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October 2025
Black History Month in Leeds

Black History Month throughout October celebrates the incredible richness of Black and Brown heritage in the UK.

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Tony Burkill plays saxophone
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Autumn/Winter 2025
Jazz Leeds Autumn

This Autumn Jazzleeds presents forty concerts, with something to suit all tastes. 

 

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Seren Oakley | Tirweddau Dychmugol-Faesiol
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Autumn
Exhibitions And Visual Art In Leeds

Take a tour of all the artwork on display across Leeds in art galleries, cafes, museums, shops, community centres and outdoor spaces.

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A reinterpretation of ‘The Last Supper’ painting with people gathered around a table. In the background, the original artwork.
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Autumn
Theatre In Leeds

Our collection of theatre listings in Leeds taking place in venues and spaces across the city.

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news, views, opportunities in Leeds

Mindful Market in full swing with shoppers browsing each stall holder.
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Autumn
Pop Up Markets in Leeds

Crafts, gifts, clothes, junk, art, farmers, vintage, food & drink, seasonal, makers - you name it Leeds is shopping there.

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A woman in early 19th century costume holding an egg
Single date
Wed 19 Nov 2025
Mutton
HOPS at Hawksworth Wood Village Hall
Theatre

Three people singing together around a microphone
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Autumn
Gigs In Leeds

Our regular listings guide to Leeds gigs, club nights, DJs, rock, jazz and pop.

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An iconic still from the film Psycho of Marion in the shower scene screaming
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Autumn
Film in Leeds

Discover award winning documentaries, films with live music, screenings including directors talks and Q&As, timeless classics in black and white, family favourites, foreign language films and animation.

