Information about Leeds Festivals
Leeds has a lively annual calendar of events and there are numerous street parties, parades and sporting and cultural events held in and around Leeds each year.Up-to-date listings can be found in local papers or online; keep an eye out for publications that feature upcoming events so you don't miss out. Some of the notable annual events include:
- Leeds Half Marathon, held each May.
- Opera in the Park, held in July at Temple Newsam, a free event featuring live music.
- Leeds Shakespeare Festival, held from August to September at the lovely Kirkstall Abbey Cloisters.
- Leeds International Film Festival, held in November each year.
- Leeds Lights, seasonal illuminations from November to January.
Useful Leeds Festivals and Events Links
Leeds Festivals - information about festivals and events in Leeds, England