Direct from a summer season at London’s Barbican Theatre, Helen George – known to millions over the past decade as Trixie in the hit BBC series Call The Midwife – will star as Tracy Lord in a major new tour of Cole Porter’s musical masterpiece High Society, coming to Leeds Grand Theatre from Tue 25 […]
The faces, characters and stories of Leeds take centre stage this summer in a new exhibition by acclaimed artist and performer Mik Artistik, on display at Armley Library from 15 June to 11 July 2026. For more than 40 years, Mik has been drawing the people of Leeds wherever he finds them – in pubs, […]
The Cosy Club must be one of the city’s best kept secrets – but once you’ve discovered it, it will go to the top of your list for dining out options. Cosy Club has just so much to offer – great food, a wonderful ambience and amazing décor, knowledgeable and ready to please staff that […]
Priscilla Queen of the Desert, based on the 1994 Oscar-winning film, is coming to the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford from Tue 7 – Sat 11 July 2026. Starring Adèle Anderson as Bernadette, Kevin Clifton as Tick/Mitzi, Nick Hayes as Felicia/Adam, Peter Duncan as Bob/Preacher, this production is bolder and more fabulous than ever. Strictly Come Dancing’s […]
Second World War pilot honoured as armed forces themed events take place across the city. The Leeds Armed Forces Festival is back for its third year with a range of military-themed activities, including Armed Forces Day on Sunday, June 28. The festival, hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, is a chance for everyone to […]
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award-nominated worldwide smash hit THE CHOIR OF MAN is coming to the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford from 23-27 June 2026. Set in on-stage pub The Jungle, THE CHOIR OF MAN is the best trip to your local you’ll ever have. Here, a cast of nine (extra)ordinary guys combine beautiful harmonies and foot-stomping […]
Whatever day you pass by Bettys Tea Room at Harrogate you can guarantee there will be a queue of people eagerly waiting to sample the delights of this historic temple of culinary delights. A family business since 1919 Bettys was founded on the dreams of a young Swiss boy, Frederick. Life dealt little Frederick a […]
This month brings some of the most well-known and best-loved music into the centre of Leeds as Opera North performs Classics in the Square, a celebration of Leeds 400 and the latest addition to the summer series being held by Leeds City Council in Millennium Square. Supported by the Laidlaw Opera Trust, the pay what […]
Windrush by Song returns to Leeds Playhouse next month in a newly reimagined production that deepens its emotional impact, expands its storytelling, and brings fresh creative energy to the stage – including a performance on 22 June, Windrush Day, marking a nationally significant moment of reflection and celebration. The production plays in the Courtyard Theatre […]
A park in the centre of Leeds has received a transformative new mural by an internationally recognised artist to uplift the heart of the city. The unveiled mural in Penny Pocket Park, located right next to Leeds Minster, is part of a longer-term project to repurpose the park and make it a more welcoming for […]