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Leeds Lit Fest 2026 Unveils Full Programme for Citywide Celebration of Words, Ideas and Imagination

A vibrant nine-day celebration of storytelling, poetry, performance and creativity will take over the city this summer as Leeds Lit Fest returns from 

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5 May 2026

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FABULOUS TEXTILE FESTIVAL RETURNS TO LEEDS’ SUNNY BANK MILLS

A vibrant celebration of cloth, craft and creativity returns to Leeds as Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley hosts its much-loved Threads Textile Festival from Sat

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5 May 2026

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NORTHERN MONK’S FLAGSHIP EVENT ‘HOP CITY’ RETURNS THIS MONTH

FORWARD THINKING BEER FESTIVAL TO TAKE OVER LEEDS BREWERY SITE FOR 9TH EDITION HOP CITY 2026 15-16

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5 May 2026

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MAY AT LEEDS HERITAGE THEATRES

We can’t promise the sun will stay in May, but we can promise a range of fantastic shows at Leeds Heritage Theatres this month.

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4 May 2026

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Leeds Playhouse announces Artistic Director Tom Wright’s first season of productions for Autumn 2026 – Summer 2027

Leeds Playhouse today announces Tom Wright’s inaugural season of shows as Artistic Director, with new productions running from autumn 2026 to summer 2027 in the Quarry theatre and Courtyard theatre.

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1 May 2026

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NENYA Announces Exclusive Pop-Up at John Lewis Leeds 

Premium womenswear brand NENYA will host a limited-time pop-up at John Lewis Leeds from 11–17 May 2026, marking a significant moment in the brand’s continued evolution within the UK fashion landscape. Found

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30 April 2026

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Amelia Bowles’ Komorebi Brings Light, Colour and Movement to Sunny Bank Mills

Sunny Bank Mills is delighted to present Komorebi, a striking new outdoor installation by artist Amelia Bowles, curated by Senem Cagla Bilgin-Keys. I

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30 April 2026

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Tim Minchin, Ashley James & Dr Mya-Rose Craig Lead First Wave of LIFI26 Line-Up

Leeds International Festival of Ideas October 6th – 10th October 2026 Leeds International Festival of Ideas (LIFI26) is proud to announce its initial three speakers for this year’s festival, s

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30 April 2026

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England Women’s T20 World Cup Squad announced ahead of home nations clash against Scotland at Headingley Stadium

15-player strong squad announced by England for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup taking place this summer, with five matches confirmed at Head

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29 April 2026

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FAMILY FUN WITH SHAUN THE SHEEP AND WHITE ROSE THIS MAY

A new Shaun the Sheep augmented reality trail will visit White Rose Shopping Centre next month, alongside a line-up of fun half-term activities.

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28 April 2026

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