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East Leeds Men’s Stories Come Together in New Exhibition

An exhibition celebrating the experiences, creativity and perspectives of men across East and North East Leeds is coming to Gipton this October. Gathering: A

September 21, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Arts and Crafts·Community Spaces·Culture·Garforth

Young voices take centre-stage at Nice Up

A free afternoon of music, poetry and creativity is coming to Hibiscus Rising this month. Nice Up Part 3 will take place on Sunday

September 14, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·East Leeds·Entertainment·Festival

African creativity takes centre stage across Leeds in June

Residents in Chapeltown, Harehills and across East Leeds are being invited to take part in a week-long celebration of African arts, culture and creativity

May 30, 2026

Arts & Culture·Chapeltown·East Leeds·Festival

CBeebies Star George Webster Set to Bring “Kids Mayhem” to Aberford Literature Festival

The Aberford Literature Festival is set for a major highlight this summer as BAFTA- winning presenter and author George Webster prepares to headline a

May 2, 2026

Aberford·Arts & Culture·Festival·Literature

Leeds Palestinian Film Festival returns

The acclaimed Leeds Palestinian Film Festival (LPFF) returns for its 11th edition from November 12 to December 6, 2025, presenting over three weeks of

November 3, 2025

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·Events·Festival·What's On