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You can watch The Traitors finale on a massive screen in Leeds next Friday

Cloaks at the ready.

Clementine Hall - 16th January 2026

The finale of The Celebrity Traitors is hitting our TV screens next Friday, and there’s a big screening party happening in Leeds especially for it.

Don't panic guys, it's happening.

Fancy sitting down to watch one of the cultural events of the year on a big screen with dozens of others who are just as invested in the show as you are? Well, now you can.

And that’s because Belgrave Music Hall, one of the city’s most beloved event spaces and bars, will be hosting a finale watching party and we’re all invited.

Taking place next Friday 23 January, fans of The Traitors are invited to watch the finale which kicks off 9pm in the canteen.

Best part? The tickets are absolutely free and we've no doubt there'll be some banging drink deals on to get the party started.

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We’re already searching our wardrobes for an item of clothing that remotely resembles a cloak.

Announcing the news to Instagram, Belgrave said: "The world famous Traitors finale screening is back at Belgrave! In the past we've been graced with the presence of OG Faithful @theomayne1, plus our Clauds has been known to make an appearance (please scroll for evidence)... twists and turns are promised 👀"

So to give this series of The Traitors a proper send off, get yourself to Belgrave Music Hall from 6pm and enjoy a few beverages with like minded fans whilst screaming at the screen as Claudia makes her way into the frame.

Whilst we're on the topic, has anyone got an incredibly glossy black fringed wig we could borrow?

Get your tickets here via Dice.

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Johnny Depp supergroup Hollywood Vampires have announced a huge gig in Halifax

Hollywood Vampires are heading back out on tour, with a huge Yorkshire gig announced for this year.

The supergroup, which consists of one of the biggest names in Hollywood as well as one of rock’n’roll’s most iconic names, are set to perform at the AO Arena as part of a run of shows.

Hollywood Vampires is made up of A-lister Johnny Depp, as well as rock royalty including Alice Cooper, and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, plus Tommy Henriksen.

They last performed with an arena tour back in 2023, making these their first gigs in almost three years.

Hollywood Vampires have now announced a return to the stage, with a show at the iconic Piece Hall in Halifax on 22 August.

They’ll be supported by The Jesus and Mary Chain, who marked their 40th anniversary in 2024 with a new album, Glasgow Eyes.

Johnny Depp supergroup Hollywood Vampires announce Manchester gig. Credit: Aaron Perry

Hollywood Vampires formed in 2012, named after Cooper’s celebrity drinking club of the same name where the aim was reportedly to ‘drink until no one could stand up’.

Over the years, the supergroup has worked with the likes of Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, and Zak Starkey (formerly the drummer for Oasis).

A Three Presale for tickets will take place from 10am on Wednesday 21 January, followed by a venue presale on Thursday 22 January, then general sale from 10am on Friday 23 January.

You can grab tickets HERE.

Hollywood Vampires tour dates in full

Wednesday 12 August – The O2, London
Friday 14 August – TK Maxx presents Depot Live, Cardiff Castle, Cardiff
Saturday 15 August – TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Scarborough
Monday 17 August – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
Tuesday 18 August – AO Arena, Manchester
Wednesday 19 August – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
Friday 21 August – Colchester Castle Summer Series, Colchester
Saturday 22 August – TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall, Halifax
Tuesday 25 August – PSD Bank Nürnberg ARENA, Nuremberg
Wednesday 26 August – Adidas Arena, Paris
Friday 28 August – Lanxess Arena, Cologne
Sunday 30 August – Barclays Arena, Hamburg
Tuesday 1 September – Parco Della Musica Open Air, Milan
Wednesday 2 September – Castello Carrese Open Air, Este

Read more: A daytime rave where you can be in bed by 8pm is returning to Leeds

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Leeds City Council begin search for new Christmas Market operator for 2026

Clementine Hall

A hunt for a new operator of the Leeds Christmas Market on City Square has begun.

Cast your mind back to 2023 and the welcome return of Leeds' Christmas Markets on City Square.

The operators at that point were awarded a three-year contract to produce the market until 2025.

Now that that's been and gone, if you can believe, a search for a new operator to take on the next three-year period has begun.

The market on City Square which is most famous for its food offerings and unique gifts is a completely different entity to the council-run 'Ice Cube at Christmas' attraction on Millennium Square and Cookridge Street.

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Images: The Hoot Leeds

A council report said: “The Christmas Market is an important footfall driver for the city centre at a key time of year for retail and hospitality businesses. The additional footfall and associated spend supports the city centre economy.

“The continuation of the Leeds Christmas Market will allow the Council to build on the previous three years, where the market has been re-established in the city centre.

"This is an opportunity to build on the overall quality of the Christmas Market and continue to promote Leeds as an attractive visitor destination at Christmas time, encouraging day trips as well as driving overnight stays.”

The new contract period would run until 2029 with the option to extend for one year beyond that.

We'll keep you updated as and when we know more, and we do profusely apologise for mentioning the C word in January.

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