As August sets in and the city empties, there is a plethora of live music to enjoy at Seven plus a couple of other treats. Tomorrow,
Saturday 1st August, 4-6pm,
Summer Saturdays – Cobalt Tales, is a vibrant country folk duo with stunning harmonies. This entertaining female duo, Pat and Nuala, follow threads through the tales of lives and ancestry, singing about people, places, events, and experiences that have shaped them.
Seven Courtyard or Bar. Pay What You Feel. Organised by Mewl Music.On
Sunday 2nd August, 1.30-4pm, JazzLeeds – The Lottie Hood Nonet, new jazz group comprising young, upcoming jazz musicians from the Leeds jazz scene. Paying homage to classic albums such as ‘Ella Swings Gently with Nelson’, as well as new offerings from contemporary musicians, this Nonet reimagines well-loved standards of the American Songbook and Bossa Nova compositions.
Seven Courtyard. Pay What You feel. Organised by JazzLeeds.Also on
Sunday 2nd August, 7pm, South Asian Arts UK – Raga@ 7 Mehfil-e-Sitar, a captivating evening of Indian Classical music as part of the acclaimed Raga @ Seven series. Mehfil-e-Sitar brings together two exceptional artists for an immersive summer recital rooted in the rich traditions of Hindustani music, set within the warmth of a summer evening.
Seven Venue. £20 / £15 Conc / £10 Under 30s / SAA-uk Family £5.Rush Hour Jazz returns with
Alex Fisher on
Wednesday 5th August 6-7.15pm. Alex Fisher is a saxophonist, clarinettist and composer.With a foundation in jazz and the music of the Great American Songbook, he now enjoys regularly performing and recording on saxes from soprano to bass – as well as clarinet, and bass and contrabass clarinets.
Seven Courtyard. Pay What You feel. Organised by JazzLeeds.Also on
Wednesday 5th August, 7.30pm,
Murder Inc. presents Dead Valuable....a completely improvised comedy murder mystery set at Antiques Roadshow. WW2 medals, vintage toys, slightly chipped vases, Fiona Bruce, and DANGER. In short, the most priceless comedy murder mystery in town.
Seven Venue. £10.On
Thursday 6th August, 8pm, a screening of
The People’s Emergency Briefing. In November 2025, leading experts were brought together to present the latest evidence on the climate and nature crisis This 50-minute film will combine authoritative scientific content from the Westminster event with reactions from members of the public and some more familiar faces. With a post-film conversation.
Seven Venue. Free event.Summer Saturdays – Two Troubadours with Nick Hall & Jinder on
Saturday 8th August, 4-6pm. Two great songwriters share their stories, their songs, and a stage. Presented in the ‘songwriters circle’ troubadours’ style, Nick Hall “Delivers a set of delightful songs.” – Yorkshire Post and Jinder, “A singer songwriter of exceptional ability.” – Fatea Magazine.
Seven Courtyard. Pay What You Feel.
Organised by Mewl Music.And rounding off early August on
Sunday 9th August, 1.30-4pm,
JazzLeeds – John Taylor’s Blues Spectrum. Philosophy, poetry, humour, grooves….but most of all….Blues! A superb band led by John Taylor sax, flute, harp and vocals, Pete Wade guitar, Ian Rose organ and Paul Smith drums, playing blues, funk and jazz.
Seven Courtyard. Pay What You feel. Organised by JazzLeeds.Seven will then close from Monday 10th August for much-needed maintenance, re-opening around 3pm on Friday 21st August.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. 
