Opera North: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Step into the magic

An operatic adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream traces a tangled web of relationships hurtling towards catastrophe. In the woods, meet the feuding Fairy King and Queen, and in Athens, meet a confused quadrangle of lovers. As these characters’ stories intertwine, one thing is inevitable… magic, mischief and mayhem are sure to follow.

Opera North: The Magic Flute

Step into the adventure

In one of the greatest operas ever written, the dashing prince Tamino is on a quest to find love and happiness. With the bird-catcher Papageno at his side and armed with a magic flute, he must battle trials, tribulations and an evil sorcerer to rescue the imprisoned Pamina. Yet just when success seems within reach, the Queen of the Night has a final surprise in store…

Reiki Infused Mindfulness Group

Do you find being out in nature relaxing? Would you like to learn how nature can support your mental health, help you to feel calmer, still your busy mind, be more connected to yourself and your body?

Join this small community of no more than 10 people, every Tuesday 6.30pm-8.30pm between the 4th June and the 24th September, to take time out for yourself, experience Reiki and mindfulness out in nature.

Each week we'll meet outside Roundhay Lakeside Cafe and then move to an appropriate area of the park for the activity we are doing that week.

The Half Moon Market at The Key Club

Leeds Indie Market's Half Moon Market returns to The Key Club for Hot Ghoul Summer this July! 

This isn't your usual summer pop-up, step into the shadows and explore the mystical at The Key Club with an enchanting array of dark, curious and alternative vendors. 

Come browse weird and wonderful homewares, taxidermy, jewellery, art, candles, unusual gifting and more!

Free entry, dog friendly.

Project: Summer - Leeds Indie Market at Project House

Get ready, Leeds! Our vibrant pop-up market is making its grand debut at a fresh new venue, Project House on Armley Road, promising an unforgettable day out for everyone! 

With a live DJ setting the vibe, mouth-watering street food to tickle your taste buds, and a treasure trove of independent businesses to explore, there's something for everyone in the family – furry friends included! Best part? It's totally free to enter and fully accessible. 

NYCN Summer Healthy Holidays - Free 5 Days Swimming Lessons

The Nigerian Yorkshire Communities Network UK CIC are offering NYCN subscribers free swimming lessons for children who are beginners/non-swimmers as part of our summer sporting activities sponsored by the Leeds Community Foundation.

If you would like your children to learn to swim, please do register your family and search for any suitable swimming lessons in your local Leeds City Council pool across Leeds.

Thackray Lates: That Feels Good

What makes us feel good? From the mind-bending world of psychedelics to the cognitive effects of music, Thackray’s next after-dark event will explore what it is that makes our brains tick and why.

Step into three Zones across our museum as we explore the brain’s relationship to Music, Attraction and Psychedelics with the help of leading experts, workshops and live music:

Music Zone

Leeds Zine Library Lates! A Midsummer Night's Zine

Celebrate Summer Solstice and Midsummer with us at this month's zine late event. Make a magical folklore inspired zine, frolic around the zine library in a flower headdress and explore our specially curated midsummer inspired display. 

The zine library late events happen on the last Wednesday of the month. Each month we have a workshop, self-led activities, and music, making it a great opportunity to meet new zine makers, get inspired by the library collections and learn new skills.

Suitable for 16+