There’s a whole lot of live performances going on this month.

As we transition into summertime gig season and intimate indoor venues turn into outdoor festivals, June is giving artists one last month to play on stages big and small around our city.

From You Me at Six at Temple Newsam to The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess at Brudenell Social Club, there’s plenty to choose from- and that’s before we’ve even talked about the Jubilee weekend festivals.

Keep reading to find out our top ten picks for live performance, music gigs and concerts this month.

You Me At Six

Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Temple Newsam, Leeds

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Popular band You Me At Six will take over the Temple Newsam site to perform a special one-off set in honour of the ten year anniversary of their album Sinners Never Sleep. This might not be affiliated with the Slam Dunk Festival taking over Temple Newsam the following weekend, but the 2021 headliners are long standing favourites of the festival so the band are certain to set the scene for the weekend’s festivities.

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Slam Dunk Festival North Festival

Friday 3 June 2022 | Temple Newsam, Leeds

Slam Dunk Festival North is back for another year and there’s a huge line-up to look forward to. Set in the heart of Temple Newsam, one of Leeds’ best known festival venues is the hosting a one day set of metal, emo, punk and ska music from some of the industry’s biggest names.

The one-day festival kicks off on the bank holiday Friday, with live performances across five stages at Temple Newsam from Neck Deep, Sum41 and ALEXISONFIRE, amongst other exciting names.

Tickets start at £69, but you’re likely to get a ticket priced over £85 as the date gets looms closer. Those looking for VIP entry tickets can pay £129 for entry to the VIP Guest area, VIP toilets and guest bar. All tickets can be purchased from the Slam Dunk Festival website.

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Made in Leeds Festival

Saturday 4 June 2022 | Church Fenton Airfield, Selby, Leeds

During the Bank Holiday Jubilee weekend, Made in Leeds Festival will return for another year of live music and entertainment from the city’s finest homegrown acts. Local owner of Dollhouse and newly-opened club-dining experience, Playroom, Tom Zanetti will be returning to his home city for a Made in Leeds set.

Craig David’s legendary set, Craig David Presents TS5 is will be live from Leeds during the bank holiday weekend too. David started the project in 2012 after the artist hosted a series of parties for friends in his penthouse apartment. The likes of Holy Goof, Nathan Dawe, Marc Kinchen, Hannah Wants, Low Steppa and Tom Zanetti will also be in attendance.

Prices now start at £30.25 but will increase to up to £66 as the tiers sell out. Students can grab a ticket for just £16.50 and there’s a 3-for-2 deal too on Skiddle: bargain.

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Live at Leeds

Saturday 4 June 2022 | Temple Newsam, Leeds

The popular festival is usually held each year across the inner-city centre, with artists playing at a range of Leeds venues, but it was pushed back until October this year due to pandemic-related restrictions. As a result, the Live at Leeds team have decided that the multi-venue traditional Live at Leeds will be hosted in October 2022 and an outdoor one-day festival will take place in its usual May spot.

Joining the hefty line-up of rising Indie headliners: Alfie Templeman, The Pigeon Detectives, Cassia, Laruran Hibberd, Tribes and Dream Wife have all been confirmed to perform alongside The MYsterines, Kid Kapichi, Coach Party and Zuzu.

Headliners: The Vaccines, Holly Humberstone, Sports Team and The Snuts will be joining the likes of Bombay Bicycle Club, Arlo Parks, Easy Life and Sea Girls at Temple Newsam over the Queen’s Jubilee weekend. Nothing But Thieves were originally set to play but has since had to cancel and their headline slot will be replaced by The Vaccines on Saturday 4 June.

Tickets: Live at Leeds Tickets are now available on the Live at Leeds website for the 2022 one-day festival, with general admission priced at £60.50.

Find out more here.

Made in Leeds

Saturday 4 June 2022 | Church Fenton Airfield, Selby, Leeds

During the Bank Holiday Jubilee weekend, Made in Leeds Festival will return for another year of live music and entertainment from the city’s finest homegrown acts.

