Leeds International Festival of Ideas (formerly Leeds International Festival)
Take a look at the programme for the Festival, which takes place from 13 to 27 September. You can book places from 2 July at 0900 hours. We’re told to advise you to book as soon as you can to ensure your places. Keynote speakers include Kanya King CBE, Katherine Ryan, George Clarke and Sir […]
MiNT Festival Line-up Announced
For the first time, Newsam Green Farm Hosts MiNT Festival 2021 on 25 September Headliners include Ricardo Villalobos, Patrick Topping, Raresh, Amelie Lens, Dax J, Darius Syrossian, East End Dubs, Eats Everything, Ammara, Elliot Adamson, Gerd Janson and Maya Jane Coles. Pre-sale tickets went on sale on Friday 14th May and tickets are on general […]
Long Division Festival – in Wakefield on 25 September
The Festival organisers have retained as many names from their 2020 line-up as was possible – and added some exciting new ones. Included in the announcement are Sunderland indie stalwarts The Futureheads, renowned beatboxer and comedianBeardyman, lo-fi psych-punk duoThe Lovely Eggs, the Manchester post-punk collective Brix & The Extricated (featuring the ex-Fall members Brix Smith […]
Compass Festival 19 – 28 March and beyond
Since 2011, Compass has been animating the City of Leeds by inviting the public to join in the interactive, live projects – in silent thought, playful curiosity, and even feats of madness – all within the spaces where we normally live or work. Compass Festival is based on the view that we can all enjoy […]
Leeds Lit Fest – In Conversation With Peter James
Crime and thriller writing phenomenon, Peter James, took to the virtual stage at lunchtime on the second day of the 2021 edition of Leeds Lit Fest. This relaxed conversation between Peter and Leeds Lit Fest’s Jonathan Straight, gave the audience a unique insight into where Peter gets his inspiration for his bestselling plot-twisting page-turners. Growing […]
