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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!

Free
Black-and-white photograph of uniformed soldiers and civilians standing in front of a tram decorated with banners reading “Leeds Pals Recruiting Car” and draped with Union flags. The tram is filled with men in military uniform, and a church building is visible in the background.
Thu 16 Apr 2026
The AGM and lecture: Consensus and Dissent in Wartime Leeds, 1914-1918
The Leeds Library
Heritage Leeds 400 Talk
David Olusoga stands on stage in an auditorium, holding a vintage gun, beside two other old weapons.
Sun 19 Apr 2026
David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time
Leeds Grand Theatre
Talk Heritage
Kevin Sinfield running wearing a Leeds Rhinos hat.
Tue 21 Apr 2026
The Extra Mile: An Audience with Kevin Sinfield
Leeds Grand Theatre
Sports Talk
Under £10
A Mary Quant Mac
Fri 24 Apr 2026
History Wardrobe: Mary Quant – Fashion Icon
M&S Archive
Talk Heritage
A man is climbing a hill and holding a map
Tue 12 May 2026
Damian Hall - Running Forever
Carriageworks Theatre
Talk Adventure
A man in running gear runs up the side of a mountain
Tue 12 May 2026
Damian Hall: Running Forever
Carriageworks Theatre
Talk
Free
black and white photograph of women working at a shop counter
Fri 15 May 2026
Guest Speaker – Shopping for Style in the Second World War, with Dr Lucy McConnell
M&S Archive
Talk Heritage
Dr Louise Newson smiles in a patterned blowse in front of a dark green backdrop and illustrated logo of a woman reaching out from a bubble.
Tue 19 May 2026
Dr. Louise Newson: Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Hormones
City Varieties Music Hall
Theatre Talk
A woman sits at in the snow with a snow-capped mountain behind her, she is in full snow climbing gear.
Mon 8 Jun 2026
Adriana Brownlee - Death Zone
Carriageworks Theatre
Talk Adventure
Free
Colourful photograph showing 1970s men's underwear
Fri 3 Jul 2026
Guest Speaker – Style, Fit and Comfort: Considering Men's Underwear with Dr Shaun Cole
M&S Archive
Talk Heritage
Peter Bleksley stands in a trench coat in front of a bright blue light and rainy brickwork.
Tue 1 Sep 2026
The Makings of a Murderer: The Undercover Detective
City Varieties Music Hall
Theatre Talk
Jon Ronson smiles in a relaxed pose against a bare wall.
Mon 7 Sep 2026
Enter The Castle with Jon Ronson: Mystery, Crime & Unmoored Men
City Varieties Music Hall
Literature Talk