Another week, another list of exceptional foodie offers, new art spaces, live music events and nights out to check out.
This week in Leeds, there's a whole host of events to get stuck into. A well balanced combination of boozy, foodie offerings- with no less than four bottomless brunches available, balance out the eat-out options with visits to the Van Gogh experience or take the family pumpkin picking whilst the weather holds out.
With plenty of cold nights ahead, here's our best things to do in Leeds before the weather takes a turn.
Eat Leeds Cocktail Mocktail Week
Monday 17 October - Sunday 23 October 2022 | Various locations
The Pineapple Tommy's Margarita from If At Night is likely to be a huge hit next week. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Those looking to find their new favourite drink have got one week to take full advantage of Eat Leeds Cocktail and Mocktail Week. For the next seven days, a whole host of Leeds bars will be offering 2-for-1 and 2 for £12 combos, as well as some special one-off £5 cocktails. All you need to do is head to the Eat Leeds website and choose your offer ahead of visiting.
Monday 17 October - Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Roxy Ball Room and Roxy Lanes
Beer Pong is the ultimate crowdpleaser. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Every Sunday – Wednesday, get up to 20% off bookings for the likes of Roxy’s karaoke rooms, bowling and ice-free curling. Secure yourself a night out that replaces the usual weekend hustle and bustle with an intimacy that allows you to appreciate your company and chat between games- the only thing left to decide is which Roxy venue you’ll be spending your time.
Find out more here.
Van Gogh Alive
Tuesday 18 October - Sunday 23 October 2022 | Regency Hall, Bradford
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Van Gogh Alive takes people on a trip through the periods of Van Gogh’s life that defined him as an artist – showcasing 3,000 images including iconic works like Starry Night, Sunflowers and lesser-known paintings inspired by his love of Japanese woodprints. The exhibition is also home to a life-sized walk-in representation of Van Gogh’s ‘Bedroom in Arles’ painting and a ‘Sunflower selfie room’ – a 360° mirrored space complete with hundreds of sunflowers.
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Vicar Lane, Vicar Lane, Victoria Quarter
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The restaurant will be opening on Tuesday 18 October above their popular sister restaurant, The Ivy Victoria Quarter. The new glamorous restaurant will be open seven days a week offering show stopping cocktails, theatrical drinks and vibrant, innovative dishes from day to night.
Tuesday 18 October 2022, 6.30pm | The Headrow, Leeds city centre
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The Headrow House pub quiz is something quite special. Located in their huge beer hall, nestled amongst their sixty plus lines of beers from around the world, they promise a night of quizzes and games: start with the pub quiz and if you’re successful, your prize will be selected when you spin the wheel of fortune.
Head down to Headrow House for 6.30 pm on a Tuesday evening and take full advantage of their free entry and grab a pint before getting your game face on.
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | First Direct Arena, Arena Way
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The American indie folk band will be bringing the soft melodic tunes back from 2007 to the present day to the First Direct Arena this month. Skinny Love singer Justin Vernon has been winning over the hearts of the UK for quite some time, and given there’s five full albums and countless singles to choose from, this will be a standout performance from one of folk’s most-loved bands.
Seated tickets are still available, costing from £30.55 each on the First Direct Arena website.
Get tickets for Bon Iver at the First Direct Arena here.
Horsforth Pick Your Own Pumpkins
Wednesday 19 October - Sunday 23 October 2022 | Kemps Farm, Malton
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There’s far more than just grabbing your pumpkin for spooky season here. There’s 18 different varieties to choose from so grab your favourite white, blue, orange, green, warty big or small one and take a tractor ride through the picking fields. If that’s not enough, there’s plenty of photo ops here, an onsite cafe and even facepainters to bring your spookiest ideas to life
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Leeds Beckett Student Union, Portland Building
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Alfie Templeman, at just 19, produces music that’s guaranteed to get everyone on their feet. Having made his debut back in 2016, the singer-songwriter has spent the past six years perfecting melodies that have seen the Mellow Moon singer shoot to stardom, landing an evening slot at The Leadmill Stage at Tramlines Festival earlier this year and joint headline tour with Thomas Headon across North America later this year.
Tickets cost £16 each from the Leeds Beckett Student Union website.
Get tickets for Alfie Templeman at Leeds Beckett SU here.
