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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.

Mural of inspirational Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow nears completion

A mural of rugby league legend Rob Burrow, whose courageous fight against motor neurone disease (MND) continues to inspire people from across the world is set for completion in Leeds city centre later this week. Depicted wearing the famous c

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2 December 2020

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Light Up Lives: Connect People Through Music This Christmas

“It has been an anchor in a storm” From Couch to Chorus participant   Opera North is asking people to help light up lives in schools, communities and homes this Christmas through the power of mu

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1 December 2020

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Leeds Entrepreneurs launch OPEN Gift Card to help boost independent businesses

This month, local entrepreneurs Paul Lenihan, Tim Rooke and Greg Brant officially launch a new type of gift card which can be used across the city centre and suburbs, in a wide variety of independent businesses. The OPEN gift card is designed to g

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27 November 2020

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Rasta Santa goes virtual this Dec and gives a ‘lickle back.’

Children’s events company BOOMCHIKKABOOM have joined forces with Pink Gorilla/Hairy Lemon and production company 4i events to bring you a virtual Santa experience with a difference! Meet Rasta Claus; he’s the ‘cool’ cousin of Father

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26 November 2020

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Line-up announced for city’s first ever virtual Christmas lights switch-on

Stars of stage, sport and screen will join residents from all across Leeds for the city’s first ever virtual Christmas lights switch-on which will be premiered on 2 December. The exciting line-up for the online seasonal showpiece has been

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24 November 2020

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Tourism study confirms Covid-19 ‘tectonic shift’ across the North

Half of hospitality and leisure businesses across north of England were trading at a loss of over 60% for 10 weeks out of 16-week survey Businesses expect revenue to recover in January 2022, compared to previous outlook of July 2021

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24 November 2020

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Livestreams Announced As Opera North Reschedules Productions

  The Seven Deadly Sins: livestream of Gary Clarke’s new production on Sat 21 November at Leeds

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13 November 2020

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Northern Opera Group announces new ‘Cinderella’ opera film

Online Premiere: 12th December 2020 The Leeds-based company Northern Opera Group will produce a film adaptation of Pauline Viardot’s short comic opera ‘Cinderella’ with Cla

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11 November 2020

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Chow Down reveals Winter Arches: a 7-week outdoor dining experience

Winter is Coming! Chow Down reveals Winter Arches: a 7-week outdoor dining experience, launching 12th November till 1st January 2021 – Bookings Launch Thursday 5th November – Chow Down is proud to reveal Winter Arch

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30 October 2020

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Bright idea calls on residents to help light up Leeds this Christmas

A fabulous festive appeal has gone out to families, residents and communities all across Leeds calling on them to be part of the city’s first ever virtual Christmas lights switch-on.

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21 October 2020

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