What's On This Week: Monday, 23 March 2026 to Sunday, 29 March 2026
What's On This Week: Monday, 23 March 2026 to Sunday, 29 March 2026
This week in Leeds promises an exciting array of events that cater to diverse tastes. With such a varied lineup, there's something for everyone to enjoy in Leeds this week!
Waterparks at O2 Academy Leeds
Monday, 23 March 2026 at 7:00 pm
The Houston-raised trio Waterparks is a genre-bending powerhouse whose magnetic pull has cultivated one of the most devoted fanbases in alternative music. Known for their energetic live energy and reputation for pushing creative boundaries, their bold creativity and constant evolution have made them one of the most influential and forward-moving forces in alternative music today.
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at The Grand Theatre & Opera House Leeds
Monday, 23 March 2026 at 7:30 pm
West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, is on its first ever UK & Ireland tour. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi-award-winning global superstar, Tina Turner didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them, winning 12 Grammy Awards. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her iconic hits, including The Best, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, Private Dancer and River Deep, Mountain High, discover the heart and soul behind the queen of rock ‘n’ roll. Experience her inspiring story live on stage as this exhilarating celebration reveals the untold story of a woman who dared to dream fiercely, shatter barriers and defy the bounds of age, gender and race to conquer the world against all odds. Presented in association with Tina Turner, written by Olivier Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by the internationally acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd, this five-star show is ‘simply the best’.
Speed Dating in Leeds | Ages 30-45 at Banyan Bar & Kitchen - Leeds
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 at 7:30 pm
Join us and up to 15 singles for this fun speed dating event at Banyan Bar And Kitchen in Leeds. You'll meet up to 20 other guests through a series of four‑minute mini-dates, just enough time to spark a connection and decide who you’d like to see again.
Scouting For Girls at O2 Academy Leeds
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 at 7:00 pm
In 2010, Scouting For Girls amplified the success of their self-titled debut album with their follow-up Everybody Wants To Be On TV, which featured hits including “This Ain’t A Love Song” and “Posh Girls”. Now Scouting For Girls commemorate the album’s 15th anniversary with a special celebratory tour which will see them mix songs from the album with all of their biggest hits.
Small Island at Leeds Playhouse
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 at 7:00 pm
Journey from the sun-drenched shores of Jamaica to the cold, grey streets of 1940s London in Small Island. A powerful and intimate portrayal of Andrea Levy’s multi award-winning novel, adapted for the stage by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Matthew Xia, this bold staging offers a fresh perspective on a world shaped by empire and entitlement, caught between belonging and unbelonging, disappointment and hope. Four unforgettable characters bring this Windrush story to life: Hortense and Gilbert, determined Jamaican migrants in search of belonging and respect; Queenie, an Englishwoman who defies convention; and Bernard, her husband, struggling with change. Together, they discover love across culture, colour and class – and the fragile hope of a shared future. Spanning decades and continents, this brand-new production draws on the joyful rhythms of calypso and the harsh realities of postwar Britain to explore the emotional truth of our collective history, brought vividly to life through music, striking visuals and a compelling story you will never forget.
Gorillaz at First Direct Bank Arena
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 at 7:30 pm
Gorillaz are set to bring their groundbreaking sound and visuals to Leeds as part of The Mountain Tour, hitting the first direct bank arena on 25 March 2026. Following a string of sold-out shows and the critically acclaimed House of Kong exhibition, the band proves they’re as electrifying as ever. With support from Trueno on selected dates, expect an unforgettable night from one of the most innovative acts of our time.
Paint a Pic: Winter Balloon Girl at Brasserie Blanc Leeds
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 at 7:00 pm
Come down and paint your own masterpiece with the guidance of our resident artist. We provide the materials (canvas, apron, paint, and easel), the subject, music, and the bar to go with it (drinks not included). No experience necessary – we take you through it step by step. We use high quality materials with everything included in the price. There’s a maximum of 25 people in each class so that you get more time with the artist to perfect your masterpiece! So, whether alone or with friends, you can have a great time, and leave with your own piece of art to take home with you. You can also feel free to stick around for drinks after class!
