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From traditional fairy tale pantomimes and rock 'n' roll jukebox musicals to West End hits and intimate children's theatre, here is your guide to the Christmas shows heading to Leeds stages this season placeholder image

Your guide to the city's festive theatre season so far

Muse make their return to Leeds for the first time in a decade as they are announced as your first headline act for Roundhay Festival 2027placeholder image

Muse set to headline Roundhay Festival 2027

The popular podcast presenters are set to bring The Tea Tour to Leeds in 2027placeholder image

Podcasters Jack Remmington & Ash Holme announce debut date in the city

Hyde Park Picture House is expanding its Bring Your Own Baby screenings to include 15-rated filmsplaceholder image

Hyde Park Picture House expands baby cinema screenings

Australian comedian Bron Lewis, who will bring her debut UK tour 'Brutal' to Leeds City Varieties in August 2027placeholder image

Comedian Bron Lewis announces city date on debut UK tour

From intricate hand-painted nail art and builder gel to classic pampering, we asked YEP readers to name the ultimate nail technicians and salons across Leedsplaceholder image

YEP readers give their verdict on the best nail salons in the city

From cheeky kittens and bonded pairs to resilient seniors looking for a quiet retirement, here are the latest rescue cats searching for their forever homesplaceholder image

13 cats looking for a new home from Cats Protection Leeds

Tis the season! Disney Store have dropped their latest range of items from the Yuletide classic, The Muppets Christmas Carolplaceholder image

Disney Store launches Muppet Christmas Carol collection

From major national retrospectives at Leeds Art Gallery and the Henry Moore Institute to independent showcases across Armley and Farsley, here are 15 top art exhibitions to visit in Leeds this November placeholder image

15 of the best art exhibitions to visit this month

Members of the community light candles and diyas as Diwali celebrations, temple services, and events take place across Leeds this weekend placeholder image

How you can celebrate Diwali in the city this weekend

Here’s where you can pay your respects this Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Dayplaceholder image

Where to pay your respects this Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day

As communities across Leeds will gather this weekend and on Armistice Day to pay tribute to fallen service personnel, here is your guide to Remembrance Sunday p...

The Courteeners, Yard Act and The Boo Radleys are just some of the concerts taking place in Leeds over the weekendplaceholder image

Leeds weekend gig guide: Yard Act, Boo Radleys and top live shows

Celebrating 50 years of of 'Red Light Spells Danger,' Billy Ocean has confirmed his return to Leeds in 2027placeholder image

Billy Ocean to bring 50th celebrations of hit single to the city

Official data from the Leeds Observatory reveals the 15 areas of the city with the highest recorded anti-social behaviour over 12 months placeholder image

The 15 worst areas of the city for anti-social behaviour

Drivers are being warned of delays on the A660 Woodhouse Lane near the University of Leeds placeholder image

Rush hour delays on Woodhouse Lane

Etiquette expert William Hanson brings new tour 'The Mannersphere' to Leedsplaceholder image

William Hanson brings ‘The Mannersphere’ to Leeds - date and tickets

balletLORENT's Hansel & Gretel and the Witch performance pictureplaceholder image

balletLORENT brings Hansel & Gretel to Leeds Playhouse

Concept designs showing proposed interactive transformations at Abbey House Museum, including updated Victorian streets, dynamic gallery displays, and a redesigned entrance spaceplaceholder image

New plans revealed after Abbey House Museum saved from closure

'Feral girlhood': Kate Graham on LIFF short Blue Hourplaceholder image

Kate Graham on subverting Yorkshire tropes in Blue Hour

More than 120 independent artists, makers, and food producers from across Yorkshire are taking centre stage at Farsley’s Sunny Bank Mills for a festive weekend celebrating local craft and small businesses placeholder image

Sunny Bank Mills Christmas Market details announced

Actor and author Tim Downie, alongside the cover of his new book Rituals: A Folk Journey Through the Seasons.placeholder image

Actor Tim Downie on British folklore and new book, Rituals

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and West Yorkshire Police have issued a joint appeal for residents across Leeds and the region to attend organised displays and 'celebrate safely' this Bonfire Night placeholder image

Firefighters and police issue Bonfire Night warning

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and West Yorkshire Police have issued a joint appeal for residents across Leeds and the region to attend organised displa...

