Things to do in Leeds- Page 6

Ginger Johnson

You’ve seen her in the Masterchef kitchen… You’ve seen her on the Drag Race runway… Now it’s time to see her in her element: outrageous, untamed and completely…

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

Spite, Emmure, Distant, Mauled

Spite, Emmure, Distant, Mauled at Leeds University Union, Leeds

Leeds University Union, Leeds

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Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club

Legendary actor, host and broadcaster Craig Charles is one of UK’s most beloved funk and soul DJs.

O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds

Lucy Beaumont - Bad at Quiz Shows, Good With Weirdos

Lucy Beaumont has had quite the year. She lost a contestant £79,000 on The Wheel, forgot to revise for Mastermind and generally confirmed she’s terrible at quiz…

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

The Fratellis

Glaswegian trio with the knees-up indie anthems.

O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds

The View

The View exploded out of Dundee, a rag-tag teenage mob of guitar-scorching rock 'n' rollers, buoyed by a brace of instantly anthemic tunes.

Stylus, Leeds

The View

The View exploded out of Dundee, a rag-tag teenage mob of guitar-scorching rock 'n' rollers, buoyed by a brace of instantly anthemic tunes.

Leeds University Union, Leeds

The Rasmus

Finnish quartet The Rasmus formed in Helsinki in 1995 while frontman Lauri Ylönen, bassist Eero Heinonen, guitarist Pauli Rantasalmi, and drummer Jarno Lahti we…

Leeds University Union, Leeds

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The Rasmus

Finnish quartet The Rasmus formed in Helsinki in 1995 while frontman Lauri Ylönen, bassist Eero Heinonen, guitarist Pauli Rantasalmi, and drummer Jarno Lahti we…

Stylus, Leeds

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Ahir Shah

HBO and Netflix star Ahir Shah (Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, QI) is back with his new stand-up show Golden.

The Wardrobe, Leeds

A Country Night in Nashville

A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in t…

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

Nouvelle Vague

Bossa Nova = Nouvelle Vague = New Wave. This transliteration was the starting point for Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux’s unique project, which, by appropriating…

Howard Assembly Room, Leeds

Martin Stephenson & The Daintees

Martin Stephenson & The Daintees is a folk-rock band known for their rich storytelling, catchy hooks, and authentic sound.

Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen, Leeds

Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much?

Alan Carr’s back on tour and his lips are unsealed!With a big mouth and a talent for oversharing, Alan’s ready to dish some drama.

Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds

Count Arthur Strong - And it’s Goodnight From Me!

Count Arthur Strong continues on for one last time, as he says what just might be his final goodbye, to whoever’s listening.

Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds

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Forbidden Nights

Brace yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating over 10 years of muscles, mayhem and over 11,000 shirt rips!Ready for a ne…

Guiseley Theatre, Leeds

Damien Lewis: Who Dares Wins - The Secret History of The SAS

Step into the hidden world of the SAS with Damien Lewis - award-winning war reporter and bestselling author - as he brings to the stage the secret history of th…

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

MC Hammersmith - Hippity Hoppity Get Off My Property

He presents an hour of improvised comedy raps based on your suggestions. Featuring brand-new routines for 2026!

Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds

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Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow: Show Pony

Taskmaster loser and Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed returns as his critically acclaimed alter-ego Mr. Swallow in the "deliriously enjoyable” Show PonyMr.

Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds

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Radiohead by Candlelight

Step into an evening of candlelit excitement with London Concertante! Listen to some of the best tracks from Radiohead albums performed by this fabulous ensembl…

Leeds Minster, Leeds

Matt Forde: Defying Calamity

Host of hit political podcast The Political Party Matt Forde (Spitting Image, Have I Got News For You, The British Scandal, The Last Leg, The Royal Variety Perf…

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

World Cup Screenings

World Cup Screenings at O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds

O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds

Utah Saints

English electronic music duo consisting of members Jez Willis and Tim Garbutt. The band had three top-ten and another five top-40 singles on the UK Singles Char…

Millennium Square, Leeds

Joe Tracini - Ten Things I Hate About Me

Hi, hope you're ok. My show is about hope. It's also about mental illness, good liars, bad ideas, Lorraine Kelly and a gang lord forcing me to hold a raw chicke…

