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GUESS WHO’S COMING TO TOWN? SANTA’S CABIN RETURNS TO THE MERRION CENTRE THIS CHRISTMAS!

Christmas magic is returning to the heart of Leeds as the Merrion Centre announces the much-anticipated return of its popular Santa’s Cabin.

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21 October 2026

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Christmas Countdown is on as Trinity Leeds Announces Festive Plans

Flash mob, sequinned Dame and Santa set to arrive alongside ‘Win Your Wishmas’ competitions One-day festive spec

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20 October 2026

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Leeds museum offers visitors a chance to meet Hollywood screenwriter, Gregory Widen

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the creator of cult classic film, Highlander, revisits his original inspiration for the story: The Royal Armouries collection.

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19 October 2026

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Seasonal Spooktacular to take over Trinity Leeds

A chill is creeping through Trinity Leeds this month as the centre unleashes a haunting spectacle for visitors brave enough to face it this Halloween – completely free to enjoy.

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15 October 2026

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Go for Glory and Bag a Red Bull Golden Ticket at Flight Club’s NEW Friday Night Challenge

Flight Club’s brand-new Friday Night Challenge has landed in Leeds, and the Social Darts® bar is partnering with Red Bull to kick it off with a takeover from now until 20th November. There’s a Golden

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15 October 2026

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Enchanting new play for children and families wings its way to Leeds Playhouse for the festive season

Tutti Frutti brings Red Robin’s Winter Song to the Bramall Rock Void from 12-23 December Are you ready to have your heart warmed? Leeds-based theatre company Tutti Frutti is bringing Red Robinâ

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15 October 2026

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MANAHATTA GREEK STREET UNVEILS REFRESHED LOOK AS IT REOPENS ITS DOORS FOR 10TH ANNIVERSARY

A first look as Manahatta Greek Street reopens with a whole new look, to celebrate its 10th birthday

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15 October 2026

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NOW ON SALE AND CAST ANNOUNCEMENTS AT THE GRAND AND THE VARIETIES

CAST ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SHOWS NOW ON SALE AT LEEDS GRAND THEATRE Victoria Wood’s dinnerladies: Tue 29 June – Sat 3 July 2027  Les Dennis (Only Fools and Horses The Musical) stars in Victoria Woodâ

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15 October 2026

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Anarchic show about a cult 70s band, daddy issues and the patriarchy comes to Leeds Playhouse next month

Punk theatre performers In Bed With My Brother bring Philosophy of the World to the Courtyard Theatre on 17 November Ridiculed then revered, The Shaggs defied categorisation. Now, the anarchic tr

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15 October 2026

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Wellington Place to host stellar Light Night Leeds programme with giant illuminated stars and community-led projection

Wellington Place will once again be a major destination for Light Night Leeds this month, welcoming visitors to experience spectacular light installations, family-friendly activities and street food across its vibrant city centre neighbourhood.

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15 October 2026

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