Events, Activities & Things to Do

Livestreamed Gigs, Shows & Festivals

Live At The Savoy: Gypsy - Netflix (On Demand) - Included with Netflix Subscription

In this musical, a mother pushes her two daughters to make it in show business, but gets more than she bargained for when one becomes a burlesque star. Starring Imelda Staunton, Lara Pulver and Peter Davison.

London African Gospel Choir - Online  (15 Dec) - Free 

Join the charity carol concert this December to hear carols sung by the London African Gospel Choir and readings by special guests Michael Palin and Minette Batters.

Opera North  - The Rite of Spring (Available until 23 Jan 2021) - Free (via Operavision platform)

Characters from Haitian folklore come to life telling their story of ritual, ceremony and celebration. All wait to be overcome by the female spirit Erzuli. Who will be chosen?

'Please Sir, I Want Some More': The Story Of St Mary's Workhouse  - Online Talk (18 Jan) - £4.50

In this online talk join SeaCity Museum's learning officer Andy Skinner in delving into the records and stories of the St Mary's workhouse for a story of slums, deprivation and, sometimes, hope.

Castival Live  - Online (20 Jan) - £5.50

Castival is the podcast where each guest is asked to pitch their dream, music festival line-up. It's a music appreciation podcast with humour, hypothetical questions and a touch of sentimentality.

Wellness Activities

Therapeutic Poetry Workshop  - Online (Wednesdays) - Free

Join La Marks For Her Weekly Poetry Therapy Workshop - Become Your Own Muse.

Yoga For Desk Bodies - Online (15 Dec) - Donation

Yoga For Desk Bodies is a therapeutic yoga class designed to help erase the tension and pain we add to our bodies while working.

Journaling Workshop  - Online (16 Dec)  - Free

Journal writing using self reflective prompts.

Wellness Mediation with Reiki - Online (29 Dec) - Free 

A free 45-minute online wellness meditation with Reiki to replenish energy, relax the body, quiet the mind, and balance emotions.

Events Around Leeds

Twinkle and the Mechanical Light Machine - Oldham Library (Until 30 Dec) - £8

Heritage, Libraries and Arts with Oldham Theatre Workshop bring you an exciting fun Christmas show!

A Christmas Carol - The Old Woollen Mill (15 Dec) - £14.50

Join Ebenezer Scrooge as he journeys into the past, present and yet-to-come on a supernatural journey to redemption.

YPC Annual Christmas Concert - Wakefield Cathedral (18 Dec) - £5

Enjoy a joyous evening of Christmas music, traditional and modern, with the Yorkshire Philharmonic Choir.

Wendy and Peter Pan - Leeds Playhouse​ (Until 22 Jan) - From £14, student discount available​​

With Peter Pan, fairy Tink and Tiger Lily as unlikely allies, Wendy gives the Lost Boys a run for their money, takes on the dastardly Captain Hook and ultimately learns what a great adventure life can be. ​​

Christmas Market - Leeds Corn Exchange - Free

Rolling Social Events are teaming up with iconic venue Leeds Corn Exchange to create a free to enter Christmas Market filled with food, drink and music!

Discover more events on the Leeds Inspired Christmas List!

Online Courses & Workshops

You can try your hand at something new with one of these free courses and workshops.

DIY & Crafts - Keep Crafting

Pet Shop is a series of online workshops exploring how to use recycled and repurposed materials to create DIY and craft projects. All workshops are free and available on YouTube.

Photography - Nikon School Online

Nikon have created a huge selection of online photography videos and workshops which are now free to access. 

Books - Find a Virtual Book Group 

There are in-person book clubs in Leeds, but there are also lots of online book groups you can join from wherever you are. 

Online Escape Rooms

Get together with your friends virtually for one of these online interactive games.

• The Mermaid’s Tongue - £15 for 2-6 players
• Escape Live - From £20 for up to 8 players
• The Panic Room - A variety of games ranging from £10-£20 per group (min/max players vary by game)