What's On in Leeds
Monday 15 June 2026
Leeds may be keeping things intimate on this Monday in June, but do not let a quiet calendar fool you — when the city has something worth doing, it delivers with real style. Tonight, one of Britain's sharpest political minds rolls into a true gem of a venue, and that is more than enough reason to pull yourself off the sofa. Sometimes one brilliant thing is all you need.
Highlights
Matt Forde - Defying Calamity — If you have ever found yourself simultaneously howling with laughter and despairing at the state of British politics, Matt Forde is the comedian who gets it — and gets you through it. His new show, Defying Calamity, promises the kind of razor-sharp, deeply informed political comedy that only someone with genuine Westminster insider knowledge can pull off, and the intimate, gilded surrounds of City Varieties Music Hall make it feel like an event rather than just a night out. Doors are at 7:30pm and tickets are available via the website — do not wait until Tuesday to wish you had gone.
Full listings
| Event | Venue | Time | Price | Link | |
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| Matt Forde - Defying Calamity | City Varieties Music Hall | 7:30pm | Check website | Tickets |