Leeds and You events

International Medieval Congress 2025: Second Hand and Antiquarian Bookfair 

• 8am to 5pm 
• Leeds University Union Foyer 
• Find out the confirmed booksellers and more

Yoga at The Attic

• 12 to 1pm 
• 3 Sheaf Street, LS10 1HD 
• Get your £6.13 ticket to Yoga at The Attic

International Medieval Congress 2025: Special Collections Lunchtime Drop-Ins 

• 12 to 2pm 
• Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery 
• Learn more about Special Collections Lunchtime Drop-Ins

International Medieval Congress 2025: Middle East Medievalists 

• 1 to 2pm 
• Little Woodhouse Room, University House 
• Learn more about the International Medieval Congress 2025 Hosted Receptions

Period Pack Sewing Group

• 1 to 3pm
• Meanwood Community Centre, Stainbeck Avenue, LS7 2QU 
• Learn more about Period Pack Sewing Group

International Medieval Congress 2025: Hidden in Plain Sight – Scratching the Surface 

• 4.30 to 6pm 
• Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery 
• Learn more about Hidden in Plain Sight: Scratching the Surface

International Medieval Congress 2025: Medieval Animals, University of Wales Press

• 5.30 to 6.30pm 
• University of Wales Press Bookfair Stand, Parkinson Court 
• Learn more about the International Medieval Congress 2025 Hosted Receptions

International Medieval Congress 2025: Medieval Worlds: Comparative and Interdisciplinary Studies, Austrian Academy of Sciences 

• 6 to 7pm 
• Great Woodhouse Room, University House 
• Learn more about the International Medieval Congress 2025 Hosted Receptions

International Medieval Congress 2025: Society of the Promotion of Byzantine Studies 

• 6 to 7pm 
• Little Woodhouse Room, University House 
• Learn more about the International Medieval Congress 2025 Hosted Receptions

International Medieval Congress 2025: Translated Texts for Historians, Liverpool University Press 

• 6 to 7pm 
• Stage@leeds: Stage 3 Foyer 
• Learn more about the International Medieval Congress 2025 Hosted Receptions

Music, Football, Fanzines 

• 6 to 7.30pm 
• Leeds Central Library, Municipal Buildings, Calverley Street, LS1 3AB 
• Get your free ticket to Music, Football, Fanzines

Molly McGuinness and Joe Kent-Walters – Work in Progress

• 7pm 
• Hyde Park Book Club, LS6 1BL 
• Get your £11 ticket to Molly McGuinness and Joe Kent-Walters

International Medieval Congress 2025: Creature Features – A Hands-On Play Testing of Monstrum 

• 7 to 8.30pm 
• Maurice Keyworth Building 1.03 
• Learn more about Creature Features

HACS Harrogate Music Festival: Gigs at Gaia – Connaught Brass 

• 7.30pm 
• St. Wilfrid’s Church, Duchy Road, HG1 2EY 
• Get your £25 to Gigs at Gaia – Connauught Brass

International Medieval Congress 2025: Medieval Open Mic Night 

• 7.30 to 9.30pm 
• Claire Chapel, Emmanuel Centre 
• Learn more about Medieval Open Mic Night

SIX: Opening Night

• 8pm
• Leeds Grand Theatre, LS1 6NZ
• Get your £31 to £50 ticket to SIX

International Medieval Congress 2025: Medieval Academy of America 

• 8 to 9pm 
• Esther Simpson Building Foyer 
• Learn more about Medieval Academy of America

International Medieval Congress 2025: Arc Humanities Press 

• 8 to 9pm 
• Beechgrove Room, University House 
• Learn more about Arc Humanities Press

International Medieval Congress 2025: York Medieval Press / Centre for Medieval Studies, University of York 

• 8.15 to 9.15pm 
• St. George Room, University House 
• Learn more about York Medieval Press / Centre for Medieval Studies

Wednesday Wake Up Yoga and Coffee 

• 8 to 9am 
• Left Bank, LS6 1LJ 
• Get your £6.50 ticket to Wake up Yoga and Coffee

Explore Creative Textile Art with Ling 

• 10am to 12pm 
• Left Bank, LS6 1LJ 
• Get your £3 ticket to Explore Creative Textile Art with Ling

Horizon Students pop-up 

• 10am to 4pm 
• Unit 34, Leeds Kirkgate Market, LS2 7HY 
• Check out Kirkgate Market’s monthly schedule of events

International Medieval Congress 2025: Medieval Craft Fair 

• 10.30am to 7pm 
• University Square and Leeds University Union Foyer 
• Find out about confirmed craft fair traders and more

International Medieval Congress 2025: Special Collections Lunchtime Drop-Ins 

• 12 to 2pm 
• Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery 
• Learn more about Special Collections Lunchtime Drop-In

Write on Wednesday 

• 12.30 to 3.30pm 
• Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery 
• Find out more about Write on Wednesday

International Medieval Congress 2025: International Society for the Study of Early Medieval England (ISSEME) 

• 1 to 2pm 
• Beechgrove Room, University House 
• Learn more about International Society for the Study of Early Medieval England

Weekly Sewing Studio 

• 1 to 3pm 
• Meanwood Community Centre, LS7 2QU 
• Learn more about Weekly Sewing Studio

Performative Calligraphy Workshop 

• 2 to 6pm 
• St. George Room, University House 
• Learn more about Performative Calligraphy Workshop

AHC Chill Study Session 

• 2 to 4.30pm 
• Marjorie and Arnold Ziff Building SR 12.05 
• See the AHC Wellbeing x Interconnections Summer 2025 Programme

Edek’s Doodle Chats | July 25 

• 3 to 9pm 
• Left Bank, LS6 1LJ 
• Get your free ticket to Edek’s Doodle Chats

International Medieval Congress 2025: Hidden in Plain Sight – Below the Surface 

• 4.30 to 6pm 
• Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery 
• Learn more about Hidden in Plain Sight: Below the Surface

Mindful Yoga and Somatics 

• 5 to 6pm 
• Meanwood Community Centre, LS7 2QU 
• Find out more about Mindful Yoga and Somatics

International Medieval Congress 2025: British Archaeological Association 

• 6 to 7pm 
• Little Woodhouse Room, University House 
• Learn more about British Archaeological Association

International Medieval Congress 2025: Croatian-American Research Center for Premodern History, Croatian Institute of History 

• 6 to 7pm 
• Little Woodhouse Room, University House 
• Learn more about Croatian-American Research Center for Premodern History

International Medieval Congress 2025: Centre for Medieval Studies, University of Bristol 

• 6 to 7pm 
• Beechgrove Room, University House 
• Learn more about Centre for Medieval Studies

Left Bank Plate Up | Pay As You Feel 

• 6 to 8pm 
• Left Bank, LS6 1LJ 
• Get your ticket to Left Bank Plate Up

Make Your Own Mug Rug – Punch Needle Workshop Created by Char

• 6 to 9pm 
• Left Bank, LS6 1LJ 
• Get your £40 ticket to Punch Needle Workshop

International Medieval Congress 2025: Amis and Amiloun 

• 6.30 to 7.30pm 
• Beech Grove Plaza 
• Learn more about Amis and Amiloun

Ceramic Bird Feeder Workshop with Mel from Earth Paper Fibre 

• 6.30 to 8.30pm 
• Left Bank, LS6 1LJ 
• Book your £38-43 ticket to Ceramic Bird Feeder Workshop

Susie McCabe and Marjolein Robertson – Work in Progress 

• 7pm 
• Hyde Park Book Club, LS6 1BL 
• Get your £11 ticket to Susie McCabe and Marjolein Robertson

HACS Harrogate Music Festival: Yevgeny Sudbin 

• 7pm 
• Wesley Centre, Oxford Street, HG1 1PP 
• Get your £25 ticket to Yevgeny Sudbin

LGBTQ+ Collaging Workshop with Leeds LGBT+ Community Consortium 

• 7 to 8pm 
• Left Bank, LS6 1LJ 
• Learn more about LGBTQ+ Collaging Workshop

International Medieval Congress 2025: German Historical Institute, London and Paris / German History Society 

• 7 to 8pm 
• Great Woodhouse Room, University House 
• Learn more about German Historical Institute, London and Paris / German History Society

International Medieval Congress 2025: Hands on History – Arms and Armour Replica Handling Session 

• 7 to 8.30pm 
• Michael Sadler Building, LG.19 
• Learn more about Hands on History – Arms and Armour Replica Handling Session

International Medieval Congress 2025: An Interactive Introduction to the Medieval Night Sky 

• 7 to 8.30pm 
• Michael Sadler Building, Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre 
• Learn more about An Interactive Introduction to the Medieval Night Sky

International Medieval Congress 2025: Institute for Medieval and Early Modern Material Culture (IMAREAL), Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg 

• 7.30 to 8.30pm 
• St. George’s Room, University House 
• Learn more about Institute for Medieval and Early Modern Material Culture (IMAREAL), Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg

International Medieval Congress 2025: Assassins and Templars in Popular Culture – A Battle in Myth and Blood 

