One of Leeds’ most iconic buildings will be transformed to showcase a love-at-first-sight animated graphic novel during Light Night Leeds later this month. One Second Lovestory will be projected onto The Queens Hotel as one of the key displays on October 22 and 23. The artwork tells the story of two people whose daily routine […]
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway is preparing to celebrate a very special milestone as it marks its Santa Diamond Jubilee. For 59 years families have enjoyed the wonder of meeting Father Christmas while travelling on board the historic branch line, making it one of the longest running traditions of its kind in the country. […]
More than 500 years of in-depth knowledge cultivated by green-fingered gardening gurus through the ages has taken root in a new exhibition in Leeds. Unearthed: The Power of Gardening at Leeds Central Library explores the story, impact and legacy of gardening and the positive role it has played in the lives of thousands of people […]
The National Theatre brings highly anticipated tour of its Olivier Award-winning ‘Best New Play’, Dear England to Leeds Grand Theatre from Tue 4 to Sat 8 November2025, in a co-production with Josh Andrews and Stuart Galbraith of JAS Theatricals. Football and no-football fans alike will be brought to their feet in this five star new […]
The Lightning Thief will embark on an electrifying UK tour this autumn, bringing the hit stage adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling novel to audiences across the country, stopping off at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford 21 – 25 October 2025. Based on the beloved book series (with over 180 million copies sold worldwide), Percy Jackson’s story […]
This autumn, The Ivy Asia invites guests to step into a world of colour, light, and celebration as it honours the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, one of the most enchanting traditions in Asian culture. For centuries, this occasion has brought loved ones together beneath the glow of the full moon, celebrating […]
High above the twinkling lights of the city the newly opened CrowdedHouse is rapidly becoming the hottest dining ticket in town. Occupying the 5th and 6th floors respectively of the Trinity Centre, in what was once home to The Crafthouse and Angelicas, CrowdedHouse is a force to be reckoned with in every single way From […]
Lawrence Batley Theatre announces a new community-led project Our Freedom, as part of Future Arts Centres’ national campaign, Our Freedom: Then and Now. The project sees the theatre partner with community groups Sikh Soldiers, Ukrainian Friendship Group, IASK (Immigration and Asylum Support Kirklees) and 6 Million+ to create art and performances representing what freedom means […]
Leeds-based Opera North is celebrating beating off stiff competition to win the Opera category at this week’s 2025 Sky Arts Awards with its recent concert staging of Verdi’s rarely-performed opera, Simon Boccanegra. Commenting on the production, the Sky Arts judging panel said: “Its central themes of peace and unity resonated powerfully with contemporary […]
Stunning new murals paying tribute to some of the city’s sporting heroes past and present have been unveiled in communities across Leeds. The colourful artworks have been created by local artists as part of a landmark project celebrating the accomplishments of competitors including a record-busting swimmer and a legendary Leeds Paralympian. The subject of each […]