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Head shot of Tom Robinson and Adam Phillips both holding their guitars.
Fri 10 Oct 2025
Tom Robinson with Adam Phillips: Then & Now
Otley Courthouse
Gig Music
Laughter Yoga Workshop
Fri 10 Oct 2025
Laughter Yoga Workshop
We Are Wellness
Healthy Living Workshop
Josie Long wearing a lovely scarf smiling in front of a door with glass windows.
Fri 10 Oct 2025
Josie Long: Now Is The Time of the Monsters
City Varieties
Comedy
Lady holding cake
Fri 10 Oct 2025
Bad Apple Theatre: Crumbs
St James' Church Scout Hut
Theatre
Photo of Joe Topping
Fri 10 Oct 2025
Wetherby Festival Folk Night - Joe Topping, Steamtown and Lewis Pugh
Wetherby Sports Association
Gig Music
photo of last year's lunch
Fri 10 Oct 2025
Wetherby Festival Literary Lunch - Rob Cowen and Stephen May
The Bridge Hotel and Spa, Walshford
Food & Drink Literature Social Talk
Italian Classical Guitarist Lorenzo Micheli
Fri 10 Oct 2025
Lorenzo Micheli: Capriccio for Classical Guitar
The Venue
Music Concert Music (Classical)
The Queens Ballroom
Fri 10 Oct 2025
St George's Crypt 95th Black Tie Ball
The Queens
Food & Drink Music Social
A group of girls dance on a dancefloor with purple glittery curtains.
Fri 10 Oct 2025
Girl Power Party
Sela Bar
Gig Music Social
A cartoon white bird looks at some food on the ground.
Fri 10 Oct 2025
Pixar Short Films (Collection 3)
Hyde Park Picture House
Film
An image of a painting by Richard Baker
Fri 10 Oct 2025
Dialogues: a series of seminars about sustaining your arts practice.
Hyde Park Book Club
Discussion Talk Visual Art
photo of performer
Fri 10 Oct 2025
Petar Pejčić
Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall
Music Concert Music (Classical)
An image of gongs and candles
Fri 10 Oct 2025
Soundbath by Resonate with Hope
Abbey House Museum
Healthy Living Workshop
Crudely drawn Lord of the Rings characters assembled around Frodo who is gasping wearily at the One Ring.
Fri 10 Oct 2025
Lord of the Rizz: a heavy metal musical parody
Santiago Bar
Film Gig Music Musical
Animation still of a person on a train. Behind them, out of a window, is a poster with a feminist symbol and the message 'Solidarity Women's Aid'.
Fri 10 Oct 2025
Animation Showcase: SASHA x Cultural Collections & Galleries
Treasures of the Brotherton
Discussion Film
Nicky Blackmarket
Fri 10 Oct 2025
D.O.P.E Jungle & Drum n Bass 30 Year Reunion
Left Bank Leeds
Gig Music
Image of Stephen K Amos wearing a brown jacket laughing with an illustration filter on.
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Stephen K Amos: Now We're Talking
City Varieties
Comedy
Annie Keating Band playing on stage.
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Annie Keating Band
Otley Courthouse
Gig Music
A mushroom growing on a stump of mossy wood
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Fungus Foray at Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam
Environmental Guided Tours
Hollie McNish
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Hollie McNish / Brand New Book Tour!
Leeds Playhouse
Comedy
A blue tote bag which has a letter T laid on it in light blue fabric, there are two skeins of thread (light pink and dark pink) and a pair of embroidery scissors also on the tote bag.
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Applique a Tote Bag with Jane
Swarthmore Education Centre
Craft Workshop
Mutant Movement 1980 Daytime Disco : 45th Anniversary AFTERNOON DJ Set
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Mutant Movement 1980 Daytime Disco : 45th Anniversary AFTERNOON DJ Set
The Backroom
Gig Music
Photo players in orchestra
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Leeds Symphony Orchestra
St James' Parish Church, Wetherby
Music Concert Music (Classical)
Paul Whittaker conducting / image by Michaela Walshe, PBG Studios
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Paul Whittaker O.B.E. with Hull Visual Choir
St James' Parish Church, Wetherby
Music Concert Music (Classical) Workshop
Hands holding solder and a soldering iron hovering over a blue stained glass panel.
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Stained Glass Saturday Workshop with Sam Yates
Swarthmore Education Centre
Craft Workshop
A table is strewn with patched up fabric, thread, in multiple colours.
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Threads of Freedom : Make Do & Mend –Make Do & Mend – Skill Share in the Art Library
Leeds Central Library
Craft Workshop
Two side-by-side images. Left: Two women at a table, writing and smiling. Right: A "Happy Birthday" card with a watercolor floral wreath.
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Calligraphy & Watercolour with Grace Joanna
Calverley Old Hall Community Space
Craft Workshop
A night of Brazilian music at The Attic, Leeds with Gustavo Andrade & The Brasukas plus Bacana
Sat 11 Oct 2025
A Brazilian Music Party: Gustavo Andrade & The Brasukas + Bacana
The Attic
Gig Music
Yoga teacher Karen doing a handstand
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Elevate your Practice with Handstands: Alignment & Balance
Yoga Hero
Healthy Living Workshop
Briony Spandler
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Wild Service Festival TALK: Briony Spandler
Scrap Creative Reuse Arts Project
Environmental Talk
a face in leaves
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Wild Service Festival: Launch
Scrap Creative Reuse Arts Project
Discussion Gig Music Spoken Word Talk
Jonathan Mallatratt
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Floating Temples – Jonathan Mallatratt
Scrap Creative Reuse Arts Project
Environmental Gig Music
thinking man
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Lost Fox Presents: Think Again
Headingley Enterprise and Arts Centre (HEART)
Theatre
A woman stands by a self constructed machine
Sat 11 Oct 2025
An Attempt To Lose Time
The Warehouse in Holbeck
Theatre
An older man faces a younger one and looks at him fondly. They are both wearing cricket clothes and are on a playing field.
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Playing Away
Hyde Park Picture House
Film
Theatre of Presents Icons Burlesque and Cabaret Show
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Theatre of Presents: Icons an Evening of Burlesque & Cabaret
The Wardrobe
Comedy Dance Performance Show
Shelves of food packaging on display in the M&S Archive
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Sparky Saturdays: Packaging
M&S Archive
Workshop
Pink background with various images of previous performers at an open mic. The images are in frames.
Sat 11 Oct 2025
The Sound Gallery - 25 and Under Acoustic Open Mic
Leeds Art Gallery
Jazz Music Performance Workshop
Abstract image of pool and tiles
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Creative Workshops - Dive into Bramley Baths
Bramley Baths
Workshop
Books on a book shelf one that says black film British cinema
Sat 11 Oct 2025
June Givanni PanAfrican Cinema Archive
Hyde Park Picture House
Exhibitions Film
Geoff Norcott wearing a pale blue tshirt under a black suit jacket looking straight-faced at the camera.
Sun 12 Oct 2025
Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2
City Varieties
Comedy
Sound Bath & Massage Workshop
Sun 12 Oct 2025
Sound Bath & Massage Workshop
We Are Wellness
Healthy Living Workshop
Trauma Release Exercise Workshop
Sun 12 Oct 2025
Trauma Release Exercise Workshop
We Are Wellness
Healthy Living Workshop
Sound Bath & Massage Workshop
Sun 12 Oct 2025
Sound Bath & Massage Workshop
We Are Wellness
Healthy Living Workshop
the band
Sun 12 Oct 2025
Stick In The Wheel
The Attic
Gig Music
A number of people visiting Temple Newsam in a highly decorated room with lots of paintings and fine furniture on display.
Sun 12 Oct 2025
Temple Newsam Autumn Open Day
Temple Newsam
Exhibitions Heritage
A visitor and the RSPB event lead discussing camera settings on a Specialised Beginner's Photography Workshop
Sun 12 Oct 2025
Specialised Beginner's Photography Workshop- RSPB St Aidan's
RSPB St. Aidan's Nature Reserve
Photography Workshop
SOUND OF THE 60S An energetic tribute to the lost decade of the 60's
Sun 12 Oct 2025
Sound of the 60s: An energetic tribute to the lost decade of the 60's
Bibis Italianissimo Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Gig Music Show
Cal Tjader playing a vibraphone
Sun 12 Oct 2025
Sextet ¡Ritmo Caliente!
Seven Arts
Gig Jazz Music
female presenting bride with pink hair in a white outfit, in a pink bath with pink balls
Sun 12 Oct 2025
The Quirky Wedding Fayre at New Craven Hall
New Craven Hall
Exhibitions Market Social