Leeds Guide

Step into a spectacular evening of music, joy, and celebration with André Rieu’s 2026 Maastricht Concert – Viva Maastricht! Captured live in the breathtaking Vrijthof Square in the heart of his hometown, this brand-new summer concert brings the magic of André’s world-famous performances to cinemas across the UK for one weekend only on August 8 & 9 2026. Featuring timeless melodies, beloved classics, and show-stopping waltzes, Viva Maastricht! is more dazzling than ever.

Walk down Park Row and you could be forgiven for walking passed one of the finest restaurants in the city – Gaucho. With its entrance below street level it has no glitzy signs but just a very tasteful sign on its railings. Take a deep breath as you descend the Edwardian stone staircase for you will be totally unprepared for what you are about to experience . Step inside and the sophisticated ambience of Gaucho is revealed in its full glory.

Designed to replicate features of real road layouts, the first of its kind in Leeds, the bike park offers plenty of fun challenges including traffic lights, give way lines and a level crossing. Children of all ages and abilities can develop their confidence, riding skills and ability to read traffic signs at the park which even has its own stone hump bridge, designed to replicate the real stone bridge found within the extensive grounds of Temple Newsam.

To mark forty fearful years of York’s most terrifying attraction, York Dungeon is offering York residents exclusive access to the first 40 tickets on 3rd July 2026 for FREE, and 40% off tickets for anyone else who is brave enough to visit on that day.

Direct from a summer season at London’s Barbican Theatre, Helen George – known to millions over the past decade as Trixie in the hit BBC series Call The Midwife – will star as Tracy Lord in a major new tour of Cole Porter’s musical masterpiece High Society, coming to Leeds Grand Theatre from Tue 25 to Sat 29 August 2026.

The faces, characters and stories of Leeds take centre stage this summer in a new exhibition by acclaimed artist and performer Mik Artistik, on display at Armley Library from 15 June to 11 July 2026. For more than 40 years, Mik has been drawing the people of Leeds wherever he finds them – in pubs, libraries, bus stations, cafés and on street corners.

The Cosy Club must be one of the city’s best kept secrets – but once you’ve discovered it, it  will go to the top of your list for dining out options. Cosy Club has just so much to offer – great food, a wonderful ambience and amazing décor, knowledgeable and ready to please staff that these days are a rarity in many establishments and an amazing menu with something for every body whatever their dietary requirements, taste or favourites.

Priscilla Queen of the Desert, based on the 1994 Oscar-winning film, is coming to the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford from Tue 7 – Sat 11 July 2026. Starring Adèle Anderson as Bernadette, Kevin Clifton  as Tick/Mitzi, Nick Hayes  as Felicia/Adam, Peter Duncan  as Bob/Preacher, this production is bolder and more fabulous than ever. Strictly Come Dancing’s BAFTA award-winning costume designer Vicky Gill and her team have designed and created over 100 iconic costumes for the production.

The Leeds Armed Forces Festival is back for its third year with a range of military-themed activities, including Armed Forces Day on Sunday, June 28. The festival, hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, is a chance for everyone to show their support for the men and women who make up our armed forces community, from currently serving troops and service families, to reservists, veterans, and cadets. Everyone in Leeds is invited to participate, and there is something to suit all tastes.

Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award-nominated worldwide smash hit THE CHOIR OF MAN is coming to the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford from 23-27 June 2026. Set in on-stage pub The Jungle, THE CHOIR OF MAN is the best trip to your local you’ll ever have. Here, a cast of nine (extra)ordinary guys combine beautiful harmonies and foot-stomping singalongs with world-class tap dance and soulful storytelling.