1 February
Steve Bate MBE presents Wild Tracks
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
Paralympic gold medal-winning cyclist Steve Bate MBE shares the incredible journey of riding to ascend the iconic mountain of Kilimanjaro, with fellow Paralympic gold medallist Karen Darke MBE. £17.50, concs £14.50. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. carriageworkstheatre.co.uk

2 February to 23 February
Opera North’s Così fan tutte
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
It’s difficult to think of an opera that contains more music of sheer beauty than Così fan tutte – or has a libretto that is more unsettling. Tim Albery’s beautiful, thoughtful, 18th Century styled production is set firmly in a pitiless Age of Reason. 7pm, various prices. 2 February to 23 February. leedsheritagetheatres.com

3 February
Vittorio Angelone: Who Do You Think You Are? I Am?
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
Viral sensation and all round great guy Vittorio Angelone is one of comedy’s fastest-rising stars. £20. 7:30 pm. leedsheritagetheatres.com

7 February
ROYAL ARMOURIES INTEREST GROUP
Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive,, Leeds
If you have a special interest in arms and armour, why not consider joining a group of like-minded people to take part in discussions about arms and armour, and enjoy talks about the collection. Age 18 and over.  Free. 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. royalarmouries.org

15 February to 24 February
Frankenstein
Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds
Mary Shelley’s classic novel is a psychological thriller which dares to ask the question – what is it to be human? 7.45pm, Thurs mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £15 - £35. 15 February to 24 February. leedsplayhouse.org.uk

15 February to 24 February
Opera North’s Cavalleria rusticana / Aleko
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Enjoy twice the thrill with this double bill of the ever-popular Cavalleria rusticana and Rachmaninov’s rarely heard Aleko. In both gritty blood-soaked dramas, jealous love triangles plummet to violent ends. From £16. 15 February to 24 February. leedsheritagetheatres.com

15 February
Dave Spikey: Life in a Northern Town
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
This show is all about Dave’s life in… well… a northern town. He had a job at Bolton General Hospital for 32 years before throwing caution to the wind and leaving to pursue a career in comedy, as you do! £25. 7:30 pm. leedsheritagetheatres.com

18 February
Opera Boys: A Night at the Musicals
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
The Opera Boys are back with their sell-out show A Night at the Musicals. Completely updated with brand-new musical medleys, stunning solo performances and a few surprises! £25.50. 7:30 pm. leedsheritagetheatres.com

19 February
Pete Whittaker – Fine Lines
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
Big wall free solo climbing remains an area of the sport that climbers and public are yet to wrap their heads around. Pete explores the art of free solo climbing, taking you on a journey of where soloing started out for him, right up to his 800m big wall free solo of Kjerag in Norway. £19, concs £16.50.   7:30 pm. carriageworkstheatre.co.uk

28 February to 3 March
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Empowering pop musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World. From explorers to artists, scientists to secret agents, hear the stories of some of history’s strongest mothers, sisters and daughters; all independent icons who really did change the world.  Various times & prices. 28 February to 3 March. leedsheritagetheatres.com

5 March to 23 March
Macbeth
Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds
Corruption and an insatiable greed for power, lead to death and destruction in Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy. Various times & prices. 5 March to 23 March. leedsplayhouse.org.uk

8 March to 16 March
Northern Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
In the ultimate tale of forbidden love, two young people risk everything to be together. With glorious dancers, eye-catching sets and Prokofiev’s timeless score performed live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia at every performance, this is ballet at its most dramatic, romantic and intense.2.30pm & 7.30pm. £21 - £65. 8 March to 16 March. leedsheritagetheatres.com

9 March
Model Railway Exhibition
Pudsey Civic Hall,, Dawsons Corner,, Pudsey, Leeds
A model railway exhibition hosted by Narrow Gauge North. Features: Layouts, trade support, refreshments, parking and disables access. Adult £10, child £1.     10:30 am to 4:30 pm. narrowgaugenorth.org.uk

17 March
Teach Rex LIVE – VELOCIRAPTORS
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
Meet various velociraptors (including the only fully feathered velociraptor in the world!) whilst getting a real insight into these fascinating creatures. Ages 3 plus. 10am & 12.30pm. £10, concs £9. All day. https://www.carriageworkstheatre.co.uk/

18 March
Hans Rey – Mishaps and Mayhem
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
Untold stories, chaos and legendary tales from mountain bike icon, Hans Rey. Mountain Bike pioneer, adventurer, former Trials World Champion, Hans ‘No Way’ Rey will reveal, the crazy and whacky that accompanied him on some of his adventures. £19.50, concs £17.50. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. https://www.carriageworkstheatre.co.uk/

