Say Owt Slam
Interested in slamming? Email info@sayowt.co.uk to express your interest. Due to demand, there will be a random draw and successful slammers will be notified by Friday 15 May. All slammers get free entry, and the winner will receive a small prize, plus the honour of being the first Leeds Lit Fest Say Owt Slam champion!
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Melanie Baker
26th June 2026 - 26th June 2026
Melanie Baker makes music about everything that hurts and everything that feels just right. Based in Newcastle (UK), she writes with unflinching honesty — songs…
Good Flying Birds
29th June 2026 - 29th June 2026
Good Flying Birds is a jangly, noisy guitar-pop group from the Midwest, USA. The project began in December 2023 with a string of 4-track cassette…
Two Premiers: Fergus Quill and Nika Ticciati
22nd May 2026 - 22nd May 2026
Fergus Quill & Nika Ticciati both perform new solo works for the first time. Fergus- ‘Bar Walk: A tribute to John Cage’ Nika- ‘The Book…
Paul Murphy: In Conversation
23rd May 2026 - 23rd May 2026
Lift Your Feet present Paul Murphy: In Conversation – a talk in reference to the history of jazz dance, his illustrious DJ career, life as…
Jazz Dance Party with Paul Murphy
23rd May 2026 - 24th May 2026
Lift Your Feet returns with their third addition of their annual Jazz Dance Party at Hyde Park Book Club, in association with Leeds Jazz Festival.…
Renny Conti
8th September 2026 - 8th September 2026
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The Romano Viazzani Ensemble London Tango Spring Tour 2026
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Learn MoreGood Luck Club
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Learn MoreGildersome Library
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Learn MoreScott Hall Playing Fields
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Learn MoreWetherby Town Hall
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