leeds City Museum, City Centre, Leeds
Stick Man told with live music from the Leeds Conservatoire Orchestra.
- 12Sat · Dec12 Dec to 20 December 2026
Santa at the Museum
Abbey House Museum, Kirkstall, Leeds
Visits to Santa at Abbey House Museum.
- 13Sun · Dec13 December 2026
The Wildhearts
Brudenell Social Club, Headingley, Leeds
Ginger Wildheart's rock band play a Sunday night show.
- 13Sun · Dec13 December 2026
Carols in the Abbey
Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall, Leeds
The Heritage Singers lead their annual carol afternoon in the abbey.
- 15Tue · Dec15 Dec to 2 January 2027
Northern Ballet's Cinderella
Leeds Grand Theatre, City Centre, Leeds
Leeds-based Northern Ballet's Christmas season at the Grand.
- 18Fri · Dec18 Dec to 24 December 2026
A Christmas Carol
Howard Assembly Room, City Centre, Leeds
Opera North's musical telling of the Dickens story in the run-up to Christmas.
- 19Sat · Dec19 December 2026
Leeds Punk Rock Xmas
Brudenell Social Club, Headingley, Leeds
A Christmas punk all-dayer with Dirt Box Disco, Pizzatramp and The Mau Maus.
- 19Sat · Dec19 December 2026
Morrissey
First Direct Bank Arena, City Centre, Leeds
Morrissey plays a pre-Christmas show at the arena.
January 2027
- 14Thu · Jan14 Jan to 17 January 2027
The Picture Library Selection Weekend
Leeds Art Gallery, City Centre, Leeds
A chance to choose artworks to borrow from the gallery's Picture Library.
- 15Fri · Jan15 Jan to 23 January 2027
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Leeds Grand Theatre, City Centre, Leeds
The Sheffield-born musical about a teenager who wants to be a drag queen.
- 21Thu · Jan21 January 2027
Wassail
Meanwood Valley Urban Farm, Meanwood, Leeds
The farm's winter wassail, the old custom of toasting the trees for a good harvest.
- 26Tue · Jan26 Jan to 30 January 2027
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Leeds Playhouse, City Centre, Leeds
The award-winning adaptation of Mark Haddon's novel visits the Playhouse.
February 2027
- 1Mon · Feb1 February 2027
Larry Dean: Hellbent
City Varieties Music Hall, City Centre, Leeds
The Glaswegian comic brings his new show to the Varieties.
- 5Fri · Feb5 February 2027
Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour
First Direct Bank Arena, City Centre, Leeds
The Strictly tour brings the show's dancers and judges to Leeds.
- 5Fri · Feb5 Feb to 26 February 2027
Opera North: Don Giovanni
Leeds Grand Theatre, City Centre, Leeds
Opera North's winter season opens with Mozart's dark comedy.
- 19Fri · Feb19 Feb to 27 February 2027
Opera North: Dead Man Walking
Leeds Grand Theatre, City Centre, Leeds
Jake Heggie's opera about a nun and a man on death row.
- 19Fri · Feb19 Feb to 20 February 2027
Forward, Russia!
Brudenell Social Club, Headingley, Leeds
The Leeds band play two nights at the Brudenell.
- 20Sat · Feb20 February 2027
Henry Paker: Pencil Case
Leeds Playhouse, City Centre, Leeds
The comedian and illustrator's stand-up show, drawn live.
- 23Tue · Feb23 Feb to 27 February 2027
The Other Side of Murder
Leeds Playhouse, City Centre, Leeds
Rufus Hound and Susie Blake star in a new thriller full of family secrets.
- 24Wed · Feb24 February 2027
Elder
Brudenell Social Club, Headingley, Leeds
The heavy psych band headline with Temple Fang and REZN in support.
- 25Thu · Feb25 February 2027
Jack Whitehall
First Direct Bank Arena, City Centre, Leeds
Jack Whitehall's rescheduled arena date, now in February.
- 26Fri · Feb26 February 2027
Pulled Apart By Horses
Brudenell Social Club, Headingley, Leeds
The Leeds rock band play a home-town show with Hang Linton.
- 28Sun · Feb28 February 2027
Ed Gamble: Fresh Hell
Leeds Grand Theatre, City Centre, Leeds
Ed Gamble's new stand-up show at the Grand.
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