19 March to 23 March
The Drifters Girl
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Nominated for Best New Musical at the 2022 Olivier Awards. Discover the remarkable story of The Drifters and the truth about the woman who made them. From the highs of hit records to the lows of legal battles and personal tragedy, Faye Treadwell was the legendary manager of The Drifters who refused to give up on the group she loved. 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £30 - £55. 19 March to 23 March. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

29 March to 1 April
INTERNATIONAL JOUSTING TOURNAMENT
Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive,, Leeds
Teams from the United Kingdom, France and Italy will compete for honour and trophies in this spectacular live sporting event from medieval times. The museum opens at 10am and there are 2 tournament shows per day starting at 11am and 2pm, featuring knights and horses, plus plenty of pomp and pageantry. £5 - £20. 29 March to 1 April. royalarmouries.org

18 April to 28 April
Kay Mellor’s The Syndicate
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Based on her hit BBC show, The Syndicate is a new stage play by the legendary Kay Mellor. Various times. £27 - £49. 18 April to 28 April. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

19 April
Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
Awarded ‘Best Kid’s Show at Edinburgh Fringe’ by The Derek Awards, this interactive show promises to entertain and educate in the most spectacular way! You think science is boring, think again; this is science like you have never seen it before. £17/£15. 6:00 pm. spectacularscienceshow.com

30 April to 11 May
Come From Away
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical in London and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical on Broadway. 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £25 - £60. 30 April to 11 May.

30 April to 2 May
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Experience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen! £18. 30 April to 2 May. https://www.carriageworkstheatre.co.uk/

14 May to 25 May
Pretty Woman: The Musical
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
A sensational show that took London’s West End by storm, guaranteed to lift your spirits and light up your heart. Various times & prices. 14 May to 25 May. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

28 May to 1 June
SIX – Musical
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash-hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Leeds following two sell-out visits! Various times. £30- £49. 28 May to 1 June. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

2 June
Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
After selling out 110 dates across the UK and Europe with his outrageous stand-up show, Simon Brodkin, the world-famous prankster, Lee Nelson creator and most-watched British stand-up comedian on TikTok, brings Screwed Up to Leeds Grand Theatre. £28. 8:00 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

4 June to 9 June
Northern Ballet’s Beauty & the Beast
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
With opulent sets, kaleidoscopic costumes, and a hand-picked score of classic music played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, this fairy-tale ballet is a must-see for audiences of all ages. 2.30pm & 7.30pm £21 - £65. 4 June to 9 June. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

8 June
Spirit of the Blitz
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
To mark the D-Day 80th Anniversary  Spirit of the Blitz recaptures the tenacious optimism of war-torn Britain. A truly heart-warming afternoon of live music and laughter, accompanied by the superb Swingtones. £19.50. 2:30 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

12 June
Sancho & Me: For One Night Only
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
Charles Ignatius Sancho was born on a slave ship on the Atlantic Ocean in 1729, yet he became a writer, composer, shopkeeper and respected ‘man of letters’ in 18th century London. Sancho & Me: For One Night Only is a performance by Paterson Joseph accompanied by Ben Park. £18 - £25.   7:30 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

20 June
HAMLET – WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds
Outdoor theatre - Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer, in their 20th year, for ‘Hamlet’, arguably the greatest play in the English language.  Adult £18, child £10. 7:00 pm to 9:10 pm. harewood.org

23 June
Al Murray: Guv Island
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
Standing up so you don’t have to take it lying down anymore, the Pub Landlord is back to make sense of the questions you probably already had the answers to. 3.30pm & 7.30pm. £33. All day. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

29 June
Judy & Liza
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
West End stars Emma Dears and Helen Sheals belt out their most famous hits with an uncanny resemblance, bursting with elusive star quality. Featuring live performances of Cabaret, Maybe This Time, The Trolley Song and The Man That Got Away to name but a few. £29.50. 7:30 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

1 July
Ruby Wax: I’m Not As Well As I Thought I Was
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
I’m Not As Well As I Thought I Was is Ruby’s first tour show in four years following her critically acclaimed, sell-out tour, How To Be Human. £28. 7:30 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

20 July to 1 September
Royal Armouries Museum
Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive,, Leeds
The summer holidays will be action-packed with combat displays, gun firing demonstrations, dramatic performances and the chance to get your hands on history. Open daily. Free. 20 July to 1 September. https://royalarmouries.org/

