This weekend
Gigs, shows, markets and exhibitions in Leeds this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Every date is taken from the venue or organiser.
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 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
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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