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Leeds Festival of Gothica presents a Gothic Takeover at Leeds City Museum  

Saturday 23 May | 11am–5pm | FREE ENTRY Leeds City Museum Leeds Festival of Gothica will transform Leeds City Museum into a celebration of all

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22 May 2026

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a painting of a Chinggis Khaan, also known as Genghis Khan

Royal Armouries exhibition sheds new light on Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire

‘Genghis Khan: How the Mongols Changed the World’ Royal Armouries, Leeds

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22 May 2026

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Mint announces location of brand new 2500 capacity venue in Leeds city centre

https://www.mintxl.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/mintxl_leeds/ Leeds-based e

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22 May 2026

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The Script are making a return to first direct bank arena this November

first direct bank arena announces. THE SCRIPT Man In The Arena Tour with special guest James Morrison

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22 May 2026

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International artist designs striking new mural for city centre park

A park in the centre of Leeds has received a transformative new mural by an internationally recognised artist to uplift the heart of the city.          

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16 May 2026

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LEGENDARY DJs TO PERFORM LIVE AT THE HOWARD ASSEMBLY ROOM THIS SPRING BANK HOLIDAY

Celebrate the Spring Bank Holiday with a weekend of jazz and electronic music at the Howard Assembly Room on New Briggate, as the venue hosts live performances from the legendary DJ E.A.S.E and Reach Up Disco Wonderland duo DJ Andy Smith and Nick

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11 May 2026

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Lewis Capaldi More Special Guests Added for Leeds Show

American Express presents Roundhay Festival, the newest highlight of Leeds’s 2026 summer cultural calendar, welcomes Scottish superstar Lewis Capaldi on Saturday 4 July. Today, five more exciting acts have been

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11 May 2026

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Fabulous Planning Expands Inside Leeds Corn Exchange with New ‘Creative Garden’ Community Space

Independent, family-run business Fabulous Planning has announced an exciting expansion within the iconic Leeds Corn Exchange, unveiling a new, larger space on the concourse level. Originally open

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8 May 2026

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Leeds is ready to host the perfect summer night out at the O2 Academy and Project House

Bongo’s Bingo is embracing summer in a major way. Because as spring finally opens up, it’s time to get ready for glorious sun-kissed days and balmy evenings, with a wild climax at Bongo’s Bingo in Leeds th

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7 May 2026

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Chatang Launches Custom Bubble Tea and Malatang at Merrion

New grab-and-go destination for handcrafted teas and bold East Asian flavours arrives in Leeds A fresh and exciting concept has arrived in L

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7 May 2026

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