National Trust’s Heritage Open Days: 9 – 18 September

This year, the Open Days across England will give people the opportunity to see hidden spaces and have new experiences free of charge. The theme for 2022 is Astounding Inventions celebrating creations we can’t live without – and their imaginative inventors. From over 4,500 events, here are a few which are closest to Leeds: Mental […]
Popworld Festival comes to Leeds

On August 6th, Leeds was treated to an evening of dance, disco and dazzle – thanks to Popworld Festival 2022. The Festival, which celebrates all things pop culture, was originally planned for 2020, but when COVID-19 hit, a spanner was put in the works. Thankfully, the Festival finally arrived in Leeds this summer, taking over […]
Popworld Festival – A UK First: Coming to Leeds

The first ever Popworld Festival is coming to Millennium Square Leeds on Saturday 6th August 2022. Leeds will welcome Peter Andre, 5ive, Fatman Scoop, S Club and Cheeky Girls. Artists with 10 No.1 singles – and the latest addition to the lineup is Whigfield with her hit 90s anthem ‘Saturday Night’. Join the anticipated 5,000 […]
Leeds Lit Fest Has Done It Again!

Leeds Lit Fest has again won ‘Best Literary Festival’ in the National Saboteur Awards 2022. The first time the Festival won this prestigious award was in 2020. From 26th Feb to Sunday 6th March this year, the Festival offered more than fifty events, both in person and online. The Saboteur Awards, started by Sabotage Reviews, […]
Leeds International Festival of Ideas

Leeds International Festival of Ideas (LIFI) returns in September, exploring some of the significant questions in our lives and looking at new perspectives. The Festival’s debut in 2021 was packed with key figures and stirring subjects, placing the emphasis firmly on ideas. 1,200 people attended the events, hearing from 30 inspiring speakers in 3 venues. […]