Art & Literature, Entertainment: Treasures Showcase
Join our library staff to get hands-on with some key highlights from our Special Collections on the themes of Art & Literature and Entertainment. See everything from national costumes and pastimes, to ghostbusting, fairy tales, and the works of William Shakespeare and William Blake.
Part of the Leeds400 celebrations in 2026.
Take part in the exciting Trivial Pursuit game taking over Leeds city centre this summer: trivialpursuitleeds.com
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Leodis: 400 Years of Leeds in the Leeds Libraries Collections
15th September 2026 - 11th November 2026
Discover 400 years of Leeds’ history through the inspiring collections of Leeds Libraries – from 17th century manuscripts to football fanzines, via rare maps, photographs,…
Leeds in the 17th century: Handling workshop
16th July 2026 - 16th July 2026
Join our librarian team to explore the history of Leeds in the 17th century through the Leeds Libraries collections. This is a rare chance to…
The Art of the Short Story with Alice Jolly, Naomi Booth and Nicholas Royle
6th June 2026 - 6th June 2026
Kicking off our programme for Leeds LitFest 2026 is an essential event for all readers, writers and lovers of the short form. Join writer and…
Military History – Special Collections Handling Workshop
27th June 2026 - 27th June 2026
Join our team of Librarians to get up-close and personal with a curated selection of items from the Central Library collections, focusing on the armed…
Bluemoose Books 20th Birthday Bash
13th June 2026 - 13th June 2026
2026 sees legendary Hebden Bridge publisher Bluemoose Books celebrate their twentieth birthday. Since being founded in 2006 they’ve published an amazing range of work, including…
The Cost of War – The History and Role of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
9th July 2026 - 9th July 2026
This talk on the history and role of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) will illustrate how the CWGC ensures that the 1.7 million men…
Explore The Neighbourhood
Opus13 – June 2026
Opus13 Sonoko Miriam Welde – violin Edvard Erdal – violin Albin Uusijärvi – viola Daniel Thorell – cello Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Quartet No 19 (Dissonance)…
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Learn MoreTara Clerkin Trio
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Learn MoreAfrikan Market Leeds @LIAAF 2026 – Free Entry
Afrikan Market curated by Unity Does MAATer CIC, as part of the LIAAF 2026 events is a vibrant celebration of African and Caribbean culture, bringing…
Learn MoreYoung Knives
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Learn MoreBill Callahan
My Days of 58 is the eighth Bill Callahan album, his first since 2022. The twelve tunes here open uncanny depths of expression as Bill…
Learn MoreHerbarium Café
Step into Leeds City Museum’s botanical Herbarium Café in the city centre. Inspired by Leeds Museums and Galleries botany collections, it’s the perfect place to…
Learn MoreLa Bottega Milanese
For any Milanese the espresso bar is more than a place where you feed your caffeine needs. Like a pair of shoes, it’s a detail…
Learn MoreThe Holbeck
The Holbeck is the oldest social club in Britain, established in 1877. Working mans club with event spaces and regular shows.
Learn MoreMalmaison Bar & Grill
Malmaison Bar & Grill. A stylish fusion grill restaurant, offering a contemporary dining experience with classic and seasonal dishes. Our chefs are passionate about creating…
Learn MoreKerala Canteen: Leeds City Centre
Kerala Canteen Brings a Taste of Authentic Kerala with a Modern Twist to Leeds Leeds, UK — Food enthusiasts and casual diners alike are in…
Learn MoreThe Owl Inn – Rodley
The Owl Inn is a local pub in the Rodley area of Leeds, with indoor and outdoor seating, a wide range of drinks on offer,…
Learn MoreKirkstall
With its name deriving from the old Norse phrase “site of the church”, Kirkstall is characterised by its Abbey, founded in 1152 by cisterian monks.…
Learn MoreLeeds Mind
Leeds Mind hosts various events over the year across a number of locations. For the specific location of your event, please visit the link provided…
Learn MoreCrossgates Community Hub and Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreCATCH, Ark
CATCH stands for ‘Community Action To Create Hope’. They are a registered charity based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. They have been working with adults and…
Learn MoreThorner Victory Hall
Welcome to Thorner Victory Hall – Home of the famous comedy and beer festivals, space for community groups, live music events, weddings, parties… and much,…
Learn MoreEast Street Arts
East Street Arts was established in Leeds in 1993 to facilitate the development of visual artists and to provide studios, services, resources, opportunities and support.…
Learn MoreBond Court
Bond Court is home to a series of office spaces in the heart of Leeds’ business district.
Learn MoreBlack Music Festival
The Black Music Festival is Europe’s biggest Free open-air reggae concert. The annual Leeds Reggae concert started back in 1985, to complement the annual Leeds…
Learn MoreShine
Shine is a stunning office, conference and events centre that re-invests in its local community. This state-of-the-art, award-winning conference centre is also the largest private…
Learn MoreHunslet Community Hub and Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
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