The Bookish Type Writes
Join us for an evening of focused writing, experimentation, and play. Aimed at folks who want space to try new things, sow the seeds of some new writing, and develop their creative practice by connecting with queer literary traditions and one another.
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Leeds Queer History Tour – City Centre
18th March 2026 - 18th April 2026
Discover Leeds’ hidden queer history on a group walking tour of the city centre.
Leeds Queer History Tour – Music & Nightlife
15th March 2026 - 15th March 2026
Discover Leeds’ queer music and nightlife history on a group walking tour of the city centre.
A Jingle Jangle Song – In Conversation with D-M Withers Hosted by Kit Heyam
25th February 2026 - 25th February 2026
Join D-M Withers and Kit Heyam for an evening of conversation about A Jingle Jangle Song and the wider Lurid project!
Letter To My Little Trans Self: Book Launch and Q&A
1st March 2026 - 1st March 2026
Join us for a Book Launch and Q&A hosted by Serge Nicholson and Eva Echo!
Lean Cat, Savage Cat: In Conversation with Lauren J. Joseph
5th March 2026 - 5th March 2026
Join us for an evening of reading and discussion!
Them There Cowboys: Campfire Tales
8th March 2026 - 8th March 2026
A night of live music, poetry and story telling to warm you heart and soul.
Explore The Neighbourhood
Windrush By Song
A Caribbean Story: Love Finds Us Eventually. A Dance meets Music and Theatre show about togetherness and community: two hearts that mix up an’ mek…
Learn MoreRaptor ID Workshop- RSPB St Aidan’s
Soar into the world of Birds of Prey on an exciting adventure at RSPB St Aidan’s! Join our expert-led Raptor ID Workshop and experience a…
Learn MoreOnes to Watch 2026 Performance Night
Join us in the Gallery during our annual Print Festival for performances and more from our Ones to Watch 2026 cohort! Ones to Watch returns…
Learn MoreMakers Market
Join us on Saturday 21 February for a very special Makers Market curated with a brand new set of independent traders. Traders trading: – Artchael…
Learn MoreBeowulf
Four storytellers. One ancient tale. A thousand interpretations. Live theatre performance of this thrilling, darkly comic retelling from Treadlight Theatre
Learn MoreScalarama Leeds 2026 Fundraiser // Welcome Meeting // Goodnight Brooklyn Screening
Please come along to our first Scalarama Leeds meeting of the year! The meeting will be a general hello and you can find out info…
Learn MoreKatie O’Brien’s Leeds
A taste of Ireland, in the heart of Leeds. Katie O’Brien’s opened for pint of Guinness and some traditional Irish music, on October 11th. Offering…
Learn MoreBrewery Wharf Tavern
We are a modern, welcoming and friendly pub set alongside the Leeds waterfront in the heart of Leeds city centre. Adjacent to the River Aire,…
Learn MoreRoland’s
Roland’s is a bar on Call Lane serving cocktails and craft beers from around the world.
Learn MoreEat Your Greens
European style restaurant, wine bar, and grocery store in the heart of Leeds City Centre No fuss farm to fork goodness. Eat Your Greens use…
Learn MoreThe Library, Leeds
Situated on the edge of Hyde Park, next to the main Leeds Uni Campus. This is a favorite destination for Students and like minded people.…
Learn MoreThe Turk’s Head
In January 2016, Whitelock’s Ale House relunched their old ‘top bar’ function room and opened The Turk’s Head. With 14 draught beers celebrating the modern…
Learn MoreScrap Creative Reuse Art Project
Scrap is a social enterprise based in Leeds, focused on helping the environment by reusing waste materials from businesses as resources for art and play.…
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 MoreGuiseley 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 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 MoreCole’s Gallery
Cole’s Gallery is a independent art gallery established in 2019 and located in the historic Leeds Corn Exchange
Learn MoreThorner Victory Hall
Welcome to Thorner Victory Hall – Home of the famous comedy and beer festivals, space for community groups, live music events, weddings, parties… and much,…
Learn MoreAspire Leeds
Built in 1894 and located in an imposing and opulent styled building rich with historic interest in the heart of Leeds City Centre, Aspire is…
Learn MoreSt Gemma’s Hospice
St Gemma’s Hospice is a local, independent charity and has been providing expert care to the people of Leeds for over 40 years. We provide…
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 MoreCATCH, Ark
CATCH stands for ‘Community Action To Create Hope’. They are a registered charity based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. They have been working with adults and…
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