Art
British Surrealism in context: A Collector’s Eye(link opens in a new browser window)The Sherwin collection is probably Leeds largest private collection
Artist Open Show 2009(link opens in a new browser window)The annual Open Show at Leeds Art Gallery
Turner, Harewood and Leeds(link opens in a new browser window)With Professor of Fine Art David Hill
Hughie O’Donoghue: Anabasis. The Journey as Metaphor(link opens in a new browser window)An artist deeply embedded in the history of painting
Northern Art Prize 2009(link opens in a new browser window)For the third time, Leeds Art gallery will host the Northern Art Prize
Business
The Queens Christmas Party Nights(link opens in a new browser window)The most festive of Christmas delights
The Queens Black & White Ball(link opens in a new browser window)Back by popular demand
Cinema
Open air cinema(link opens in a new browser window)Enjoy the magic of the movies on a grand scale this year at Harewood
Comedy
Oddsocks Outdoor Shakespeare Performance of Richard III(link opens in a new browser window)Outdoor comedy theatre performance which is great fun for all ages
Jude Simpson – Making Happy(link opens in a new browser window)Unique blend of observational comedy, witty wordplay, poetry, rap and song
Comedy in the park(link opens in a new browser window)Some of the UK's best comedians
Culture
Twelfth Night(link opens in a new browser window)Outdoor Theatre on the North Front
Jude Simpson – Making Happy(link opens in a new browser window)Unique blend of observational comedy, witty wordplay, poetry, rap and song
Anorak of Fire(link opens in a new browser window)Genuinely funny, this is the story of trainspotter Gus Gascoigne
Emerge – Leeds New Work Festival(link opens in a new browser window)Some of the best new theatre in Britain
Emerge Festival(link opens in a new browser window)Leeds New Work Festival
Opera in the Park(link opens in a new browser window)Enjoy the splendour of live outdoor opera
Room on the Broom(link opens in a new browser window)Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up
14th Leeds Shakespeare Festival(link opens in a new browser window)Tour of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Much Ado About Nothing
Cinderella(link opens in a new browser window)Full of magical pumpkins, perfect princes and the thrill of the ball
Sense and Sensibility(link opens in a new browser window)An evening of Regency wonderment
Snow White coming to Leeds? Oh yes she is...(link opens in a new browser window)It will be a case of ‘Heigh Ho! Heigh Ho! It’s off to panto we go!
Educational
Dry Stone Walling(link opens in a new browser window) Come and learn the traditional skill of dry stone walling
The Monkey Club(link opens in a new browser window)A drop-in morning for the under 5s and their carers
Terrace Gardens Talk and Tour(link opens in a new browser window)With Head Gardener and Professional Gardener of the Year, Trevor Nicholson
The Ashes Festival(link opens in a new browser window)A series of events to mark the 4th Ashes Test
Diabetes UK Fright Night(link opens in a new browser window)Night of spooktacular thrills
Family
Teddy bear's Picnic(link opens in a new browser window)Come along with a picnic and your teddy bear
Twelfth Night(link opens in a new browser window)Outdoor Theatre on the North Front
Leeds Waterfront Festival(link opens in a new browser window)Leeds Waterfront Festival is back for 2009
The Great Yorkshire Show(link opens in a new browser window)The North's leading agricultural event
The Monkey Club(link opens in a new browser window)A drop-in morning for the under 5s and their carers
East Leeds Got Talent(link opens in a new browser window)A Competition open to everyone in East Leeds, young and old
Family Fun Afternoon(link opens in a new browser window)Craft activities for all the family theme of the seaside
Dressing Up Day(link opens in a new browser window)Are you more Indiana Jones or Time Team?