War of the Worlds at Leeds Playhouse
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 at 7:45 pm
H.G. Wells’s classic novel retold by imitating the dog. Four performers enter the stage with cameras and construct an epic road movie before our eyes. It’s a story we know, or think we know – an apocalyptic tale of alien invasion and the unfolding destruction of everything we hold dear. Using miniature environments, model worlds, camera tricks, and projection, imitating the dog mix the live and the recorded, the animate and the inanimate to create a thrilling, audacious and timely retelling of H.G. Wells’s classic novel.
Ed Byrne at Howard Assembly Room
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 at 7:45 pm
A warm, witty night with acclaimed comedian Ed Byrne. Ed Byrne is a veteran stand‑up comedian who’s built a strong reputation across the UK, Ireland and the international comedy circuit. He’s sold‑out tours and fringe runs, appeared at Montreal’s Just For Laughs and performed for audiences from Paris to Las Vegas and Sydney. On television and radio he’s a regular contributor, hosting BBC Radio 4 Extra’s What’s So Funny and featuring on panel shows such as Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Have I Got News for You and The Graham Norton Show.
Ladylike at Hyde Park Book Club
Thursday, 26 March 2026 at 7:30 pm
Brudenell Presents... ladylike +Bedworm + Dinnerbone @ Hyde Park Book Club Brighton quartet ladylike have signed to cult label Heist or Hit (Her’s, Westside Cowboy) and announce their debut EP It’s A Pleasure Of Mine, to Know You’re Fine for March 13th. New single ‘Rome (in progress)’ is out now with the announcement.
Hasbian at The Carriageworks Theatre
Friday, 27 March 2026 at 7:30 pm
A new coming-of-age comedy about growing up queer in Brighton during Section 28. Beth’s real teenage diary is brought to life in vivid hilarity in Hasbian. Original animations, inspired by teen magazines, feature an all-star 00’s fantasy cast, as Beth’s BFFs and first crushes are re-imagined. Dripping in equal measures with heartfelt earnestness, sharp irony, and humour that bubbles up in the place between youthful confidence and pubescent self-doubt, Hasbian delves behind the rollercoaster of teenage life, into the reality of growing up queer in Brighton under Section 28. Set to a soundtrack of y2k pop classics, and indie angst anthems, Hasbian fills audiences with buzzy nostalgia, while exposing prejudice in the most liberal of cities.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live at First Direct Bank Arena
Saturday, 28 March 2026 at 10:00 am
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ is thrilled to continue the momentum into 2026 by introducing an all-new truck to the tour: Rhinomite — the dynamite Rhino themed truck. Get ready for more heat and action as Hot Wheels brings the ultimate monster truck show to first direct bank arena, Leeds! Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire is produced by Family Entertainment Live and brings fans’ favourite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, HW 5-Alarm™,Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, Skelesaurus™, and also includes FMX riders performing high-flying stunts and a fire-breathing, car crushing robot dinosaur. Special kids pricing is available for all shows providing a BIG value for the whole family!
Comedy Club with Jenny Collier, Brendan Dempsey, Dom Hatton Woods & Alex Boardman at The HiFi Club
Saturday, 28 March 2026 at 5:30 pm
Comedy Club with Jenny Collier, Brendan Dempsey, Dom Hatton Woods & Alex Boardman (1st act onstage 6.45pm) at The HiFi Club, Leeds. Established in 2001, the HiFi’s Comedy Club is Leeds’ finest independent Stand-Up Comedy event. Doors open at 5.30pm with the first comedian onstage at approximately 6.45pm. All ticket holders will need to arrive at the venue no later than 6.15pm to facilitate seating before the first act takes the stage.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live at First Direct Bank Arena
Saturday, 28 March 2026 at 10:00 am
Live Nation Presents Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire at first direct bank arena, Leeds, United Kingdom.
Comedy Club with Alex Boardman & Guests at The HiFi Club
Saturday, 28 March 2026 at 5:30 pm
Leeds longest running Independent Comedy Club. Celebrating 25 Years of Laughter. Bringing you the best on the circuit every Saturday!
World Comedy Clash 2026 - Leeds at The Glee Club Leeds
Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 6:30 pm
London's number 1 original and longest running comedy clash show returns to LEEDS by popular demand with another star-studded, action packed line up.
Distilled: All Beethoven at Howard Assembly Room
Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 3:00 pm
Enjoy an intimate chamber concert for violin, cello and piano. Beethoven’s Duet No.1 for violin and cello sparkles with energy and charm, before the expansive beauty of the much-loved “Archduke” Trio unfolds. An elegant and uplifting lunchtime escape.
