What’s on

Events

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  Poetry

  World Premiere Screening of The Seacroft Canto: A Documentary at Leeds Literature Festival

  14 June 2026 2pm

  Taking inspiration from Dante’s Divine Comedy, The Seacroft Canto was co-created by the Seacroft community…

  Chapel FM Arts Centre, Old Seacroft Chapel, York Rd, Seacroft, Leeds

  

  Free

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  Talk

  The fireflies: art, culture and hope in disenfranchised spaces – a Participation Research Group event

  16 June 2026 11am-3pm

  This event is organised by the Participation Research Group at the School of Performance and…

  Workshop Theatre, Studio 1

  

  Free

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  Public Art, Tour

  Public Art Trail: Part I

  16 June 2026 5.30pm-7pm

  Explore our entire collection of Public Art across three walks around the University of Leeds…

  The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery

  

  Free

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  Theatre

  Star Power

  18 June 2026 to 20 June 2026 7.30pm

  Star Power is a live sci-fi fairytale extravaganza. It follows the story of Professor Gottfried…

  stage@leeds

  
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  Music

  Sounak Chattopadhyay in Concert: Melodic Refractions

  19 June 2026 6.30pm

  A celebration of Tagore’s timeless aesthetic, illuminated through Sounak’s distinctive artistry and the rich musical…

  Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall

  
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  Talk

  Researching Place in Performance and the Cultural Industries

  24 June 2026 1pm

  The School Performance and Cultural Industries PLACE research group invite you to join us to…

  stage@leeds

  

  Free

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  Theatre

  Hot Pot

  26 June 2026 7pm

  A play based on research of Chinese Queer community that focus on dialogues to raise…

  stage@leeds

  

  Free

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  Sold out

  Family, Theatre

  The Smalls

  27 June 2026 10am & 12.30pm

  By Izzy Brittain Calling all soil supporters, creature campaigners, dirt defenders! The time has come…

  stage@leeds

  
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  Drop-in activity, Family, Music

  The Sound Garden

  27 June 2026 11am-3pm Drop-In

  The Orchestra of Objects Step into a magical world of sound where everyone gets to…

  University of Leeds Campus

  

  Free

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  Drop-in activity, Family, Workshop

  Beats and Butterflies

  27 June 2026 11am-3pm Drop-In

  A workshop with Leeds West Indian Carnival costume designer Rhian Kempadoo Millar and Brazilian percussionist…

  University of Leeds Campus

  

  Free

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  Drop-in activity, Family

  Learn to Beatbox with Testament

  27 June 2026 11am - 3pm Drop-In

  Learn to beatbox with world record holding beatboxer Testament. You will learn the fundamentals of…

  University of Leeds Campus

  

  Free

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  Drop-in activity, Family

  Stories with Liv

  27 June 2026 11am-3pm Drop-In

  Did you know the University of Leeds campus is hiding some incredible secrets? Join Stories…

  University of Leeds Campus

  

  Free

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  Drop-in activity, Family, Take part

  pARCHIVE

  27 June 2026 11am-3pm Drop-In

  Join artist Claye Bowler and Yorkshire Contemporary for free creative activities inspired by how museums…

  stage@leeds

  

  Free

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  Drop-in activity, Family

  Hippochondriac

  27 June 2026 11am - 3pm Drop-In

  Thingumajig Theatre Part animal and part mechanical, Hieronymus the Hippopotamus is just about at the…

  University of Leeds Campus

  

  Free

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  Drop-in activity, Family, Take part

  play up

  27 June 2026 11am-3pm

  A family day of art, music, theatre and making at the University of Leeds! Join…

  University of Leeds Campus

  

  Free

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  Family, Music

  Opera North Little Listeners: Mini Magic Flute

  27 June 2026 11am & 1.30pm

  Come with us on a fun, enchanting musical adventure inspired by Mozart’s opera The Magic…

  Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall

  
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  Family, Theatre

  The Tale of the Loneliest Whale

  27 June 2026 11am & 1.30pm

  Hoglets Theatre ‘A fantastic piece of children’s theatre’ Broadwaybaby.com Whale sings his heart out into…

  stage@leeds

  
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  Drop-in activity, Family, Take part

  Seed Sowing and Nature Potions

  27 June 2026 11am-3pm

  Find out more about soil, growing and the properties of plants with artist and herbalist…

  Outside stage@leeds

  

  Free

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  Drop-in activity, Family, Take part

  Family Yoga

  27 June 2026 12.30pm

  Join Devika Rao for a yoga session for all the family.