Fiesta Fridays at Canal Club
Friday 21 October 2022 | Granary Wharf
Take advantage of bottomless tacos. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
For 90 minutes you can indulge on bottomless tacos, fajitas or quesadillas in the flavour of your choice. Choose from chicken, spicy beef or BBQ jackfruit for the tacos and fajitas or pulled pork, chicken and spicy beef for the quesadillas. The options are endless and there’s something for everyone to enjoy on this flavourful menu.
Friday 21 October 2022 | Inside Trinity Shopping Centre
The desserts here are crafted to perfection. / Image: Crafthouse
The supper club menu features three options for starter, main and dessert. Highlights from the menu include a Chicken and Mushroom Terrine with chicken skin crisp and sage and lovage pesto for starter, Pan Fried Sea Bream with artichoke, kohlrabi and fennel escabeche for main and a glorious Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert topped with unctuous vanilla bean ice cream. Best of all, you can grab free-flowing prosecco or wine throughout the meal, all for £45 per person.
Saturday 22 October 2022 | O2 Academy, Millenium Square
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One of the indie bands circulating on all the Spotify playlists recently, The Snuts are a Scottish indie-rock four-piece with a lot to say about the world. Bringing Glasgow to Leeds this month, fans of Inhaler, Blossoms, Sundara Karma, Arctic Monkeys and The Amazons (you get the idea) are likely to find comfort in their soft rock tunes and wistful lyrics.
Tickets cost £27.25 each for unreserved seating and standing from Ticketmaster.
Get tickets for The Snuts at the O2 Academy Leeds here.
Neighbourhood Sunday Roast
Sunday 23 October 2022 | Greek Street, Leeds
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Neighbourhood is another Leeds venue giving you the option to go bottomless with your Sunday roast. Roasts are served every Sunday from noon, with choices like half roast chicken, slow-roasted rib of beef and courgette and cashew bake all priced at £16.50 with trimmings included.
Drinks-wise, for the bottomless option you’ll be paying an extra £25, with all the drinks you could want.
The Ilkley Literature Festival hosts an array of leading literary geniuses each year and this year’s exciting programme hints towards another show stopping celebration of the arts. On the final day of the event, renowned author Malorie Blackman will be at her only northern event to share her own story, entitled. Just Sayin’.
Sunday 23 October 2022 | O2 Academy Leeds, Millenium Square
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The three piece British girl group is back. Having changed their lineup three times before returning to the original trio in 2011, the One Touch singers were a 00s staple, bringing us Push The Button, Round Round, Too Lost In You and far too many other floorfiller club classics. Having now been performing for over 20 years, the band are back and bringing a nostalgic performance to Leeds later this month.
Tickets cost £46.235 each for standing or £181.25 for the Meet and Greet AMEX Package.
Get tickets to see the Sugababes at the O2 Academy Leeds here.
Pizza Punks Bottomless Brunch
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For each ninety minute sitting, bottomless brunchers can revel in the knowledge that every foodie and alcohol need will be catered to. Choose from seven cocktails, pints or Prosecco, as well as either pizza or pasta, and then load up your chosen toppings. Far from the average margarita, choose from a whopping 35 different additions to your San Franciscan sourdough, including the likes of pepperoni, rum ham hock, caramelised pineapple, garlic and rosemary potatoes.
Our record shops, just like the actual vinyl you're after buying, come in all shapes and sizes, stocking everything from holy grail albums to new spins that you need in your collection.
Whatever genre you're searching for, this South Yorkshire city and its array of record shops are sure to have you covered, and you can even refresh your wardrobe in some of them.
9 of the best record shops in and around Sheffield city centre
This place has everything you could possibly think of, including all the latest standout releases like Don't Be Dumb by A$AP Rocky and West End Girl by Lily Allen.
As well as a huge range of LPs, there's a wide variety of books all surrounding different music subcultures like Punk, Grime and Dance.
And of course, a moment of appreciation for Bear Tree Records and its Britney Spears 'Hit Me Baby One More Time' skateboard - iconic.
Where to find: Unit 13, The Forum, 16, 127 Devonshire St, Sheffield S3 7SB
If you couldn't tell by that window arrangement, this next spot is very rock-focused with the likes of Pink Floyd, Meat Loaf and Rage Against the Machine adorning its shopfront.
You can get your hands on some of the latest LPs as well as some pre-loved gems - you can delve into some classics or even expand your music knowledge with their vast display of records from the past.
It's also right next door to Tamper Coffee, which means you can grab your caffeine and vinyl fix at the same time, all within a two-minute walk.
