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Things to do in Leeds, October 2026

Browse 215 upcoming events and things to do in Leeds during October 2026. Venues include Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, St Georges Hall, Bradford, Brudenell Social Club. Highlights include The Rock Orchestra: Arena of Fire - Venue Premium Tickets, Chris Ramsey - Here Man, Toby Lee and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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The Mary Wallopers

The Mary Wallopers

Leeds · O2 Academy LeedsTue, Oct 27Music

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🎟️ From £33

Tara Clerkin Trio

Tara Clerkin Trio

Leeds · The AtticTue, Oct 27Music

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🎟️ From £17

Modern Woman

Modern Woman

Leeds · Hyde Park Book ClubTue, Oct 27Music

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🎟️ From £14

Josh Pugh: Ha Ha, Yeah Sound

Josh Pugh: Ha Ha, Yeah Sound · Oct 27

Leeds · City Varieties Music HallTue, Oct 27Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £15

Josh Pugh: Ha Ha, Yeah Sound

Josh Pugh: Ha Ha, Yeah Sound · Oct 28

Leeds · City Varieties Music HallWed, Oct 28Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £21

Brown Horse

Brown Horse

Leeds · Brudenell Social ClubWed, Oct 28Music

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🎟️ From £8

KIm Blythe

KIm Blythe

Leeds · WardrobeWed, Oct 28Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £17

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Lois

Leeds · Lending RoomTue, Oct 27Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £12

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Not Truly Dead: Candlelit Stories for Halloween

Leeds · The Old WoollenWed, Oct 28Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £17

A live music performance.

Fishies Halloween 2026 Red Light Fishtrict

Leeds · O2 Academy LeedsThu, Oct 29Music

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Fin Taylor

Fin Taylor

Leeds · O2 Academy LeedsThu, Oct 29Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £21

Spineshank + Orgy

Spineshank + Orgy

Leeds · NightrainThu, Oct 29Music

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🎟️ From £30

Romare

Romare

Leeds · Belgrave Music HallThu, Oct 29Events

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🎟️ From £20

Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beasts

Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beasts

Leeds · WardrobeThu, Oct 29Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £23

Penelope Isles

Penelope Isles

Leeds · Hyde Park Book ClubThu, Oct 29Music

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🎟️ From £17

Suede & Manic Street Preachers

Suede & Manic Street Preachers

Leeds · Leeds First Direct Bank ArenaFri, Oct 30Music

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🎟️ From £51

Dizzee Rascal

Dizzee Rascal

Leeds · O2 Academy LeedsFri, Oct 30Music

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🎟️ From £53

Overpass

Overpass

Leeds · StylusFri, Oct 30Music

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🎟️ From £20

Adult DVD

Adult DVD

Leeds · Project HouseFri, Oct 30Events

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🎟️ From £19

Yaelokre

Yaelokre

Leeds · Leeds Beckett Students' UnionFri, Oct 30Music

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🎟️ From £22

DR John Cooper Clarke

DR John Cooper Clarke · Oct 30

Leeds · City Varieties Music HallFri, Oct 30Music

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🎟️ From £28

Vainglorious II

Vainglorious II

Leeds · Brudenell Social ClubFri, Oct 30Events

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🎟️ From £17

Swervedriver

Swervedriver

Leeds · Brudenell Social ClubFri, Oct 30Music

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🎟️ From £31

Asher White

Asher White

Leeds · Hyde Park Book ClubFri, Oct 30Music

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🎟️ From £17

Elder Island

Elder Island

Leeds · Belgrave Music HallFri, Oct 30Music

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🎟️ From £22

Paul Heaton - Venue Premium Tickets

Paul Heaton - Venue Premium Tickets

Leeds · Leeds First Direct Bank ArenaSat, Oct 31Music

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🎟️ From £47

Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble

Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble

Leeds · St Georges ChurchSat, Oct 31Events

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Against The Current

Against The Current

Leeds · Leeds Beckett Students' UnionSat, Oct 31Music

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🎟️ From £33

DR John Cooper Clarke

DR John Cooper Clarke · Oct 31

Leeds · City Varieties Music HallSat, Oct 31Music

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🎟️ From £17

The Bar Stool Preachers

The Bar Stool Preachers

Leeds · Brudenell Social ClubSat, Oct 31Music

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🎟️ From £21

Republica

Republica

Leeds · Brudenell Social ClubSat, Oct 31Music

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🎟️ From £34

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Stornoway

Leeds · Leeds Irish CentreThu, Oct 29Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £28

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Stanleys

Leeds · OportoThu, Oct 29Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £13

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

The Rezillos

Leeds · The Old WoollenSat, Oct 31Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £31

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Kepler presents CONTACT HALLOWEEN

Leeds · Mint WarehouseSun, Nov 1Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £11

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