  Outside stage@leeds

  

  Free

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  Family, Take part, Workshop

  Family Theatre Workshop

  27 June 2026 2.30pm

  Take part in this interactive theatre workshop with stage@leeds Artistic Director Steve Ansell.

  Outside stage@leeds

  

  Free

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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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  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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  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

  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

  
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  Drop-in activity, Family, Take part

  Sparky Saturdays: Finishing Touches

  11 July 2026 10am-4pm

  Take inspiration from the archive to create your own 3D badge or keyring. Design and…

  M&S Archive

  

  Free

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  Public Art, Tour

  Public Art Trail: Part II

  11 July 2026 10.30am-12pm

  Explore our entire collection of Public Art across three walks around the University of Leeds…

  The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery

  

  Free

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  Family, Music

  Roots & Rhythms

  11 July 2026 to 25 July 2026 11am & 1.30pm

  Tickets on sale soon Join us for music, dance, and creativity every Saturday in July…

  Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall

  
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  Dance, Theatre

  Double Bill

  24 July 2026 to 25 July 2026 7.30pm & 2pm

  The Performance Ensemble joins choreographer Tamara McLorg and director Alex Elliott for a powerful Double…

  stage@leeds

  
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  Musical, Theatre

  Fantasy World Adventures Mega Park! The Musical

  30 July 2026 to 31 July 2026 7.30pm

  A ride worth taking! After a five star debut, FWAMP! Theatre Company is thrilled to…

  stage@leeds

  
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  Drop-in activity, Family, Take part

  Sparky Saturdays: Perfect Prints

  8 August 2026 10am-4pm

  Take a closer look at printed fabrics in the Archive and join our expert printer…

  M&S Archive

  

  Free

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  Public Art, Tour

  Public Art Trail: Part III

  20 August 2026 1pm-2pm

  Explore our entire collection of Public Art across three walks around the University of Leeds…

  The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery

  

  Free

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  Talk

  ‘Mix/Unmix’ Art & Science Exhibition: Lunchtime Talk

  8 September 2026 12.30pm

  With Cat Scott MRSS (International Contemporary Artist, Bradford) & Mallika Rana (Scientist, University of Leeds)…

  stage@leeds

  

  Free

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  Drop-in activity, Family, Take part

  Sparky Saturdays: The Science of Schoolwear

  12 September 2026 10am-4pm

  Back to school time – new school uniform needs to work as hard as you…

  M&S Archive

  

  Free

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  Talk

  Heritage Open Days: Fashion on Film

  16 September 2026 10.30am-3.30pm

  We’re marking 100 years of M&S fashion with the opportunity to see a selection of…

  M&S Archive

  

  Free

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  Talk

  Commoning Cultural Value: Building Hope and Resistance in Neoliberal Times – Online Book Launch

  30 September 2026 4.30pm

  You are warmly invited to the book launch of Commoning Cultural Value: Building Hope and…

  

  Free

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  Drop-in activity, Family, Take part

  Sparky Saturdays: Looking Good

  10 October 2026 10am-4pm

  Can you design a shop window that will wow the crowds? Learn what it takes…

  M&S Archive

  

  Free

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  Drop-in activity, Family, Take part

  Have a Go at Half Term

  29 October 2026 10am-4pm

  Come join the fun at the Archive’s bureau de change! Design your own currency and…

  M&S Archive

  

  Free

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  Family, Theatre

  Bat, Cackle & Pop

  31 October 2026 10.30am & 1.30pm

  BAT, CACKLE & POP! by Story Craft Theatre It’s Winifred the Witch’s birthday, and she’s…

  stage@leeds

  
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  Drop-in activity, Family, Take part

  Sparky Saturdays: Christmas Crafternoon

  14 November 2026 10am-4pm

  Discover the amazing archive collection with exciting hands-on activities led by some brilliant Yorkshire crafters,…

  M&S Archive

  

  Free

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  Drop-in activity, Family, Take part

  Sparky Saturdays: Christmas Jumper Day

  12 December 2026 10am-4pm

  Get into the festive spirit and end the year in style! Create a design for…

  M&S Archive

  

  Free