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:
13. Catherine Bohart: Borrowing Trouble (October 7)
An introspective and razor-sharp hour examining life choices, relationships, and modern anxieties. 😂 City Varieties Music Hall | Getty Images
14. Connor Burns: Flow (October 7)
Brilliant jokes and signature single-malt Scottish cynicism from one of the UK’s fastest-rising stand-ups. 😂 The Glee Club Leeds
15. Sandro Ford: Lager Than Life (October 7)
A pint-fuelled, energetic hour of storytelling and observational stand-up. 😂 The Wardrobe | James Hardisty
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16. James Roque: Mano Po (October 7)
The award-winning Filipino-Kiwi comedian wrestles with aging, culture, and unexpected life milestones. 😂 The Lending Room | Provided (PR Handout)
17. Mike Wozniak: The Bench (October 8)
The beloved Taskmaster contestant and Man Down actor takes his brand-new solo stand-up tour on the road. 😂 City Varieties Music Hall | Mike Wozniak
18. Celya AB: We Must Stop Meeting Like This (October 8)
Fast-paced, forensically funny stand-up dissecting life choices and formative memories. 😂 The Glee Club Leeds | Glee Club