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Lower Briggate
Street GuidesStretching on across the road from the pedestrianised Briggate area, Lower Briggate brings great, international food as well...
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.
Leeds Pride 2018
VideoLeeds Pride is an annual Gay Pride celebration held in the city of Leeds. The 2018 event took place...
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...
L20 Podcast Episode 2 – Meet Polly and Mark
PodcastThe official L20 podcast. Insights and behind the scenes coverage from the Leeds International Festival team.
Street Art in Leeds – 2021
GalleryArt is not just an indoors pursuit. Walk around Leeds and you’ll find public installations and street art...
Leeds International Piano Competition
VideoThere has been a whole host of exciting activities throughout The Leeds International Piano Competition. Here are some highlights...
L20 Podcast Episode 1 – Meet Gemma and Martin
PodcastThe official L20 podcast. Insights and behind the scenes coverage from the Leeds International Festival team.
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...
Live At Leeds
GalleryThe UK's premier new music festival returns, hosting the best breakthrough artists and bands across 20 live stages.
🎭 Curtains Up Leeds – 2026 Theatre Preview
ArticleLooking ahead to 2026, Curtains Up Leeds rounds up the biggest theatre shows, musicals and performances coming to...
Leeds International Festival 19
GalleryLeeds International Festival is the UK’s leading metropolitan celebration of new ideas and innovation. The festival invites the...
The Best Spots For Night Owls In Leeds
VideoEating quick and drinking slow, dancing hard and never forgetting; Leeds has regular haunts for regular nights out,...
2025 and what we learned
ArticleFrom festivals and exhibitions to music, theatre and major new openings, explore Welcome to Leeds’ full 2025 Year...
OnRoundhay Festival
GalleryLive music returned to Roundhay park for the first time in 10 years.
A Look Into Thought Bubble Festival Leeds
VideoThought Bubble Festival is Leeds' international celebration of the everyday greatness of artists and writers, who create escapist...
The Pass Podcast Series: The Art Of Hosting Pop-Ups In Leeds
PodcastAs part of the exclusive Welcome to Leeds food Podcast- Paul Newbegin from The Pass shines the spotlight...
Leeds West Indian Carnival: A Brief History About The Oldest West Indian Carnival In Europe
VideoThe first West Indian carnival in Europe was founded in Leeds in 1967 by Arthur France, who remembers...