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Funstation Officially Opens in Leeds City Centre with Community at its Heart

Funstation, one of the UK’s leading family entertainment centres, has officially opened its brand-new venue in The Light, Leeds and is already leaving a lasting impression on the local community. The opening night, held on 10th April, marked a m

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15 April 2025

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KAISER CHIEFS UNVEIL SET TIMES FOR HUGE HOMETOWN SHOW MARKING TWENTY YEARS OF ‘EMPLOYMENT’

TIMINGS & TRANSPORT DETAILS SHARED FOR TEMPLE NEWSAM PARK SHOW WITH SUPPORT FROM RAZORLIGHT, THE CRIBS, THE CORAL & MORE FUTURESOUND & SJM PRESEN

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14 April 2025

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Trinity Leeds to Host First Ever Artisan Market this Weekend

Unique local traders will arrive at Trinity Leeds on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April Trinity Leeds is set to host its first Artisan Market, shining a spotlight on the best of Yorkshire’s independent ma

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9 April 2025

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BREW+BAO REVEAL OPENING DATE FOR FIRST LEEDS VENUE

Brew+Bao, a new food and drink experience coming to Leeds, has announced it will open its doors on Friday April 18 at 12pm.   Opening on Stainbeck Lane in the heart of Chapel Allerton in North Leeds, the new concept venue will c

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8 April 2025

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Photo North Festival 2025: A Celebration of Yorkshire Photographers and Powerful Narratives

Photo North Festival is back, and it’s bigger and bolder than ever. From 11th to 13th April 2025, The Carriageworks Theatre in Millennium Square will be transformed into a vibrant

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4 April 2025

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Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum – Landmark Exhibition Brings Rare Roman Artefacts to UK for the First Time

For the first time in the UK, the internationally acclaimed exhibition Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum arrives at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds, from 28 June to 2 November 2025. Having captivated over one million visitors worldwid

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3 April 2025

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LIVE AT LEEDS IN THE PARK INTRODUCES TWO MAIN STAGES TO NEW BIGGER SITE LAYOUT

TEMPLE NEWSAM ALL DAYER SHARES DETAILS OF STAGE SPLITS & PARTNERS LIVE AT LEEDS IN THE PARK 24TH MAY

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1 April 2025

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THE GLEE CLUB ENJOYS SELL-OUT FIRST WEEKEND IN LEEDS

The Leeds launch of independent comedy venue The Glee made a big impression on its opening weekend with hundreds of comedy lovers attending the venue’s debut sell-out shows.   The award-winning nightspot, which opened the door

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1 April 2025

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LEGENDARY LEEDS CLUBNIGHT, BRIGHTON BEACH, RETURNS TO HOMETOWN FOR A BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL EVENT AT PROJECT HOUSE

Celebrating 30 years of Britpop and the music that made it happen, legendary club night Brighton Beach returns to Leeds for a massive one-off event at Project House on bank holiday Sunday 4th May. Launching at the iconic Leeds venue The Coc

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31 March 2025

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MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU: THE ORCHESTRA OF OPERA NORTH BRINGS THE MUSIC OF STAR WARS TO THE STAGE

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU: THE ORCHESTRA OF OPERA NORTH BRINGS THE MUSIC OF STAR WARS TO THE STAGE Light sabers at the ready! A stellar Sunday awaits all film fans as Opera North brings some of the best-known music from th

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31 March 2025

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