The Leeds International Beer Festival is an annual highlight and is taking place from September 5 to 8. Beer enthusiasts can take in the beautiful setting of Kirkstall Abbey while enjoying an impressive array of local and international ales.The Leeds International Beer Festival is an annual highlight and is taking place from September 5 to 8. Beer enthusiasts can take in the beautiful setting of Kirkstall Abbey while enjoying an impressive array of local and international ales.
The Leeds International Beer Festival is an annual highlight and is taking place from September 5 to 8. Beer enthusiasts can take in the beautiful setting of Kirkstall Abbey while enjoying an impressive array of local and international ales. | Steve Riding

The 13 Leeds events you can still visit to make the most of the last of summer from festivals to markets

Geha Pandey
By Geha Pandey

Community Reporter

Published 5th Sep 2024, 04:45 BST

Summer is not over yet.

Leeds is still catching some glimpses of sun and there’s plenty of things to do in this busy city before September 22, when we officially enter autumn.

Here are 13 of the best events to get down to in these last few days of summer.

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There’s something for everyone on here - from a dog-friendly festival to an exciting ODI cricket match due to be played in Headingley.

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England is set to play against Australia in Leeds this September. The ODI game at the stadium is on September 21.

7. England vs Australia ODI

England is set to play against Australia in Leeds this September. The ODI game at the stadium is on September 21. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images

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The Leeds International Piano Competition is back this September too. The competition discovers pianists who have gone on to shape the world of classical music.

8. Leeds International Piano Competition

The Leeds International Piano Competition is back this September too. The competition discovers pianists who have gone on to shape the world of classical music. | James Connolly/National World Photo: James Connolly/National World

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A free music festival for David Oluwale will take place on Saturday September 7 beside Hibiscus Rising, the colourful sculpture made for the city by internationally renowned artist Yinka Shonibare CBE.

9. Remember Oluwale festival

A free music festival for David Oluwale will take place on Saturday September 7 beside Hibiscus Rising, the colourful sculpture made for the city by internationally renowned artist Yinka Shonibare CBE. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

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The Leeds Grand Theatre reopens on September 5 following three months of closure. Catch stand-up comedian Sarah Millican's new show Late Bloomer, on September 6 and 7.

10. Leeds Grand Theatre

The Leeds Grand Theatre reopens on September 5 following three months of closure. Catch stand-up comedian Sarah Millican's new show Late Bloomer, on September 6 and 7. | Ant Robling/Leeds Heritage Theatres Photo: Ant Robling/Leeds Heritage Theatres

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Visit Headingley Rugby Stadium to watch Leeds Rhinos one last time before the end of the season.

11. Leeds Rhinos

Visit Headingley Rugby Stadium to watch Leeds Rhinos one last time before the end of the season. | Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

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Chapel Allerton Seven Arts continues its Summer Sessions this month. Expect great live music - and some other fun events.

12. Seven Arts Summer Sessions

Chapel Allerton Seven Arts continues its Summer Sessions this month. Expect great live music - and some other fun events. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

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