Serf is an artist-led community and project space in Leeds, setup in 2016 by a group of artists and friends who required studio space but also an open, inclusive and communal space to make work, encourage peer-to-peer learning and provide opportunities for early-career artists.
It facilitates a brilliantly eclectic, ‘non-curated’ programme of exhibitions.
Every month Leeds Markets offer a FREE Heritage Tour with Rob Kilner, Workers Lunchtime.
free entry
Leeds International Festival of Ideas is a meeting point for captivating speakers and experts to interrogate the big questions in life.
from £12.00
One of our favourite plays of all time returns three decades after its debut, and we’re sure it will speak as loudly to audiences today as it did then.
from £15.00
I, Daniel Blake is one of the most important stories of a generation. Transporting its poignant message to the stage, watch a spectacular theatrical adaptation by Dave Johns in Leeds.
from £15.00
Celebrating the 21st anniversary of their eponymous debut album, The Coral’s James Skelly and Nick Power will gift audiences with an intimate evening.
from £27.50
Tread the boards of the infamous Grand Theatre in Leeds with a behind the scenes look at the home of residents Opera North.
free entry
Sonia Boyce: Feeling Her Way at Leeds Art Gallery is powerful exhibition that celebrates the work of five black female musicians.
free entry
Part of the Henry Moore Institute Research Library’s Special Collections, this display explores the oppositions and harmonies of the Modernist movement.
free entry
The UK’s first social enterprise of its type, Art Hostel is a pioneering new project by East Street Arts.
Calls Landing is a riverside bar with summer-friendly beer garden. Its lunch menu mainly consists of stews and oysters, and its artistic interior complete with exposed brickwork, balcony view and willow tree make it an attraction.
42 The Calls is a modernised boutique hotel that sits beside the River Aire, minutes walk from the Royal Armouries Museum.
Tribe Records returns after a 4 year gap with a new store stocking house, techno, electro, reggae, dancehall, disco, world, dnb, bass & beats.
Crowd of Favours is a relaxed, welcoming restaurant and pub serving a great range of beers, spirits and locally sourced food.
A European style café/bar, exhibition space, record shop, hair salon and creative hangout tucked away on New York Street in Leeds…
White Cloth Hall is a new food and drink project, based in a Grade II listed venue in Leeds city centre.
The Leeds Corn Exchange is a Victorian building that dates back to 1864, now a vibrant hub for independent retailers, artisans, and food stalls
Blue Rinse is a busy and affordable vintage shop in the centre Leeds. Alongside their traditional lines of vintage sweaters, brights, and sportswear is a range exclusively featuring fabrics recycled locally.
School's back and we're heading towards autumn! Here are some of the best family friendly events and activities to keep the kids busy.
From post punk legends to the leading lights of modern shoegaze, read about the most exciting artists playing in Manchester and the North this autumn.
We’re crowning October the month of painting prizes! From Birkenhead to Huddersfield, biennials are showcasing the best of contemporary painting.
The best new venues and revamped food and drink menus in Manchester and the North as we head into autumn.
With literature festival season starting its engines, we select our top picks, alongside some standout launches and readings.
A true crime rock musical, contemporary dance and punchy new writing feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Get inspired to make the most of autumn with day trips, pumpkin carving and ghosts in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
Halloween's on the horizon, but there are some big film festivals to dive into first.
