Leeds entertainment and events guide

Art

Procession(link opens in a new browser window)
Installation at Kirkstall Abbey by local artist Shaeron Caton-Rose.
Sarah Lucas: Ordinary Things(link opens in a new browser window)
One of the most significant sculpture practitioners of the twenty-first century.
1913: A Year Without Qualities(link opens in a new browser window)
Focusing on the role of sculpture on threshold of the First World War.

Business

JCI Leeds 1920s Casino Night(link opens in a new browser window)
An evening of gambling and glamour for gangsters and molls.

Cinema

Dirty Dancing(link opens in a new browser window)
The classic romantic musical adventure touches down at Leeds Grand.
Leeds International Film Festival 2012(link opens in a new browser window)
One of the UK's largest film festivals returns for 2012.

Comedy

Rhys Darby - This Way To Spaceship(link opens in a new browser window)
Rhys takes us on an autobiographical journey from meek geek to king of cool

Culture

Dirty Dancing(link opens in a new browser window)
The classic romantic musical adventure touches down at Leeds Grand.
Breeze International Youth Festival 2012(link opens in a new browser window)
Annual summer festival of music and arts for young people in the city.
Procession(link opens in a new browser window)
Installation at Kirkstall Abbey by local artist Shaeron Caton-Rose.
Peppa Pig's Treasure Hunt(link opens in a new browser window)
Peppa Pig and her friends are going on a treasure hunt and need your help!
Die Walk�re(link opens in a new browser window)
Wagner’s most famous music in his monumental drama.
The Giant & The Bear(link opens in a new browser window)
An extraordinary family event for all ages at West Yorkshire Playhouse.
From Russia With Love(link opens in a new browser window)
West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of Russian music.
Rhys Darby - This Way To Spaceship(link opens in a new browser window)
Rhys takes us on an autobiographical journey from meek geek to king of cool
Sarah Lucas: Ordinary Things(link opens in a new browser window)
One of the most significant sculpture practitioners of the twenty-first century.
The Phantom of the Opera(link opens in a new browser window)
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical adaptation of this gothic tale.
Black Beauty Live(link opens in a new browser window)
Classic novel ‘Black Beauty’ comes to life this summer at Harewood House.
Ilkley Literature Festival 2012(link opens in a new browser window)
The north’s liveliest, most prestigious literature festival.
Leeds International Film Festival 2012(link opens in a new browser window)
One of the UK's largest film festivals returns for 2012.
Thought Bubble 2012(link opens in a new browser window)
The UK's biggest celebration of comics and graphic novels.
1913: A Year Without Qualities(link opens in a new browser window)
Focusing on the role of sculpture on threshold of the First World War.

Educational

Rhys Darby - This Way To Spaceship(link opens in a new browser window)
Rhys takes us on an autobiographical journey from meek geek to king of cool

Family

Young People’s Fame Factor Club Night(link opens in a new browser window)
Performers compete for an amazing prize, judged by singer/singwriter Nick Hall.
Dirty Dancing(link opens in a new browser window)
The classic romantic musical adventure touches down at Leeds Grand.
Breeze International Youth Festival 2012(link opens in a new browser window)
Annual summer festival of music and arts for young people in the city.
Reetsweet Craft Fair(link opens in a new browser window)
This designer-maker fair is a 100% handmade craft fair
Peppa Pig's Treasure Hunt(link opens in a new browser window)
Peppa Pig and her friends are going on a treasure hunt and need your help!
PreLoved Designer Sale(link opens in a new browser window)
A one off sale where you can buy designer bargains and sell pieces of your own
The Barnardo's Big Toddle(link opens in a new browser window)
The biggest, brightest and best fundraising event for under fives!
Olympic Torch Relay - City(link opens in a new browser window)
See the Olympic Torch as it arrives in Leeds on its way to London 2012.
London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay City Celebrations(link opens in a new browser window)
Party to celebrate the arrival of the Olympic torch in Leeds.
The Giant & The Bear(link opens in a new browser window)
An extraordinary family event for all ages at West Yorkshire Playhouse.
Leeds Waterfront Festival 2012(link opens in a new browser window)
A weekend of fun activities at all the coolest waterfront venues in Leeds.
Harewood Medieval Faire(link opens in a new browser window)
Come hither - it’s the Middle Ages on a right grand scale!
The Great Yorkshire Show 2012(link opens in a new browser window)
Annual agricultural show held in early July at the Harrogate Showground.
Test Match: England vs South Africa(link opens in a new browser window)
Two cricketing giants clash in the iconic stadium at Headingley.
England v South Africa Test Match(link opens in a new browser window)
Test Cricket returns to Headingley as England take on South Africa.

