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We love to talk, we love to listen and we love to share new ideas which means we love, love, LOVE our page of talks and discussions happening in Leeds.

With so many events about science, art, politics, culture, religion, music and history it's time to expand your mind and see what's out there!

David Jason holds his hand to his chin with a slight smile, dressed in a suit in front of a red curtain.
Until Sun 30 Aug 2026
An Evening with Sir David Jason
Leeds Grand Theatre
Theatre Talk
Free
Leeds Sanctuary
Wed 18 Mar 2026
A Tale of Two Cities: A Sketch Walk on the History of Wealth Inequality in Leeds
Leeds City Square
Talk Guided Tour
Under £10
Book cover illustration
Wed 18 Mar 2026
Imperfect Bodies with Ali Isaac - An Author Event
Horsforth Community Hub and Library
All Library Events Literature Talk
Free
A photo of someone with long black hair wearing a pale green cardigan looking at a yellow catalogue whilst stood in an exhibition. The wall behind is painted yellow.
Thu 19 Mar 2026
‘Them and [uz]’: Artist Panel Discussion
Stage@Leeds
Exhibition Talk Visual Arts
Free
Watercolour illustration of a Georgian-style red-brick building with three gables and tall windows, set behind an iron fence. Smoke rises from chimneys, and several people in period dress stand and walk in the cobbled street in front.
Thu 19 Mar 2026
The Merchants and the 1626 Leeds Charter: Which was the Chicken, and Which the Egg?
The Leeds Library
Heritage Leeds 400 Talk
Neil Lancaster
Thu 19 Mar 2026
An Evening of Crime Fiction with a Real-Life Police Background
Truman Books
Literature Talk
Bills & Beats
Thu 19 Mar 2026
Bills and Beats: Self-Publishing Your Music
The Lost & Found - Leeds Club
Music Social Talk Workshop
A photograph of a violin.
Fri 20 Mar 2026
Study Afternoon: Women and Music
Abbey House Museum
Music Talk Craft Creative Workshop Leeds Museums & Galleries Workshop
Free
Abstract plant painting
Sat 21 Mar 2026
Sphagnum Pioneers / Messing with Mosses
Leeds Art Gallery
Leeds Museums & Galleries Talk Workshop
Under £10
Artist Hannah Lamb standing on the stage of the Old Woollen, with purple and blue lights glowing against a ruched backdrop. She is standing in front of a microphone stand whilst gesturing toward a projector showing an image of a Mill chimney through an old window.
Wed 25 Mar 2026
Ones to Watch 2026 Creative Skills Day
Sunny Bank Mills
Visual Arts Talk
Free
Wooden teardrop-shaped pendants hang on metal chains from a large ring, which has been mounted on a white wall.
Wed 25 Mar 2026
Artist Jennifer Justice in conversation
Henry Moore Institute
Visual Arts Talk
Under £10
People sat in a hall watching a powerpoint about biology.
Thu 26 Mar 2026
Science Café
Otley Courthouse
Talk