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Things to do in Leeds, August 2026

Browse 53 upcoming events and things to do in Leeds during August 2026. Highlights include Black Hole Sun (Club Night), SOUNDS FAMILIAR MUSIC QUIZ - LEEDS, The Luke Combs Experience and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Boxxer Presents Williamson vs Simpson - Venue Premium Tickets

Leeds · Leeds First Direct Bank ArenaSat, Aug 8Sport

Swiftogeddon - The Taylor Themed Club Night - Leeds (Early Show)

Leeds · Belgrave Music HallSat, Aug 8Music

Paul Smith - Venue Premium Tickets

Leeds · Leeds First Direct Bank ArenaWed, Aug 12Culture & Art

L'Entourloop

Leeds · Project HouseThu, Aug 13Music

🎟️ From £31

Black Hole Sun (Club Night)

Leeds · The Key ClubFri, Aug 7Nightlife

🎟️ From £2

SOUNDS FAMILIAR MUSIC QUIZ - LEEDS

Leeds · Belgrave Music Hall & CanteenFri, Aug 7Music

🎟️ From £13

The Luke Combs Experience

Leeds · The Old WoollenFri, Aug 7Music

🎟️ From £26

Lorena + The Tide Wildfire UK Tour

Leeds · Hyde Park Book ClubFri, Aug 7Music

🎟️ From £11

Thnks Fr Th Mmrs Fstvl North (Pilot Show)

Leeds · Hyde Park Book ClubSat, Aug 8Music

🎟️ From £13

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Steve Gunn

Leeds · Brudenell Social ClubSun, Aug 9Culture & Art

🎟️ From £16

200 Stab Wounds

Leeds · The Key ClubMon, Aug 10Culture & Art

🎟️ From £20

JAR, VERTIGO, SICARII AND CYGNUS

Leeds · Wharf ChambersWed, Aug 12Culture & Art

🎟️ From £6

FAKE WIFE & SPECIAL GUESTS

Leeds · OportoThu, Aug 13Culture & Art

🎟️ From £8

The Harry Styles Tribute Show starring Sean Mac

Leeds · O2 Academy LeedsFri, Aug 14Music

The Bats

Leeds · Brudenell Social ClubFri, Aug 14Music

🎟️ From £20

Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery Ensemble

Leeds · St Georges ChurchSat, Aug 15Music

The Courettes

Leeds · Brudenell Social ClubSat, Aug 15Music

🎟️ From £20

Talib Kweli

Leeds · Brudenell Social ClubMon, Aug 17Music

🎟️ From £34

Golomb

Leeds · Hyde Park Book ClubWed, Aug 19Music

🎟️ From £11

All Day Indie Day Party

Leeds · O2 Academy LeedsSat, Aug 15Music

Tubeway Days Leeds (The Wardrobe)

Leeds · The WardrobeSat, Aug 15Culture & Art

🎟️ From £27

The Syndicate/Variants/The Untamed/Feral North

Leeds · Pack Horse Hyde ParkSun, Aug 16Culture & Art

🎟️ From £7

Humanfly

Leeds · Brudenell Social ClubFri, Aug 21Music

🎟️ From £15

Gary Stewart presents Graceland

Leeds · Brudenell Social ClubSat, Aug 22Music

🎟️ From £23

Audrey Hobert

Leeds · O2 Academy LeedsMon, Aug 24Music

Leeds Festival 2026 - Souvenir Ticket

Leeds · Bramham ParkWed, Aug 26Music

Leeds Festival 2026 - Weekend + Early Entry

Leeds · Bramham ParkWed, Aug 26Music

Leeds Festival 2026 - Campervan

Leeds · Bramham ParkWed, Aug 26Culture & Art

Jane Remover

Leeds · Project HouseWed, Aug 26Music

🎟️ From £25

Leeds Festival 2026 - Weekend

Leeds · Bramham ParkThu, Aug 27Music

Leeds Festival 2026 - Thursday

Leeds · Bramham ParkThu, Aug 27Music

Way Dynamic

Leeds · Brudenell Social ClubThu, Aug 27Events

🎟️ From £17

ACIDFEST Leeds: Psych Fest feat. BIKE (BR) + more

Leeds · Wharf ChambersFri, Aug 21Culture & Art

🎟️ From £19

Park Drive

Leeds · Hyde Park Book ClubFri, Aug 21Culture & Art

🎟️ From £11

A Band Called Malice

Leeds · The Old WoollenFri, Aug 21Music

🎟️ From £17

werid little birthday(zine launch)

Leeds · Hyde Park Book ClubSat, Aug 22Music

🎟️ From £8

Hot Rockets Gig night Santiago's Bar 22nd August

Leeds · Santiagos BarSat, Aug 22Culture & Art

🎟️ From £6

TIME FOR RODEO - LINE DANCING NIGHT

Leeds · The Old WoollenSat, Aug 22Music

🎟️ From £16

CAR BOOT & BAZAAR

Leeds · The Old WoollenSun, Aug 23Markets & Fairs

🎟️ From £10

Nation of Language

Leeds · Leeds Irish CentreTue, Aug 25Culture & Art

🎟️ From £28

THE STAND-UP COMEDY EXPERIENCE

Leeds · Hyde Park Book ClubThu, Aug 27Culture & Art

🎟️ From £11

Leeds Festival 2026 - Weekend - Arena Only

Leeds · Bramham ParkFri, Aug 28Music

Leeds Festival 2026 - Friday

Leeds · Bramham ParkFri, Aug 28Music

Leeds Festival 2026 - Saturday

Leeds · Bramham ParkSat, Aug 29Music

Dom Martin

Leeds · Brudenell Social ClubSat, Aug 29Music

🎟️ From £25

Cowtown

Leeds · Brudenell Social ClubSat, Aug 29Events

🎟️ From £9

Leeds Festival 2026 - Sunday

Leeds · Bramham ParkSun, Aug 30Music

🎟️ From £55

The Space Lady

Leeds · Belgrave Music HallSun, Aug 30Music

🎟️ From £17

New Kind Of Cramps

Leeds · Brudenell Social ClubSun, Aug 30Music

🎟️ From £20

Antifolk Founder Lach in a Rare Intimate Concert

Leeds · Hyde Park Book ClubFri, Aug 28Music

🎟️ From £9

PLUG IN MAYBE & TYPHOONS

Leeds · The Old WoollenFri, Aug 28Culture & Art

🎟️ From £17

The Coughin Vicars/ RTL/ODC/Unfinished Stories

Leeds · Pack HorseSat, Aug 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From £9

The Darling Buds (all-ages matinee show)

Leeds · Hyde Park Book ClubSun, Aug 30Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

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Late-summer highlights

August tends to continue the peak outdoor season with festivals and city breaks, though some venues slow down as locals take their own summer holidays.

Catch the last of the season's open-air festivals and food markets
Look for late-summer concerts and outdoor film screenings
Some smaller venues run a lighter schedule mid-month — worth checking listings ahead