Leeds Culture Desk

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  Leeds' underground legends: The story behind the scene and the people who created it

  Decades after the city’s nightlife became a global blueprint, the archivists of the Leeds music scene are finally securing the legacy of the basement venues that defined a generation.

  4 July 2026, 10:54 pm

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  Leeds Culture Scene Heats Up This July: What's Happening Now and Why Locals Are Talking About It

  From outdoor concerts to art exhibitions, Leeds has a plethora of events to enjoy this summer, with many taking place in iconic venues across the city.

  4 July 2026, 10:31 pm

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  Leeds After Dark: The story behind the scene and the people who created it

  As July temperatures climb, a new wave of local curators is rewriting the rules of the city’s summer cultural calendar.

  4 July 2026, 10:31 pm

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  Leeds Summer 2026: How the City's Radical Grassroots Growth is Defining Its Creative and Cultural Identity

  From the repurposed industrial vaults of the South Bank to the revitalized Kirkgate Market, the city is shedding its regional shell to emerge as a powerhouse of independent production.

  4 July 2026, 10:31 pm

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  Leeds Pubs 2026: 15 Essential Stops for Real Drinking Culture

  From Victorian ale houses to craft beer havens, here are the essential stops for anyone wanting to experience the city's real drinking culture.

  4 July 2026, 12:16 am