Saturday, 26 July 2025

Things to do this weekend in Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, London, Scotland, Ireland and more

Got plans for the weekend? Here are a few ideas of things to do in Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, London, Scotland, Ireland and more, including the last long weekend of my daughter Georgiana Rebekah's art exhibition at Brick Lane Gallery in London:


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Fun in the sun



Wave farewell to FOMO with our top picks of the week, featuring a dance show, art exhibitions and plenty of free music and dance events to get stuck into.

And fill your diary with events coming up, including an evening with Lisa O'Neill, and a dubstep vs cumbia club night. Scroll on to find out more.


A breathtaking performance

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Alex Baczyński-Jenkins: Untitled (Holding Horizon)

WED 30 & THU 31 JUL

A hypnotically sensual and haunting durational dance of desire, collectivity and queer gesture, built around the minimal box step.


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Iris Colomb: Try! Try! Try! Again!

UNTIL SUN 4 JAN 

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Our HeartBeats: Unity in Motion

THU 31 JUL – THU 21 AUG

Two young dancers twist on the Southbank Centre's Riverside Terrace

A Dance Floor Journey

SAT 1 AUG

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Grief Rave

SUN 3 AUG

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Tomorrow's Warriors Extraordinary Summer Showcase

SUN 3 AUG


Come to our playground


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REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground

UNTIL SUN 24 AUG

Enter an endless world of play and invention in a limitless recycled playground for children and their grown-ups to tap into their imaginations.


The must-see exhibition



Installation view of Yoshitomo Nara, Fire

Yoshitomo Nara

UNTIL SUN 31 AUG

Immerse yourself in the intriguing world of one of today's most celebrated artists. Free entry for members.

★★★★ 'A genuine highlight of the summer' Time Out

★★★★★ 'punk rock art for your inner child' The London Standard


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From the Hayward Gallery to your home

Decorate your walls with prints and posters featuring Nara’s iconic art – only available at the Southbank Centre Shop.

Artist Yoshitomo Nara – an older Japanese man with grey hair over which he wears a black baseball cap, and wearing a black hooded top, stands in his whitewalled artists studio which has paintings on the wall and various materials propped against the walls and at the room's edges.

Yoshitomo Nara: studio spotlight

Get an insight into the art and practice of artist Yoshitomo Nara as he offers us a special video tour of his studio in Japan.


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Terminal 1 & Bonita Worldwide: Dub vs Cumbia

FRI 22 AUG

Migration made the music – now the dance floor answers in a music takeover celebrating the radical joy of migration, guest-curated by Terminal 1 and Bonita Worldwide.

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Lisa O'Neill

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SAT 20 SEP

Hear haunting vocals and melodies in a concert featuring some of the Irish singer-songwriter’s most powerful music, and that of Irish band Poor Creature.



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Installation view of Yoshitomo NaraFire, 2009. Courtesy the artist and the Hayward Gallery. Photo by Mark Blower.

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What it's all about



Looking for inspiration beyond the page? Take a peek behind the curtain with The Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist Announcement, get a glimpse of political life with Nicola Sturgeon: Frankly, and catch performances and powerful discussions at Raymond Antrobus: The Quiet Ear.

Read on to discover more of our events.



Fiction fiends


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Damian Barr: The Two Roberts

THU 21 AUG

Join us for the publication of the writer’s profoundly moving new book, a story of devotion and obsession, art and class that spans four cities and a world war.


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Elodie Harper: Boudicca's Daughter

THU 28 AUG

The author speaks to writer Emilia Hart about her dazzling new standalone novel, with the daughter of one of Britain’s most powerful heroines at its heart.


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The Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist Announcement

TUE 23 SEP

Get a glimpse behind the judging room doors of the world’s most significant award for a single work of fiction, with live readings by special guests.

This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL) and Speech-to-Text transcribed (STT).

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Creative conversations


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Out to the Dancers

FRI 8 AUG

Explore personal stories around the power of music, dance and community with Dance Your Way Home author Emma Warren and Ezra Collective’s Femi Koleoso.

