Our Event Collections

We've taken the stress out of searching and pulled together lots of lovely event collections for you to explore. Find pages dedicated to gigs, creative workshops, film, theatre, comedy, markets and exhibitions happening in Leeds all year round. We’ll also share programmes for special festivals like Light Night and Leeds LitFest, or collate events related to a holiday or celebration in one place; whatever's going on in Leeds you'll find it here.

Aretha Franklin in Amazing Grace
24 Jul 2024 - 26 Jul 2024
Cinema on the Square

Watch a movie, concert style. Cinema on the Square is the open-air summer cinema from Leeds International Film Festival that celebrates movies and music on the big concert stage screen in Millennium Square. 24 - 26 July.

Marco Pierre White photo credit Derek D'Souza
Staycation Festival

Food, conversation, films and music bring the spirit of travel and exploration to Kino and the Howard Assembly Room in Leeds this summer with the first ever Staycation Festival. 

Films at Heart: Alcarràs
Film in Leeds

Discover award winning documentaries, films with live music, screenings including directors talks and Q&A's, timeless classics in black and white, family favourites, subtitled foreign language films and animations from anime to Aardman.

a dancer against a black background
12 Jul 2024 - 13 Jul 2024
Ageless Festival

Over two days Yorkshire Dance's Ageless festival features an eclectic mix of bold new performances, talks and workshops from critically acclaimed dance artists. 12 Jul 2024 - 13 Jul 2024.

Mindful Market in full swing with shoppers browsing each stall holder.
Summer
Pop Up Markets in Leeds

Crafts, gifts, clothes, junk, art, farmers, vintage, food & drink, seasonal, makers - you name it Leeds is shopping there.

Two people are posing, one is wearing a white and red cap and the other a colourful dress. The background is black.
Theatre In Leeds

Our collection of theatre listings in Leeds taking place in venues and spaces across the city.

Newen Afrobeat / Sun 11 Aug 2024 / Brudenell Social Club / Image: Carlos Poblete
Gigs In Leeds

Listen up! Dive in to our gig listings page and go wild on the dancefloor. 

Christopher Hall: A Girl For All Seasons / Fri 13 Sep 2024 / The Wardrobe
Summer
Comedy in Leeds

Our hilarious round-up of comedy events in Leeds for the coming months!

Dancers on stage. They are covered in silky pink sheets.
Dance in Leeds

Find your groove with our list of dance performances coming up in Leeds.

a bookcase filled with books
What’s On in Leeds Libraries

Libraries, the keepers of stories, knowledge and secrets. From Code Clubs to author talks, readers' groups to Lego, heritage and craft, Leeds Libraries cover it all.

summer series publicity graphic
July / August 2024
Millennium Square Summer Series

This summer sees the return of live outdoor music at Millennium Square with a full line up of events throughout July and August with something to suit every age, taste and musical genre!