Leeds Events Calendar

Looking for something to do in Leeds? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and events to offer. Find out what’s on in Leeds with our regularly updated events calendar featuring the best upcoming events in Leeds and the area.

This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for Leeds, featuring the best of things to do in Leeds – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. Leeds fundraisers and charity events.


Important This Event Calendar is not maintained on a daily basis and some events may have changed dates or are no longer happening. Please double-check the event websites for the most up-to-date information.

Paint a Pic

Come down and paint your own masterpiece with the guidance of our resident artist. We provide the materials canvas, apron, paint, and easel, the subject, music, and the bar to go with it drinks not included. So, whether alone or with friends ,you can have a great time, and leave with your own piece of […]

£31

Be Curious 2025

University of Leeds University of Leeds, Leeds, Leeds

Be Curious returns! Saturday 17 May 10am – 4pm Get ready for a day of hands-on discovery at the University of Leeds’ free family open day. Be Curious invites you to explore the incredible research shaping our world through interactive experiments, creative activities, and inspiring conversations. From find out about the world around us to […]

Free

Merlina Pearl: A Windrush Musical UK 2025 Leeds

Riley Smith Theatre W Yorkshire University union, Lifton Place, Leeds, Leeds

Merlina Pearl – A Windrush Story Written & Directed by JB | Presented by 2Chic Events   Step into the powerful world of Merlina Pearl, a bold new family friendly musical theatre production that tells the story of a young Jamaican woman who arrives in Britain with high hopes aboard the HMT Empire Windrush in […]

Free

Project: NORTH

Project House Armley Road, Leeds, Leeds

CONFIRMED TALENT: - (Current) NORTH Champion & TNA Superstar Leon Slater - Gene Munny - Emersyn Jayne - Liam Slater - Kemper - Myles Kayman - Crashboat NORTH Wrestling brings its inimitable style of professional wrestling to Leeds in 2025! NORTH Wrestling is the premier Independent Wrestling show in the North of England, an inclusive but raucous atmosphere is our hallmark. We blend comedic and hard-hitting wrestling styles, to give any wrestling fan - Attitude-era lapsed fans or current bleeding edge GCW fanatics - a treat. Whether it's Japanese Strong Style Wrestling, Mexcian Lucha Libre, USA style sports entertainment, British/European technical grappling, and all of the other wilder, bizzaro world styles of Wrestling... NORTH Wrestling is for YOU! Doors // 6pm First bell // 7pm Show End // 10:30pm All policies are available here -> https://www.northwrestling.co.uk/policies/ By purchasing a ticket you agree to our Fan Code of Conduct -> https://www.northwrestling.co.uk/policies/fan-code-of-conduct PLEASE CHECK ALL OUR POLICIES HERE -> https://www.northwrestling.co.uk/policies BY PURCHASING A TICKET, YOU AGREE TO OUR FAN CODE OF CONDUCT Location Project House, Leeds, LS12 2DR

£22

1940s Murder Mystery at The Mansion

The Mansion Mansion Lane, Leeds, Leeds

It’s 1947 and you are all actors and actresses who have been invited to a party being held to celebrate the resumption of film making at Pynewood Studios after the War. The auditions for Stefan Spellbinder’s the latest blockbusting movie “Dying to tell You” are to be held in the morning and everyone who is […]

£73.50

Culture Fashion Show fundraising event

Fearns Leeds Dock Department, 4 The Blvd, LEEDS, LEEDS

Culture Fashion Show – A Celebration of Heritage, Style & Emerging Talent Presented by 2Chic Events Step into a world where tradition meets trend at the Cultural Fashion Show — an unforgettable evening showcasing the creativity, diversity and future of fashion. This high-energy runway experience will spotlight emerging designers, models and creatives who draw inspiration […]

Free

Bone Cancer Research Trust’s Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

Horton in Ribblesdale Horton in Ribblesdale, Horton in Ribblesdale, Horton in Ribblesdale

Would you like to support Bone Cancer Research Trust whilst taking on an amazing challenge? #TeamBones Yorkshire Three Peaks event is back for 2025! The traditional Yorkshire Three Peaks route. Starting bright and early in Horton-in-Ribblesdale you'll follow our guides up Pen-Y-Ghent, past Ribblehead Viaduct to ascend Whernside and finally tackle the short scramble up […]

£30.00

The Temple Newsam Food Festival 2025: A Summertime Feast

Temple Newsam Park Temple Newsam Estate, Leeds, Leeds

  CALLING ALL YORKSHIRE FOODIES! NEW for 2025 is the Temple Newsam Food Festival, taking place on August 16th-17th, 2025 Picture this: A refreshing drink in your hand, the enticing aroma of sizzling food filling the air, and the majestic Temple Newsam House set against the lush, green fields of the estate. Bring your pals, […]

Free – £6.95

Retro Heaven

The Space 11A Hirst’s Yard, Leeds, Leeds, Leeds

RETRO HEAVEN Presents WHAT’S YOUR NAME, WHERE YOU FROM, WHAT YOU ON? A celebration of the origins of house music and the dance-floor culture it inspired. Get ready for a journey through Old Skool Anthems and Retro Heaven Classics across two rooms of pure energy! ⸻ ROOM 1: Old Skool Anthems Billy Daniel Bunter  Pete […]

£16.50

Walk for Parkinson’s

Temple Newsam Temple Newsam Road, Leeds, Leeds

People with Parkinson's need ongoing, specialised support. You can help to fund vital new specialist care experts like Parkinson's nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, pharmacists, and mental health professionals. Walk with us and you can help us provide Parkinson's training to healthcare professionals. This means more people with Parkinson's, and those who […]

£12 – £18

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