Launched at the back end of the 1990s Rhythms of the City, a festival of music, drama and street entertainment, became a highlight on the summer calendar. Held every August events were held across the city centre including Briggate, Millennium Square, Lands Lane and Victoria Gardens and Kirkgate Market. It was scrapped in 2004 when council chiefs claimed it didn't offer best value for money. Enjoy these photos from the annual two week celebration which over the years grew to become one of Europe's largest street performance festivals. READ MORE: 11 long-lost Leeds events we haven't forgotten LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
16 memories from Leeds Rhythms of the City festival during the 1990s
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 18th Aug 2020, 06:00 BST
It was the colourful free summer arts city centre festival enjoyed by thousands of people
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