Historic attractions

Procession(link opens in a new browser window)
Installation at Kirkstall Abbey by local artist Shaeron Caton-Rose.
Harewood Diamond Jubilee ‘Street Party’(link opens in a new browser window)
Celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee over the bank holiday weekend.
Harewood Medieval Faire(link opens in a new browser window)
Come hither - it’s the Middle Ages on a right grand scale!
Games in the Park(link opens in a new browser window)
Harewood House offers an extraordinary mix of sport and culture this summer,
Black Beauty Live(link opens in a new browser window)
Classic novel ‘Black Beauty’ comes to life this summer at Harewood House.

Music

Young People’s Fame Factor Club Night(link opens in a new browser window)
Performers compete for an amazing prize, judged by singer/singwriter Nick Hall.
Folk Artist, Ewan McLennan(link opens in a new browser window)
Ewan Mclennan with Special Guests Dan Wilde and Dave Pilla.
Jakob Fichert Piano Recital(link opens in a new browser window)
Concert in support of the Yorkshire Kidney Research Fund.
HiFi Club - June 12(link opens in a new browser window)
Gigs, comedy and clubnights at The HiFi Club this June.
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebratory Concert(link opens in a new browser window)
Leeds Philharmonic Chorus presents an exciting programme of celebratory music.
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain(link opens in a new browser window)
A funny, stomping, toe-tapping, all-singing, all-plucking uke-athon.
Die Walk�re(link opens in a new browser window)
Wagner’s most famous music in his monumental drama.
From Russia With Love(link opens in a new browser window)
West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of Russian music.
Mencap Irish Ceilidh(link opens in a new browser window)
An evening of traditional Irish food, music and dancing.
The Phantom of the Opera(link opens in a new browser window)
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical adaptation of this gothic tale.
Leeds Festival 2012(link opens in a new browser window)
The foremost rock and metal festival in the north of England.

On a budget

PreLoved Designer Sale(link opens in a new browser window)
A one off sale where you can buy designer bargains and sell pieces of your own

Shopping

Reetsweet Craft Fair(link opens in a new browser window)
This designer-maker fair is a 100% handmade craft fair
PreLoved Designer Sale(link opens in a new browser window)
A one off sale where you can buy designer bargains and sell pieces of your own
Thought Bubble 2012(link opens in a new browser window)
The UK's biggest celebration of comics and graphic novels.

Sports and outdoors

Yorkshire Carnegie vs Durham Dynamos(link opens in a new browser window)
Friends Life t20 Cricket at Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
Yorkshire Carnegie v Leicestershire Foxes(link opens in a new browser window)
Friends Life t20 Cricket at Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
Mencap Abseil Challenge(link opens in a new browser window)
Charity abseil to coincide with the start of Learning Disability Week.
Leeds Loves Sport 2012(link opens in a new browser window)
A celebration of sporting activity as Leeds counts down to the 2012 Olympics.
The Barnardo's Big Toddle(link opens in a new browser window)
The biggest, brightest and best fundraising event for under fives!
England v West Indies: Eve of ODI Dinner(link opens in a new browser window)
A special celebratory dinner with Michael "Whispering Death" Holding.
England v West Indies ODI(link opens in a new browser window)
One Day International Test Match at Headingley Carnegie Stadium.
Olympic Torch Relay - City(link opens in a new browser window)
See the Olympic Torch as it arrives in Leeds on its way to London 2012.
London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay City Celebrations(link opens in a new browser window)
Party to celebrate the arrival of the Olympic torch in Leeds.
Mencap Olympic Torch Party(link opens in a new browser window)
Special celebration in the park to mark the arrival of the Olympic Torch.
Yorkshire Carnegie v Lancashire Lightning(link opens in a new browser window)
Friends Life t20 Cricket at Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
Dragon Boat Race 2012(link opens in a new browser window)
The most spectacular and entertaining waterside event in the Leeds calendar.
Yorkshire Carnegie v Derbyshire Falcons(link opens in a new browser window)
Friends Life t20 Cricket at Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
Test Match: England vs South Africa(link opens in a new browser window)
Two cricketing giants clash in the iconic stadium at Headingley.
England v South Africa Test Match(link opens in a new browser window)
Test Cricket returns to Headingley as England take on South Africa.

Unusual and unique

PreLoved Designer Sale(link opens in a new browser window)
A one off sale where you can buy designer bargains and sell pieces of your own

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