Leeds Annual Events Calendar | Leeds Cultural Events and Leeds Festivals
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Events in Leeds: Things to do in Leeds at a glance
There is a great range of things to see and do in Leeds throughout the year, with spectacular events such as Classical Fantasia, The Leeds Shakespeare Festival, Party in the Park and Opera in the Park, all of which take place in stunning surroundings. We offer below a selection of, what we think, are the real highlights of events held in Leeds during the year.
You can also find information on transport in Leeds and getting around Leeds, hotels and accommodation in Leeds and things to do in Kirkstall, on our community pages.
June Events in Leeds | Leeds Events in June
Leeds Mela/Bollywood in the Park
Roundhay Park, Leeds
9th and 10th June
Leeds Mela Official Website
July Events in Leeds | Leeds Events in July
Kirkstall Festival
Free
Kirkstall Abbey Leeds
Saturday, 14th July
Kirkstall.org website
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Opera In the Park
Temple Newsam, Leeds
Saturday, 14th July
Free
Leeds City Council Opera in the Park Official Web Page
Party in the Park
Temple Newsam, Leeds
Sunday, 15th July
Free
Leeds City Council Party in the Park Official Web Page
August Events in Leeds | Leeds Events in August
Leeds Gay Pride | Gay Pride Leeds
Sunday 5th August
Pride march through Leeds City Centre with floats, free music and flamboyant entertainment
Free
Leeds Food and Drink Festival
Weds 8th to Tues 12th August
Leeds Food and Drink Festival Official Website
Get tickets from: The Event is Free, however you may need to book advanced tickets for some of the celebrity events: see here for ticket information
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Leeds Shakespeare Festival
Kirkstall Abbey Cloisters
24 July to 18th of August
Leeds Shakespeare Festival Official Website
Get tickets from Leeds Central Box Office, The Carriageworks, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds LS2 3AD. Tel: 0113 224 3801
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Comedy in the Park
Kirkstall Abbey Cloisters, Leeds
Monday 30th July and Monday 6th August
£14.00
Get tickets from Leeds Central Box Office, The Carriageworks, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds LS2 3AD. Tel: 0113 224 3801
Comedy in the Park Official Website
Carling Weekend Music Festival| Leeds Festival
August bank holiday weekend - August 24th to 26th
The Official Leeds Festival/Carling Weekend Music Festival website
Find out about ticket information here
Chapeltown Carnival/Leeds West Indian Carnival
Monday 27 August
Chapeltown Carnival/Leeds West Indian Carnival Official Website
Free, and a great way to wrap up the bank holiday weekend
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I Love South Leeds Festival
Various dates during August
Information on the I love South Leeds Website
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September Events in Leeds | Leeds Events in September
Classical Fantasia
Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds
Free
Saturday 16th September
Get tickets from Leeds Town Hall on Saturday 4th August 2006 10am - 4pm two per person. Any remaining can be collected from the City Centre Box Office in The Carriageworks on Millennium Square.
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Carnival Messiah at Harewood House
14th to 30th September, 2007
Harewood House Trust, Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LG
Get tickets from 0113 218 1000 or from The Harewood House Website Carnival Messiah Page
Ticket price includes free entry into the Harewood House Grounds
The Harewood House Website
Leeds International Orchestral Season
Leeds Town Hall
Leeds International Orchestral Season Official Website
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October Events in Leeds | Leeds Events in October
Black History Month
Visit the Black History Month website
Watch the official Leeds City Council Website for new about Black History Month events and venues in Leeds.
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November Events in Leeds | Leeds Events in November
Leeds International Film Festival
Date: 7th-18th November 2007
Tickets on sale from Monday 12th March 2007 from City Centre Box Office in The Carriageworks on Millennium Square (0113 224 3801).
Leeds International Film Festival Website
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Leeds Lights - the opening ceremony
Ceremony for the switching on of the Leeds Lights - miles of festive Christmas illuminations around Leeds city centre. The lights are designed by the Leeds Lights workshop who work on the project year-round. The Leeds Lights UK's longest winter illuminations festival, the length ranging between 9 and 15 miles.
The lights will be switched on November 9th at Victoria Gardens.
December Events in Leeds | Leeds Events in December
German Christmas Market | Christkindelmarkt
The German Christmas Market runs throughout the second half of November and the first half of December, and is located on Millenium Square. A great place for a warming gluhwein, while browsing around for other German delicacies on offer.
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SnowFake: 11th December at the Elbow Room
An event held in aid of the Amnesty International 'Stop Violence Against Women' campaign, hosted by SPARK EVENTS and FOLLOW THE FUNK...
MAXI JAZZ of platinum selling dance act FAITHLESS will be headlining our evening with a one off DJ set at The Elbow Room, (64 Call Lane, Leeds) for one night only! This is your chance to see him in an intimate setting, up close and personal! Don't miss out!
We think this will be a really enjoyable night celebrating old school hip-hop and B-boy culture with an array of local talent including newly signed band S.O.L. with other acts to be confirmed for your listening pleasure plus fantastic cheap drinks promotions!
Doors open 9pm til late.
Tickets are available now and can be bought in advance for the bargain price of £5.00.
Please contact Daisy at sparkevents@live.co.uk or The Elbow Room 0113 245 7011
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