• 7.30 to 8.30pm 
• Stage@leeds: Stage 3 
• Learn more about Assassins and Templars in Popular Culture: A Battle in Myth and Blood

International Medieval Congress 2025: The Tale of Jaufre 

• 7.30 to 9.30pm 
• Michael Sadler Building LG.10 
• Learn more about The Tale of Jaufre

International Medieval Congress 2025: Digital Creativity and Cultures Hub, University of Leeds / Digital Medievalist 

• 8 to 9pm 
• Beechgrove Room, University House 
• Learn more about Digital Creativity and Cultures Hub, University of Leeds / Digital Medievalist

International Medieval Congress 2025: Storytelling Circle 

• 9 to 10.30pm 
• Common Ground, Leeds University Union 
• Learn more about Storytelling Circle

International Medieval Congress 2025: IMC Dance 

• 9.30pm 
• Stylus, Leeds University Union 
• Learn more about IMC Dance

Monthly Community Sewing Class

• 10am to 12pm
• Meanwood Community Centre, Stainbeck Avenue, LS7 2QU
• Learn more about Monthly Community Sewing Class

Horizon Students pop-up 

• 10am to 4pm 
• Unit 34, Leeds Kirkgate Market, LS2 7HY 
• Check out Kirkgate Market’s monthly schedule of events

The Only Wrap to Bee  

• 10am to 4pm  
• Leeds Kirkgate Market, LS2 7HY  
• Check out Kirkgate Market’s monthly schedule of events

International Medieval Congress 2025: Medieval Craft Fair 

• 10.30am to 6pm 
• University Square and Leeds University Union Foyer 
• Find out about confirmed craft fair traders and more

International Medieval Congress 2025: Historical and Archaeological Societies Fair

• 10.30am to 6pm 
• Leeds University Union Foyer 
• Find out about historical and archaelogical society exhibitors and more

The Picture Library Selection Weekend 

• 11am to 2pm 
• Leeds Art Gallery, LS1 3AA 
• Learn more about The Picture Library Selection Weekend

International Medieval Congress 2025: IIIF Digital Image Workshop 

• 12 to 2pm 
• Treasures of the Brothern Gallery 
• Learn more about IIIF Digital Image Workshop

To Improvise a Mountain – Lunchtime Talks  

• 1pm  
• Leeds Art Gallery, LS1 3AA  
• Find out more about To Improvise a Mountain – Lunchtime Talks

Free 15 minute meditation session 

• 1 to 1.30pm 
• Leeds Kirkgate Market, LS2 7HY 
• Check out Kirkgate Market’s monthly schedule of events

July Volunteer Session | Community Vegetable Garden 

• 2 to 4pm 
• Left Bank, LS6 1LJ 
• Get your free ticket to Community Vegetable Garden

Let’s Chat 

• 3 to 4pm 
• Language Zone, Parkinson SR 2.31 
• See the Language Zone’s Sharepoint

Dave Chawner and Robyn Perkins – Work in Progress 

• 7pm 
• Hyde Park Book Club, LS6 1BL 
• Get your £11 ticket to Dave Chawner and Robyn Perkins

Chris Turner: Spontaneous 

• 7pm 
• The Wardrobe, LS9 8AH 
• Get your £18.35 ticket to Chris Turner: Spontaneous

Brainstorm – Opening Night 

• 7pm 
• Bramall Rock Void, Leeds Playhouse, Quarry Hill, LS2 7UP 
• Get your £10 ticket to Brainstorm – Opening Night

International Medieval Congress 2025: ‘Rys up an let us daunce!’

• 8 to 10pm 
• Riley Smith Hall, LUU 
• Learn more about ‘Rys up an let us daunce!’

The Only Wrap to Bee  

• 10am to 4pm  
• Leeds Kirkgate Market, LS2 7HY  
• Check out Kirkgate Market’s monthly schedule of events

The Picture Library Selection Weekend 

• 11am to 2pm 
• Leeds Art Gallery, LS1 3AA 
• Learn more about The Picture Library Selection Weekend

HACS Harrogate Music Festival: Young Musician 4 – Alannah Saphir 

• 11am 
• Wesley Centre, Oxford Street, HG1 1PP 
• Get your £15 ticket to Young Musician 4 – Alannah Saphir

Sketch Club 

• 12.30 to 3.30pm 
• The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery 
• Learn more about Sketch Club and other galleries events

