Art & Literature, Entertainment: Treasures Showcase
Join our library staff to get hands-on with some key highlights from our Special Collections on the themes of Art & Literature and Entertainment. See everything from national costumes and pastimes, to ghostbusting, fairy tales, and the works of William Shakespeare and William Blake.
Part of the Leeds400 celebrations in 2026.
Take part in the exciting Trivial Pursuit game taking over Leeds city centre this summer: trivialpursuitleeds.com
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Leodis: 400 Years of Leeds in the Leeds Libraries Collections
15th September 2026 - 11th November 2026
Discover 400 years of Leeds’ history through the inspiring collections of Leeds Libraries – from 17th century manuscripts to football fanzines, via rare maps, photographs,…
Folk Song in the North of England – Traditional Song Forum Autumn Conference with Leeds Libraries
10th October 2026 - 10th October 2026
Folk Song in the North of England – Traditional Song Forum Autumn Conference with Leeds Libraries Frank Kidson (1855-1926) was a key player in the…
Ralph and John Went to Church: Ralph Thoresby & John Lewis, the first recorded Black person in Leeds
7th October 2026 - 7th October 2026
On February 1 1708 a remarkable thing happened – Ralph and John went to church. Ralph was Ralph Thoresby, the Leeds antiquarian and diarist. John…
Piety and Profit: Contrasting Careers in Stained Glass
21st October 2026 - 21st October 2026
Victorian Leeds was home to a flourishing stained-glass industry, yet the men behind it were remarkably different. This talk by Samantha Yates explores the lives…
400 Years of Leeds, through the Collections Of Leeds Museums and Galleries
5th November 2026 - 5th November 2026
To celebrate Leeds 400, join Assistant Community Curator Pat Bourne, from Leeds Museums and Galleries, as he takes you through his personal choice of museum…
Alice Mann – The Radical Woman Who Beat The Establishment
23rd September 2026 - 23rd September 2026
From riots and radical politics to prison cells and printing presses, Alice Mann lived an extraordinary life. Widowed with nine children, she defied the authorities,…
Explore The Neighbourhood
Boko Yout
Boko Yout is the outsider infiltrating the mainstream. Led by Paul Adamah, the Swedish band has carved out its own sonic universe – a fearless…
Learn MoreFollow That Bird (U)
Big Bird loves spending his days on Sesame Street with all of his different friends. However, social worker Miss Finch feels that Big Bird should…
Learn MoreBeth Orton
Beth Orton arrives at the Howard Assembly Room for her first performance in the venue, bringing a career spanning over thirty years to the heart…
Learn MoreMyles Smith
Singer and songwriter Myles Smith is headed to first direct bank arena, Leeds on his brand new tour ‘My Mess, My Heart, My Life.’ Brit…
Learn MoreJosh Pugh: Ha Ha, Yeah Sound
After two sell-out tours, Josh Pugh is back performing stand up comedy to the best of his ability for an hour and a bit. Josh…
Learn MoreYoung Knives
Young Knives is an English indie rock band hailing from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. Formed in 1998, the band consists of Henry Dartnall on guitar and vocals,…
Learn MoreGood Luck Club
Set in Leeds’ business district, Wellington Place, they offer casual dining in a laid back contemporary interior, top of their game baristas, a large charcoal…
Learn MoreKerala Canteen: Leeds City Centre
Kerala Canteen Brings a Taste of Authentic Kerala with a Modern Twist to Leeds Leeds, UK — Food enthusiasts and casual diners alike are in…
Learn MoreThe Lost & Found – Leeds Club
A Victorian hideaway with a secret. We’re a Cocktail Bar & Restaurant open for Bottomless Brunch, Afternoon Tea, Lunch and Dinner. Pushing the boundaries of…
Learn MoreOriginal Oak
The Original Oak is a popular social venue in Headingley, Leeds, known for hosting a wide range of live events including comedy, entertainment, and community…
Learn MorePanache
Panache, in the Indian Sub-continent is recognised as the ultimate in living luxury. In Ilkley, we have attempted to recreate the ambiance, atmosphere and the…
Learn MoreThe Alchemist Greek Street
Bringing the adventurous and unconventional to Greek Street in Leeds. The bar houses an extensive list of cocktails including the renowned smokey old fashioned and…
Learn MoreMeanwood Market
Meanwood Market pops up in the small shopping centre opposite Waitrose on Green Road.
Learn MoreHyde Park Book Club
Hyde Park Book Club is at the heart of Leeds’ creative arts scene and has achieved its vision in becoming an events-led, pan-arts creative hub.…
Learn MoreKirkstall Forge
Over the coming years the banks of the River Aire will be transformed, with high quality offices, new homes and a wealth of complementary facilities…
Learn MorePudsey Community Hub and Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreWharf Chambers
Wharf Chambers is located on the ground floor of a Victorian former pork pie factory at 23-25 Wharf Street, LS2 7EQ. It’s on the edge…
Learn MoreLeeds University Business School Esther Simpson Building
The innovative teaching centre provides world-class facilities that support participative learning and create an inspirational setting for staff and students. Aligning with the aims of…
Learn MoreKirkstall
With its name deriving from the old Norse phrase “site of the church”, Kirkstall is characterised by its Abbey, founded in 1152 by cisterian monks.…
Learn MoreKirkstall Forge
Over the coming years the banks of the River Aire will be transformed, with high quality offices, new homes and a wealth of complementary facilities…
Learn MoreTCV Hollybush
Hollybush in Kirkstall is an environmental volunteering centre that has been running for over 45 years. Our volunteers help to manage green spaces across Leeds…
Learn MoreHyde Park Book Club
Hyde Park Book Club is at the heart of Leeds’ creative arts scene and has achieved its vision in becoming an events-led, pan-arts creative hub.…
Learn MoreGildersome Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
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