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11 superstar gigs, festivals and events happening across Leeds in May

There’s lots of fun to look forward to in Leeds during May.

Some huge acts and artists are kicking off the summer fun by headlining major events across our city. This month some of the names topping the bill at music and comedy events include Peter Kay, Duran Duran and Ricky Gervais.

We’ll also see the start of festival season in the city. We have Live at Leeds: In The Park and Slam Dunk Festival to look forward to - both taking place at Temple Newsam.

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Elsewhere, there will be the return of North Leeds Food Festival in Roundhay Park. A major treat is coming to Leeds city centre in the shape of the Eurovision Fanzone which will be screening all the action from the famous song contest.

As well as showing the semi-finals and final of the annual musical spectacular on the square’s brand new big screen, the fanzone will also welcome live music and DJ sets as the city celebrates the best of Eurovision.

Events will be happening on Tuesday, May 9 and Thursday, May 11. There also a big party planned for Saturday, May 13.

Get your diary out then take a scroll below to plan your month ahead.

  • May 4 - Duran Duran, Leeds First Direct Arena
  • May 6 - RuPaul’s Drag Race, Leeds First Direct Arena
  • May 9-13 - Eurovision Fanzone, Millennium Square in Leeds
  • May 11 - Andre Rieu, Leeds First Direct Arena
  • May 11 - Bad Boy Chiller Crew, Leeds O2 Academy
  • May 13-14 - North Leeds Food Festival, Roundhay Park in Leeds
  • May 19 - Peter Kay, Leeds First Direct Arena
  • May 25 - Ricky Gervais, Leeds First Direct Arena
  • May 27 - Live at Leeds: In The Park 2023, Temple Newsam, Leeds - Two Door Cinema Club headlining
  • May 28 - Slam Dunk Festival, Temple Newsam, Leeds - The Offspring and Enter Shikari headlining
  • May 29 - Interpol, Leeds O2 Academy
  • You can find ticket information for the majority of the events listed above here. Details for Live at Leeds can be found here, Slam Dunk ticket packages here, details for the Leeds Eurovision fanzone here and further details on North Leeds Food Festival here.

    To find out the latest event news in our city you can visit our Best in Leeds homepage. There you will also find a guide to great things to do in Leeds.

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