Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is back in town!
What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree?
'Soul of the City' is alive and fresh at the Domino Club.
Opening with a powerhouse house band and an open mic-style jam, we’re creating a space where artists, vocalists, and instrumentalists can connect, vibe, and celebrate the love of R&B.
Our house vocalists featuring Brandon John-Baptiste (@coldillumination), known for his Grammy Award winning Music and Noemi Jazzmine (@noemijazzmine) coming all the way from Nottingham, A multi-genre artist bringing her Congolese influence to her songwriting, blending English lyrics with Lingala and French.
Join us at the Blenheim Walk Gallery for an introductory session to test our recreated analogue sound studio—a key feature of the exhibition celebrating the fusion of visual and sonic arts. Originally designed for art students to experiment with sound and performance, the studio now opens its doors to the public, offering a unique, hands-on opportunity to create in response to the themes and concepts explored in the exhibition.
Panel discussion: Music and the Art School
with Gavin Butt, Kevin Lycett, Jon King, Sarah Statham and Andy Wood.
Join Leeds Arts University for a lively panel discussion exploring the intersections of music and art school education, with Gavin Butt, Kevin Lycett, Jon King, Sarah Statham, Andy Wood and Marianna Tsionki.
Most Saturdays between 10.00 and 12.30
Arbeau, our dancers in residence, rehearse in the Picture Gallery on most Saturdays. With a repertoire spanning 500 years of historic dance, you are invited to watch the rehearsal or even join in!
These are not polished performances but give you a glimpse of what goes in to recreating dances of the past.
If you are visiting especially to see this, please check with us first to ensure the group are in residence. Included in normal admission fees.
Join us as we host a selection of seasonal artisan makers markets across the year. Little Hummingbird Events are working with our beautiful site to offer our visitors, something additional during their trip.
Make a day of it by exploring the estate, discover the history of the house, visit Home Farm and the animals, or just enjoy the parkland and have lunch whilst on site.
Our rural location and closeness to the city make us a great choice for all the family.
11 May, 13 July, 14 September, 12 October, 9 November, 7 Dec
A programme of free family friendly events in the Walled Garden at Temple Newsam
Pumpkin Sowing
Wednesday 9 April
1pm – 3pm
Visit the Walled Gardens and pot 2 Pumpkin seeds, 1 to take and grow at home and 1 for the gardeners to grow on for you to collect or carve at Halloween.
Tomato sowing
Inspired by Temple Newsam
Be inspired by Temple Newsam this summer. Get creative and try out some new art techniques.
Leeds Fine Artists have artworks displayed throughout the house – we invite you to become an artist! Crafts, activities, and trails included in normal admission fees. During normal opening hours.
‘Inspired by Temple Newsam’ Family workshops
11am and 1.30pm
Included in admission charges
Join artists featured in the ‘Inspired by Temple Newsam’ exhibition for some hands-on creativity.
Take part in activities that will make you feel good and put a smile on your face.
Crafts, activities, and trails included in normal admission fees.
During normal opening hours.
The springtime babies from the farm have escaped into the house! Help us find the missing sheep.
Lots of family fun themed around sheep.
Crafts, activities, and trails included in normal admission fees. During normal opening hours.