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West Yorkshire’s cultural momentum fuels £6.6bn visitor economy as 2025 figures highlight sustained growth

West Yorkshire’s visitor economy continued to grow in 2025 with new figures revealing that the region welcomed more than 74 million visitors last year, generating £6.63 billion for the local economy. The latest STEAM* monitoring data for

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17 July 2026

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READING & LEEDS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE BIGGEST STAGING + ARENA OVERHAUL IN THE FESTIVAL’S HISTORY (27 – 30 AUGUST 2026)

6 NEW + IMPROVED STAGES COMING TO BOTH  READING FESTIVAL AND LEEDS FESTIVAL TAKING THE FESTIVAL FIRMLY INT

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17 July 2026

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PRIDE, PASSION, AND INDEPENDENT MAKERS: LITTLE BIRD BRINGS ARTISAN MARKET TO BRIGGATE THIS PRIDE WEEKEND

On Sunday, 19 July, the bustling heart of Leeds will transform into a vibrant celebration of diversity, creativity and local talent. Little Bird Made will be bringing their popular artisan market back to Leeds B

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17 July 2026

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DISHOOM AND DOH’HUT ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION TO CREATE LIMITED-EDITION CHAI DOUGHNUT AHEAD OF LEEDS OPENING

One of the UK’s most cherished restaurants, Dishoom, is marking its long-awaited opening in Leeds this coming August and to celebrate, is teaming up with Leeds beloved institution D

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13 July 2026

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MAGICAL GALLERY TAKEOVER AT SUNNY BANK MILLS CELEBRATES THE CREATIVITY OF ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES AND NEURODIVERGENCE

Sunny Bank Mills has unveiled one of its most ambitious and joyful exhibitions yet. The Magic Show has taken over its Gallery in Farsley, Leeds until 27th September, brin

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10 July 2026

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a large sculpture of a balloon dog in green on a stand saying one pop of pride, sitting in the middle of a shopping centre with old victorian architecture and a stained glass roof

VICTORIA LEEDS CELEBRATES DUAL MILESTONES WITH MAJOR PRIDE ART INSTALLATION BY INTERNATIONAL ARTIST WHATSHISNAME

Victoria Leeds is set to celebrate two landmark anniversaries this summer with a special Pride activation featuring internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Whatshisname. Marking 20 years of

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10 July 2026

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Iconic Leeds hotel joins forces with city’s Cocktail Week event in “proud” moment for local business

Leeds Cocktail Week has announced a landmark partnership with the city’s iconic The Queens Hotel, giving visitors the perfect place to stay while

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6 July 2026

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Waterfront Festival Returns This Weekend to Brewery Wharf

  A weekend of food, drinks, live DJs, bands and family fun on Leeds’ waterfront. Taking place on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July, the free festival will

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30 June 2026

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NEW IMAGES – first look at Amy Leach’s dynamic new production of Brassed Off

“The miners, united, will never be defeated. The miners, united, will never be defeated. Say no to bloody

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25 June 2026

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One month to go as TRIVIAL PURSUIT Leeds prepares to mark the city’s 400th year

Famous Leeds faces help bring the city’s heritage to life in a free, city-wide reimagining of the iconic board game Running Saturday 25 July – Sunda

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23 June 2026

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