Be a Victorian(link opens in a new browser window)Come along and dress up as a Victorian to wander through 19th century streets
Friday Family Fun(link opens in a new browser window)Craft activities, fun and puzzles for all the family
Room on the Broom(link opens in a new browser window)Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up
Open air cinema(link opens in a new browser window)Enjoy the magic of the movies on a grand scale this year at Harewood
The Ashes Festival(link opens in a new browser window)A series of events to mark the 4th Ashes Test
Cinderella(link opens in a new browser window)Full of magical pumpkins, perfect princes and the thrill of the ball
Leeds West Indian Carnival(link opens in a new browser window)The longest running West Indian carnival in Europe
Historic attractions
Twelfth Night(link opens in a new browser window)Outdoor Theatre on the North Front
Opera in the Park(link opens in a new browser window)Enjoy the splendour of live outdoor opera
Party in the Park(link opens in a new browser window)It's bigger than the Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters, but alot nicer
Terrace Gardens Talk and Tour(link opens in a new browser window)With Head Gardener and Professional Gardener of the Year, Trevor Nicholson
Open air cinema(link opens in a new browser window)Enjoy the magic of the movies on a grand scale this year at Harewood
Cinderella(link opens in a new browser window)Full of magical pumpkins, perfect princes and the thrill of the ball
Sense and Sensibility(link opens in a new browser window)An evening of Regency wonderment
Harewood Family Steam Rally(link opens in a new browser window)Up to 25 engines on display
The Music Of Queen – A Rock & Symphonic Spectacular(link opens in a new browser window)We will rock you with West End stars, a rock band and full symphonic orchestra
Museums
Abbey House Curator’s Corner(link opens in a new browser window)A brilliant opportunity to come along and meet one of the curators
Family Fun Afternoon(link opens in a new browser window)Craft activities for all the family theme of the seaside
Craft Sessions for play schemes and larger groups(link opens in a new browser window)Hour long craft sessions will take place in our education room
Be a Victorian(link opens in a new browser window)Come along and dress up as a Victorian to wander through 19th century streets
Friday Family Fun(link opens in a new browser window)Craft activities, fun and puzzles for all the family
Queens Jubilee Joust(link opens in a new browser window)Cheer on some of the world’s top jousters
Eurogamer Expo(link opens in a new browser window)Yorkshire video-gamers will get a chance to play the latest game releases
Music
The Cat Empire(link opens in a new browser window)A joyful collision of reggae, pub-rock, hip-hop, acid jazz, ska and R&B
Leeds Waterfront Festival(link opens in a new browser window)Leeds Waterfront Festival is back for 2009
The Game(link opens in a new browser window)One of hip hop's biggest stars and most successful artists
Party in the Park(link opens in a new browser window)It's bigger than the Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters, but alot nicer
The Ninth Leeds Conductors Competition(link opens in a new browser window)Sixteen competitors taking to the stage
Leeds Pride(link opens in a new browser window)A lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans-sexual parade throughout Leeds
Big City Jazz(link opens in a new browser window)This is the third year for the popular jazz festival
Leeds International Pianoforte Competition(link opens in a new browser window)Come and watch some of the best musicians in the world compete live
Leeds West Indian Carnival(link opens in a new browser window)The longest running West Indian carnival in Europe
Leeds Festival(link opens in a new browser window)Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead and Kings Of Leon are headlining
A Night of Rhapsody(link opens in a new browser window)60 piece rock & symphonic orchestra - The music of Queen
The Music Of Queen – A Rock & Symphonic Spectacular(link opens in a new browser window)We will rock you with West End stars, a rock band and full symphonic orchestra
Classical Fantasia(link opens in a new browser window)An open-air evening performance of classical music and fireworks
Massive Attack(link opens in a new browser window)SJM Concerts presents
The Cribs(link opens in a new browser window)SJM Concerts presents
On a budget
Teddy bear's Picnic(link opens in a new browser window)Come along with a picnic and your teddy bear
Oddsocks Outdoor Shakespeare Performance of Richard III(link opens in a new browser window)Outdoor comedy theatre performance which is great fun for all ages
Leeds Waterfront Festival(link opens in a new browser window)Leeds Waterfront Festival is back for 2009
The Great Yorkshire Show(link opens in a new browser window)The North's leading agricultural event
East Leeds Got Talent(link opens in a new browser window)A Competition open to everyone in East Leeds, young and old
Experiencing the West Leeds Country Park Trail(link opens in a new browser window)A walk revealing the natural heritage of Pudsey, Cockersdale and New Farnley.
