Some of the biggest names in comedy are due to perform in the city this coming year, with shows at the first direct arena, Grand Theatre and City Varieties Music Hall all set to amuse.
Among those stopping by are big names in the likes of Ricky Gervais and Peter Kay and up-and-coming stars aplenty.
The below gallery features a selection of 19 names set to perform in the city over the coming year.
7. Harry Hill
TV great Harry Hill brings his 'New Bits and Greatest Hits' show to the City Varieties Music Hall on March 6. On the show, he said: "Join me on my Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as I celebrate 60 glorious years of fun, laughter and low-level disruption." | Press Association Images
8. Richard Herring
Richard Herring brings his 'Can I Have My Ball Back' show to the City Varieties Music Hall on March 30. | Richard Herring Photo: Richard Herring
9. Paddy McGuinness
Paddy McGuinness will perform at Leeds Grand Theatre on April 17 after the show was postponed in November. | SUb Photo: subm
10. Paul Smith
Breakthrough British comedian Paul Smith is bringing his latest show 'Pablo' to the first direct arena on April 18. The billing reads: "This is Paul Smith's biggest and funniest tour show yet, and it promises to have you rolling around in laughter with every joke. | Show poster
11. Joel Dommett
Host of 'The Masked Singer' Joel Dommett returns to his stand-up roots with his 'Happy Idiot' tour, which stops off at the City Varieties Music Hall on April 26 | PA
12. Jason Manford
Jason Manford brings his brand new show 'A Manford All Seasons' to the Leeds Grand Theatre on May 2. | PA