The poems and folk songs of Sh@nty tell a story of discovery, betrayal, obsession and recovery. Using language borrowed from traditional navigation as well as the jargon of digital space, the narrative is enriched by songs of the sea and original music for concertina.

Poet Lydia Kennaway and musician Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne present ‘… a form of contemporary metaphysical poem where scientific and technological vocabularies are brought into the service of the poetic imagination.’ – Sean O’Brien.

Part of Leeds Lit Fest 2024

Part of Leeds Lit Fest 2024

Part of Leeds Lit Fest 2024

Midsummer Muse Poetry Showcase with poets associated with the University of Leeds Poetry Centre. Join us for a reading of poems celebrating or inspired by Midsummer with poets including Zaffar Kunial, Helen Mort, John Whale, Rachel Bower, Jess Richards and Matt Howard.

Time: 7pm-9pm

This event takes place at the School of English, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Ln, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9JT.

EVERYONE is welcome at our 4TH BIG FREE DISCO of the year - this time WE ARE CELEBRATING with PRIDE!

This event is a safe and inclusive space for each and every one of you so get your dancing shoes on and come and get down with our community - it's going to be fun!

Send us your favourite tune to hello@leftbankleeds.org.uk and watch the playlist develop here.

An evening of music by an exciting mix of Yorkshire-based artists celebrating up-and-coming Yorkshire artists from varied backgrounds, this event is perfect for music lovers of all kinds. Ranging from stripped back acoustic sets to heavier tunes, there's something for everyone! 

Cottage Road are putting their dancing shoes on for Riverdance: 25th Anniversary!

The new 25th Anniversary production is a powerful and stirring reinvention of the show, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-winning music and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance.

2024 · 12A · 2hr

To celebrate International Yoga Day - We have lots of free classes on Sunday for you to come and try. (We also have one on Saturday morning) The classes are free but you will still have to book on via the link. Come and try a class in our fully equipped Iyengar Yoga Studio in the heart of Leeds University Quarter.