Opera in the Park(link opens in a new browser window)Enjoy the splendour of live outdoor opera
Party in the Park(link opens in a new browser window)It's bigger than the Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters, but alot nicer
The Ninth Leeds Conductors Competition(link opens in a new browser window)Sixteen competitors taking to the stage
Leeds Pride(link opens in a new browser window)A lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans-sexual parade throughout Leeds
Leeds International Pianoforte Competition(link opens in a new browser window)Come and watch some of the best musicians in the world compete live
Leeds West Indian Carnival(link opens in a new browser window)The longest running West Indian carnival in Europe
Queens Jubilee Joust(link opens in a new browser window)Cheer on some of the world’s top jousters
Parks and gardens
Teddy bear's Picnic(link opens in a new browser window)Come along with a picnic and your teddy bear
Oddsocks Outdoor Shakespeare Performance of Richard III(link opens in a new browser window)Outdoor comedy theatre performance which is great fun for all ages
Chevin Safari- Chevin Forest Park(link opens in a new browser window)A challenging 8.5km walk through the mosaic of habitats
Opera in the Park(link opens in a new browser window)Enjoy the splendour of live outdoor opera
Party in the Park(link opens in a new browser window)It's bigger than the Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters, but alot nicer
Leeds West Indian Carnival(link opens in a new browser window)The longest running West Indian carnival in Europe
Leeds Festival(link opens in a new browser window)Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead and Kings Of Leon are headlining
Shopping
Leeds Waterfront Festival(link opens in a new browser window)Leeds Waterfront Festival is back for 2009
The Great Yorkshire Show(link opens in a new browser window)The North's leading agricultural event
The Queens Hotel Wedding Fayre(link opens in a new browser window)Everything you need for your big day under one roof
Sports and outdoors
Leeds Waterfront Festival(link opens in a new browser window)Leeds Waterfront Festival is back for 2009
Chevin Safari- Chevin Forest Park(link opens in a new browser window)A challenging 8.5km walk through the mosaic of habitats
Experiencing the West Leeds Country Park Trail(link opens in a new browser window)A walk revealing the natural heritage of Pudsey, Cockersdale and New Farnley.
The Ashes Festival(link opens in a new browser window)A series of events to mark the 4th Ashes Test
Leeds Pride(link opens in a new browser window)A lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans-sexual parade throughout Leeds
The Ashes Dinner(link opens in a new browser window)Mark Nicholas introduces the worlds greatest cricketers
The Eve of Ashes Test Dinner 2009(link opens in a new browser window)Dinner starring Sir Les Patterson
4th nPower Test Match(link opens in a new browser window)England v Australia 2009
Edinburgh to London: Pedal Power the Change(link opens in a new browser window)Join the giant student cycle ride from Edinburgh To London this summer
Leeds Festival(link opens in a new browser window)Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead and Kings Of Leon are headlining
Queens Jubilee Joust(link opens in a new browser window)Cheer on some of the world’s top jousters
Great Yorkshire Run(link opens in a new browser window)This is the third running of the successful Great Yorkshire Run
Leeds Abbey Dash(link opens in a new browser window)Event in aid of Age Concern and Help the Aged
Unusual and unique
Teddy bear's Picnic(link opens in a new browser window)Come along with a picnic and your teddy bear
Oddsocks Outdoor Shakespeare Performance of Richard III(link opens in a new browser window)Outdoor comedy theatre performance which is great fun for all ages
Leeds Waterfront Festival(link opens in a new browser window)Leeds Waterfront Festival is back for 2009
The Great Yorkshire Show(link opens in a new browser window)The North's leading agricultural event
East Leeds Got Talent(link opens in a new browser window)A Competition open to everyone in East Leeds, young and old
Experiencing the West Leeds Country Park Trail(link opens in a new browser window)A walk revealing the natural heritage of Pudsey, Cockersdale and New Farnley.
Opera in the Park(link opens in a new browser window)Enjoy the splendour of live outdoor opera
Party in the Park(link opens in a new browser window)It's bigger than the Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters, but alot nicer
The Ninth Leeds Conductors Competition(link opens in a new browser window)Sixteen competitors taking to the stage
Leeds Pride(link opens in a new browser window)A lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans-sexual parade throughout Leeds
Leeds International Pianoforte Competition(link opens in a new browser window)Come and watch some of the best musicians in the world compete live
Leeds West Indian Carnival(link opens in a new browser window)The longest running West Indian carnival in Europe
Queens Jubilee Joust(link opens in a new browser window)Cheer on some of the world’s top jousters