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, formed in 1979 in Los Angeles, are an iconic American rock band led by singer/songwriter Joan Jett after her tenure in The Runawa…

O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds

Alkaline Trio

High-energy melodic cult rockers from IllinoisWith multiple world tours and numerous chart successes under their belts, Alkaline Trio have cemented their legacy…

O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds

Surreally Good

Say hello to Scott - The finest ‘Edutainment Officer' in the business, a leading expert in "Overhead animation and lo-fi storytelling", a renowned descendent of…

The Warehouse in Holbeck, Leeds

December 10

Formed on camera during Netflix’s docuseries Simon Cowell: The Next Act, (released worldwide on 10 December 2025), December 10 have quickly built a devoted fanb…

Stylus, Leeds

December 10

Formed on camera during Netflix’s docuseries Simon Cowell: The Next Act, (released worldwide on 10 December 2025), December 10 have quickly built a devoted fanb…

Leeds University Union, Leeds

Comedy Bang! Bang!

Join host Scott Aukerman, along with Paul F. Tompkins & The Comedy Bang! Bang! All-Stars, as they perform a totally improvised version of the award-winning podc…

The Glee Club, Leeds

Shez Raja ft. Guthrie Govan

Voted one of the ‘Hottest Bass Players in the World’, British-Asian bass player Shez Raja is renowned for his high energy live shows, unique Indo-jazz-funk soun…

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

Neil Delamere

From the man who brought you his Liminal tour last year... (and Subliminal the year before - well, of course you don't remember!)...

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

Day Sessions

Good vibes only! Our event is designed for those who love to dance, socialise, and enjoy great music.

Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds

Men's International Test Match Series: England vs Pakistan

England take on Pakistan in this International fixture.

Headingley, Leeds

Audrey Hobert

A lifelong singer, musical theatre devotee and dancer, Audrey got her first taste of songwriting when childhood best friend and then-roommate Gracie Abrams pull…

O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds

Nation of Language

The icy, post-punk-inspired synth pop of Nation of Language is the creation of Ian Devaney, who was inspired by the early work of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the D…

Irish Centre, Leeds

An Evening with Sir David Jason

Joined by Presenter Mike Bushell (BBC Breakfast) the show is an unforgettable evening of fun and laughter where Sir David takes the audience behind the scenes w…

Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds

Frost Children

Hyperpop duo Frost Children ignite stages with boundary-pushing electronic anthems.

Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen, Leeds

The Makings of a Murderer

Investigating The UK’s Most Notorious Serial Killers Prepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime as the harrowing reality behind solving murders and batt…

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

Phil Ellis

Star of Taskmaster and award-winning comedian, Phil Ellis, has entertained audiences of all ages with his amalgamation of off-beat observational material and ph…

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

Women in Rock

Join us for one night of unforgettable female rock!Women In Rock pay homage to the likes of Blondie, Suzi Q, Janis Joplin, Heart, Joan Jett, Pink, Kiki Dee, Bon…

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

PorkPie

PorkPie stand proudly at the heart of the UK's modern ska revival, blending the fire of classic 2-Tone with their own unmistakable energy.

Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

The Frank & Walters Show

The Frank and Walters Paul Linehan is one of Irelands most talented and inspirational singer / songwriters.For nearly 30 years Paul has penned and performed hun…

Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds

Drug Church

Drug Church stands as a monument to accidental success and a testimony to the idea of 'failing up.' By not taking its career seriously, the band has accomplishe…

Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

Wheels In Motion

Grassroots Indie rock concert.

The Lending Room, Leeds

Enter The Castle with Jon Ronson - Mystery, Crime & Unmoored Men

When his son is lured to a mysterious castle deep in the forests of New England, Jon finds himself on a darkly comic, perilous quest to uncover what was really…

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

Larry Dean: Hellbent

Recently married, emotionally feral.The Gallus Glaswegian Goon returns with a riotous show about refusing to grow up.As seen on SNL, Live at the Apollo, QI and…

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

Northern Soul Live - Do I Love You

Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation, including an…

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds