spring up
spring up is two weeks brimming with cultural events at the University of Leeds.
Step onto our campus this March for workshops, professional theatre shows, lunchtime concerts and exclusive panel events. Take part in a dance workshop, discover art like never before in our VR experience and bring the family for an adaptation of Rapunzel.
Most tickets either free or under a fiver!
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University of Leeds Heritage and History Walk
22nd February 2026 - 22nd February 2026
Starting at the iconic entrance of the University of Leeds, this three-hour tour is run by It’s The Beer Talking, established by renowned beer writer…
Explore The Neighbourhood
James Acaster
A brand-new show, full of everything you love about James Acaster and more!
Learn MoreStory Explorers
Take a fantastical trip to the far reaches of outer space, the depths of the jungle and the bottom of the ocean floor in a…
Learn MorePhil Ellis: Bath Mat
Multi-award-winning ‘comic genius’ (Scotsman) and the new star of Taskmaster (Channel 4), Phil Ellis is going on his first full national stand-up tour. Following his…
Learn MoreMartin & Eliza Carthy
National treasure Martin Carthy and his twice Mercury-nominated daughter Eliza Carthy don’t rest on their laurels. Martin is a legendary ballad singer and guitarist who…
Learn MoreNick Mohammed is Mr. Swallow: Show Pony
Star of The Celebrity Traitors, Taskmaster and Ted Lasso, Nick Mohammed returns as his critically acclaimed alter-ego Mr. Swallow in the ‘deliriously enjoyable’ (★★★★★ Guardian)…
Learn MoreSpring Equinox Foraged Wreath Workshop
Make a spring wreath from willow and foraged foliage with our tutor in the beautiful Gate House space at Abbey House Museum. All materials are…
Learn MoreThe Royalty
An independent free house perched on the top of Otley Chevin midst spectacular views that folk would sell their butty for. And it’s not just…
Learn MoreFlamingos Coffee House
Leeds’s LGBT+ friendly Coffee House, Flamingos is situated in Central Arcade in Leeds City Centre. Although they offer a wide variety of hot and cold…
Learn MoreAll Bar One
We’re here from your morning coffee to those Saturday night Espresso Martinis and everything else in between. Our menus are created with socialising in mind,…
Learn MoreBlackhouse Restaurant and Bar
We focus on no nonsense food; specialising in wholesome ingredients, mixing distinctive textures and flavours that just work together, offering a mix of innovative dishes…
Learn MoreThe Royal Park
Royal Park Cellars is situated in the basement of the Royal Park pub in the heart of the Leeds 6 community. It is the smallest…
Learn MoreRainbow Junktion Community Cafe
This cafe, founded by Paul Magnall, opened its doors on 11th September 2014 as part of The Real Junk Food Project network. A lot has…
Learn MorePride Place
https://www.prideplace.org.uk/ Pride Place is the first LGBTQ+ community and cultural space in Leeds City Centre, brought to you by Pride of Place Leeds. The centre…
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 MoreLeft Bank Leeds
Left Bank Leeds is an arts and events venue based in the unexpected and breathtaking surroundings of the former St Margaret of Antioch church building…
Learn MorePudsey Civic Hall
Pudsey Civic Hall is a Conference/ Events venue we also available for Parties/Shows/Collectors Fairs etc. Pudsey Civic Hall has a large floodlit car park, 24000…
Learn MoreMorley 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 MoreRoundhay Parochial Hall
We are a community Hall in north Leeds, providing space for a wide range of classes, groups and clubs. Roundhay Parochial Hall is a charitable…
Learn MoreAll Hallows Church
All Hallows is an inclusive Christian community in inner-city Leeds exploring the meaning of faith in the 21st Century. Whoever you are, you will be…
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 MorePrime Studios
Prime studios is a state of the art media production facility and a popular production base for primetime uk tv dramas and independent feature films.…
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 MoreHunslet 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 MoreLight Space Leeds
Light Space is a professional photography studio and events space right in the heart of Meanwood. We celebrate all kinds of creative curiosity, being home…
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