Standing proudly on the busy shopping hub of Albion Street, Waterstones Leeds is a bookshop that also hosts a variety of events, from intimate book readings to sell out author talks, as well as plenty of activities for the kids during school holidays.
‘Plant Dreaming’ gathers the work of seven contemporary artists and their thoughts on plant knowledge and ecopolitics, at Leeds Art Gallery.
Free entry
Join Leeds-based writer Ian Harker as he launches his pamphlet, Gain Access, co-winner of the 2025 Poetry Business International Book & Pamphlet Competition, judged by Kim Moore.
From £1.00
Fragment and Form is an exhibition of sculpture by artists Emii Alrai, Mónica Mays and Dominique White at the Henry Moore Institute.
Free entry
Enjoy a fabulous family theatre experience.
From £13.50
Leeds Children’s Theatre are celebrating their 90th anniversary in 2025, and are delighted to be staging this family favourite tale THE GINGERBREAD MAN onstage at the Carriageworks Theatre in November.
From £13.00
Immerse yourself in the surprising softness of cacti with this watercolour workshop from artist Monair Hymen at Leeds Central Library.
From £38.00
Whether you’re naturally green-fingered or just garden-curious, dive into the magic of gardening at Leeds Central Library’s new exhibition.
Free entry
Happening as part of Transform 25, check out this one-to-one performance sharing the Palestinian experience of displacement and resistance.
Pay-What-You-Can
The city centre Leeds Art Gallery is blessed with a fine historic collection and a changing series of contemporary exhibitions.
High-end Argentine restaurant with a focus on steaks, glamour and wine.
One of Leeds’ most stylish bars, The Decanter is one for the winos – or, as we prefer to call ourselves, ‘wine-lovers’.
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.
Vue Leeds at The Light is a massive 14 screen multiplex located in the city centre. All the latest 2D and 3D movies.
Relaxed restaurant in the centre of Manchester, serving impressively high-quality steaks at an affordable price point.
Relaxed restaurant in Leeds serving impressively high-quality steaks at an affordable price point.
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.
Few things in life are more satisfying than spending a lazy afternoon browsing the shelves of a non-corporate book shop. Welcome to the Village Books.
Galleries in the North are far from spooky this October - instead you'll find tactile sculptures, plant magic and curatorial experiments.
A host of Halloween horrors, experimental shorts, plus pioneering black British cinema make our October Cinema Guide.
Noise, excess and immediacy. From New York’s experimental underground to the most vital sounds of local scenes, autumn gigs are coming in heavy.
Take some eating-out tips from our October guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
Theatre this month bursts with contrasts - from bold new writing and Black History Month highlights to contemporary arts and reimagined classics.
One to add to your TBR pile, our latest round-up is a bumper edition and features some amazing events in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and beyond...
