17 January to 25 April
RORY’S SATURDAY CLUB
Leeds City Museum, Millennium Square, Leeds
Come down to Leeds City Museum for our Rory’s Saturday Club craft sessions for families with children of all ages. Drop-in, no need to book. Until 25th April. Give what you can. 17 January to 25 April. museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

10 February to 12 February
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE HUNT FOR MORIARTY
Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds
A thrilling adventure based on the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty is a world premiere combining powerful performances, a haunting soundscape and innovative design for an exhilarating theatrical experience. 10 February to 12 February. leedsplayhouse.org.uk

7 March
Rebraiding History: Creative Writing Workshop
Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds
Drawing on Victorian artifacts in the museum's collection and the streets of Abbey Fold, we will tune into voices of characters who may have lived in Leeds in the 19th Century and find creative ways to weave their history with our present. £12.50. 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

8 March
International Women’s Day: Music Leeds Us
Leeds City Museum, Millennium Square, Leeds
Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate International Women’s Day with a free afternoon of music, creativity and connection as part of the Music Leeds Us exhibition. The event features workshops led by Nicky Bray and the Yorkshire Women Sound Network, alongside live performances from local musicians across a range of styles and generations. The event programme centres around local women in all their diversity, both on stage and behind the scenes. Free. 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

9 March
Spring Equinox Foraged Wreath Workshop
Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds
Join this workshop to make a beautiful foraged wreath to celebrate the spring equinox. Make a spring wreath from willow and foraged foliage with our tutor in the beautiful Gate House space at Abbey House Museum.   £15. 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

12 March
Street Tours: Women in Victorian Leeds
Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds
As part of Women’s History Month, come along and join us for a chance to take a guided tour of our Victorian Streets, with a focus on the female residents and visitors who may have been there. The tour will be led by a member of our knowledgeable museum staff who will share their insights on what life would have been like for women in Leeds during the Victorian period. Free. 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

13 March to 15 March
Photo North Festival
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
Photo North Festival returns to Leeds from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th March 2026, taking over the Carriageworks Theatre for its seventh edition. This acclaimed photography festival brings together world-renowned artists, emerging talent and passionate enthusiasts for a weekend of exhibitions, talks, screenings and creative connection. With access to all exhibitions and events included in the ticket price, it offers an inspiring cultural experience in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities. £28. 13 March to 15 March. https://www.photonorthfestival.co.uk

14 March
Make a Felt Flower Bouquet
Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds
Make a felt flower bouquet for Mother's Day in this workshop. Join this workshop and make an assortment of felt flowers to create your own beautiful floral bouquet. The bouquet makes a perfect Mother's Day gift or use it to decorate your home all year round. Light refreshments (tea, coffee, biscuits) are included. £12.50. 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

19 March
Spring Equinox Felt Wreath Workshop
Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds
Learn to make simple felt flowers in this workshops and craft them into a beautiful spring wreath to decorate your home. No experience necessary, materials provided. Includes refreshments. £12.50. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

20 March
Study Afternoon: Women and Music
Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds
Explore and listen to the music of Victorian and Edwardian female composers. Drawn from Leeds Museums and Galleries sheet music collections. Tea, coffee and cake will be provided. £12.50. 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

1 April
Meditation Walks
Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall, Leeds
A chance to get some fresh air and fresh thoughts and a taster of Raja Yoga meditation – and to reflect in beautiful surroundings on the beautiful qualities we all have inside us. Organised by Brahma Kumaris in association with Kirkstall Abbey, the walks are included in entry to the Abbey and open to all. Kirkstall Abbey is a Give What You Can museum, suggested donation amount to enter is £5. £5. 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/