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Leeds set to bid to host 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup matches at Elland Road: Elland Road2

09 Sep 2025

Leeds set to bid to host 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup matches at Elland Road

Elland Road in the running to stage matches in the tournament

Events Leisure and sport

Update regarding change of dates for October’s Light Night Leeds 2025: Light Night 2023

04 Sep 2025

Update regarding change of dates for October’s Light Night Leeds 2025

The dates of this October’s Light Night Leeds have been changed to avoid a clash with an upcoming Leeds United Premier League fixture.

After discussions with artists, stakeholders and sponsors, the decision has been taken to now hold this year’s annual cultural spectacular on Wednesday, October 22 and Thursday, October 23. The event was originally due to take place on October 23 and 24.

Light Night Events

'Plan ahead' message as city gears up for IRONMAN Leeds triathlon: Ironman

24 Jul 2025

'Plan ahead' message as city gears up for IRONMAN Leeds triathlon

People in Leeds are being asked to take note of the traffic and travel arrangements that have formed a key part of the planning for a major new sporting event.

Events Leisure and sport

Summertime fun is child's play with Breeze In The Park: Breeze In The Park-6

22 Jul 2025

Summertime fun is child's play with Breeze In The Park

Children and young people can look forward to fun times in the great outdoors as Leeds’s annual Breeze In The Park entertainment programme returns for another summer.

Children Events

Roar on the Lionesses from Millennium Square as they bid for Euro 2025 final place: Mill Square England women's football

18 Jul 2025

Roar on the Lionesses from Millennium Square as they bid for Euro 2025 final place

Semi-final against Italy to be shown live on the big screen

Events Millennium Square

Get beach ready as the seaside comes to Leeds for summer holidays: Lotherton seaside 3

18 Jul 2025

Get beach ready as the seaside comes to Leeds for summer holidays

Leeds is getting its own seaside resort this summer, complete with beach huts, a pier and a fairground.

Lotherton Hall Events Parks estates

On your marks and get set for the 2025 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon: Leeds Marathon-2

09 May 2025

On your marks and get set for the 2025 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Final preparations are under way for this year’s Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and the wonderful mix of athletic endeavour and community spirit it brings to the city’s streets.

Leisure and sport Events

'Plan ahead' message as city gears up for 2025's Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon: Marathon-5

25 Apr 2025

'Plan ahead' message as city gears up for 2025's Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

People across Leeds are being encouraged to get up to speed with the traffic and travel arrangements for one of the highlights of the city’s sporting and fundraising calendar.

Leisure and sport Events

Groundbreaking performance set to turn the tables on graphic novel classic: 13 - NikNak Headshot 15 credit Em Obeng

24 Apr 2025

Groundbreaking performance set to turn the tables on graphic novel classic

The incredible worlds of graphic novels, orchestral music and electronic soundscapes will come together in a captivating, immersive performance in Leeds next week.

Award-winning turntablist, DJ and producer NikNak will join forces with Chineke! Orchestra for the world premier of “Parable”, a brand new piece created as part of the Sound Out Leeds series.

Events Leeds Town Hall

Be there or be square when disco fever hits Leeds this summer: 23.06.24 - Thors Leeds - Sunny (9 of 17)

11 Apr 2025

Be there or be square when disco fever hits Leeds this summer

Disco fever is set to hit City Square this summer with the return of an exciting outdoor events space.

After a hugely successful debut last year, THOR’S tipi will return to the square on May 16 with a glamourous new disco theme, including glitter balls, the best disco music and themed activities.

City centre Events