Opera North and Northern Ballet to Return to Leeds Grand

Leeds Grand Theatre is exceptional as the only venue outside of London to house both an opera and ballet company. Opera North returns to the Grand in January until February, and Northern Ballet with Swan Lake on 4 to 13 March 2021, the latter reimagined by David Nixon OBE (The Nutcracker, Little Mermaid), with Tchaikovsky’s score […]

Akito’s Venues Offer All Day Dining

Power, Corruption & Lies, Oporto/Knaves Kitchen, Neon Cactus, and Jake’s Bar & Still Room will all be offering their own individual versions of all-day dining and drinking. Regular customers will welcome this proactive move, which complies with government COVID-19 restrictions and reflects the adaptability and creativity of the group’s staff. Knaves Kitchen is open from […]

New Leeds-Based Events Company Celebrates a Successful Start

During lockdown, Samantha Fish and Bruce Lerman launched Rolling Social Events and have since hosted a string of social distance events after a change to their approach to business. Samantha and Bruce are well respected in the field of hospitality in Leeds and beyond, having founded Leeds Rum Festival and Leeds Gin Fair, both housed […]

City Varieties Music Hall Reopens

Leeds Heritage Theatres has announced the reopening of City Varieties Music Hall. Audiences will be welcomed back to a new film programme on 9 October, which will be presented in collaboration with Hyde Park Picture House. This will be the first time the doors have been opened since 17 March, and screenings are part of […]

Rebound Social – Wellington Street’s New Venue

A new arrival in Leeds combines dark and moody with quirky and eye-popping (the latter being the street art). It’s an intimate space, yet a safe place to relax and enjoy food, drink and an indie playlist. There’s a strong focus on live music, and this venue will showcase the best of Leeds College of […]