Bare Jams are a six-piece band that effortlessly combines feel-good, summer vibe pop with soul, funk, jazz, rock, and a myriad of other elements. Frequently found on the must-see lists of festival aficionados, they have built a reputation for tight, exuberant, and genuinely candid performances. Their music spans a wide array of genres, focusing on catchy hooks, motivational lyrics, and singable horn lines, creating an infectious sound that’s both unique and familiar.

This Hallow’s Eve, the Bright Young Things invite you to a rip-roaring, jazz infused party to end all parties!

But wait. Is there more to this group of beautiful beings than meets the eye? Rumour has it there have been shrieks in the night and rum deals being played out. A detective has been called. Could this thrilling celebration turn out to be just a little bit toxic?

Taking place across our Autumn/Winter season, Thackray Insights invites you to delve deep into eye­ opening topics and explore the unheard stories of medicine.

Thackray Museum of Medicine is opening its doors for an evening celebrating everything East Leeds!  

Everyone is welcome for this special, free event featuring brilliant artists and organizations from our local community, along with delicious food and non-alcoholic drinks.  

Behind the well-known name of St. James’s Hospital lies a story of two dedicated professionals, both called James. Join us to learn more about their lives and legacy.

Between them, Dr James Allan and Mr James Ford devoted decades of their working lives to the welfare of local people, as Medical Superintendent of the Leeds Union Infirmary and Clerk to the Board of Guardians respectively. Both were honoured in the naming of St. James’s Hospital in 1925, but what were their accomplishments and how did they pave the way for the city’s huge medical institution of today?

For the first of two satellite events as part of Battle of Ideas 2024*,  we welcome back author and broadcaster Timandra Harkness to discuss her new book, Technology is Not the Problem. 

As part of the 2024 Farsley Literature Festival we are bringing you another fabulous event, join us in the Old Woollen as we chat to Anna Murphy, Fashion Director of The Times. Anna will be introducing Destination Fabulous – her inspirational and invigorating guide to embracing your age and celebrating the wisdom and inner beauty that comes with it.

From the Fashion Director of The Times comes a wise and inspiring guide to making the most of life as a grown-up woman – from the practical (how to dress your best) to the existential (how to feel your best).

Join us for Fet Gede Leeds on 2nd November 2024, an extraordinary masquerade inviting people from all backgrounds to express themselves in a safe, vibrant space. 

Dress in elaborate purple or black Victorian-style outfits, don an ornate mask, and embrace the spirit of this unique celebration. 

Fet Gede, or the "Festival of the Ancestors," is a significant cultural event in the Haitian Vodou tradition, honouring the lives of ancestors and the cycle of life and death.