Meet and Make 

• 1 to 3pm 
• Leeds Art Gallery, LS1 3AA 
• Learn more about Meet and Make

Study Afternoon: Sweepiana - The Ernestine Henry Collection 

• 1.30 to 4.30pm 
• Abbey House Museum, LS5 3EH 
• Get your £12.50 ticket to Study Afternoon: Sweepiana - The Ernestine Henry Collection

Presenting with Confidence 

• 3 to 4pm 
• Language Zone, Parkinson SR 2.31 
• See the Language Zone’s Sharepoint

Sharon Wanjohi and Thor Stenhaug – Work in Progress 

• 7pm 
• Hyde Park Book Club, LS6 1BL 
• Get your £11 ticket to Sharon Wanjohi and Thor Stenhaug

HACS Harrogate Music Festival: House of Burlesque and Silent Disco

• 7.30pm 
• Old Swan Hotel, Swan Road, HG1 2SR 
• Get your £36-258 ticket to House of Burlesque and Silent Disco

Rugby League: Leeds Rhinos versus St. Helen’s Saints 

• 8pm 
• AMT Headingley Stadium, St Michael’s Lane, LS6 3BR 
• Get your 40% discount code to Leeds Rhinos versus St. Helen’s Saints

5k Community Parkrun 

• 9am 
• Woodhouse Moor 
• Register for Parkrun before attending

Pottery Taster Session – Hand-building and Throwing on the Wheel 

• 10am to 1pm 
• Swarthmore Education Centre, LS3 1AD 
• Get your £45 ticket for Pottery Tasting Session

Sparky Saturdays: Colour!

• 10am to 4pm
• M&S Archive, Michael Marks Building 
• Find out more about Sparky Saturdays

Leeds Record Fair 

• 10am to 4pm 
• Leeds Kirkgate Market, LS2 7HY 
• Check out Kirkgate Market’s monthly schedule of events

Kirkstall Festival 

• 11am 
• Kirkstall Abbey grounds 
• See Kirkstall Festivals’ Instagram and get involved

The Picture Library Selection Weekend 

• 11am to 2pm 
• Leeds Art Gallery, LS1 3AA 
• Learn more about The Picture Library Selection Weekend

Beaded Ring Workshop 

• 12pm to 2pm 
• Cardigan Arms, LS4 2HQ 
• Visit Little Crafty Crafts’ Instagram to find out more

Leeds Peoples Choir Performance 

• 12.30 to 1.15pm 
• Leeds Kirkgate Market, LS2 7HY 
• Check out Kirkgate Market’s monthly schedule of events

Botanical Art – Watercolour Lilies with Artist Monair Hyman 

• 12.30 to 3.30pm 
• Leeds Central Library, Municipal Buildings, Calverley Street, LS1 3AB 
• Get your £37 ticket to Botanicl Art

Leeds’ Queer History Tour – LS6 Ticket 

• 2pm 
• The Bookish Type, 77a Great George Street, LS1 3BR 
• Get your £8 ticket to Leeds’ Queer History Tour

Big Strong Man 

• 7.30pm 
• Slung Low at The Warehouse in Holbeck, LS11 9RQ 
• Get your Pay as you feel ticket to Big Strong Man

Craft Markets

• 10am to 3pm
• Temple Newsham, LS15 0AE
• Learn more about Craft Markets

Heritage Craft Workshop – Traditional Arabic Calligraphy 

• 11am 
• Bradford Industrial Museum 
• Learn more about and book your spot to Traditional Arabic Calligraphy Workshop

The Picture Library Selection Weekend 

• 11am to 2pm 
• Leeds Art Gallery, LS1 3AA 
• Learn more abou The Picture Library Selection Weekend

Youth Collective – Sunday Special 

• 11am to 3pm 
• Leeds Art Gallery, LS1 3AA 
• Learn more about Youth Collective

LS6 Junk Yard Sale July 

• 11am to 3pm 
• Left Bank, LS6 1LJ 
• Learn more about LS6 Junk Yard Sale July

Breadcrumbs 

• 2pm 
• Slung Low at The Warehouse in Holbeck, LS11 9RQ 
• Get your pay as you feel ticket to Breadcrumbs

Seven by Seven: Vinyl Record Social 

• 3 to 9pm 
• Wharf Chambers, LS2 7EQ 
• Find out more about Seven by Seven

Cirque: The Greatest Show Reimagined: Opening Night

• 6pm
• Leeds Grand Theatre, LS1 6NZ 
• Get your £32-42 ticket to Cirque: The Greatest Show Reimagined: Opening Night

Josie Long  - Work in Progress 

• 7pm 
• Hyde Park Book Club, LS6 1BL 
• Get your £11 ticket to Josie Long