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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.

Take a new look at the Arts

A Leeds stalwart is under new ownership for the first time in 24 years. Arts Cafe, now named simply “Arts”, is located amidst the city centre hustle and bustle of Call Lane and promises to become the neighbourhood restaurant for the city centr

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16 November 2018

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Make it Leeds this Christmas #LeedsChristmas

A spectacular programme of festive events in Leeds is set to get thousands of visitors from across the UK and beyond in the Christmas spirit this year.   With a huge selection of exciting events taking place across the festive s

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1 November 2018

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Channel 4 chooses to Be the Spark in the Leeds City Region

Channel 4 has confirmed the Leeds City Region will be the home of its new national headquarters.   The announcement follows two years of discussions with the broadcaster led by the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership with c

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31 October 2018

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The Merrion Centre gets set for a ‘Magical Christmas’

On Saturday 10th November, The Merrion Centre in the heart of Leeds will launch its largest-ever Christmas celebration with their first ever ‘Merrion’s Magical Christmas’ fun day. With stacks of surprises planned throughout the day, the centre

29 October 2018

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Leeds City Council marks Bonfire Night with six captivating community events

The cities skies will once again be lit up as Leeds celebrates Bonfire Night.   In what is always a stand out occasion in the city’s event calendar, six public bonfires organised by Leeds City Council will be held at East End

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24 October 2018

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Northern Ballet comes out on top at UK Theatre Awards

Northern Ballet has won the award for Achievement in Dance at the UK Theatre Awards following a ceremony on Sunday at London’s historic Guildhall.   The UK Theatre Awards are the only nationwide awards to honour and celebrate

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17 October 2018

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The Cocktail Experience Part Four

With the memories of the long hot summer fading faster than your tan, the time has almost come to dust yourself off, update your wardrobe and prepare to get on up to get down for the 2018 party season. And what better way to kick off the most hedo

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8 October 2018

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Mercure Leeds Centre opens today!

Following Splendid Hospitality Group’s acquisition in January 2016 of the New Ellington Hotel in the heart of Leeds’ financial district, the property relaunched today (17th September) as the Mercure Leeds Centre. With design inspired by the ci

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17 September 2018

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The Big Drive Leeds – add your favourites to welcome students to the city

Leeds has a long history of producing brilliant musical talent and now’s your chance to show off your favourite artists. Unite Students has created a playlist to showcase the amazing talent in our city, as a way of welcoming new students moving

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5 September 2018

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Experience exceptional dance this autumn at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre

The Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Leeds has announced a new season of dance for autumn 2018, opening with the long-awaited return of Northern Ballet with a new Mixed Programme. The theatre will also host Phoenix Dance Theatre’s annual hom

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3 September 2018

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