Jazzleeds are pleased to welcome to Leeds Jazz Festival trumpeter Jay Phelps who has curated an exceptional show which will bring together the best of Miles Davis from 1958 and 1959. Canadian born Phelps has had a career spanning radio presenting for Jazz FM and Worldwide FM, as well as creating the Youtube documentary series Ear to the Ground. Jay has performed with some of the world’s top artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Shabaka Hutchings, Amy Winehouse and Wizkid.

Blur the Lines featuring Jamettone will be an innovative showcase of improvised live music and inspiring performances from Leeds based poets, rappers, singers and musicians.

It’s been quite the journey so far for Lence and Blur the Lines with sold out shows at Leeds Playhouse, an historic event at Leeds Library and multiple appearances at Leeds Literature Festival. This time they are joined by Jamettone, a collective of exceptional musicians who will be creating improvised instrumentals to accompany the artists on stage.

Longtime Leeds jazz/world music promoter Lubi Jovanovic (DJ Lubi), kicks off his 2025 Leeds Jazz Festival program at The Attic (Sheaf Street) on Thursday 22nd May.

Welcome to a world where not all humans are what they seem...Badgers pass unnoticed among us, piloting BADGER OPERATED PERSONS and getting things JOLLY WELL DONE! But are YOU ready to begin your studies in BADGERING FOR BEGINNERS? Well, sit up straight! Snouts in the air! Let's get jolly well on with it, shall we?! 

Join author Susannah Lloyd and illustrator Nici Gregory for an exciting interactive session, featuring illustration, roleplay and games. Part of Leeds Storytelling Festival 2025.

For this week's Visiting Artist's Talk at the University of Leeds we welcome Heather Peak.

Heather Peak has established an ambitious collaborative practice, often with Ivan Morison, over the past twenty years that transcends the divisions between art, architecture, theatre and social practice.

Ruth Steinberg is a story weaver, bringing together stories from her Jewish culture, the life of her family and her husband. Using personal stories, folktales, songs, she takes you on a journey that will make you laugh and cry. 

Ruth was born a Jewish Geordie in 1952 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Some say she is clown, a storyteller, a musician. She says she is passionate about using creativity to touch, transform and show the absurdities we live in and with.

Learn some simple crochet stitches to create your own Christmas hanging decoration and garland. Beginners are very welcome at this all abilities workshop. 

£25, materials are provided. 

Learn how to cast on and off and perfect your simple knit stitch before trying your hand at knitting cosy fingerless mittens for yourself or gift to a loved one.

£25, materials are provided.