Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Seven Arts, Leeds

 With details of what's on this week:

Silky @ Seven


Tonight, Wednesday 30th September, 7.30pm, the monthly outing for Silky & Friends, with headliners, Rob Deering 'One of the leading stand-ups of his generation' (Time Out), and Sam Hickman, singing harpist comedian and cabaret star. Plus Alex Redman and Pamela Tracey. And your host, Silky, of course. Seven Venue. £15 /£12.

Tomorrow, Thursday 1st October 4-6pm, 7.30pm, join The Little Bookshop for a celebration of the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction, Marcia Hutchinson and Rozie Kelly. They will be discussing their West Yorkshire roots and writing journeys, during an evening to entertain all book lovers. Seven Venue. Booking essential, online or at The Little Bookshop.£18/£25/£32.

On Friday 2nd October, 7pm, acclaimed, young classical pianist and music producer Jacob Clark-Reyes will perform an inspiring evening of solo piano music, the eclectic programme reflecting Jacob's musical influences. Originally from Essex, Jacob has established himself as a rising talent on the classical music scene. Seven Venue. £10.

Look forward to Autumn Sessions – Mermaidens on Saturday 3rd October, 4-6pm. Stunning vocalists, prolific songwriters and multi-instrumentalists in their own right, the trio brings together a deep pool of talent – plus an abundance of instruments – to create fresh and breathtaking new soundscapes. Seven Bar. Pay What You Feel. Organised by Mewl Music.

And in the evening of Saturday 3rd October, 7.30pm, Script Yorkshire – Page to Stage, a popular twice-a-year event  returns  with five new fifteen minute plays under development from Yorkshire writers, performed by professional actors, script in hand. Seven Venue. £12 /£10.

On Sunday 4th October, 1.30-4pm, JazzLeeds – Joshua Cavanagh-Brierley Sextet.  Joshua channels a modern Mingus style, with support from a plethora of youthful talent who deliver irregularly catchy time signatures of powerful grooves and jazzy, feel-good vibes. Seven Venue. £12/10 plus fees in advance, £12 on the door

Also on Sunday 5th October, 7:30 pm, this and every Sunday, the Seven Quiz. Test your knowledge in a relaxed atmosphere; a great way to end the weekend with friends. Seven Bar.  £5 per team entry. With prizes.

Next week some regular favourites with on Wednesday 7th October, Rush Hour Jazz - Tony Burkhill and Murder Inc - Police Interview with a Vampire and on Thursday 8th October, Jazz Leeds – Mark Lockheart’s Shapeshifter.

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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Leeds Museums and Galleries newsletter

With details of what's coming up:

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Visitors enjoying Leeds Art Gallery display 'Lines of Enquiry' (until 11 April 2027)

Brand new exhibitions coming your way

We're moving full steam ahead into exhibition season! With new art shows, community offerings and glimpses behind the scenes, there's plenty to delight and intrigue across our many museum and gallery sites.

And the best bit? All are included in your general museum admission.

Read on for announcements on what's coming up.


It Takes A Community

Leeds City Museum

2 October 2026 - 20 June 2027

Celebrate 20 years of community partnership across Leeds Museums and Galleries with a vibrant new exhibition bringing together the many groups, collaborators and creatives who’ve shaped our museums over 20 years. Expect creativity, identity and shared storytelling.


Steve McQueen: Resistance

Leeds Art Gallery

6 November 2026 - 25 April 2027

This thought-provoking exhibition conceived by renowned artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and the powerful role photography has played in both documenting and driving change.


An autumnal image of Kirkstall Abbey ruins

Ludd in the Machine

Until 13 August 2028

A new community display exploring the path of trade unions and worker's rights from the Luddite protests of 1812 to the emergence of AI.


Behind The Streets

Abbey House Museum

6 October 2026 - 20 June 2027

Featuring objects recently conserved by volunteers, this exhibition explores the contributions of volunteers to maintain thousands of our objects and their experiences doing so.


Last chance to see...

Summer of Sculpture

Leeds Art Gallery

Closing Sunday 4 October

Enjoy an impressive programme of thought-provoking exhibitions and installations dedicated to sculptural form. Featuring works by Jean (Hans) Arp, Garth Evans, Jacob Epstein, Olivia Bax and more.


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