September in Leeds brings a fresh wave of culture, live music, and world-class entertainment across the city’s iconic venues.
Whether you’re catching heavy-hitting arena anthems at First Direct Bank Arena, catching ground-breaking new drama at Leeds Playhouse, or spending an evening with comedy royalty at Leeds Grand Theatre, the coming weeks are packed with high-calibre events.
To help you plan your month, we’ve pulled together 30 stand-out highlights across music, comedy, theatre, and community culture happening right on our doorstep this September - with tickets for many of the events still available now through Ticketmaster, See Tickets or direct from the box offices of the venues themselves.
So what’s caught our interest this month? Read on to find out more.
7. Alfie Moore: Apocalypse Now (September 12)
The cop-turned-comedian and BBC Radio 4 star brings his trademark blend of real-life police anecdotes and sharp observational humour to the City Varieties. 🎫 City Varieties Music Hall
8. Day Fever (September 12)
Jon McClure and Vicky McClure’s wildly popular daytime clubbing phenomenon lands in Leeds, letting music lovers party hard and still get a good night's sleep. 🎫 Project House
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9. Paul Simon’s Graceland: 40th Anniversary Celebration by the London African Gospel Choir (September 13)
An uplifting, full-spectrum live reimagining of Paul Simon’s groundbreaking album, powered by the soaring harmonies of the London African Gospel Choir. 🎫 O2 Academy Leeds | London African Gospel Choir (contributed pic)
10. Phil Wang: UH OH (September 13)
The Netflix star and Taskmaster favourite brings his brand-new stand-up hour to the Grand, dissecting modern life, race, and culture with his signature dry wit. 🎫 Leeds Grand Theatre
11. Kurt Vile and The Violators (September 15)
The indie-rock maestro and former War on Drugs guitarist brings his hypnotic, laid-back guitar grooves and psych-pop charm to Armley’s Project House. 🎫 Project House | Provided/PR Handout
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12. The Ballad of Johnny and June (September 15 - 19)
A powerful musical journey charting the iconic love story, soaring highs, and turbulent lives of country music legends Johnny Cash and June Carter. 🎫 Leeds Grand Theatre | The Ballad of Johnny and June (Pamela Raith Photography)