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Everything you need to know about the St Patrick’s Day 2026 celebrations in Leeds city centre

Pass us a Guinness.

Clementine Hall - 11th March 2026

It’s the 27th year of St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Leeds, and this year they're going to look a little bit different.

Although St Patrick's Day is officially on Tuesday 17 March, Leeds will host its annual celebration this Sunday 15 March 2026.

Guests can expect a day packed full of entertainment and plenty of Guinness although this year, there will be no parade running.

In a statement on social media, the team said: "The Leeds St Patrick’s Day Parade committee would like to inform you of an important change to this year’s festival day.

"Due to matters out of our control, we have had to make the decision not to have floats and walkers travel the parade this year. This is a decision which was not made lightly and we hope to have this aspect back next year - bigger and better than ever.

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“However, we will still be celebrating St Patrick’s Day in Millennium Square. There will be lots of entertainment and displays in the square for all to enjoy. It is still set to be a brilliant day - so don’t miss out."

So, from 10:30am this Sunday there'll be a whole host of people heading to Millennium Square to celebrate.

The event itself is completely free of charge, with plenty of opportunities to raise a glass of Guinness or for the little ones to make the most of a day out with rides and refreshment stalls.

This is a community led event co-ordinated by the Leeds St Patricks Day Parade Committee supported by local sponsors, with funding support from Leeds City Council, and the Government of Ireland Emigrant Support Programme.

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Huge international girl group tipped for reunion tour after teasers from big UK arenas

A major international girl band appear to be gearing up for a big reunion tour following a number of teasers popping up at some of the largest arenas around the country.

Including right here in Leeds.

In case you haven’t already guessed it from the thumbnail, we’ll give you another hint: there used to be six of them, though it remains to be seen how many will be returning…

Yes, the once-huge all-female pop group, The Pussycat Dolls, looks set to reunite once again, though the full lineup and exact nature of the shows are yet to be fully verified.

They were a big chart-topping act throughout the noughties, and some of the famous faces are still doing bits in around showbiz today; they’ve been away for a long time, but the First Direct Bank Arena and more have just fans getting ready to “loosen up their buttons”.

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Sharing the big digital advert splashed at the top of the venue on Wednesday, 11 March, the First Direct Bank Arena couldn’t have made it any easier for fans to guess.

Choosing one of the most obvious lyrics turned puns and asking us, “Don’t Cha Wish you knew who we’re announcing tomorrow (Thurs, 12 Mar)”, it didn’t take any time at all for people to figure it out.

With the comments across social media platforms now filled with people sharing gifs of their old performances and dance routines, or simply sharing their general excitement, the hype train is already well and truly on the way.

As well as here in Leeds, massive locations such as the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, and others the Co-op Live in Manchester are also joining in on the fun.

And then, as if things weren’t already blatant enough, the Pussycat Dolls’ official page has also shared a short clip ahead of the inevitable reveal featuring the words, “PCD Forever”, along with pointing them towards a website listed under the same name.

Now, the last time they performed was not long before the pandemic, with most of the original lineup performing on The X Factor, releasing their first new song in over a decade, ‘React’, which was supposed to signal the start of a reunion.

However, the planned comeback tour was ultimately cancelled in January 2022, and we hadn’t heard much else since – until now. Fans are crossing fingers that they get at least a trio of Nicole Sherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Carmit Bachar, Kimberly Wyatt, and Jessica Sutta, but we’ll find out very soon.

Read more: Northern rock and blues veterans Proud Mary announce run of reunion shows in 2026

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A bar in Leeds is serving £1 Baby Guinness shots in celebration of St Patrick’s Day

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Baby Guinness shots for a quid? It would be rude not to.

Get ready to raid your wardrobe for anything green, because one of the funnest (and booziest) holidays of the year is just around the corner.

Of course, we're talking about the almighty St Patrick's Day that is taking place on Tuesday 17 March 2026.

It's a day filled with merriment, Irish music and plenty of Guinness. Whether that be pints of the good stuff or shots of Baby Guinness.

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We're particularly a fan of the latter.

And there's a few spots in Leeds where you'll be able to get those bad boys for just one pound.

Roxy Ball Room & Roxy Lanes are hosting the offer which will be available from Friday 13 - Sunday 22 March, that's over an entire week of £1 shots for you to get stuck into.

All you have to do is download their brand-new rewards app, claim the voucher and leave the rest to them.

The voucher can be used at any time during the day and at any of their Leeds locations. Pretty class if you ask us.

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And you're really spoilt for choice because you'll find Roxy Ball Rooms on Merrion Street and Boar Lane as well as a Roxy Lanes on The Headrow.

Not only will you be able to bag yourself a £1 shot, but in the same timeframe they're also offering limited edition Jameson shots to mark the occasion as well as two for £10 pints of Guinness.

Of course you'll be able to enjoy all the usual Roxy games and unleash your competitive side, from beer pong and tech darts to karaoke and ice-free curling.

So, get your mates together and get ready to grab a bargain this St Patrick's Day by downloading the Roxy Rewards App here.

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