Weekend gig guide: Yard Act, The Boo Radleys, The Courteeners and more set for the city this weekend

From homecoming post-punk heroes taking over the O2 Academy to massive arena anthems and Britpop icons gracing the Brudenell stage, live music across Leeds is set for a huge weekend.

Whether you are heading to the First Direct Bank Arena on Friday night for indie heavyweights The Courteeners, catching local powerhouse Yard Act on their high-energy double-header, or making the trip to Hyde Park for 90s favourites The Boo Radleys, there is no shortage of unforgettable gigs lined up from Friday through Sunday.

With packed shows spanning historic social clubs, basement venues, and arena stages, here is your definitive guide to who is playing where in Leeds this weekend.

This weekend’s gig highlights

The Courteeners – First Direct Bank Arena (Friday)

Indie rock giants The Courteeners bring their massive arena tour to the First Direct Bank Arena on Friday night.

Joined by Wigan favourites The Lathums, expect a raucous, crowd-pleasing set packed with huge singalong anthems.

Yard Act - O2 Academy Leeds (Friday and Saturday)

Leeds' own post-punk trailblazers return for a massive double-header at the O2 Academy.

Friday night has already completely sold out, but local fans still have a chance to catch their razor-sharp, energetic set on Cookridge Street as they headline Saturday evening.

The Boo Radleys - Brudenell Social Club (Saturday)

Indie icons and 90s Britpop stalwarts The Boo Radleys head to Hyde Park’s legendary Brudenell Social Club.

Supported by Oxford indie-rockers The Samurai Seven, expect a punchy set bursting with lush melodies, guitar pop, and classics.

Leeds weekend gig guide - November 6 - 8

Friday

• The Courteeners / The Lathums – First Direct Bank Arena
• Yard Act – O2 Academy Leeds (SOLD OUT)
• Moon Walker – The Key Club
• Ferocious Dog / Voodoo Radio – Brudenell Social Club
• Darts – Brudenell Social Club
• Cigarettes for Breakfast / Waves Crashing / Abandoned buildings – Hyde Park Book Club
• Inner Terrestrials / The B-Team / Amass – Wharf Chambers
• Superfan – Headrow House
• Ghostnotes – Boom
• Josh Pace – Distrikt Bar

Saturday

• Yard Act – O2 Academy Leeds
• The Boo Radleys / The Samurai Seven – Brudenell Social Club
• Wasia Project – Leeds Beckett University Students Union
• Darkside – The Warehouse
• Future Palace / Luna Kills / DEFENCES – The Key Club
• Culture Shock – The Warehouse
• Kiwi Jr. / wormboys – Hyde Park Book Club
• The Lancashire Hotpots – Brudenell Social Club
• Venus Grrrls / labyrinthine oceans – Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen
• Robbie Doherty / Alisha / Danny Snowden / DXNBY / Ruze – Mint XL
• Wendy Eisenberg – The Attic
• Undeath – Boom
• Leazes – Lending Room
• Moni Jitchell – Wharf Chambers

Sunday

• Myles Smith / Chance Peña / Fiona-Lee – First Direct Bank Arena
• Cloud Nothings / Čad – Lending Room
• The Allergies – The Wardrobe
• Hothouse Flowers – Brudenell Social Club
• Matthew and the Atlas / AK Patterson – Brudenell Social Club
• The Wran – The Attic
• The Flukes – The Grove Inn
• Joy Guidry – Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen
• Alisha / DXNBY / Robbie Doherty / Ruze – Mint XL

All information is correct as of the time of writing.

In the event of any 11th-hour changes, please refer to details from their promoter or the venue directly.