The city centre Leeds Art Gallery is blessed with a fine historic collection (in particular of 20th century art) and a changing series of contemporary exhibitions. The host for the annual Northern Art Prize, it also boasts a close and literal connection to local lad, Henry Moore: the gallery is linked via a bridge to the Henry Moore Institute and also displays seminal works by the sculptor. Check out other galleries in Leeds.
A new production of the multi award-winning musical is set to tour the UK from autumn 2024, venues include Leeds Grand Theatre, Liverpool Empire and Palace Theatre Manchester.
from £31.00
Director Tinuke Craig joins forces with leading theatre company Headlong for a fresh new production of A Raisin in the Sun.
from £15.00
Take a journey through 300 years of pub and brewing history in Leeds, with a heritage Pub and brewery tour.
from £35.00
Brudenell Social Club hosts what might be the best value gig in its summer schedule – a tenner-in all-dayer featuring BDRMM, Honesty, The Hyena Kill and more
from £10.00
Helen Dryden’s joyful exhibition at Left Bank Leeds explores extra-terrestrial landscapes in bold colours and with a nod towards the absurd.
free entry
Meet the cutest flying residents of Temple Newsam, with a guided Bat Walk led by an expert guide.
from £10.00
Create/ Elevate 2024 at Harewood House is a diverse showcase of craft in all its forms, from 16 local and international artists and collectives.
from £14.00
Igshaan Adams’ opulent textile works takes centre stage at his solo exhibition ‘Weerhoud’ at the Hepworth Wakefield.
from £0.00
Standing proudly on the busy shopping hub of Albion Street, Waterstones Leeds is a bookshop that also hosts a variety of events
Vue Leeds The Light is a massive 14 screen multiplex located in the city centre.
High-end Argentine restaurant with a focus on steaks, glamour and wine.
Established in 1865, City Varieties Music Hall is Leeds’ hidden gem, and holds a record as the nation’s longest-running music hall.
The White Swan is a charming side-street pub next to the world famous City Varieties Theatre. It serves simple hearty food and a range of continental and American beers.
The Decanter is a sophisticated modern bar, specialising in all things wine. It’s outfitted as a premium wood bar, plush, cosy furniture and luxurious wines and spirits
Kapow Coffee is an independent coffee shop located in Thornton’s Arcade in the heart of Leeds City Centre, serving cakes, sandwiches and delicious coffee.
Leeds’ Village Bookstore is a classic-style bookshop, with a neat line in self-published zines.
With a great mix of retailers over two levels including fashion, gifts and food, plus its own secure car park, St Johns Centre makes shopping in Leeds easy
The Henry Moore Institute boasts one of Britain’s strongest public collections of sculpture, and ‘makes a significant impact on the future of art history’.
Olive & Rye is a restaurant deli in Queen’s Arcade, Leeds, specialising in top-class sandwiches.
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Make bread, throw axes, learn costume design and drink beer like you've never done before in this month's Tours and activities guide.
All-dayers make a strong showing in our latest music picks, from dance music marathons to vibrant showcases of South Asian artistry.
School year, complete! And as we say goodbye to what seems like a rather long summer term, we can look forward to the summer holidays, with lots of exciting activities...
This month we look at Indie Horror Summer, outdoor movies, and a brand new film festival in Sheffield.
Interactive circus, arts festivals and new writing, our guide features a show-stopping selection of theatre happening indoors and outside.
In between working out, then working through, your holiday reading pile this summer, find inspiration for your next bookish acquisitions from our selection of live events and exhibitions.
Virginia Woolf and lasers, environmental recovery through wildness and thoughts on motherhood - all this and more in our exhibition top picks!
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
