Leeds 400 - a year of celebration

This historic moment marked the beginning of Leeds’ journey towards self-governance and city status.

Four hundred years on, Leeds is a vibrant, culturally rich and diverse city. Leeds 400 is a year-long celebration inviting residents, communities and visitors to come together to celebrate the city’s rich heritage and vibrant future. With themes spanning sport, heritage, culture, learning, communities, innovation, and the future, Leeds 400 will showcase the creativity and diversity of the city and its people.

Explore how you can get involved and be part of this historic celebration. Join us in celebrating 400 years of Leeds. 

Find an event

Visit Leeds Inspired for details of upcoming events, including lunch hour lectures. Many of these are free!

Add your event

Celebrating Leeds 400? Submit your event to Leeds Inspired by clicking on ‘Add Your Event’. Once added, it will be featured on our dedicated Leeds 400 collection page.

Apply to close your street

Planning a Leeds 400 party? You can apply to close your street.

Leodis photographic archive

Visit Leodis, an online photographic archive with over 75,000 images of Leeds, old and new, managed by the Local and Family History team at Leeds Libraries.

Get your school or family involved

Visit the Leeds for Learning page to find out how your school or family can get involved.

Leeds 400 news

Visit the Leeds 400 newsroom for recent announcements, stories, and media resources.

Leeds 400 Catablogue

Visit the West Yorkshire Archive Service to explore more about Leeds over the last 400 years

Watch this short video about the past, present and future of Leeds.