Things to do in Leeds, December 2026

December 2026: events in Leeds.

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Sun, Dec 13

Shed Seven

O2 Academy Leeds · Leeds

From £46

Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 13

Adam Riches

Hyde Park Book Club · Leeds

From £17

Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Dec 14

Jamie T

O2 Academy Leeds · Leeds

From £52

Rail of period costumes in a theatre costume department — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Dec 14

Frank Sidebottom Calling

Hyde Park Book Club · Leeds

From £9

Tue, Dec 15

Polyphia Tour MMXXVI

O2 Academy Leeds · Leeds

From £47

Two cocktails on a bar with city lights behind — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Dec 16

HYDE PARK COMEDY CLUB CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Hyde Park Book Club · Leeds

From £17

Wed, Dec 16

Ash 30th Anniversary Tour of 1977

O2 Academy Leeds · Leeds

From £22

Two actors on a dimly lit stage in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 17

Weetwood Mac

Brudenell Social Club · Leeds

From £23

Evening street lined with lanterns and cafe lights leading to a historic church square — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 17

LIMEHOUSE LIZZY - The Christmas Show

Leeds Irish Centre · Leeds

From £26

Drummer and bassist performing under green stage light — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 17

TIME FOR RODEO - LINE DANCING NIGHT

The Old Woollen · Leeds

From £16

Fri, Dec 18

Man In The Mirror - Venue Premium Tickets

Leeds First Direct Bank Arena · Leeds

From £14

Fri, Dec 18

Fell Out Boy + the Black Charade

O2 Academy Leeds · Leeds

From £14

Candlelit string quartet in a church — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 18

BEETHOVEN'S MOONLIGHT SONATA BY CANDLELIGHT

Leeds Minster · Leeds

From £28

People arriving at a glass-fronted event venue at night — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 18

Endorphinmachine

Brudenell Social Club · Leeds

From £19

Fri, Dec 18

GLAMOUR PUSSY

The Old Woollen · Leeds

From £18

Sunset harbour concert seen from a boat with a distant stage — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19

Catseye

TESTBED · Leeds

From £26

Silhouetted cyclist on an empty coastal road at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19

Leeds United vs Fulham

Elland Road · Leeds

See ticket optionsResale

Sat, Dec 19

Morrissey

Leeds First Direct Bank Arena · Leeds

From £59

Riverside summer stage glowing across the water at blue hour — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19

Fleetwood Bac

The Old Woollen · Leeds

From £29

Evening concert in a stone courtyard with string lights and candles — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 20

Mik Artistik's Ego Trip

Brudenell Social Club · Leeds

From £20

Sun, Dec 27

The Boss & The Beeston Street Band

Brudenell Social Club · Leeds

From £19

Audience facing a lone stool and microphone at a comedy night — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Dec 28

BETWIXTMAS LUNCHTIME FAMILY COMEDY SHOW (5+)

The Glee Club · Leeds

From £11

People arriving at a glass-fronted event venue at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Dec 28

Slade UK

Brudenell Social Club · Leeds

From £17

Audience silhouettes facing a small club stage with a microphone and stool — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Dec 30

Comedy - The Night Before NYE 2026!

The Old Woollen · Leeds

From £17

Contemporary dancers leaping in a bright studio — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 20, 2026 – Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · 04:00 PM

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

Riley Smith Theatre · Leeds

From £23

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Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

Browse Christmas markets, festive concerts and holiday shows
Look for New Year's Eve parties and countdown events
Book early — festive-season tickets and popular markets fill up fast