Events in Leeds From 6th April – 12th April 2026

You can find events across culture and arts, live music, and late-night gatherings in Leeds this week. At the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, artists present work that blends film and movement, choreography rooted in personal stories about migration, identity, and belonging. These performances take place in repurposed industrial spaces near the River Aire, giving them a raw, open-air feel defined by exposed brickwork and high ceilings.

Elsewhere, live jazz happens in small bars along Kirkgate or inside former textile mills on Woodhouse Lane. Sets draw from influences ranging from 1950s New Orleans to post-bop innovations of the 1980s. Sound echoes through vaulted spaces, acoustics shaped by architecture rather than amplification.

Families can join movement workshops at Roundhay Park’s community hub, where children use tactile props like wooden masks or fabric scrolls based on local folklore. These sessions take place mid-week inside the park's indoor pavilion during quieter hours to limit noise for nearby residents.

Late-night events include an open-mic night rotating between venues near Leeds Railway Station and The White Rose Centre, where spoken word artists perform for audiences across age groups. All events are accessible via bus routes 190 or 265 from the city’s central interchange at City Bus Station. Check listings below for precise times and venue names.