7 August to 16 August
LHT Unwrapped: Drama Day
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Join us at Leeds Grand Theatre this August for a jam-packed workshop of games, improvisation, theatre skills, and script work, and let your inner creativity loose! Ages 6yr - 14yrs. £15. 7 August to 16 August. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

22 August
An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
After more than 60 years at the very top of his profession, Jimmy Tarbuck OBE relives many of the most iconic moments of a life on stage and screen. £30.50. 7:30 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

24 August to 26 August
Jousting Tournament
Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive,, Leeds
11am Jousting competition (book online), 12:30pm Combat demonstration, 2pm Jousting competition (book online), Two other talks, tours or performances, Outdoor activities and have-a-go games, 7pm Queen Guinevere's Tournament (Saturday only, book online). 24 August to 26 August. https://royalarmouries.org/

3 September to 7 September
Cluedo 2
Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds
Following the huge success of the smash hit original play, Cluedo is back on stage in 2024, with a brand new hilarious whodunit - CLUEDO 2 starring Strictly Come Dancing champion Ellie Leach. Various times & prices. 3 September to 7 September. https://www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/

5 September
Mo Gilligan: In The Moment World Tour
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Triple BAFTA-winning stand-up sensation Mo Gilligan, returns to The Grand Theatre with his highly anticipated In The Moment World Tour. £28.50 - £30.50. 8:00 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

11 September
Elkie Brooks: Long Farewell Tour
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Having started her career in music in 1960, a remarkable 64 years of performing live, Elkie Brooks is embarking on her Long Farewell Tour. The show is a celebration of Elkie’s illustrious award-winning career in music performing some of her biggest hits. £30 - £60. 7:30 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

11 September
Lloyd Griffith: Baroque and Roll
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
Fresh from supporting Jack Whitehall on his 2023 UK arena tour, comedian Lloyd Griffith is back with a brand-new show Baroque and Roll. £20. 7:30 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

12 September
The Ocean Film Festival
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
Dive into a night of ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is bringing a new collection of thrilling ocean-themed films to venues around the UK this autumn. The Ocean Film Festival is a celebration of the planet’s oceans, with wild seafaring voyages and fascinating marine-life – up on the big screen! £18. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.

14 September
Hello Again: The Neil Diamond Songbook
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
The world’s greatest celebration of the life and work of Neil Diamond. Evocative imagery, video and narration enhance the magic as the show takes on a musical journey through Neil Diamond’s glittering 50-year career. £28.50. 7:30 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

14 September
Johns’ Boys Male Voice Choir
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Johns’ Boys Male Chorus is one of the most decorated British male choirs in history. In 2019 they became only the third male voice choir to win the prestigious Choir of the World at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod. £25 - £35. 7:30 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

17 September to 21 September
Birdsong
Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds
Sebastian Faulks’s epic story of love and loss returns to the stage marking the 30th anniversary of the international best-selling novel. Various times & prices. 17 September to 21 September. https://www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/

7 October
John Nichol: The Unknown Warrior
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
John Nichol, a former RAF Tornado Navigator and Gulf War POW, embarks on a poignant journey to uncover the emotional tale of The Unknown Warrior interred in Westminster Abbey, highlighting our enduring need to honour and grieve for the fallen. £28. 7:30 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

11 October
The Magic Flute – Opera North
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
The Magic Flute is the ideal introduction to opera for everyone, packed with fantasy, romance and daring. Various prices. 7:00 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

19 October
Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band
Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds
The Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band is regarded by many as the best and most consistent 'public subscription band' in the world. £15 - £35. 7:30 pm. https://www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/

26 October to 2 November
Opera North’s Ruddigore
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Hilarity, dancing and tongue-twisting singing… Ruddigore has all the hallmarks of classic Gilbert and Sullivan, a creative duo unlike any other who made a profound mark on the light opera world. Various times & prices. 26 October to 2 November. https://www.operanorth.co.uk/

8 November
The Motown Gospel Choir
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
The Motown Gospel Gospel Choir was created by Rachel Modest (The Voice UK semi-finalist) and the team behind the amazing show Let There Be House.     £19.50. 7:30 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

13 November
Champagne for Lulu
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Champagne For Lulu is a massive celebration with Lulu as you’ve never seen her before, celebrating her 75th birthday last year and 60 years since she stormed into the UK charts with her iconic hit Shout and became a national treasure. £38.50 - £60.           7:30 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

14 November to 15 November
Paddy McGuinness – Stand Up Tour
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Paddy McGuinness returns with Nearly There… his first stand-up tour in eight years. £43.50 - £33.50. 14 November to 15 November. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/