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Date Event Venue
01 Mar 2025 90s Silent Disco in the Royal Armouries Museum (FINAL 10 TICKETS) Royal Armouries, Leeds
04 Apr 2025 House Gospel Choir in Leeds PROJECT HOUSE, Leeds
15 Feb 2025 TesseracT NOVELISTS The Omnific in Leeds PROJECT HOUSE, Leeds
23 Nov 2025 Hans Zimmer in Leeds First Direct Arena, Leeds
21 Feb 2025 CruClash Leeds The Warehouse, Leeds
12 Feb 2025 TEDxLeeds Beckett University Our changing world The Theatre, Leeds School of Arts, Leeds Beckett University
19 Feb 2025 She Drew The Gun Live at The Brudenell Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
04 Mar 2025 Will Young Casey McQuillen Casey in Leeds City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds
03 Apr 2025 The Zutons in Leeds Stylus, Leeds
10 Oct 2025 The Tumbling Paddies in Leeds O2 Academy Leeds

Art in Leeds

Leeds though is known for its industrial past, still has a lot to offer to an Art Lover. It is a vibrant city with a largely young student population, so contemporary art is prominent in the Leeds Art scenario. However, classical and radical feminist art also has a strong presence. Art is not restricted to museums or art galleries in Leeds. Public street art is also an integral part of art in Leeds. One can enjoy the beautiful street art along the Leeds Welcome Art Trail and in the iconic galleries scattered all across the city. Tourists enjoy street art in Leeds by taking an art tour which will cover the colourful graphics letters of Windows of Leeds, the Mabgate Mural, Cornucopia, George Street Mural, many historical statues, contemporary sculptures, poetry painted on the pavements, etc. Art lovers enjoy the numerous unique pieces in the Yorkshire Sculpture garden like the Black Prince in City Square and the Mandela gardens in Millenium Square. UK’s tallest mural ‘Athena Rising’ is also in Leeds. 


Museums and Art Galleries in Leeds

Leeds is full of art galleries and museums. Art lovers explore the Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle including the Hepworth Gallery, Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the Henry Moore Institute. The Henry Moore Institute is a prominent institute featuring an extensive collection of sculptures by Henry Moore. The gallery keeps on having temporary exhibitions, events, talks, and discussions from other artists. The art gallery in Leeds inside the Munro House has a fantastic collection of incredible illustrations by local artists. The exhibitions keep on changing every week, so there is something new to see on every visit. Leeds Art gallery is the undisputed home of contemporary art of the region. The museum displays works of award-winning artists, and the collection is referred to as of national importance. Some other prominent art galleries are the Tetley, Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery, Sunny Bank Mills, and White Cloth gallery. All these are famous for their Art exhibitions Leeds and attract a lot of art enthusiast for art classes to learn various art techniques. East Street Arts Leeds is a non-profit organization which promotes contemporary art in Leeds. They regularly have exhibitions and workshops, amongst others to promote creativity in art. 


Leeds Art Festivals and Events

Love for arts is prevalent in the various festivals and art events in Leeds held throughout the year. Light Night is the most famous art festival in Leeds when the whole city turns into one big art installation. The festival has light shows, exhibitions, projections, installations, film, music, dance, theatre and street performances. There is enjoyment for the whole family along with delicious food. Thought Bubble, another major festival is the UK’s largest annual event. It celebrates sequential arts in all its forms from superheroes to small press comics. There are various programs and entertainment events for the delight of everyone. Some other art festivals in Leeds are Chapeltown Arts festival, Chapel Allerton Arts festival, Morley Arts festival, Wetherby Arts Festival, and Love Arts Festival

Top Art Studios & Art Galleries In Leeds

Looking for a place to exhibit your art or to attend art workshops in Leeds?
Here's a list of art studios in Leeds for art exhibitions and workshops:

  • Brudenell Social Club
  • Jackrabbits Pottery
  • Hyde Park Book Club
  • First Direct Arena
  • Left Bank Leeds
  • Bowery
  • The Tetley
  • Chirpy, Leeds
  • Aire Place Studios
  • Sunny Bank Mills
  • Wharf Chambers
  • Open Source Arts
  • Henry Moore Institute
  • 18 Lombard St
  • Chirpy
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