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There’s always something exciting on the horizon. New events and fresh festivals. Big name bookings and not-to-miss tours. Unique attractions and inspiring destinations. Sporting celebrations and historical curiosities. You’ll find it all here, with news and updates from across our ever-moving city. All the developments and discoveries you need to plan a visit that takes the path less travelled.

August at Leeds Heritage Theatres

Join us at City Varieties for the hottest shows this summer. Entertain the kids with Pop Party, enjoy anecdotes from Jimmy Tarbuck OBE or laugh your socks off with Joe Pasquale. Plus, some of the

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5 August 2024

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Thackray Museum unveils its next groundbreaking exhibition: You Choose

Bionic eyes and artificial tongues: major new exhibition on personalised medicine opens in Leeds

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27 July 2024

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Dreamer or adventurer? Six by Nico announces first ever “versus” series – seeing two menus go head-to-head

Six weeks, two menus, one important choice – Six by Nico Leeds announces “versus” concept across all UK restaurants The “versus” concept will see two new menus, Guilty Pleasures and Shanghai, go head-to-head d

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26 July 2024

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Sizzling New Summer Arrivals at Trinity Kitchen

Trinity Kitchen has announced an exciting line-up of street food vendors just in time for the summer, bringing back some old favourites while welcoming a new burger vendor. Guests can explore a huge range of options includi

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24 July 2024

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Leeds International Film Festival announces appointments, dates, venues and shape of 2024 edition

The forward-thinking Festival welcomes 21 new programmers to the team appointed from open applications championing new industry talent The Festival announces s

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21 July 2024

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Group of three women admiring a Barbara Hepworth sculpture holding a map

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS LAUNCHES PUBLIC ART AUDIO TRAIL

Available for all to experience with no booking required, a new Audio Trail celebrates the University of Leeds’ collection of public art, a much-loved feature of campus life for the past century. Visitors can pick up a free map

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19 July 2024

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Two men pose outside Leeds Victoria and the new rainbow installation

VICTORIA LEEDS UNVEILS ‘REFLECTIONS OF LOVE’ RAINBOW ART AT LEEDS PRIDE 2024 EVENT

A striking and colourful glass installation has been officially unveiled at Victoria Leeds as part of the city’s Leeds Pride celebrations.   The ‘Reflections of Love’ installation was revealed at a star-studded event held

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18 July 2024

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The Henry Moore Institute in Leeds to reopen following first major refurbishment in 30-year history

On 12 July 2024, the Henry Moore Institute will reopen to the public following the first major refurbishment in its 30-year history. Temporarily closed since November 2023, the newly revamped Grade II listed Institute has undergone significant int

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11 July 2024

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Work begins to transform Leeds’ historic White Cloth Hall

Work begins to transform Leeds’ historic White Cloth Hall

Construction has officially begun on a new food and drink destination set in the historic heart of Leeds city centre. Set to open its doors this summer, White Cloth Hall is a major new venture from the team behind Leeds’ oldest pub,

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10 July 2024

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Baby Band Music Festival announces programme for 21 July event

The Baby Band Music Festival returns to the historic Lotherton Hall, Leeds for the second year running on Sunday 21 July, featuring the best live bands that will have everyone from toddlers to grandparents tapping their feet. The festival w

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8 July 2024

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