Millennium Square in Leeds will once again be the home of a huge outdoor cinema this summer.
Cinema on the Square, created by Leeds International Film Festival, is set to screen some of the biggest blockbusters over three jam-packed days in July.
The programme for the huge open-air cinema includes family favourites like Ratatouille and an Encanto Singalong, massive hits like Barbie and Wonka, and cult classics like Moulin Rouge and Amelie.
Cinema on the Square will run between Wednesday 24 July and Friday 26 July with screenings running through the afternoons and evenings.
As well as the blockbusters, this year's lineup Classic Concerts, featuring the energy and excitement of live performances with the newly restored Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense and Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace.
Leeds Young Film Festival will be working on the family-friendly line-up each afternoon of the Cinema on the Square event.
And there'll be a nod to the 2024 Paris Olympics too with a selection of films capturing the beauty of the French city, from the glittering musical numbers of Moulin Rouge to the concrete suburbs and alternative music scenes seen in La Haine.
There'll even be a trip back to 1960s Paris with French New Wave Classic Cléo From 5 to 7, by Agnes Verde, plus the powerful coming-of-age story Girlhood.
It's all part of the huge summer series of events at Millennium Square, which also includes the return of the Sounds of the City gig series, this year featuring performances from Nothing But Thieves, Busted and Paloma Faith, to name a few.
Tickets for Cinema on the Square are on sale now and you can book yours here.
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.
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?
Johnny Depp supergroup Hollywood Vampires have announced a huge gig in Halifax
Daisy Jackson
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.
Daisy Jackson -
26th June 2024 
