Northern Swing Orchestra: An Evening with Frank and Basie
Yorkshire’s premier big band, the 16-piece Northern Swing Orchestra, is set to transport audiences back to the golden era of Las Vegas. The big band will recreate the legendary Sinatra at the Sands performance at the historic City Varieties Music Hall.
The concert celebrates the iconic 1966 collaboration between Frank Sinatra and Count Basie. Fans can expect authentic, high-energy renditions of timeless classics, including Come Fly with Me, Fly Me to the Moon and The Lady is a Tramp, all backed by the raw power of a full 16-piece big band.
Taking centre stage as the evening’s special guest is Matt Ford, widely regarded as the UK’s finest big band vocalist. A veteran of the BBC Proms and the Royal Albert Hall, Ford’s smooth phrasing and charismatic stage presence have earned him a No. 1 spot on the iTunes Jazz chart.
More Events
Tom Rosenthal: Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I Am
9th May 2026 - 9th May 2026
Arctic Monkeys’ album, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, hit the shelves in January 2006. Tracks like I Bet You Look Good on…
The Fab 50s and Swingin’ 60s
17th May 2026 - 17th May 2026
Multi-talented musical entertainer Andy Eastwood presents a classic variety show that will whisk you straight down memory lane to a golden age of entertainment! The Dreamers (originally…
Harriet: Trying To Get The Feeling Again
17th October 2026 - 17th October 2026
Trying To Get The Feeling Again sees Harriet perform new interpretations of her favourite sounds of the 70s with her live band, following the release of…
Paul Young: Songs and Stories
19th June 2026 - 19th June 2026
Paul Young broke into the big time 40 years ago when No Parlez went to number one and spawned iconic hits like Wherever I Lay…
Craig Revel Horwood Revelations: Songs Boys Don’t Sing
1st June 2026 - 1st June 2026
Craig Revel Horwood is a national treasure. The longest-serving judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing is the master of the glitter ball. After starting…
Damien Lewis: SAS Who Dares Wins
17th May 2027 - 17th May 2027
Step into the hidden world of the SAS with Damien Lewis – award-winning war reporter and best-selling author – as he brings to the stage…
Explore The Neighbourhood
Clay Boxes and Vases Workshop with Jeannie Waterhouse
A fantastic opportunity for you to try your hand at creating a box, vase or geometric shape using leather hard clay slabs. Welcome to Slab…
Learn MoreVipertime x Moron Butler – A Leeds Jazz Festival Album Launch / Wharf Chambers
Final DJ Lubi x Leeds Jazz Festival show is a real banger. A full-on, jazz/punk meltdown with two bands from each genre coming together to…
Learn MoreBackrooms (15 TBC)
The “backrooms” are liminal spaces consisting of an endless maze, monochromatic yellow floors and walls and fluorescent lighting and has captivated online horror fans for…
Learn MoreIn the Large Cell: A Reading and Gathering
In this gathering, Samih Al-Qasim’s poem “End of a Discussion with a Jailer” / will be a point of departure toward a discussion about the…
Learn MoreThe Shawshank Redemption
Fear will hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free. The acclaimed stage production of the hit movie returns. Despite protests of his innocence, Andy…
Learn MoreArathi Menon: Illegal to be Gay?
‘Da’ is a story of love between a father and a son. 13-year-old Ved is a sweet, inquisitive boy living in a world where love…
Learn MoreBrowns
A warm welcome awaits you at Browns Leeds. Housed in a handsome former banking hall, Browns Leeds is situated on The Headrow in the historic…
Learn MoreBaracoa Luxe Bar
Est. 2010, Baracoa Luxe Bar is situated in the heart of the city, bringing our own touch of glamour to Call Lane. The concept of…
Learn MoreBelgrave Music Hall
Independent venue with music, art, film and food spread across three floors, including Leeds’ most spectacular roof terrace. Located in Leedsí vibrant Northern Quarter, Belgrave…
Learn MoreCall Lane Social
Call Lane Social opened in 2010 and has quickly become a Leeds favourite. Independent, family run bar, they’re all about making great drinks and great…
Learn More200 Degrees Coffee
200 Degrees are specialist coffee roasters that are unashamedly proud to be coffee geeks and proprietors of distinctive coffee shops. Anyone visiting their friendly venue…
Learn MoreVeeno
We are authentic Italian wine bars boasting quality wines and tempting Italian food. Veeno was born in 2013 with two friends who shared a love…
Learn MoreSt Chads Parish Centre, Headingley
Our church’s Parish Centre is a thriving and hugely popular venue, surrounded by green space, mature trees and the local cricket ground. Built in the…
Learn MoreFarsley 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 MoreSt George’s Conference Centre
Our convenient location in the heart of Leeds City Centre and different room sizes means we can facilitate a range of conferences and events. …
Learn MoreLeeds Civic Trust
Stimulate interest in and care for the history and character of the city. Encourage high standards of design, architecture and town planning. Encourage the improvement…
Learn MoreWetherby Sports Association
WSA provides a community hub for sports clubs and societies in Wetherby that would otherwise struggle to fund a place of their own.
Learn MoreHolt Park 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 MoreCity Exchange
Situated at the very heart of the Trinity Quarter, towering above the spectacular new shopping centre is City Exchange; Leeds’ only Grade A office building…
Learn MoreThe Weeton Show
Weeton Show Ground, Weeton Lane, Weeton, North Yorkshire, LS17 0AN OS Grid Ref: SE 28166 47012 – What3Words : remaking.informs.economies
Learn MoreThe Lending Room
From a Fire Station to a Library to a music venue, the Lending Room has a rich presence within Leeds’ historical lineage, but it is…
Learn MoreShine
Shine is a stunning office, conference and events centre that re-invests in its local community. This state-of-the-art, award-winning conference centre is also the largest private…
Learn MoreSwarthmore Education Centre
Swarthmore is a centre for lifelong learning, community projects and family learning sessions as well as the courses and activities. Their main aim is to…
Learn More