Culture Around Every Corner: The Flipside

Like this? Try that. Leeds is a place that thrives on contrasts. We’re a city with a Victorian heart, moving to a 21st century beat. Nationally renowned opera and ballet on one street, the upcoming big unsigned indie ba

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9 May 2022

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Culture with a difference – discover smaller venues that help make Leeds’ so vibrant

So, you’ve heard that Leeds has been named as the UK’s

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28 April 2022

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William Dazeley as Don Alfonso, Helen Sherman as Dorabella, Gavan Ring as Guglielmo, Máire Flavin as Fiordiligi and Nicholas Watts as Ferrando in Così fan tutte 2016 © Tristram Kenton

Culture Around Every Corner: What makes Leeds’ culture unique?

What makes Leeds’ culture unique? Have you ever thought about what makes a city unique? With 70 UK cities to choose from for your next staycation, we know that it’s no easy decision to pick where you’re going to jet off to next.

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19 April 2022

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Culture Seekers Unite: Leeds is The Go-To Destination to Get Your Culture Fix

Diversity, theatrics, performances, artistry, creativity and history. Leeds is a city brimming with culture around every corner that is waiting to be discovered. The cultural offering of our colourful city, that sits in the heart of the UK,

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1 November 2021

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Five Spectacular Shows This Winter

Leeds has many fantastic theatres and performance venues and is also home to Northern Ballet and Opera North, meaning there is never a shortage of spectacular shows. This winter season is no different! From the City Varieties Music Hall to the new

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28 October 2021

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Top Ten Highlights of Light Night in Leeds

Light Needs Leeds 2021 promises to be a celebration of the world we live in with our Back to Nature theme. There is so much to see and do but here are our top 10 highlights:   ARC – Artist –

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17 September 2021

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Your Break in Leeds Starts Here

Whether you’re visiting for a weekend, planning a longer trip or just enjoying a day in Leeds, you’ve got to get here first. So, unless you’re lucky enough to live here already, that means jumping aboard a tra

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3 June 2021

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Leeds West Indian Carnival Performers - credit Maria Spadafora

Celebrate Culture in Leeds

With over 169 different nationalities calling Leeds home, it’s no secret that the city is one of the most diverse cities in the UK[1]. As the host of a variety of events ranging from delicious food

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20 May 2021

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Leeds most instagrammable spots for Autumn

Whether you’re heading out to snag the perfect selfie, or to line up that beautifully proportioned landscape shot there are some truly stunning locations in Leeds to bag a snap of for the ‘gram. It’s a great excuse to get out there, get some ex

12 April 2021

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Lunch and Light Bites

Disclaimer – Please always remain safe, maintain social distancing, clean hands often and follow government advice. Please check venues for opening hours as many are operating reduced opening days and hours.

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11 June 2020

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