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Dragon Boat Race returns to Leeds next weekend as donations near £850,000

Almost 500 rowers will make a splash for cash next weekend when Martin House Children’s Hospice’s annual Dragon Boat Race returns to Roundhay Park.

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17 April 2026

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MR. WORLDWIDE TO PERFORM IN LEEDS FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, SPECIAL GUESTS ANNOUNCED – JASON DERULO, TINIE TEMPAH & LIL JON

American Express presents Roundhay Festival 2026 PITBULL  Mr Worldwide to perform in Leeds for the f

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17 April 2026

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ICC WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2026 TROPHY TOUR COMING TO LEEDS AS ICC ANNOUNCES RECORD PRIZE MONEY POT

·        Overall prize pot of $8,764,615 increases by 10% from the 2024 edition

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14 April 2026

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Mint XL – The team behind Mint Warehouse & The legendary Mint Club announce a new 2000 capacity venue in Leeds

www.mintxl.co.uk A new venue is set to open its doors this year, marking a significant moment for the city’s nightlife and events landscape. Mint XL, the

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13 April 2026

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MADRE BRINGS THE SPIRIT OF MEXICO CITY TO LEEDS – OPENING 17 APRIL

The North’s favourite Mexican restaurant is arriving in Leeds. Bringing the bold flavours and vibrant energy of Mexico City to the city, Madre will officially open its doors at Wellington Place on 17 April. B

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13 April 2026

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NEW PRODUCTION IMAGES for world premiere of Planet Omar, an out of this world adventure for all the family

Award-winning playwright Asif Khan brings Zanib Mian’s beloved children’s books to life in joyful new production from Leeds Playhouse, in association with Unicorn Theatre and Birmingham Rep. Magical new pro

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13 April 2026

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North Star doubles down on Leeds with two new city centre openings amid hospitality slowdown

Independent specialty coffee roaster North Star Coffee Roasters has announced the opening of two new retail locations in Leeds this summer, marking a significant investment in physical hospitality at a time when muc

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13 April 2026

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Excitement Builds as the LEGO Group Announces April Launch Date at Trinity Leeds

Excitement is building as the LEGO Group announces its new store will open at Trinity Leeds on Thursday, 23rd April. The 456sq m store will give shoppers the chance to fully immerse themselves in the world of L

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8 April 2026

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APRIL AT LEEDS HERITAGE THEATRES

This month sees the launch of Explore, a playful, curiosity-sparking programme of films, performances and hands-on fun for young people aged 5-12 and their families from Fri 3 â

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2 April 2026

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Yorkshire Brass Bands join Leeds Playhouse’s new production of Brassed Off

Horbury Victoria Brass Band and Wakefield Metropolitan Brass Band to perform live on stage during the production Marking the 30th anniversary of Mark Herman’s iconic 1996 film, Leeds Playhouse proudly announc

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2 April 2026

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