International Medieval Congress
The International Medieval Congress (IMC) is Europe’s largest conference in the Humanities, bringing more than 2500 medievalist to Leeds every July. As part of the conference, we also have a wide programme of events that are open to the public. From concerts of medieval music to displays of artisan crafts or thrilling combat displays, we hope that you will find something to enjoy.
See our website for a full listing of our events.
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IMC Second-Hand and Antiquarian Bookfair
5 July 2026 to 7 July 2026 Multiple times
Visit our specialist bookfair, featuring independent sellers from across the United Kingdom displaying a wide…
Leeds University Union
Free
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Drop-in activity
Build a Song!: Practical Singing Workshop
6 July 2026 7pm
This practical workshop with singers from Siglo de Oro and scholars from the UKRI-funded Musical…
Michael Sadler Building
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Music
Sounding Manuscripts: A Concert by Vox Silentii
6 July 2026 8.30pm
The duo Vox Silentii sing chants from medieval liturgical parchments from Turku diocese in medieval…
Leeds Universities Catholic Chaplaincy
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Poetry
Beowulf: An Epic Enigma, by Chris Vinsonhaler
7 July 2026 8.30pm
Challenging the longstanding view of Beowulf as a praise poem for heroes, this groundbreaking performative…
stage@leeds
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Theatre
Outdoor Theatre with the Lords of Misrule
8 July 2026 6.30pm
Join us for ‘Three Moral and Edifying Tavern Plays’, an outdoor drama performance by the…
Beech Grove Plaza
Free
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Music
A Time for Songs!: Musical Lives in the Mediterranean, 1100-1300
8 July 2026 8.30pm
Lonesome lovers. Beguiling songsters. Provocative nightingales. Friends at play. Lords and ladies in debate. These…
Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall
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Talk
The Work of a Public Historian: In Conversation with Dan Jones
9 July 2026 1pm
Join us for a lively conversation with bestselling historian Dan Jones as he reflects on…
stage@leeds
Free
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Drop-in activity
Making Leeds Medieval
9 July 2026 10.30am-6pm
As this year’s International Medieval Congress comes to a close, immerse yourself in the Middle…
Leeds University Union and Precinct
Free
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Drop-in activity
Medieval Records and the National Archives: A Workshop
10 July 2026 9am-1pm
This workshop will offer an introduction to The National Archives (TNA), showing you how to…
Laidlaw Library, Hilary Place