Calling Leeds’ Next Great Designer
Applications Now Open for the Culture Rising Student Runway Award.
SAA-uk seeking Trustees
Are you passionate about performing arts, culture and driving meaningful change?
South Asian Arts-uk (SAA-uk) is seeking new Trustees to help guide an organisation dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, nurturing creativity, and strengthening representation across the South Asian diaspora. This is a unique opportunity to help shape SAA-uk's vision, deepen their impact, and influence the future of South Asian arts in the UK.
National Year of Reading
2026 is National Year of Reading and Libraries are at the heart of it, find out here what Leeds Libraries have in store.
Writing on Air is Chapel FM Arts Centre's annual festival of words on the radio. Seven days and more than 75 events of inventive and exciting radio performed at Chapel FM Arts Centre in Seacroft, East Leeds. 20 Feb 2026 - 1 Mar 2026.
Likkle Lit Fest
Out of Many People is delighted to announce its first festival of Black literature for children and young adult readers in Yorkshire on Saturday 14 February 2026 at Leeds Central Library.
Likkle Lit Fest at Leeds Central Library will feature interactive family-friendly workshops by beloved children’s authors and illustrators, a National Poetry Centre crafting session making poetry from recycled print, a Black artisan marketplace and intergenerational storytelling.
Photo North 7
“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..
Leeds 400
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.
On 13 July 2026, Leeds commemorates a remarkable milestone — 400 years since receiving its first Royal Charter from King Charles I. Throughout 2026 Leeds 400 will showcase the diversity of the city and its people with themes spanning culture, heritage, sport, learning, communities, innovation and the future.
VERVE - New Works for 2026
The Leeds-based international touring dance company of NSCD, VERVE, presents new works by Alethia Antonia, Andrea Costanzo Martini and Oona Doherty