Oktoberfest returns to Chow Down
“Chow Down Leeds is a breakout star of the Covid era” – The Guardian Winner of Best Use of Outdoor Space – Oliver Awards March 2022 After a two-year hiatus, Oktoberfes
...26 September 2022
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Headingley Stadium – stands and stage – to be packed with artistic talents of all Leeds people for spectacular LEEDS 2023 opening event
LEEDS 2023 Year of Culture will start with a bang, as it means to go on, with an unmissable opening show at Headingley Stadium on 7th January 2023. Heralding the start of a year that will ‘let culture loose’ acr
...23 September 2022
Read MoreLEEDS 2023 Year of Culture: An epic programme of bold spectacle and hidden stories will awaken the world to Leeds’ unique creativity
Work from the city’s internationally acclaimed artists and cultural organisations, alongside the diverse creativity brimming in all 33 Leeds wards, will feature in a three-part epic programme designed to ‘let culture loose’ across the whole
...23 September 2022
Read MoreHeadingley Stadium seats nearing sell-out for hotly anticipated clash
Limited category A tickets are all that remain on sale in seated areas for the opening day clash at Headingley Stadium in the Rugby League World Cup.
21 September 2022
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Rugby League World Cup 2021 celebrates 50DTG until the tournament kicks off at St James’ Park
Rugby League World Cup 2021 is celebrating 50 days to go until the biggest, best and most inclusive tournament kicks off at St James’ Park as hosts England welcome Samoa men on 15 October. The milestone has been marked today with org
...26 August 2022
Read MoreTHE POWER OF TOGETHER: Rugby League World Cup 2021 Unites Sport and Arts with its Cultural Festival
With just over 50 days to go until the start of the tournament, Rugby League World Cup 2021 has today launched details of its Cultural Festival. Funded by Arts Council England, The Rugby League World Cup Cultural Festival will bring togethe
...23 August 2022
Read MoreLeeds on shortlist to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023
Leeds is through to the final stage of the competition to host the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in 2023, on behalf of Ukraine. The BBC has announced seven shortlisted places, of which Leeds is one, selected from 20 long-liste
...12 August 2022
Read MoreGareth Snook to play Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical at Leeds Playhouse and on tour
Leeds Playhouse has announced that Gareth Snook will play Willy Wonka in its exciting new production of Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL presented
...9 August 2022
Read MoreVictoria Leeds Reveals Pride-inspired Mural Artwork in Support of Leeds Pride
The perfect spot to watch the parade Victoria Leeds is proud to reveal its Pride-inspired, rainbow of colours artwork on bustling Sidney Street, along with musical entertainment, from 5th August, in celebratio
...5 August 2022
Read MoreOpera North Richmond Hill Residency: New Initiative to Strengthen Community Through Culture
Leading arts organisation Opera North has launched an innovative new residency in its home city of Leeds, which will see the company working with residents in Burmantofts and Richmond Hill Ward to explore how boosting participation in cult
...4 August 2022
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