Leeds Indie Market are back at Project House for Halloween, with a host of market traders ready to peddle their dark wares. Expect a line-up of alternative, unusual and other scary stalls all designed to get you into the spooky spirit. Fancy dress encouraged, of course, and there will be trophies for those who most impress the judges. Oh, and it’s were-wolf dog friendly too.
Archive is a coffee house, cafeteria, bar and event space based in the site of a former TV archive in Leeds.
Freedom Mills is a multi-platform events space which runs a regular night programme alongside a range of events, including rave nights.
Aire Place Studios is a creative studio in Leeds which prides itself on an upholding of equality, solidarity and safe-space values.
Open Source Arts is a place for people to learn new skills, develop existing ones and become inspired in Leeds.
Wellington Place is a brand new business park in Leeds, with multi-use spaces and a varied programme of events from street food to art shows.
Leeds Industrial Museum, housed inside the Grade II listed Armley Mills, explores the history of manufacturing in Leeds since the 18th century, including textiles, printing, film and engineering.
An artist-led organisation founded in 2013 by university graduates, Assembly House runs a monthly programme of exhibitions and events across both of its two sites.
Swarthmore is a centre for learning at any age for those who don’t feel comfortable in more formal educational settings.
Renowned theatre company, Slung Low, is opening a second new theatre and production space in the heart of the Temple District in Holbeck, Leeds.
Mercure Leeds Centre is a stylish 59-bedroom hotel offering a comfortable night sleep. The décor is inspired by Leeds’ rich tailoring heritage.
Step out of their comfort zone and realise what you’re truly capable with Leeds Aerial Arts and their diverse range of classes.
Join Joe Feeley a Mancunian through and through, who guides you into Manchester’s two pillars of cultural excellence with his Rock and Goal tour.
from £9.99
Eat your way through the dairy based delights of Manchester, with the Manchester Cheese Crawl walking tour.
from £25
Satisfy your hunger for knowledge as well as lunch with Scranchester’s food tours of the city centre, discover a new hidden gem or go to favourite.
from £60
Join Craft Beer Tour Manchester for a journey through some of the cities best local breweries and artisanal beer serving bars. Discover the personality of Manchester’s beer through a diverse range of pints.
from £35
Join expert teacher Ula for relaxed painting workshops that will have you creating work you can be proud of, no matter your level of artistic experience.
from £24.30
Experience the River Mersey from a more intimate perspective with canoeing and kayaking trips from Venture Out.
from £25.00
Try your hand at stand up comedy with an eight week intensive course with Dave Williams in the Frog and Bucket’s School of Comedy.
from £300.00
Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.
free entry
Spring is here and the North is buzzing with must-visit new restaurants and bars.
Open air clubs, new festivals and long-awaited gigs. The North West's live music scene is heating up this spring.
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
We've got many a good time in store this month as we round up the best walking tours, cultural classes and makers markets in the land.
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre guide.
If it's inspiring, inclusive events and avant-garde, experimental afternoons you're after, look no further than live literature this spring – we've got you covered.
