Craig Revel Horwood is a national treasure. The longest-serving judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing is the master of the glitter ball.

After starting as a dancer, he worked on the nation’s biggest musicals and became a choreographer, director, and best-selling author.

Craig’s also a remarkable singer, and following the release of his debut solo album, Revelations, he’s on the road with an evening of music, dance, drama, and song. Expect a Fab-U-Lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour – and, yes, there’ll be tales from the Strictly Come Dancing set.

A blend of original poetry and music performed by the poets and musicians who created it. With  a sprinkle of old favourites added.

By The Poets of Esnoid, & Read to Write Poetry Group.

Poets: Eleanor Cantor, Jacob Walker,

Jane Sharp, Liz McPherson,

Patrick Lodge, Paul Brookes,

Polly MacLean, Susan Darlington,

Debbie Lindley, David Hutchinson.

Musicians: Sister Chain & Brother John,

Polly MacLean.

Directed by Eleanor Cantor and David Hutchinson.

Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026, continuing the success of his biggest ever live tour – Lions and Tigers and Bears.

Join Gordon as he recounts thrilling encounters with pandas, grizzlies, tigers, jaguars and more.  Learn about the heart-stopping moments, the mud, sweat, and tears, and the tender interactions that have shaped his extraordinary career.

Live in the Assembly Bar + Kitchen!

Readings by a different local published poet each month. This month we’re delighted to welcome Leeds poet HOLLY BARS

Guest poet: 7pm

Holly has an MA in Creative Writing and a BA in English and Philosophy from the University of Leeds.
She has been published by Stand; The Moth; The London magazine, and more, as well as being a New Modern Poet for Ilkley Litfest Festival in 2024.

Her debut collection, Dirty, is published by Yaffle Press.

Photo credit: Rich Bunce Walking

OPEN MIC

Get ready for an unforgettable night with The Northern Swing Orchestra!

It’s all systems go for Yorkshire’s premier big band, The Northern Swing Orchestra, as they gear up for an electrifying performance.

Prepare yourself for an evening packed with timeless music, irresistible rhythms, and entertainment guaranteed to have you tapping your feet and singing along. With their sensational Songs From The Rat Pack show, this will be an event to remember!

Spandau Ballet saxophonist Steve Norman was responsible for some of the most distinctive pop melodies of all time. From his sax solo on True to the colossal hit Through The Barricades, Steve Norman toured the globe, performed at Live Aid, and helped Spandau sell 25 million albums while enjoying 23 hit singles.

Join Karma dance for Our Power - a performance and exhibition celebrating resilience, community and creativity at Leeds Minster

This performance weaves climate action, British Sign Language, and Bollywood dance into a vivid language of movement. It’s a celebration, a protest, and a prayer—where the body speaks for the earth, and silence moves louder than words.

 

Across the globe, Summer Solstice is marked by traditions ancient and sacred. At SAA-uk, we welcome the return of the sun through music — immersive, transformative, and timeless.

This year marks a milestone 14th anniversary of gathering from evening till dawn, united by humanity, music, and Summer's promise of days soaked in light and hope.

Surrendering to rhythms as old as time itself while inviting along contemporary expressions, Summer Solstice is a melting pot of the old, the new, and the future of music.