Ryder and the PAW Patrol team are heading back to Leeds this Christmas with an all-new showplaceholder image

PAW Patrol Live coming back to the city with an all new show

Official festival poster for the 2026 Leeds Korean Day Festival, celebrating 'Tradition × Innovation in Korea' across the University of Leeds campus on November 13 and 14placeholder image

Leeds Korean Day Festival returning to university campus

Michael Pink’s magical Cinderella is coming to Leeds for Christmasplaceholder image

Northern Ballet to bring Cinderella to the city this Christmas

Morrisons Kirkstall is set to close from November 15 to undertake a variety of in-store improvements and upgradesplaceholder image

Kirkstall Morrisons to close for 10-day upgrade

Get the lowdown on what is set to be on offer as Leeds Christmas Markets are set to return later this monthplaceholder image

Your guide to Leeds Christmas Markets 2026, including opening times

Recognise anyone? Can you help police?placeholder image

56 individuals West Yorkshire Police would like to speak to this week

A dog owner comforting her Golden Retriever as fireworks light up the sky - charities like Dogs Trust and the RSPCA reassure owners that offering gentle comfort to anxious pets helps ease their fear during displaysplaceholder image

Essential advice to keep your dog safe and calm this Bonfire Night

Dozens toddlers and their families gathered in fancy dress at Roundhay Park for a sponsored Halloween Toddle in support of Leeds Children’s Hospital placeholder image

In pictures: Roundhay Park Halloween Toddle for Children's Hospital

Squeeze's Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook headline Leeds First Direct Bank Arena on November 20 following the release of their new album Trixiesplaceholder image

Squeeze’s Chris Difford on 50 years of Leeds gigs and Trixies

Kiwi-in-Leeds Benjamin Jackson uncovers the surprising history behind Yorkshire’s classic Bonfire Night feast of pie, peas and parkinplaceholder image

Why is it that we eat pie, peas, and parkin on Bonfire Night?

From legendary destination restaurants to trusted suburban chippies, Yorkshire Evening Post readers have weighed in to settle the ultimate Saturday debate: who serves the single best fish and chip tea in Leeds? placeholder image

YEP readers name the best fish and chip shops in the city

Jake Bugg releases his seventh studio album Alamo on November 13 ahead of an intimate acoustic set and signing at Jumbo Records in Leeds on November 19placeholder image

'Leeds crowds are always up for it': Jake Bugg on return to the city

An LED drummer performs for crowds inside The Light in Leeds city centre during the 'Light Up The Light' event for Leeds Light Night 2026placeholder image

The Light Leeds hosts LED drummers and artwork for Light Night

From clever training partners to gentle sofa buddies, meet the 11 Dogs Trust Leeds rescues hoping to swap tricks for treats and find their forever homes this Halloween placeholder image

11 dogs looking for their forever homes this Halloween

Where can you catch fireworks displays in Leeds in 2026?placeholder image

Bonfire Night 2026: 30 displays to attend this year

Ain't no party like an S Club party - one that is coming to Leeds next Octoberplaceholder image

S Club announce 2027 UK tour including huge Leeds date

Cottage Road Cinema have announced a day dedicated to comedy titans Lauren and Hardy in Novemberplaceholder image

Cottage Road Cinema hosts Laurel & Hardy night

Halloween in Leeds sees the likes of Paul Heaton, Suede, Manic Street Preachers and many more taking place this weekendplaceholder image

Halloween weekend gig guide: Who is playing where this weekend?

After a successful European tour earlier this year, King Zephar returns to Leeds for a hometown album release show in Novemberplaceholder image

King Zepha announces album launch at Smokestack after European tour

MiNT Festival has announced its first wave of artists ahead of their return in 2027placeholder image

MiNT Festival unveils first 2027 stage line-ups

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