What's on in Leeds this week

Here's out round up of fun filled activities coming up in Leeds over the next week.

Food & Drink

The UK’s first and biggest gin festival will be in Leeds Town Hall this weekend.

Gin lovers can sample a huge number of tipples from all over the world, including exclusive craft gins only available at the festival.

There will be street food, live music and cocktail recipes for fans to enjoy as well as the opportunity to bag some free samples.

The event is strictly 18+ and starts at 6.30pm on Friday, June 22nd until Sunday, June 24.

Find: Leeds Town Hall, The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AD

Try out some of Britain's finest seafood and wine at the Water Lane Boathouse this Saturday.

Have a taste of Holy Crabs chipotle crayfish brioche buns or Shanty Town’s garlic butter basted crab claws or mussels in mariniere sauce.

The event starts at 11am on Saturday, June 23 until late.

Find: Water Lane Boathouse, Canal Wharf, Leeds LS11 5PS

The Northern heat of the British Street Food Awards takes place this weekend and people at Leeds Waterfront festival can bag free samples of the finalists’ dishes.

The best food will be decided by a public vote which allows visitors to try a bit of everything.

Have your say on the best Northern street food on Saturday, June 23 to Sunday, June 24.

Leeds Dock, The Blvd, Leeds LS10 1PZ

Eat North is still on over at North Brewing Company, showcasing the finest street foods Leeds has to offer.

This week gets your hands on authentic Dutch mini pancakes, Tacos al pastor, and vegan currywurst.

The festival begins at 12pm to 11.30pm.

Find: North Brewing Company, Unit 6, Taverners Walk Industrial Estate, Sheepscar Grove, Leeds LS7 1AH

A glass of wine just never enough? Why not try a keg of wine!

Tom Craven from Bristol-based VINNATURO will be at The Reliance on Saturday serving his ‘tanks’ of wine.

Tom’s wine is said to be fresher and more delicious than bottled wine and Tom talking about the how and why of that at the event.

The event will be from 6pm until 12am on Friday, June 22.

The Reliance, 76-78 North St, Leeds LS2 7PN

The second Far Headingley Beer Festival is back serving up beers from breweries across the country.

If beer isn’t your tipple of choice then the charity event will be offering up larger, ciders and a selection of gins.

The event starts at 11am on Friday, June 22 until 11pm on Sunday, June 24.

Music

Leeds College of Music is celebrating the summer solstice by joining forces with the South Asian Arts UK to showcase the best of classical Indian music.

The two-day festival will feature major international artists like Dr Jayanthi Kumaresh and Suhail Khan.

The festival begins at 1pm on Thursday, June 21 and ends at 11pm on Friday, June 22.

Find: Leeds College of Music, 3 Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PD

Post-rock band Her Name is Calla are at Wharf Chambers this Tuesday.

The band has previously toured with iLIKETRAiNS and The Twilight Said.

The play Wharf Chambers on Tuesday, June 19 and doors open at 7.30pm

Find: Wharf Chambers, 23 - 25 Wharf Street LS2 7EQ Leeds

Know your Thin White Duke from your Ziggy Stardust? Then head to the Brudenell for their Ultimate Bowie night.

The show is being performed by former Stars In Your Eyes winner who took the stage back in 2005.

The gig is on Friday, June 22 and doors open at 7.30pm.

Find: Brudenell Social Club, 33 Queen's Rd, Leeds LS6 1NY

Another mighty tribute act is Ey Up Maiden, Yorkshire’s answer to Iron Maiden.

The lifelong superfans will perform all the iconic and classic hits by the band.

They are playing The Key Club on Saturday, June 23 and doors open at 8pm.

Find: The Key Club, 66 Merrion St, Leeds LS2 8LW