Batiks of Indonesia: Java and Beyond – at Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery Until 30 August

Waxing lyrical: discover the beautiful batiks of Java and beyond at the University of Leeds. Exquisite, intricate and inimitable, a varied selection of Indonesian fabrics is shown in the context of thecultures they emerged from and the techniques that produced them, in a new display at the University ofLeeds’ Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery. The […]
Howard Assembly Room: Music to Remember

The coming months in the Howard Assembly Room in the heart of Leeds celebrate the power of music to move, inspire and entertain, with concerts spanning a host of musical genres and traditions. Isla Mundell-Perkins, Director of Artistic Administration: “Having our very own venue gives us the opportunity to programme artists that we admire from […]
By Royal Appointment: at Leeds Grand Theatre 24 to 28 June

ANNE REID, CAROLINE QUENTIN, JAMES DREYFUS and JAMES WILBY star in the production of the brand-new play By Royal Appointment, coming to Leeds Grand Theatre from Tue 24 to Sat 28 June 2025. Starring national treasure Anne Reid as The Queen, doyen of stage and screen Caroline Quentin as The Dresser, with Olivier award-winning James […]
Leeds Author Anne-Louise Quinton’s Debut Novel Published

Some people die and that’s the end. Others get placed ‘on hold’ because they are still connected to someone or something in the present. Only when they have passed on their knowledge can they rest. Three separate, but strikingly similar incidents occur within days of each other, to normal people, living ordinary lives. Elinor, Ed […]
Launchpad Connect 2025: applications invited

Applications for Launchpad Connect – Launchpad’s artist and project support programme – are now OPEN!! The programme aims to empower existing or aspiring artists and music professionals with the skills and knowledge to navigate a career in music whilst also building an important peer support network . The Deadline to apply is 11pm on Monday 30th June 2025. […]