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Corbin Shaw in Conversation with Musa Okwonga

SUN 10 AUG

Together the artist and the writer explore how dance and the dance floor have shaped Shaw’s work on national identity, collective experience and masculinity.


Behind the poet

The poet Raymond Antrobus, a man in his late 30s of British and Jamaican heritage with short hair, sits smiling on a wooden chair in a roughly kept garden

Raymond Antrobus: ‘I have zero interest in framing myself as some kind of victim’

The poet talks to Precious Adesina about his father, his evolution and his life as ‘an investigator of missing sound’.


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Raymond Antrobus: The Quiet Ear

WED 27 AUG

The writer discusses his new memoir with Rose Ayling-Ellis, exploring what it means to live between deaf and hearing worlds, alongside live performances.

This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL) and Speech-to-Text transcribed (STT).

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Magnetic memoirs


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Nicola Sturgeon: Frankly

FRI 29 AUG

Scotland’s first female First Minister and former leader of the SNP shares her long-awaited memoir reflecting on her life, in conversation with Cathy Newman.

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Chris Bryant: A Life and a Half

SUN 14 SEP

Delve into the bracingly honest story of one man’s unorthodox path to politics (via priesthood), written by the Labour Minister.


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Ketanji Brown Jackson: Lovely One

WED 24 SEP

Discover a story for dreamers everywhere as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States discusses her memoir with Afua Hirsch.

This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL) and Speech-to-Text transcribed (STT).

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London Literature Festival highlights


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Sayaka Murata: Vanishing World

WED 22 OCT

The Convenience Store Woman author discusses her radical new book set in a near-future world where children are solely conceived by artificial insemination.

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Adam Buxton: I Love You, Byeee

SUN 26 OCT

The writer and comedian introduces his memoir about growing up, growing old and figuring it all out, the anticipated follow-up to his bestselling Ramble Book.

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Forward Prizes Ceremony 2025

SUN 26 OCT

Discover the most vibrant and dynamic poetry published and performed in the UK this year at this shortlist reading and the announcement of the prize winners.

This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).

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Pankaj Mishra & Nesrine Malik: Equator

FRI 31 OCT

The founding editors of new magazine Equator discuss its ambition to depict a new world that Western narratives have neglected, in conversation with Hisham Matar.

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Read Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata

Prior to her talk in London Literature Festival, pick up your copy of this bold new novel set in a future where all children are conceived by artificial insemination.



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Words Across Waters

SAT 27 SEP | BRITISH LIBRARY & ONLINE

Immerse yourself in a day of dynamic storytelling, inspiring conversations and creative exploration with a line up including cultural powerhouse Kelechi Okafor, acclaimed poet Warsan Shire and writer Momtaza Mehri.

Autumn Festival

THU 16 – SUN 26 OCT | WIMBLEDON

Wimbledon BookFest’s Autumn Festival returns with a packed programme of events with leading voices in fiction, memoir, art, history, politics, climate and much more.


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July 2025

Edinburgh this July

July is a vibrant time to be in Edinburgh, with the city buzzing in anticipation of summer’s highlights.

In this month’s newsletter, we’re diving into everything that makes the city shine this season – from world-renowned festivals to unforgettable ways to mark your graduation. You’ll also discover award-winning food and drink spots, weather-proof adventures to keep you exploring come rain or shine, and a perfect summer escape to Lost Shore Surf Resort. Plus, we’ve rounded up the top events you won’t want to miss. Let the summer begin!

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Summer festivals

Looking for a mind-blowing, captivating and enthralling festival this summer? In Edinburgh, you’re spoilt for choice!

From music, theatre and dance, to art, books and film, however you like your entertainment you’re sure to find it here.

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Explore Edinburgh’s summer festivals

Graduation celebrations

Caps off to the Class of 2025 – now it’s time to celebrate in style in Edinburgh!

Across the city, several of Edinburgh’s attractions, bars and eateries are rolling out the red carpet for graduates, so you can toast your success without draining your wallet.

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Explore graduation offers in Edinburgh

Award-winning food and drink

Crowned the UK’s Most Exciting Food Destination by Good Food Guide in 2025, Edinburgh’s allure lies not just in its 7 Michelin-starred restaurants, but in its eclectic array of artisan bakeries, buzzing bars and bold, locally-driven menus.

