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In the Frame: Charlotte Verity brings the seasons indoors at Harewood
ArticleCharlotte Verity’s first major northern exhibition transforms Harewood House into a journey through the seasons from winter to...
Curtains Up Leeds: February 2026 Theatre Preview
ArticleFebruary may be short, but Leeds theatre is packed with variety. From opera and Shakespeare to family shows...
Live Laugh Leeds: Comedy Roundup – Feb 2026
ArticleIf February has you feeling a bit meh, Leeds comedy has you covered. Big laughs, brilliant venues and...
Leeds Lowdown: What’s on in February 2025
ArticleDiscover what’s on in Leeds in February 2025, from gigs, theatre and comedy to half-term family events, festivals...
Leeds is hosting the Grand Départ again in 2027 and it feels very right
ArticleLeeds will host the Grand Départ of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in 2027.
Fairies, Power and Winter Shadows: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
ArticleSee A Midsummer Night’s Dream reimagined at Leeds Playhouse. This bold new production explores the darker side of...
2026 – what we know so far
ArticleFrom major festivals and city celebrations to new openings, theatre, music and sport, here’s everything we know so...
🎭 Curtains Up Leeds – 2026 Theatre Preview
ArticleLooking ahead to 2026, Curtains Up Leeds rounds up the biggest theatre shows, musicals and performances coming to...
2025 and what we learned
ArticleFrom festivals and exhibitions to music, theatre and major new openings, explore Welcome to Leeds’ full 2025 Year...
December 2025: Best shows to see in Leeds
ArticleDiscover the best Christmas shows in Leeds this December, from Miss Saigon and The Nutcracker to festive favourites...
13 days of festive outings in Leeds 2025
ArticleLeeds is sparkling this Christmas! Discover the best festive days out across the city — from magical markets...
Step Into the Spotlight: Gameshow Allstars Leeds
ArticleStep into the spotlight at Gameshow Allstars Leeds, the city’s newest immersive experience with games, cocktails, pizza and...
A Festive Yorkshire Reimagining – A Christmas Carol Preview
ArticleDiscover A Christmas Carol at Leeds Playhouse – a magical, music-filled Yorkshire reimagining of Dickens’ classic, starring West...
Live Laugh Leeds: Comedy Roundup – November 2025.
ArticleDiscover the best comedy in Leeds this November 2025 — from Peter Kay to The Book of Mormon,...
LIFI – Stephanie Hirst chats to Johnny I’Anson – 2021
VideoAhead of the inaugural Leeds International Festival of Ideas, we caught up with Stephanie Hirst. This was a...
Leeds International Festival 20 Preview
VideoLeeds International Festival is back! 30 April - 09 May 2020. 10 days, 45 speakers, 29 events.
Leeds International Festival of Ideas 2021
GalleryLIFI21 was an incredible array of keynotes and panel discussions taking over four incredible venues in Leeds.
MAP Charity – 2019
VideoMAP (Music & Arts Production) Charity offers BTEC qualifications in Creative Media and Art & Design, alongside Maths...