Grab the mic and say it with your chest at our open mic fundraiser

Whether you’re a poet or novelist, short-story writer, musician, stand-up comedian, or want to share a favourite piece of writing, the stage in our brand new event space awaits.

Sig-up for spots is on the night on a first-come, first-served basis, and strictly for a maximum of five minutes. Any accompaniment must be acoustic only. A paid bar will be available, as will a table for performers to sell books/CDs/merch directly to the audience. 

Spend the night in one of the country’s oldest libraries!

The Leeds Library on Commercial Street, Leeds, is a haven for readers, writers, and booklovers. Founded in 1768, its forever home in the heart of the city centre dates from 1808.

Housing a growing collection of 140,000 books, the Leeds Library Sleepover—back by popular demand—is your chance to immerse yourself in the library’s atmosphere, its labyrinth of shelves and bookcases, galleries, and basement. And who knows —one or other of our friendly spooks might put in an appearance.

Veteran Northern poet James Nash launches his fourth collection of sonnets (and more). Notes of Your Music sets out to celebrate what may be gone, or flag up what might be celebrated before it goes.

SAFAR Film Festival presents a premiere of the newly restored Watch Out for Zouzou by Hassan Al-Imam. This classic was one of the highest-grossing Egyptian films of all time.

Starring Suad Husni – known affectionately as the ‘Cinderella of the Screen’ and often compared to Marilyn Monroe – the story examines societal tensions when traditional values and social mores are challenged by modern liberalism in 1970s Egypt.

Every night it's a raucous, improvised, made-to-order murder with

We’ve teamed up with some of the utterly BRILLIANT indie businesses in the iconic Leeds Corn Exchange to bring you an evening exclusive to shopping more mindfully!

Slung Low Shorts is back after a 5 year hiatus with 6 brand new plays. And, as ever, there’s something for everyone. Including (but not limited to) shadowy conspiracies, Westminster satire, a superannuated detective and even a wedding. Join us for a night of fast but fantastic theatre.

The Plays

Qatar ’22 by Mark Catley

The Latecomer by Carole Solazzo

Grandma’s Last Day by Barbara Holdsworth

A Matter of Standards by Larry & Paul

Playing by Alice Nutter

Peggy Bradshaw: Grandmother at Large by James Moran

Kevin Mullowney (Guitar & Vocals) & Des Hurley ( Button Accordion & Fiddle)

'Lughnasadh' is a celtic  festival marking the beginning of the harvest season. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. Traditionally, it is held on 1 August, or about halfway between the summer solstice and autumn equinox.

Leeds locals will have a rare chance to interact with a piece of Harry Potter filmmaking magic history on 26th May.

A Hungarian Horntail dragon will be landing at Briggate, Leeds a special appearance outside its rightful home at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter. Visitors to Briggate, Leeds will be able to get up close and personal with the magical creature, which fans will recognise from Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire, experiencing its ability to roar, move and even give passersby a delightful wink of its eye.