Whether you’re planning a gastronomic getaway or a casual food tour, the city promises experiences that are as memorable as they are mouthwatering.

Explore Edinburgh’s award-winning food and drink

Weather-proof adventures

While we would love to say an Edinburgh summer is filled with wall-to-wall sunshine, sometimes it does rain.

But don't let the wet weather dampen your fun - from creative workshops to behind the scenes tours, discover things to do in Scotland’s capital that don't need a brolly.

Explore weather-proof Edinburgh

Ride the waves

Calling all adventure seekers - think you need to travel to distant lands to catch the waves? Think again - Lost Shore, the world's first inland surf resort offers fun on the waves for everyone.

A place where thrill-seekers, families and wellness lovers can all come together, read on to get a taste of your next day of adventure.

Explore Lost Shore Surf Resort

Upcoming events

For fun family days out, strap yourself in for Truckfest; enjoy traditional piping and drumming at the UK Pipe Band Championships; come face to face with the rarest and most endangered primates at Monkeys: Our Primate Family, or sing-along to some of the UK’s best tribute performers at FoxFest.

For foodies, there’s the chance to master the art of pizza making with Dough-it Yourself Pizza Masterclass, or enjoy whisky and a BBQ at one of Edinburgh’s stunning rooftop locations, with Tipsy Midgie BBQEdinburgh Foodies Festival will be cooking up a storm with celebrity chefs, a range of delicious worldwide food and drink, and live music, while for the chance to learn about the role of coffee in shaping 18th century Edinburgh, don’t miss Closes & Coffee Underground Experience

Running over 10 days, and comprising theatre, comedy, workshops, tours and exhibitions, Edinburgh Deaf Festival is an accessible celebration of deaf culture, language and heritage. Taking place at the Scottish Parliament meanwhile, The Festival of Politics has lively debates and thought-provoking panels tackling some of the most pressing social, political and environmental issues of our time.

There’s the chance to learn more about lives of Edinburgh’s medieval citizens at Edinburgh’s First Burghers.

For art lovers, two major exhibitions open this month. Featuring 180 iconic fabrics showcasing the rich history of print, pattern and design, IKEA: Magical Patterns debuts at Dovecot Studios. At Royal Scottish Academy, Andy Goldsworthy: Fifty Years features drawings, photographs, films and sketchbooks by the renowned artist.

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Explore the art of photography through a range of exhibitions, workshops and tours.

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360 Fest

Enjoy stunt shows and interactive sessions at this family festival.

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Tabletop Scotland

With board, card and roleplaying games, be part of one of the UK’s largest gaming conventions.

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Tall Ships Races - 19-22 July, 2025

Europe's biggest free family-friendly event is docking in Aberdeen.  See the magnificent Tall Ships up close, enjoy live music, street theatre, family fun, and a vibrant festival atmosphere across the city this July. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this spectacular summer celebration.

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Unmissable days out

From castles to coastlines, adventure awaits. Explore world-famous castles, stroll along award-winning beaches, paddleboard with dolphins or hike in breathtaking scenery.  Make this summer one to remember with days out to suit every taste. 

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Still planning your summer escape?

Whether you're a foodie, nature lover, history buff or adventure seeker, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire offer activities to fill your summer days with unforgettable moments.  From vibrant festivals and local events to hidden gems and must-see attractions, we've got you covered. 

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Stay a little longer this summer

Discover quirky, charming and affordable places to stay this season.  From cosy countryside cottages to chic city hotels, glamping pods to historic inns, find the perfect summer stay that fits your style and budget. 

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This is the season of crackling fires, hot whiskeys by the hearth and cosy, craic-filled conversations in the local pub.

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On Saturday 26 July Anna Chilvers is running a New Moon writing workshop where writers will use the energy of the new Sturgeon Moon to create new writing. The workshop is at the Town Hall from 11-1.30pm, and costs £18. There will be cake! 

You can book for either of these directly with Anna or through eventbrite here