Leeds’ main municipal library, housed in a Grade II-listed late 19th-century building on Headrow, next to Leeds Art Gallery (which you can access via the rather lovely Tiled Hall Cafe).
See Roger Ackling’s sun-marked wooden artefacts in the artist’s more comprehensive exhibition to date, at Leeds’ Henry Moore Institute.
free entry
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
Baths brings his fourth record, Gut, to Headrow House this May, marking his first gig in Leeds in seven years.
from £16.00
Sarah Roberts: SICK explores environments of care in her signature style of brightly coloured installations, spread across two galleries.
free entry
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
From TikTok sensation to a sell-out star at Edinburgh Fringe, Abi Clarke brings her acclaimed stand-up show to Leeds.
from £18.00
Anika is about to drop her heaviest and angriest record to date, making her show at Brudenell Social Club an exciting prospect.
from £17.00
A bold, all-female choreographic triple bill exploring the female gaze, identity and artistry – danced by a powerful international ensemble.
from £12.00
An award-winning public space and live entertainment venue in Leeds city centre.
Leeds International Festival will host a Spiegeltent at Live at Leeds 2018 in Leeds’ Millennium Square.
Featuring a man-eating tiger, interactive exhibits spanning 540 million years of discovery, and displays dedicated to telling the story of Leeds from prehistory to the modern day.
Leeds’ Carriageworks Theatre prides itself on showcasing work by local artists as well as being a family-friendly performance venue in the city centre.
The Northern Market is a vibrant multi-purpose venue in the heart of Leeds, including a food hall and cinema room.
Situated in the heart of Leeds, A Nation of Shopkeepers is a laid back bar, restaurant and events venue boasting a stunning, fully-contained outside courtyard.
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’.
The Leeds branch of the O2 Academy chain.
Comprising 147 sophisticated rooms and suites, this Leeds accommodation offers the desirable combination of a city centre location and historical character.
Leeds Town Hall is one of the largest town halls in the United Kingdom. It is a Grade 1 listed building used for concerts, weddings and commercial events.
Tribeca City Cafe is a cheerful basement café with a smart line in locally-sourced produce, tucked away on Park Square in Leeds. Perfect for those looking escape the busy streets with a hot drink.
Vue Leeds The Light is a massive 14 screen multiplex located in the city centre.
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre guide.
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.
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
Spring is here and the North is buzzing with must-visit new restaurants and bars.
Open air clubs, new festivals and long-awaited gigs. The North West's live music scene is heating up this spring.
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
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.
