A massive slate of live comedy, music, and drag performances has been unveiled across two of the city's most iconic heritage venues, bringing arena-filling headliners, TV favourites, and world-class musicians to Leeds through 2027 and into 2028.
From Taskmaster favourites and comedy heavyweights to chart-topping blues guitarists and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK royalty, the newly announced line-up at Leeds Grand Theatre and City Varieties Music Hall is packed with brand-new tours and extra dates added due to overwhelming demand.
Here is a look at the nine newly announced shows heading to Leeds
1. The Horne Section: Six Absolute Helmets (May 6)
Alex Horne and his comedy-music quintet return with all-new songs, jokes, questionable choreography, and glorious chaos from 'Britain’s Funniest Band'. 🎟️ Leeds Grand Theatre
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2. Jimmy Carr: Killing Jokes (May 7)
Comedy titan Jimmy Carr brings his trademark fast, dark one-liners back to the stage for a brutal, hilarious, and life-affirming night out. 🎟️ Leeds Grand Theatre | Getty Images for Netflix
3. Chloe Petts: Call Me By My Surname (February 27)
Following huge demand, Taskmaster breakout star Chloe Petts adds an extra show delivering her trademark cerebral laddishness and sharp stand-up. 🎟️ City Varieties Music Hall
4. Deirdre O'Kane: All The Rage (March 26)
Irish comedy royalty Deirdre O’Kane aims for an off-kilter world, contrasting domestic mishaps and heartbreak with historical injustices 🎟️ City Varieties Music Hall | Provided (PR Handout)
5. Joanne Shaw Taylor (May 3)
British blues phenom Joanne Shaw Taylor performs songs from her new album The Trouble With Love alongside her chart-topping back catalogue 🎟️ City Varieties Music Hall
6. Scott Bennett (September 11)
Award-winning comedian Scott Bennett adds an extra date exploring society’s obsession with "stuff" as he desperately tries to declutter his life 🎟️ City Varieties Music Hall | Comedian Scott Bennett.