Leeds 400 City Celebration & Civic Service

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Leeds 400 City Celebration & Civic Service

12th July 2026

The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Stephen Holroyd

Is hosting a City Celebration & Civic Service to commemorate 400 years since the City of Leeds received its first Royal Charter from King Charles I

The Celebration will include performances from Bridge Ensemble Leeds, Leeds Philharmonic Chorus, Leeds Festival Chorus and Music House Gospel Choir
As well as speakers including Jamie Jones-Buchanan – Leeds Rhinos, Keran Kaur Virdee MBE – SAA UK and Martin Hamilton, Leeds Civic Trust

To book a place please email lordmayorsoffice@leeds.gov.uk , by Friday 3rd July