October is shaping up to be a massive month for live entertainment across Leeds, with dozens of TV regulars, podcast favourites, and rising circuit stars taking to stages across the city.
From household stand-up heavyweights at the iconic City Varieties Music Hall to intimate Edinburgh Fringe breakouts at Hyde Park Book Club and packed weekend showcases at The Glee Club and The Wardrobe, there is no shortage of options to keep you laughing through the autumn.
Whether you are after razor-sharp political satire, raucous musical comedy, or dramatic spoken word, here is your ultimate guide to over 50 events coming to Leeds venues this October:
7. Aidan Jones: Chopin’s Nocturne (October 4)
Award-winning Australian stand-up combining classical piano virtuosity with raw, hilarious storytelling. 😂 Hyde Park Book Club (Snug) | Simon Hulme/National World
8. Grace Campbell: The Lady is a Tramp (October 5)
Raucous, unfiltered stand-up tackling relationships, dating, and modern womanhood. 😂 City Varieties Music Hall | Credit: Alice Aedy
9. Sam Serrano: Mars (October 5)
The Comedy Central and Dave star delivers a sharp debut hour on identity, resilience, and personal growth. 😂 Hyde Park Book Club (Snug) | submit
10. Kiell Smith-Bynoe’s Kool Story Bro (October 6)
The Ghosts and Taskmaster star hosts an unpredictable evening of improvised comedy and story-driven stand-up. 😂 City Varieties Music Hall | Getty Images for SAGindie
11. Dutch Barn Spirit of Comedy Competition (October 6)
Host Matt Bragg leads an opinionated line-up of rising comics battling for a £5,000 top prize. 😂 The Glee Club Leeds
12. LIVEwire x Bad Betty Live Poetry (October 6)
An energetic showcase of live poetry and spoken word from leading independent UK publishers. 😂 Hyde Park Book Club | Simon Hulme/National World