Opera in the Park
Enjoy a fabulous evening of classical music and entertainment on Saturday 26 July. Opera North will be joined by leading orchestras to perform a repertoire of music from the movies amid the beautiful surroundings of Temple Newsam Park.
Party in the Park
Yorkshire’s largest, free, outdoor music party is back when Party in the Park takes centre stage at Temple Newsam on Sunday 27 July.
Summer Bands in Leeds parks
The 2008 series of Summer Band Concerts in Leeds Parks on Sunday afternoons visit 22 parks in an 85-strong season of concerts featuring over 40 bands from the region’s finest brass, jazz and concert bands.
Classical Fantasia
Ticket Launch announced - 9th August 2008, Millennium Square, 10am - 12 noon
If ever an event lived up to its name it’s Classical Fantasia, with its astonishing fantasy-inspired music, fireworks and light show against the breathtaking backdrop of Kirkstall Abbey.
July Wildlife Volunteers and Countryside Activities on Otley Chevin
Explore and help maintain this beautiful Local Nature Reserve.
World Corporate Games 2008
The world's largest corporate multi-sports festival is coming to Leeds in July 2008, featuring 21 different types of sport.
Rothwell 600 Festival
Rothwell celebrates the 600th anniversary of the granting of its Royal Charter in February 2008. The Rothwell art exhibition is unique for the town and launches the festivities. Other events lined up for the year include a schools’ triathlon, street banners, the biggest May Day and Carnival celebrations in memory, Carlton Show, a horticultural show, a major music concert in the Parish Church, a mass fun walk around Oulton Hall Park, an orienteering event for schools, community events around the traditional Rothwell area.
Farmers market
The Farmers market is held at Leeds Kirkgate open market, George Street (next to the bus station) on every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, from 09:00 to 14:00.
Bright Young Things
Each year, the best musical talent in Leeds is asked to step forward and submit demos for the Bright Young Things (BYT) project.
Breeze activities and events search
The Breeze website is our website aimed at young people. It has information about the best activities, entertainment and events in Leeds for you to enjoy.
Leeds International Concert season
With an annual programme encompassing classical, jazz, world music, brass and folk, the award-winning Leeds International Concert Season is a feast for fans of all kinds of live music.
Leeds International Pianoforte competition
The Leeds International Pianoforte Competition was founded by Marion Thorpe, Fanny Waterman and Geoffrey de Keyser in 1963. The 16th Leeds International Pianoforte Competition will be held between 26 August - 13 September 2009.
Leeds half marathon
Leeds City Council is delighted to announce the date of this year’s Leeds Half Marathon- it will be on Sunday September 7 2008.
Leeds entertainment and events guide
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