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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.

Spring into a new season of dance at Leeds’ Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre

The Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Leeds has announced a spectacular new spring season of dance, opening in March 2019. International dance company Cas Public will visit from across the Atlantic, and the popular James Cousins Company and Yor

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5 February 2019

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Film Studio Transforms Leeds TV Archive into Independent Coffee House

A former TV archive on Kirkstall Road is the unusual location for a new Coffee House, Bar and Event Space – aptly named ARCHIVE. Opening its doors to the public on Monday 11th February, ARCHIVE adjoins Prime Studio’s main production

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28 January 2019

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ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour to Visit Leeds as Part Of 100-Day Tour

SENT ON BEHALF OF ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour commences tour of England and Wales on 19 February 2019 100-day tour starts off in London and wi

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26 January 2019

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80s Legends, Club Classics And A Movie Blockbuster For Opera North’s Summer Orchestral Festival

The Orchestra of Opera North will return to Millennium Square, Leeds for another long weekend this summer, joined by Jimmy Somerville, Nik Kershaw, Howard Jones and more for

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25 January 2019

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Head of Steam: Headingley gears up for next-level gaming utopia

One of the best-loved bars in Headingley is currently being ‘Powered UP’ seeing the first floor transform into a beer-soaked gaming mecca. As of February, the first floor of The Head of Steam will boast an impressive mix of modern and classic

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22 January 2019

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Start Spreading the News – New York Inspired Restaurant & Bar Announced for Leeds Arena Quarter

• The Merrion Centre has been selected as the location of Leeds first New York City inspired restaurant and bar, Union Square • Owned and operated by the award-winning team behind Simpatico Pizza in The Queens Arcade • The rest

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21 January 2019

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Useful/Beautiful – Why Craft Matters

“Why are we so interested in craft today?” is the question the inaugural Harewood Biennial seeks to answer when it launches at Harewood House in March 2019 and opens a vibrant new season at the Yorkshire stately home. The first exhibiti

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16 January 2019

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Leeds retains prestigious Purple Flag status for third successive year

A prestigious award recognising a city’s excellence in managing its evening and night time economy has been awarded to Leeds for a fantastic third year in a row. In granting Leeds a Purple Flag, the award which is accredited by the Associ

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14 January 2019

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Made for the Netherlands. The Cities of Northern England and House of Britain launch the ‘North of England City Experience’

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2 January 2019

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Flybmi announces Leeds Bradford to Munich route – One way fully inclusive fares from £99

flybmi today announces the launch of a daily service between Leeds Bradford Airport and Munich in Germany, commencing on the 8 April 2019, with one way fares now available to book online from £99.   The new route provides busin

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21 December 2018

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