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​Click on an image below to explore the wealth of arts, culture and entertainment Leeds has to offer.

Creating opportunities for local people to take part in the cultural life of the city.

Leeds Film annually showcases the best new and unseen films from around the world.

The UK's largest local authority music programme presents a wealth of concerts for all tastes.

A magical evening of live outdoor classical music.

The Carriageworks is a forward-thinking venue nurturing theatre-makers and developing audiences for live performance.

Find out about the latest comedy, gigs, film and entertainment at the city's iconic building.

Rare Grimshaw watercolour comes home to Leeds
A rare watercolour painting by famed Leeds artist John Atkinson Grimshaw not seen in the city for more than 30 years ...
28/01/2013
Enjoy oompahs and jumpers at free festive concerts
A series of free Christmas mini-concerts with a difference will be held in Leeds City Centre this December.
29/11/2012

Light Night projections look to make striking impression
Striking projections onto two major Leeds landmarks will be among the must-see attractions as Light Night takes over ...
03/10/2012
Leeds gets ready to turn to the dark side on Light Night
Venues across Leeds will be showing off their dark side for an evening of unique entertainment next month as the annual ...
24/09/2012

Leeds city centre restaurant fined for food safety offences after outbreak
A Leeds city centre restaurant has been fined for serious food safety offences found in an unannounced inspection after ...
01/09/2012
Get ready for summer of song
Leeds will be alive with the sound of song this summer, with a whole host of singing opportunities for people of all ...
27/07/2012

Party in the Park rocks Temple Newsam
The UK’s biggest annual free outdoor pop event went down a storm with 70,000 lucky Leeds residents today.
22/07/2012
Can you solve the royal mystery at Lotherton Hall
A portrait painting at the centre of a royal mystery from one of the most dramatic periods in English history is the ...
05/07/2012

Get into the abbey habit as Fantasia Tickets go on sale
The date and ticket information for this Classical Fantasia at Kirkstall Abbey have been announced.
02/07/2012

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The John Morris Foundation proudly presents The John Morris Tribute Concert
Leeds Town Hall
23 June 2013 - 7:30pm
An evening of music from the shows.
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Lambchop plus guests
Leeds Town Hall
24 June 2013 - 7:30pm
Lambchop arguably the most consistently brilliant and unique American group to emerge during the 1990s. ...
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The Endellion String Quartet
The Venue, Leeds College of Music
25 June 2013 - 7:30pm
The Endellion String Quartet presents a programme of Haydn Quartet Op 50, No 3, Shostakovich Quartet ...

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The Swing of Things
Temple Newsam
30 June 2013 - 2:30pm
The Swing of Things performs at Temple Newsam Estate
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Churchill
Carriageworks
02 July 2013 - 7:45pm
Brian Daniels and New End Theatre Beyond present Churchill
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Carmen
Carriageworks
03 July 2013 - 7:30pm
Leeds Youth Opera present Carmen

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The Royal Opera Screening - La rondine
Millennium Square
11 July 2013 - 7:30pm
Live, free outdoor relay of Puccini’s La rondine
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Do you Hear the People Sing
Leeds Town Hall
14 July 2013 - 7:30pm
Inspiration Choir performs at Leeds Town Hall on Sunday 14 July.
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The Royal Opera Screening - Tosca
Millennium Square
18 July 2013 - 7:30pm
Live, free outdoor relay of Puccini's Tosca

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JB Big Band
Temple Newsam
21 July 2013 - 2:30pm
JB Big Band performs at Temple Newsam Estate.
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Elland Silver Band
Lotherton Hall
21 July 2013 - 2:30pm
Elland Silver Band performs at Lotherton Hall Estate.
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Opera in the Park
27 July 2013 - 12:00am
A magical evening of live outdoor classical music

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Party in the Park
28 July 2013 - 1:30pm
One of the UK's biggest outdoor pop parties
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Bradford Metropolitan Concert Band
Lotherton Hall
04 August 2013 - 2:30pm
Bradford Metropolitan Concert Band performs at Lotherton Hall Estate.
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City Beach
Millennium Square
09 August 2013 - 12:00am
Have fun on the beach without leaving the city!

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Sarah Millican Home Bird
Leeds Town Hall
01 October 2013 - 8:00pm
Comedian Sarah Millican performs at Leeds Town Hall on Tuesday 1 October.
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Christy Moore with Declan Sinnott
Leeds Town Hall
16 October 2013 - 8:00pm
Christy Moore and Declan Sinnott perform at Leeds Town Hall on Wednesday 16 October 2013.
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Daughter and Guests
Leeds Town Hall
22 October 2013 - 7:00pm
Daughter perform at Leeds Town Hall on Tuesday 22 October 2013.

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John Wilson & The John Wilson Orchestra presents That’s Entertainment a Tribute ...
Leeds Town Hall
24 November 2013 - 7:30pm
John Wilson conducts The John Wilson Orchestra at Leeds Town Hall on Sunday 24 November 2013.
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Billy Bragg
Leeds Town Hall
25 November 2013 - 7:30pm
Billy Bragg performs at Leeds Town Hall on Monday 25 November 2013.
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Kate Rusby
Leeds Town Hall
12 December 2013 - 7:30pm
Kate Rusby performs at Leeds Town Hall on Thursday 12 December 2013.

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