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

Breakthrough T1D Yorkshire Three Peaks

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Are you ready for an unforgettable challenge while supporting a great cause? Breakthrough T1D is excited to invite you to participate in our Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge this year! The Yorkshire Three Peaks is a physically demanding hike covering 24 miles and three stunning peaks – Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. It’s an incredible opportunity to […]

£30

The North Leeds Food Festival 2025: A Springtime Feast

EEDS, are you ready for another Springtime Feast at Roundhay Park?  After three record-breaking years in a row The North Leeds Food Festival is returning on May 10th-11th, 2025! You can expect all the usual festivities, as well as: The Biggest Food & Drink Line up to Date (yes, even bigger than last year!)Top Yorkshire […]

Free – £6.95

Merlina Pearl: A Windrush Musical UK 2025 Tour Launch

Northern School of Contemporary Dance 98 Chapeltown Road, 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 1948. […]

Free

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

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

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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

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