73 things to do in Leeds this weekend

Planning your weekend in Leeds? Start here. We pulled every event from Friday to Sunday — all 73 of them — argued about them like we always do, and landed on the five below.

The spread is music and hobbies & special interest, with Saturday stacking up 33 events — the busiest day of the three. Most events are ticketed. Details below.

If you only do one thing this weekend, scroll to our top picks — they're the five we'd genuinely clear our schedules for.

The full lineup

Every event on in Leeds this weekend, day by day:

Friday — 23 events

• — An Evening with Raven Kennedy in Leeds!
  Waterstones Leeds
• — Beginners Crochet Workshop @Yarn Etc (with starter essentials pack!)
  Yarn Etc
• — Ben Portsmouth: This Is Elvis - Venue Premium Tickets
  York Barbican
• — Burlesque Bonanza - Bonkers, But Make It Sexy
  Manhattan Club
• — Christian Singles Dating Connect Leeds (Ages 25 to 45)
  Bridge Community Church
• — Fruity Pink Party!
  Stylus
• — Grief Circle and Soundbath
  Studio 6, UNIT 3 Scott Hall Mills
• — I WANT IT ALL! The Ultimate QUEEN Experience
  Halifax Minster
• — Indiepalooza Tribute
  Leeds Beckett Students' Union
• — Intro to Turkish Oya Crochet - Blossom beaded bracelets
  Yarn Etc
• — Leeds - Beckett - Indiepalooza - "the UK's BEST Indie Festival"
  Leeds Beckett Students' Union
• — Leeds Speed Dating - age group: 30-45
  Chino Latino, Leeds
• — Middle Age Madness presents The Menotour Leeds!
  Methley Working Mens Club
• — Mindful Calligraphy Workshop
  Chirpy
• — Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show
  Harrogate Theatre
• — Riskee & The Ridicule
  Brudenell Social Club
• — Skinny Lister
  The Crescent
• — Soft Light - Exhibition Launch Event
  Sunny Bank Mills Gallery
• — Tchotchke
  HEADROW HOUSE
• — The Pussycat Dolls - Venue Premium Tickets
  Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
• — The Pussycat Dolls: PCD FOREVER TOUR
  Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
• — Troy Hawke: Never Stop, Never Change!
  City Varieties Music Hall
• — We Are Wakefield Networking Friday 2nd October 2026
  WX - Wakefield Exchange

Saturday — 33 events

• — An Afternoon of Indie LEEDS - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pm
  The Backroom
• — An Evening with Psychic Medium David Maddock - Holiday Inn Leeds Garforth
  Holiday Inn Leeds - Garforth by IHG
• — Autumnal Crochet Floral Wreath/Garland (including book!)
  Yarn Etc
• — Bat Walk
  Adel Dam Nature Reserve
• — Beth & Co
  The Domino Club
• — Book Making
  ACDC
• — British Age Group Championships 2026
  Royds Hall, A SHARE Academy
• — Byronic Sex & Exile 'Last Of The Goths' Tour (Part 1)
  Wharf Chambers
• — Daniel O'Reilly: Let's Have It
  Burnley Mechanics
• — Family Friendly Wrestling in Odsal
  Bartercard Odsal Stadium
• — Hans Raj Hans | Live in BRADFORD | 2026
  The Majestic Bradford
• — Harrogate Town vs Hornchurch
  Exercise Stadium
• — Harvest Supper & Ceilidh
  St John's Church
• — LEEDS An Afternoon Of Indie - Indie For The Over 30s: 3pm-7pm *60% Sold*
  The Backroom
• — Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - York
  York Barbican
• — Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - York
  The Basement, City Screen Picturehouse
• — Learn to knit! A Beginners/Refreshers Knitting Workshop - Scarf or Cowl
  Yarn Etc
• — Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist Catwalk - West Yorkshire Fashion Week
  Gomersal Park Hotel
• — ON THE ROAD WITH SKINNY LIVING
  SALT Beer Factory
• — One More Song - 360 Special
  O2 Academy Leeds
• — Paper Rose Workshop
  Salts Mill
• — Ruel
  Wardrobe
• — SPREAD EAGLE - THE BRUTAL DEVINE UK TOUR - the den North Yorkshire
  the den
• — Sanctum Sanctorium - The Darkside of the 80's
  Nightrain
• — Steelers v Flyers
  Utilita Arena Sheffield
• — Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Worth Valley
  Oxenhope Station - Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
• — Sustainable Fashion Show - West Yorkshire Fashion Week
  Gomersal Park Hotel
• — The Bootleg Beatles
  The Royal Hall
• — The Emo Festival Comes to Leeds!
  The Warehouse
• — The Wolf and The Rabbit - Minchan Birthday Event Leeds
  Mr Tea
• — Wakefield Vegan Festival 2026
  Unity Hall and Business Space
• — Yorkshire Baby & Toddler Show Autumn 2026
  The Pavilions - Great Yorkshire Events Centre
• — Yorkshire Dyslexia Festival 2026
  Pudsey Civic Hall

Sunday — 17 events

• — An Evening of Clairvoyance with Medium Steve Holbrook
  Denby Dale Pie Hall
• — Beginner Workshop - Crochet Baskets
  The Craft House
• — Bill Callahan
  Leeds Irish Centre
• — Cowcliffe History Walk
  HD2 2NB
• — Dar Williams
  The Live Room
• — Drone Academy: Fly, Capture & Explore
  West Leeds Activity Centre
• — FIT X LEEDS BODYBUILDING SHOW
  The Carriageworks Theatre
• — Jacek Stachursky 30th anniversary
  Stylus
• — Kathryn Mohr
  Belgrave Music Hall
• — Leeds in Black and White. Photography Workshop
  Park Square
• — Leeds' Craft & Flea Market
  Left Bank Leeds
• — Nails
  Brudenell Social Club
• — Painting with Pastels: Seascapes & Landscapes
  Bowery
• — Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show
  Burnley Mechanics
• — Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beasts
  TheatreAT41
• — Swipe Vintage x Huddersfield Kilo Sale
  Kingsgate Shopping Centre
• — The Fire Doors
  The Crescent

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