Member guide
Independent cinema in Leeds - screens, festivals and arts venues
Where Leeds watches film properly: independent screens, repertory programming and festivals.
Leeds Society: The Heartbeat of the Northern Powerhouse
A community for people who live and work in Leeds, across arts, tech, science and business. City guides, an A-Z of local terms and a pick of events worth your time.
Explore EventsThe Leeds Advantage
A dynamic ecosystem where digital innovation, a rich cultural scene, and professional prowess converge.
Digital & Creative Industries
Connecting innovators in Leeds' world-class digital, tech, and creative sectors, home to Channel 4 and a thriving startup scene.
Culture & Heritage
Guides to the city's cultural landmarks, from Northern Ballet to its galleries and public art.
Professional Connections
Introductions between professionals in finance, law and science who want to work across the city.
Leeds A–Z
The local words you hear in your first months in Leeds, explained in plain English.
On in Leeds
Events in the city chosen for our members, alongside our own guides. Dates, programmes and booking are on the official sites of the organisers.
Member guide
Day trips from Leeds - a member's guide
Where to go when you have a day and want it to count: real destinations within reach of Leeds.
Member guide
Free things to do in Leeds - a member's guide
A city's character is often in what it gives away: the best of Leeds at no cost.
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Historic pubs of Leeds - a member's guide
Old rooms with real history: the Leeds pubs where the building is part of the story.
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Markets and food culture in Leeds - where locals actually shop and eat
The markets, food halls and independent streets that show how Leeds really eats.
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Leeds parks and green spaces - a member's guide
Where Leeds goes outdoors: the parks worth crossing town for and when each is at its best.
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The Leeds theatre scene - a member's guide
Producing houses, studio spaces and the companies that make Leeds worth a theatre night.
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Classical music in Leeds - venues, choirs and what to look out for
Where Leeds actually sounds best: the halls, chapels and ensembles worth planning around.
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Leeds architecture - a member's guide to the buildings that matter
The buildings that explain Leeds: who built them, what to look for and where to stand.
Member guide
A cultural weekend in Leeds - the member's itinerary
Two well-planned days of art, music, architecture and food in Leeds - an itinerary built around real landmarks.
Member guide
Literary Leeds - bookshops, libraries and reading rooms worth your time
Independent bookshops, historic libraries and reading spots of Leeds: a literary walking companion for members.
Member guide
The best museums and galleries of Leeds - a member's guide
A curated member's guide to Leeds's essential museums and galleries: what to see, when to go and what locals recommend.
Arts & Culture
Light Night Leeds 2026
Two evenings of free light installations and projections across the city, 6pm to 9.30pm, on the theme A City Speaks, part of Leeds 400.
Film
Leeds International Film Festival 2026
The 40th edition of one of the UK's largest film festivals, with more than 250 features and shorts across Leeds and West Yorkshire.
Comics & Illustration
Thought Bubble Festival 2026
The 20th edition of the Yorkshire comic art festival: a week of events across the region, with the comic convention at Harrogate Convention Centre on 14 and 15 November.
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For the rising stars of the digital and creative sectors looking to build their network.
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- Discounted tickets where organisers offer them
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For established professionals, founders, and investors driving the Northern Powerhouse forward.
- All Digital Member benefits
- Free entry to member events
- Invitations to leaders' dinners as they are held
- Introductions to other members
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News, insights, and stories from the epicenter of the North's digital and creative boom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. While we have a strong focus on the digital and tech sectors, our strength lies in bringing together leaders from all of Leeds' key industries, including finance, law, media, and the arts, to foster powerful cross-sector collaborations.
We follow the Leeds Digital Festival closely and highlight its programme for our members, with dates and booking on the festival's own site. Organisers who would like the Society's support for an event are welcome to get in touch.
A City Leader is an established professional with a track record of influence and a commitment to the growth of Leeds and the wider Northern Powerhouse. This includes founders, C-level executives, senior partners, and key figures in the cultural and academic sectors.
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