Seven Arts, Leeds

 With details of what's on this week:

Fight The Giant @ Seven It's Leeds Jazz Festival 2026 this week, starting at Seven tonight, Wednesday 20th May 6-7.15pm with Rush Hour Jazz – Eliot Richards Quartet . Richards is a jazz saxophonist based in Leeds, but can be found playing all over the country and, indeed the world, having played across Europe and Asia. Seven Bar. Pay What You Feel. Organised by JazzLeeds. Also tonight, Wednesday 20th May, 7.30pm,  Cafe Scientifique – De-glaciation and its Effects on Landscapes and Society. Jonathan Carrivick, Professor of Glaciology at the University of Leeds, speaks on climate change and will give an overview of the global, regional and local consequences of disappearing glaciers for people and places. Seven Venue, Hat Donations. Tomorrow, Thursday 14th May 7.30pm, Alto sax player Donovan Haffner blends straight-ahead contemporary jazz with compositions in his own unique style in  Leeds Jazz Festival – Donovan Haffner Quartet. This alto saxophonist could have been described as one of the best-kept secrets on the UK jazz scene but all this has changed with the award of Jazz Newcomer of the Year in this year’s UK Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Seven Venue. £20/18/10 advance, £20 on the door. Doors 7pm. Look forward to James Adrian Brown x Sulk Rooms on Friday 22nd May, 8pm. Brown’s work utilises analogue synths alongside tape machines, piano, strings and immersive ambient atmospherics, whilst the music of Sulk Rooms draws the link between euphoric electronica and smoke engulfed drones. “Ephemeral, elusive and gloriously unsettling” – Electronic Sound Magazine. Seven Venue. £11.50. Doors 7.30pm. On Saturday 23rd May 4-6pm, Spring Sessions – Ken Nicol & Wendy Ross, this new duo from the legendary folk band, Magna Carta,   is Ken, with a pedigree including such luminaries as Steeleye Span and Al Stewart, is considered one of the UKs top guitarists, whilst classically trained Wendy adds a true touch of class.  Seven Bar. Pay What You Feel. Organised by Mewl Music. Also on Saturday 23rd May, 7pm, a rehearsed reading of The Peasants Feast by Brandon Robinson-Connolly . The play is a bold and visceral exploration of student party culture, ritual, and the complexities of young adulthood, blending realism with heightened theatricality. The play examines identity, manipulation, and the pressures that shape behaviour within intimate social groups. Seven Venue. £5  £7 / £5 Students, / £10 on the door. Doors 6.30pm.  On Sunday 24th May, 1.30-4pm, the final outing at Seven of  Leeds Jazz Festival – Fight the Giant, blending dancy grooves with heavy bass riffs and rich harmonies. This quintet features an international award-winning rhythm section, and together the musicians push modern fusion in a new direction. Seven Bar or Courtyard, Pay What You Feel. Also, on Sunday 24th  May, 7.30pm  the Seven Quiz, this and every Sunday. Test your knowledge in a relaxed atmosphere – a great way to unwind with friends and family. Seven Bar. £5 per team. With prizes. Where the event is ticketed, tickets are available at TicketSource via www.sevenleeds.co.uk  We  look forward to seeing you at Seven very soon. Every £ spent at Seven helps support high quality arts in a local setting.

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The Great Yorkshire Show

Here is the newsletter for the Great Yorkshire show, with details of family friendly activities and more:

Discover Family Friendly Activities at the Great Yorkshire Show Bring the whole family to the 167th Great Yorkshire Show and experience an unforgettable day out that celebrates farming, food and the countryside. Taking place from Tuesday 14 to Friday 17 July, this year’s Show is set to be bigger and better, with even more to explore for visitors of all ages. At the heart of the action is the enhanced Discovery Zone, a vibrant space designed especially for children and families. Located next to the Garden Show and sponsored by National Grid, it’s packed with hands-on activities and inspiring experiences that bring farming and nature together in fun and engaging ways. Free activities to enjoy include: Mini Fodder food hall Workshop to learn about sustainable farming Birds of prey displays Drystone walling demonstrations Crafts and wood shaving Pedal tractors, soft play and face painting A quiet, family gazebo space Wildflower walkway And much more! Bring your picnic to the Show Next to the Discovery Zone is a picnic area, sponsored by Nestlé, offering views across the Show and where the hillside will be adorned with cover crops spelling out the initials, YAS. Activities in the Discovery Zone are free, funded by show organisers, the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. School Veg Box Competition The Society’s annual School Veg Box Competition for primary schools has attracted a record 31 entries and culminates in a display of 12 finalists’ veg boxes in the Discovery Zone. All show visitors are welcome at the nearby Garden Show Stage at 1pm on Wednesday 15 July when the winners are revealed. Make this summer one to remember with the Great Yorkshire Show. Book your tickets today Book your tickets today Time to get ‘Show Ready’ and book your tickets today. With visitor numbers capped each day, tickets are only available to purchase in advance and will NOT be available to purchase on the gate. Buy tickets Hospitality Special Occasion Hospitality packages are filling up fast, so don't miss out and book your VIP day today! Wednesday 15 July is sold out, limited availability for Thursday 16 July with spaces still available for Tuesday 14 & Friday 17 July. Find out more The Great Yorkshire Show raises funds for the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, a registered charity helping to support and develop an environment where farming, food and the countryside thrive and grow.

Great Yorkshire Show · Railway Road · Great Yorkshire Showground · Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 8NZ