Standing proudly on the busy shopping hub of Albion Street, Waterstones Leeds is a bookshop that also hosts a variety of events, from intimate book readings to sell out author talks, as well as plenty of activities for the kids during school holidays.
A new production of the multi award-winning musical is set to tour the UK from autumn 2024, venues include Leeds Grand Theatre, Liverpool Empire and Palace Theatre Manchester.
from £31.00
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour stops in Leeds this September, bringing a continent-spanning collection of underwater adventures to the Carriageworks Theatre.
from £16.50
Director Tinuke Craig joins forces with leading theatre company Headlong for a fresh new production of A Raisin in the Sun.
from £15.00
Using lino cutting and hand printing techniques you will be invited to dive into the symbolism of the mermaid in British folklore.
from £35.00
Join Jeannie in this beginners introduction to plaster carving, create a flat back and a 3-D image that you have carved out, at the front.
from £35.00
Design and make a charm necklace from scratch in this jewellery making workshop with Georgia Osborne.
from £40.00
Join in with or witness an explosion of violins at Leeds Trinity with this workshop and flashmob as part of Red Violin Festival.
free entry
Brudenell Social Club hosts what might be the best value gig in its summer schedule – a tenner-in all-dayer featuring BDRMM, Honesty, The Hyena Kill and more
from £10.00
The city centre Leeds Art Gallery is blessed with a fine historic collection and a changing series of contemporary exhibitions.
High-end Argentine restaurant with a focus on steaks, glamour and wine.
The Decanter is a sophisticated modern bar, specialising in all things wine. It’s outfitted as a premium wood bar, plush, cosy furniture and luxurious wines and spirits
Established in 1865, City Varieties Music Hall is Leeds’ hidden gem, and holds a record as the nation’s longest-running music hall.
The White Swan is a charming side-street pub next to the world famous City Varieties Theatre. It serves simple hearty food and a range of continental and American beers.
Vue Leeds The Light is a massive 14 screen multiplex located in the city centre.
Relaxed restaurant in Leeds serving impressively high-quality steaks at an affordable price point.
Kapow Coffee is an independent coffee shop located in Thornton’s Arcade in the heart of Leeds City Centre, serving cakes, sandwiches and delicious coffee.
Leeds’ Village Bookstore is a classic-style bookshop, with a neat line in self-published zines.
Olive & Rye is a restaurant deli in Queen’s Arcade, Leeds, specialising in top-class sandwiches.
Look out for Widescreen Weekend, a celebration of Women of the West and a Leeds Cinema Crawl as we head into leafy Autumn.
Punchy verbatim shows, comedy festivals and rave-fuelled Shakespeare feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
From synth pop and jazz punk to meditative piano and Indian classical, read about the autumn shows that have piqued our interest.
From intricate textiles to a medieval poem-inspired arts festival, there is lots of new art to see before the autumn rains start for good.
Develop a new skill with this month's workshop and learning based tours and activities guide.
Summer is in full swing and Manchester and the north is brimming with fun activities for families.
Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
In this round-up, we have bookmarks as well as books, plus plenty to do both on- and offline.
