The nights are getting darker, the weather is getting colder (or it will at some point) and we’re counting down the days until Christmas. But for now, here are a few exciting things in Leeds to keep you busy all the way through November!  

Leeds International Film Festival 2024 

1st November – 17th November, Multiple Locations  

£8.50 - £10.50  

Getting bigger and better each year, Leeds International Film Festival is letting you preview many of the year’s most anticipated films in the festival’s Constellation section.  

Take a look at the full programme. 

Watch in Awe at Autumn Lights  

2nd November, Temple Newsam, 4pm-9pm  

£14.20  

One of the UK’s biggest touring fireworks displays is coming to Temple Newsam. Join Autumn Lights for a night of fun, food and amazing entertainment.  

Find out more or book your tickets.  

Eat your way through Kirkgate Market  

Kirkgate Market, 34 George St, Leeds City Centre   

Visit one of Europe’s biggest indoor markets to shop all things food, drink, flowers and fashion. Keep an eye out for the 14th of November for an early dose of Christmas as they welcome their Christmas market! 

Find out more about Kirkgate market and their Christmas event.  

Watch and enjoy The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 

18th November - 25th January, Leeds Playhouse 

Tickets from £15  

Get into the festive spirit through the nostalgic stage show of C.S. Lewis’ classic novel is at the Leeds Playhouse with magical storytelling, bewitching stagecraft and incredible puppets. 

Find the best time for you and book your tickets.  

Get Festive at Leeds Christmas Markets  

22nd November – 31st December, Millenium Square, City Square, Victoria Gardens  

Free  

It really is the most wonderful time of the year when the Christmas markets are back in Leeds. This year there’ll be around 70 stalls from international and local traders scattered all over the city centre.  

Sing along with Kate Nash  

25th November, Leeds Beckett Students’ Union  

£27.50 

Kate Nash comes to Leeds Beckett Students’ Union for her UK tour after dropping her latest album in June this year! 

Get your tickets!  

Take a Stroll around Roundhay Park  

Get your coat on and have a wander round the 700 acres of Roundhay park. And if a parkrun tickles your fancy, there’s on every Saturday morning starting at 9am! 

Find out more or sign up here.