Nope, not a reference to the meaning of life, the universe and everything, rather the number of the building, 42 The Calls was once an 18th century riverside corn mill, now converted into a beautiful boutique hotel. Expect beamed celings, handmade beds and an extensive collection of original paintings and drawings.
From TikTok sensation to a sell-out star at Edinburgh Fringe, Abi Clarke brings her acclaimed stand-up show to Leeds.
from £18.00
Baths brings his fourth record, Gut, to Headrow House this May, marking his first gig in Leeds in seven years.
from £16.00
Leeds International Concert Season is on a mission to push boundaries, expand horizons, and ask the question: ‘What haven’t we heard?’ as it presents its city-spanning Sound Out Leeds series.
from £10.00
See Roger Ackling’s sun-marked wooden artefacts in the artist’s more comprehensive exhibition to date, at Leeds’ Henry Moore Institute.
free entry
CANVAS is a month-long celebration of art and the community with interactive events and a showcase of work from Leeds Art University students
free entry
Sarah Roberts: SICK explores environments of care in her signature style of brightly coloured installations, spread across two galleries.
free entry
Thackray Museum of Medicine’s new exhibition explores the medical uses and symbolic meanings of blood in science, culture and wider society.
from £8.95
StrangeForms Festival returns for its 10th edition, bringing two weird and wonderful days of math-rock, post-rock, post-metal to Brudenell Social Club.
from £22.00
Underpinned by an open, inclusive and communal ethos, Serf facilitates a brilliantly eclectic, ‘non-curated’ programme of exhibitions.
At the Leonardo Hotel Leeds they aim to make your stay exceptional. It starts as soon as you step inside the hotel, from the welcoming bar atmosphere and comfortable Costa Coffee lounge, to the relaxed quality of their restaurant.
The UK’s first social enterprise of its type, Art Hostel is a pioneering new project by East Street Arts.
Leeds Minster is a building rich in history and heritage. Explore the space, light a votive candle or listen to the famous organ when you visit.
White Cloth Hall is a new food and drink project, based in a Grade II listed venue in Leeds city centre.
Tribe Records returns after a 4 year gap with a new store stocking house, techno, electro, reggae, dancehall, disco, world, dnb, bass & beats.
Crowd of Favours is a relaxed, welcoming restaurant and pub serving a great range of beers, spirits and locally sourced food.
A European style café/bar, exhibition space, record shop, hair salon and creative hangout tucked away on New York Street in Leeds…
The Leeds Corn Exchange is a Victorian building that dates back to 1864, now a vibrant hub for independent retailers, artisans, and food stalls
The go-to place in Leeds when it comes to vibrant Mexican food and tequila-based cocktails and special one-off menus.
Independent record shop and label bringing an expertly curated selection of vinyl to Leeds Corn Exchange.
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.
