What's On in Leeds

The Soulful Day Party Bonfire Special — Kick your Saturday afternoon into gear with this warm, celebratory daytime party at The Space, where deep soul and good vibes are the order of the day. There is something gloriously indulgent about dancing before the sun goes down, and with a Bonfire Special twist in the air, this one promises an atmosphere that crackles. Doors at 3:00pm, tickets £14–£18.

Yard Act — One of the most vital, sharp-tongued bands to come out of Leeds in years, Yard Act bring their wit and wiry post-punk energy to the O2 Academy — a homecoming that will feel genuinely electric. Expect sardonic storytelling, propulsive rhythms, and a crowd who know every word. Check the website for tickets, doors at 7:00pm.

Aladdinsane - The Sound & Vision of Bowie tribute: Leeds — The Howard Assembly Room is one of Leeds' most beautiful spaces, and it becomes the perfect stage for this immersive Bowie tribute, taking you on a journey through the Starman's extraordinary catalogue of sound and spectacle. Whether you are a lifelong devotee or a curious newcomer, this is the kind of show that reminds you why Bowie still matters. Starts at 7:00pm, tickets £18.

Comedy Club with Matt Richardson & Guests — The HIFI Club swaps its usual musical duties for an evening of properly good stand-up, with the brilliantly likeable Matt Richardson leading the charge alongside a hand-picked lineup of guests. It is early enough to warm you up for the rest of the night, and just the right tonic if the week has been a long one. Starts at 5:30pm, tickets £19.

Wax Social: Bonfire Special | Funk, Disco & House | Free Entry — There are few better ways to spend a Saturday evening than at The Booksellers Arms with a drink in hand while someone spins gloriously warm funk, disco, and house on vinyl — and this Bonfire Special edition is entirely free to walk into. It is relaxed, unpretentious, and the kind of night that could easily turn into a very good one. Starts at 6:00pm, free entry.

Culture Shock — For those who want to end the night properly, Culture Shock at The Warehouse rolls in at 11:00pm with the kind of relentless, room-shaking energy this iconic Leeds venue does better than almost anywhere else. If you want to lose yourself in the music until the early hours, this is where you need to be. Tickets £10–£16.