Leeds Tattoo Expo 2025

Leeds Tattoo Expo is a gathering of over 200 tattooists and 70 traders, plus exciting entertainment throughout the weekend. 

The artists will be tattooing with options for both pre-booked appointments and walk ups available all weekend - check out our instagram to see who is attending so far, with new tattooists being announced every day! 

There will also be a piercer, tooth gems and a henna artist ready to adorn your body. 

Queer Multi-Media Portraiture

Join us for a brand new course where you will learn to create your own multi-media portrait! 

Term Dates: Thursday evenings between 21st April - 18th
Course Passes for 5 Week Half-Term Available Now! 
Booking for individual classes available from 11th April.

During this course, you will develop your painting, collage, and sewing skills. You will work with new materials to create beautiful portraits and images reflective of your personal history. 

The Music of The Lord of The Rings: A Tribute to Howard Shore

Join us on April 26th at 18:30 at the stunning St George’s Church for ’Our precious concert’ – one of our most beloved and best-selling programmes!

Experience the majestic and timeless music of the legendary Lord of the Rings films in a breathtaking concert that will transport audiences straight into the heart of Tolkien’s universe. Howard Shore’s iconic soundtrack has captivated millions worldwide, and now, we bring it to you!

Bealtaine: An evening of Traditional Irish Music & Song

Kevin Mullowney (Guitar & Vocals) & Des Hurley ( Button Accordion & Fiddle)

"Bealtaine" marks the midway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice and heralding the start of summer.

Funding has been secured from the Leeds City Council Cultural Investment Programme to deliver our new project, ‘The Wheel of the Year’ to provide a programme of community Irish Arts participatory and performance workshops across Leeds.

Gündoğarken UK Tour

The legendary name of Turkish music, Gundoğarken, is coming to our city for the first time, sharing with you their musical adventures spanning over 40 years. 

Don't miss this nostalgic performance by the band that has created the best songs in Turkish music history.

Pyramid Open Studios Tour

Tour Pyramid's accessible art studio for artists with learning disabilities and/or autism during Creativity and Wellbeing Week.

This one-hour tour is a chance to see Pyramid's studio facilities, meet our Creative Programme Coordinator to learn more about our open studio project, Finding the Flex, and meet some of the artists we support who will be working in the studio. There will also be a pop-up library for a chance to look through our archive and learn about past projects Pyramid has been a part of.

WOJCIECH HAS 1925-2025: Celebrating 100 years of Poland's master of surrealism

In honour of the centenary of visionary director Wojciech Has, we are screening two of his most well known films THE SARAGOSSA MANUSCRIPT and THE HOURGLASS SANATORIUM at The Northern Market in Leeds this April. Join us to celebrate the life and work of a groundbreaking surrealist whose works have inspired a diverse range of creative artists from Martin Scorsese to Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead.

1st April

THE SARAGOSSA MANUSCRIPT

Open Mic - at Leeds Libraries in partnership with Launchpad

Looking for a laid-back space to share your creativity? Join Leeds Libraries in partnership with Launchpad for an Open Mic Night at Leeds Central Library. Taking place the last Wednesday of the month from 5pm until 7:30pm.  

Whether you’re experienced or just want to try something new, this is your chance to hop on stage and show what you’ve got in a super chill, welcoming environment. No pressure, just good vibes and good people.

Register now and select an available slot.

Participants must be under 25, under 16s accompanied by a parent/carer.