Autumn

We love to talk, we love to listen and we love to share new ideas which means we love, love, LOVE our page of talks and discussions happening in Leeds.

With so many events about science, art, politics, culture, religion, music and history it's time to expand your mind and see what's out there!

Picture of readers meeting their favourite authors in convention setting.
Fri 24 Oct 2025 - Sat 25 Oct 2025
Authors at the Armouries
Royal Armouries
Festival , Literature , Talk
Ahamefule J. Olu sits on a stage surrounded by instruments. Wearing a black t-shirt and jeans, they are captured mid-performance, holding a microphone to their lips. Their hair is shaved at the sides with long cornrows on top, their face framed by their braids as they gaze forward. 
Fri 24 Oct 2025
Black Repetitions: A lecture performance
Opera North
Performance , Talk , Theatre
Authors Andrew Michael Hurley and Michael Stewart
Mon 27 Oct 2025
An Evening celebrating Northern Gothic with Andrew Michael Hurley and Michael Stewart
The Old Woollen
Discussion , Literature , Talk
Bestselling Author Adele Parks
Tue 28 Oct 2025
An Evening with #1 Bestselling Author Adele Parks
The Old Woollen
Literature , Talk
A man in climbing gear stands with a background of snow-covered mountains.
Tue 28 Oct 2025
Simon Yates: Pleasure & Pain
Carriageworks Theatre
Healthy Living , Talk
Author Clare Chambers
Thu 30 Oct 2025
A Life-Affirming Evening with Clare Chambers
The Old Woollen
Literature , Talk
Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash
Thu 30 Oct 2025
Thackray Lates: Fright at the Museum
Thackray Museum of Medicine
Discussion , Museum , Social , Talk
Author Terry Deary
Sat 1 Nov 2025
A Riotous Afternoon of History with Terry Deary
The Old Woollen
Literature , Talk
Stevie Vayne
Sun 2 Nov 2025
VAINGLORIOUS: Stevie Vayne's autobiography launch
The Brudenell Social Club
Gig , Literature , Music , Talk
Crime Day Authors
Sun 2 Nov 2025
Crime Day
The Old Woollen
Discussion , Literature , Talk
John Illsley with an acoustic guitar.
Mon 3 Nov 2025
An evening with John Illsley: The Life & Times of Dire Straits
City Varieties
Gig , Music , Show , Talk
Author, Broadcaster and Comedian Robin Ince
Mon 3 Nov 2025
An Evening of Heartfelt Poetry in a Hectic World with Robin Ince
The Old Woollen
Literature , Spoken Word , Talk