Madre: The Spirit of Mexico – Opening 17 April

The North’s favourite Mexican restaurant is arriving in Leeds. Bringing the bold flavours and vibrant energy of Mexico City to the City, Madre will officially open its doors at Wellington Place on 17 April. By day, Madre is a laid-back space designed for relaxed lunches and long, easy afternoons. By night, it transforms into a […]
Opera North 2026-27 Season

Opera North’s repertoire for the year ahead which sees the Company bringing seven operatic titles to the stage, is a clear indicator of its financial and artistic strength. Audiences can look forward to a compelling selection of powerful operas exploring the human condition and igniting conversation through amazing stories and some of the most thrilling […]
Alex Warren – Little Orphan Alex Live: at Leeds First Direct Bank Arena on 29 April

Fans in Leeds are in for an unforgettable night of music and passionate songwriting, after Alex Warren’s breakout album You’ll be Alright, Kid. Warren’s worldwide smash hit, “Ordinary,” continues to dominate streaming platforms, recently surpassing 1 billion streams on Spotify. With this achievement, Warren becomes only the second artist to hit the milestone across all […]
The Constant Wife: at Leeds Grand Theatre from 14 to 18 April

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s hit comedy The Constant Wife by Laura Wade – a new production starring KaraTointon. Presented by David Pugh and Cunard,The Constant Wife is based on the comedy by W Somerset Maugham and will tour the UK before making its debut at sea on the Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing. Directed by […]
Leeds Lit Fest Launches 400 Words for Leeds 400 Competition

In partnership with The Grammar School at Leeds and supported by a grant from Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society, Leeds Lit Fest is calling all young writers to get involved in their ‘400 Words for Leeds 400’ competition. Bronagh Daly, Partnerships’ Director at Leeds Lit Fest: “This is our first ever Citywide creative writing competition […]