Local owner of Dollhouse and newly-opened club-dining experience, Playroom, Tom Zanetti will be returning to his home city for a Made in Leeds set.

Craig David’s legendary set, Craig David Presents TS5 is will be live from Leeds during the bank holiday weekend too. David started the project in 2012 after the artist hosted a series of parties for friends in his penthouse apartment.

Headliners: Craig David Presents TS5, Holy Goof, Nathan Dawe, Marc Kinchen, Hannah Wants, Low Steppa and Tom Zanetti.

Tickets: Made in Leeds has sold out of its first release tickets. Prices now start at £30.25 but will increase to up to £66 as the tiers sell out. Students can grab a ticket for just £16.50 and there’s a 3-for-2 deal too on Skiddle: bargain.

Find out more here.

Dr John Cooper Clarke – ‘I Wanna Be Yours’

Monday 6 June 2022 | O2 Academy, Millenium Square

The original people’s poet is performing at the O2 Academy this month- and ticket holders shouldn’t expect anything short of the Poet Laureate of Punk’s usual antics. Taking on some of the most important conversations in modern society, Dr John Cooper Clarke has made a name for himself as one of Britain’s most influential writers, social commentators, radio presenters and fashion icon to many- so this will be a night to remember.

The gig will also feature new poetry and spoken words, sharing anecdotes aplenty and even the secret to the performer’s successful career- with thoughtful musings, riffs and a good ol’ fashioned sense of humour thrown in for good measure.

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Kings Of Leon

Tuesday 14 June 2022 | First Direct Arena, Leeds

The American rock band that brought the world classic anthems like Sex on Fire and Use Somebody will be taking to Leeds’ largest indoor stage- with all four brothers expected to be in attendance. The two-time BRIT award winners have nine Top 40 singles under their belt already, so expect plenty of sing-a-long hits, as well as the latest tracks from their 202 album When You See Yourself.

Having been around since 1999, the well-known rock band are in their 23rd year performing together, with little sign of slowing down anytime soon.

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Tim Burgess

Thursday 16 June 2022 | Brudenell Social Club, Burley / Hyde Park

English musician and The Charlatans frontman will be taking on the intimate 400-odd capacity venue over in Hyde Park for a one-off show- and what a treat this will be. Any fan of the indie-alt singer will be delighted to hear tunes from his solo career, hopefully including the full range of his musical capabilities.

As a harmonica player, keyboard, piano, melidoca and guitar rift enthusiast, there’s plenty of scope here for The Charlatans singles too.

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The Sherlocks

Saturday 25 June 2022 | O2 Academy Leeds, Millenium Square

Yorkshire’s own indie rock band will be performing at the O2 Academy to kickstart what is sure to be a festival-packed summer. Having initially played at Reading and Leeds Festival 2015 to a small, passive audience, the indie band have since gone onto support the likes of The Libertines, Kaiser Chiefs, The Kooks and release three albums, each of which hitting the UK Top 20 during their release period.

The Yorkshire band made it to the 100 years of Elland Road celebrations but are this time swapping the football stadium for a smaller crowd, each of which are guaranteed to spend the evening quoting Live For The Moment– or at least Chasing Shadows.

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Pete Tong Ibiza Classics

Sunday 26 June 2022 | Halifax Piece Hall

The 60-year-old DJ has come along way since first playing a set at a friend’s wedding some 45 years ago- and Halifax’s Piece Hall is set to witness a lifelong dedication to the decks first hand this summer. The international DJ just released a Tiesto remix of Ibiza Classics You Got The Love with Becky Hill- and if that isn’t going to get you in the summertime spirit, what will?

The Halifax Piece Hall is a short car under an hour from Leeds city centre and with plenty of train links available, you won’t want to miss out on this for the sake of a short commute.

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Feature Image- Pete Tong