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Leeds
10 things to do
in Leeds after hours
1) Northern Ballet - One of the best dance
companies in the world, Northern Ballet
regularly performs in the city and is
dedicated to introducing new audiences to
their work. Academy regularly plays host to mainstream
stars including the likes of Rudimental and
Ellie Goulding. Finally, there’s Belgrave Music
Hall, which is quickly becoming one of the
most popular venues in the city.
2) The Grand Theatre & Opera House -
Leeds Grand Theatre has attracted major
productions over the years. It’s also home to
Opera North, who have toured the globe and
premiered numerous operas rarely seen in
Britain. 5) Comedy – Comedy lovers are spoilt for
choice in Leeds, with the HiFi Club running
The Comedy Sessions every Saturday,
attracting top tier talent. Comedy club
Jongleurs showcase up and coming
comedians from across the globe every
Thursday, Friday and Saturday and Pryzm is
home to the Jason Manford Comedy Club,
with comedians performing twice a week.
Leeds Town Hall and City Varieties are also
great destinations for a laugh, playing host to
acts such as Jimmy Carr, Ross Noble and
Jason Byrne.
3) First Direct Arena - Opened in 2013 with
a legendary gig by Elton John, first direct
arena was voted the Best New Venue in The
World in 2014 and has seen some amazing
acts pass through its doors. Its 13,000-seat
amphitheatre auditorium allows delegates to
have a great view regardless of where they
are seated.
4) Music venues – The city also offers
smaller but renowned music venues.
Brudenell Social Club is known for having a
regular roster of up and coming bands and,
for more established acts, Leeds’ O2
6) Escape games – The Great Escape Leeds
offers fun challenges for delegates with live
action and against-the-clock games. There
are problem-solving and corporate activities.
7) Food experiences – Leeds is home to a
range of restaurants offering a variety of
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cuisines. Top recommendations include
Issho, a Japanese restaurant in Leeds’
Victoria Gate with a rooftop bar and outdoor
terrace, Bundobust, a Michelin Guide
restaurant offering Indian, vegan street food
and Friends of Ham with its quality
charcuterie and cheese.
8) Bars and pubs – The bars and pubs in
Leeds include Sky Lounge at DoubleTree by
Hilton Hotel, with its floor-to-ceiling windows
and views over the city, or if you prefer
something more traditional, visit Whitelock’s
Ale House, the oldest pub in Leeds.
9) Victoria Gate Casino – Dubbed the ‘super
casino of the North’, this multi-million
development sits on top of the new John
Lewis store. With a capacity of 1,400, it is the
third biggest casino in the UK.
10) The Emmerdale Studio Experience –
Discover behind-the-scenes secrets at the
live, outdoor TV set or the former ITV studios
set as they showcase the entire
‘lights-camera-action’ process of creating an
episode of Yorkshire’s favourite soap.