Where to find: 137A Arundel St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2NU
Record Collector
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We couldn't reel off notable record shops in Sheffield without mentioning this staple institution, which has been serving the music lovers of this South Yorkshire city since 1978.
Just like our very own music counterpart Audio North, the owner of Record Collector, Barry, spotlights up-and-coming talent, giving them pride of place in his shop displays.
If you're ever planning a day trip to Sheffield, you'll probably need to book a weekend, as this shop in itself will have you transfixed with its huge range of musical releases.
Where to find: 233 Fulwood Rd, Sheffield S10 3BA
Waxhead Records
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Inside Arundel Emporium is this beauty of a record shop, which formerly went by the name Music Junkie, before re-establishing itself as Waxhead Records.
No matter what name this shop goes by, one thing will always stay the same, and that's this record shop's dedication to proper good vinyl.
Check out those phenomenal albums on display by the likes of music greats: Ms Lauryn Hill, Amy Winehouse, Joni Mitchell - obviously Arctic Monkeys are up there too.
Where to find: First Floor, 16 Matilda St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4QD
Kelham Island Books and Music
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Known for being Sheffield's largest second-hand bookshop, this place prides itself on its love for physical media.
Every inch of this shop floor is home to books, magazines, records, CDs and more, meaning you're sure to find something you'll enjoy.
Situated at Shalesmoor and close to Kelham Island, get ready to step back in time and browse plenty of vintage and preloved items that are waiting to spark interest and joy with the next person who picks them up.
Just a stone's throw away from Sheffield city centre is Tallbird Records, which we simply couldn't leave out, as they're top class.
They're Chesterfield's longest-running independent record shop, stocking all things music for over a decade, opening back in 2013.
Like all of the record shops mentioned above, this vinyl vendor prides itself on having a friendly team and a vast selection of LPs - they've even got K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Where to find: 10 Soresby St, Chesterfield S40 1JN
Last but not least, we'll end with one final honourable mention that feels like a fitting venue not just on Record Store Day but all year-round...
Kesha pulls out of Roundhay Festival as all-new Pitbull line-up revealed
Thomas Melia
American pop singer Kesha has dropped out of the Pitbull-fronted Roundhay Festival line-up, with a major shake-up announced today.
The second instalment of artists for Pitbull's headline Roundhay Festival show has been announced and it's missing highly-anticipated and originally-announced artist Kesha.
Festival organisers have said that the star will no longer be able to perform due to 'unforeseen scheduling conflicts'.
The American singer's musical adventure has taken a 'Joyride' since becoming independent in September 2024 and releasing her sixth studio album "." or Period almost a year ago.
Now, Kesha's title as 'Special Guest' has now been handed over to three very impressive artists who also shared a role in soundtracking some of the 2010s biggest hits.
Kesha was originally listed as a 'Special Guest' for Pitbull's Roundhay Festival gig in Leeds this July / Credit: Brendan Walters / Press Shots
One of these new artists is Jason Derulo, who is ready to treat the crowd to his array of chart-topping melodies like: 'Whatcha Say', 'Talk Dirty to Me', 'Trumpets'.
Another act who knows a thing or two about travelling the globe like Mr. Worldwide is 'Miami 2 Ibiza' hitmaker Tinie Tempah - things are definitely about to get 'Frisky'.
The final artist joining this already impressive list of names is Lil Jon who's bringing his high energy tracks to Roundhay Park such as 'Turn Down For What', 'Shots' and 'Get Low'.
Jason Derulo is just one of the artists making up the all-new Pitbull Roundhay Festival line-up / Credit: Wikimedia Commons (via Supplied)
Kesha's departure from this Leeds gig comes as a complete shock as the star is still set to play a whole host of UK festival dates including a BST Hyde Park show in London on 10 July.
In a statement shared via social media, Roundhay Festival has stated the reason for this very big change to the line-up:
"Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, Kesha will no longer be joining us this July. We hope to welcome her to Roundhay Park in the future."
Although fans who have already bought tickets to the show might still be 'Praying' for Kesha's return to the Roundhay Festival bill, it's safe to say these artists are a great addition.
Pitbull is coming to Roundhay Park in Leeds on Friday 3 July 2026 and so far he's bringing along Jason Derulo, Tinie Tempah and Lil Jon with more acts to follow - Tickets HERE.
Sophie Smith -
14th October 2022 
