“Photo North festival has something magical - this may sound like a cliche but it's different to other photography festivals. There is an atmosphere of equality, informality and mutual support and of course, a great programme of exhibitions and talks.” Visitor

Photo North Festival is back with world renowned and emerging artists prepare to exhibit at Photo North Festival #7 13-15 March 2026, The Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds..

On 13 July 2026, Leeds marks an extraordinary milestone - 400 years since receiving its first Royal Charter from King Charles I. This historic moment set Leeds on its path to self-governance and city status, shaping the vibrant, diverse city we know today.

Leeds400 is a year-long celebration that launched in November 2025. It invites residents, communities, and visitors to come together and celebrate Leeds’ rich heritage and future. 

The Leeds-based international touring dance company of NSCD, VERVE, presents new works by Alethia Antonia, Andrea Costanzo Martini and Oona Doherty

Red Ladder Theatre Company and Wrongsemble, two of Yorkshire’s most popular theatre companies, are touring the UK with a double bill of festive shows this Christmas.

An exhibition in Leeds will invite visitors to explore art using different senses, not just sight.

Another Way of Seeing features artworks inside wooden boxes – made to be touched, listened to, smelled, and discovered in surprising ways.

The exhibition is inspired by the work of Audrey Barker (1932–2002), a pioneering disabled artist who explored disability, accessibility, and communication through art. Barker created multi-sensory installations that often used boxes, grids, and frames – many titled Another Way of Seeing.

Round 2 of Grow:Project funding from Leeds City Council's 2025-2026 Leeds Cultural Investment Programme of arts and cultural activity funding is now open for applications.

The aim of the scheme is to provide financial support for individual artists or cultural, voluntary and community organisations to create new opportunities for residents from across the city to engage in cultural activity as a participant, attendee or creator.

After a successful funding application to Leeds Cultural Investment Programme, Game Changer was green lit in spring last year and with a small crew, filmed throughout the summer.