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What's on near Central Arcade
Baths at Headrow House
Baths brings his fourth record, Gut, to Headrow House this May, marking his first gig in Leeds in seven years.
from £16.00
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Sound Out Leeds 2024/25
Leeds International Concert Season is on a mission to push boundaries, expand horizons, and ask the question: ‘What haven’t we heard?’ as it presents its city-spanning Sound Out Leeds series.
from £10.00
Abi Clarke: Role Model at The Wardrobe
From TikTok sensation to a sell-out star at Edinburgh Fringe, Abi Clarke brings her acclaimed stand-up show to Leeds.
from £18.00
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SUNLIGHT: Roger Ackling at the Henry Moore Institute
See Roger Ackling’s sun-marked wooden artefacts in the artist’s more comprehensive exhibition to date, at Leeds’ Henry Moore Institute.
free entry
Until
CANVAS: a community arts festival at Wellington Place
CANVAS is a month-long celebration of art and the community with interactive events and a showcase of work from Leeds Art University students
free entry
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Sarah Roberts: SICK at The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery
Sarah Roberts: SICK explores environments of care in her signature style of brightly coloured installations, spread across two galleries.
free entry
Equilibrio Dinamico | Through Her Eyes at the Riley Theatre
A bold, all-female choreographic triple bill exploring the female gaze, identity and artistry – danced by a powerful international ensemble.
from £12.00
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Blood: Ties and Tensions at Thackray Museum of Medicine
Thackray Museum of Medicine’s new exhibition explores the medical uses and symbolic meanings of blood in science, culture and wider society.
from £8.95Where to go near Central Arcade
Leeds
Pop Boutique Leeds
Pop Boutique is a vintage chain store with branches across the North, selling furniture and kitsch for those passionate about times gone by.
Leeds
Ryan Vintage
Ryan Vintage, Leeds, is dubbed as the longest running, best value vintage clothes shop in the town.
Leeds
Leeds Farmer’s Markets
Leeds Farmer’s Market is a food market featuring the best local produce in Yorkshire. Whether it’s game or farmed foods, its shoppers can be certain of freshness and quality.
Leeds
Little Tokyo Restaurant
Little Tokyo is a Japanese restaurant in Leeds featuring cushions in the ground for diners to sit on while eating.
Leeds
Best Leeds
Reworked clothing and old-school designer pieces, Best offers two floors of style in the heart of Leeds.
Leeds
Travelling Man Leeds
A quirky little shop for comics, graphic novels, role-playing and board games, with frequent in-store events.
Leeds
Knave’s Kitchen
Vegan street food pop-up serving up a spectacular array of down & dirty dishes.
Leeds
HOME Leeds
HOME is a fine dining restaurant in Leeds, launched in 2017 by Masterchef semi-finalist Elizabeth Cottam and Michelin-starred Head Chef Mark Owens.
Leeds
LIVIN’Italy Dough House
Authentic Italian pizza and skillfully-made cocktails at this new Italian restaurant on Cloth Hall Street in the centre of Leeds.
Leeds
Power, Corruption and Lies
Forward-thinking restaurant and cocktail bar on Leeds’ bustling Call Lane. Named after the equally-excellent New Order album, but you knew that already, right?
Leeds
Wire Club in Leeds
It’s no surprise that this is a popular part of Leeds nightlife as there is plenty to entertain with video screens, arcade games, TV/movie props, memorabilia, and film nights.
Leeds
Released Records Leeds
Independent record shop and label bringing an expertly curated selection of vinyl to Leeds Corn Exchange.
District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
Eclectic as ever. You'll find inventive reworkings, world-class contemporary dance and Greater Manchester's inaugural Improv Festival in our guide.
Literature Events in the North
If it's inspiring, inclusive events and avant-garde, experimental afternoons you're after, look no further than live literature this spring – we've got you covered.
Cinema in the North
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
Family things to do in the North
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
Food and Drink in the North
Spring is here and the North is buzzing with must-visit new restaurants and bars.
Music in the North
Open air clubs, new festivals and long-awaited gigs. The North West's live music scene is heating up this spring.
Exhibitions in the North
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
Tours and Activities in the North
We've got many a good time in store this month as we round up the best walking tours, cultural classes and makers markets in the land.