Leeds International Festival of Ideas 2025
Leeds International Festival of Ideas (LIFI) returns this October with five days of bold conversations, big names and fresh perspectives. This year’s programme features 46 speakers tackling the biggest questions shaping our world – from power and politics to parenthood, identity, resilience and equality in sport. Expect headline appearances from Chuck D, David Baddiel, Caitlin Moran, Sally Wainwright OBE, Vicky McClure MBE, Fara Williams MBE, Victoria Derbyshire, and many more.