After the council-led Bonfire Night events were cancelled for another year, local sports clubs, indie markets and community-run spaces have been opening up Bonfire Night events aplenty.
With the night itself only a few short weeks away, prebooked tickets have been flying off the shelves, with favourite events at The Mustard Pot, West Park and Meanwood's Beck and Call all selling out, we've rounded up all the best events that have tickets left.
Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about the upcoming Bonfire Night events in Leeds, including where to find them and how to buy tickets.
Saturday 5 November 2022, from 6pm | The Memorial Ground, Chelwood Drive, Roundhay
There's a firework display for this year's bonfire at Roundhegians RFC. / Image: Zuza Gałczyńska, Unsplash
Taking over Roundhegians RFC's Memorial Ground, this bonfire event will be bringing all the foodies out for an evening of professionally-designed fireworks. Expect to see the familiar faces of The Leeds Deli, Red's True BBQ and Little Bao Boy over the evening with GinFizz Bar supplying the drinsk.
Tickets cost £5 for adults and £3 for children. Find out more here.
Yeadon Cricket Club
Saturday 5 November 2022, from 6pm | High Street, Yeadon
The 2021 bonfire. / Image: Eventbrite
The Yeadon Cricket Club have three hours of bonfire fun for all the family planned. For grown ups, the bar will keep the booze flowing throughout the night, with an array of street food offering warm, tasty treats. From 6pm, expect fireworks a plenty and a huge bonfire ablaze throughout the night.
Tickets cost £8 each or £28 for a family ticket. Find out more here.
The New Inn X Leeds Indie Market
Friday 4 November 2022, from 5.30pm | The New Inn, Eccup
This family-friendly event will see The New Inn come together with Leeds Indie Market for an unforgettable evening, all supporting local independent businesses. The gates open at 5.30pm with the bonfire hit one hour later and a firework display from 8pm. In addition to the Indie Market, expect to find street food, hot drinks, baked cakes, sweet treats, plus toys and rides for younger children too.
This Bonfire Night comes with live music from The Sundogs inside the clubhouse after the fireworks display, plus the chance to take in the fireworks with a drink in hand. There will be both an indoor and outdoor bar, sweet stall and food stands.
No prebooking is required, pay £3 per adult and £2 for children on the gate. Find out more here.
Moortown RUFC
Saturday 5 November 2022, from 6.30pm | Moss Valley, Moortown
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What's dubbed as "Probably the BEST Fireworks display in the North", Moortown Fireworks Extravaganza is going to be one of the biggest events in the city, given the professional display has been going for some 30 years now.
Tickets cost £5 for adults, £3 for children and £16 for a family ticket. Find out more here.
Kirkstall Valley
Friday 4 November 2022, from 6pm | Kirkstall Valley Development Trust, Kirkstall
Image: Unit 11 KVDT
If you want an understated and stress-free bonfire experience, this one is for you. This year, Kirkstall Valley will be hosting a firework-less but nonetheless exciting bonfire event. From 6pm, head down to the farm and spent the evening wandering between cosy fire pits dotted around the farm whilst listening to a relaxing melody from live entertainment. Just don’t forget to book your ticket in advance.
Tickets cost £5 for a family ticket or £2 individually. Find out more here.
Walton Village Hall
Saturday 5 November 2022, from 6pm | Walton Village Hall, Wetherby
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The mesmerising firework display will commence at 7.15pm after you’ve warmed up by the bonfire (starting from 6pm), grabbed a drink or two and fed the family. Children under 4 can attend the family-friendly event for free, but tickets are limited and should be booked in advance when possible.
From nights out to trips to the beach, Rebel Roots Theatre Company's latest production explores how spiking can change lives and why young people need to hear its message.
Imagine heading out with your mates, having what should be a brilliant night, only for one decision to change everything.
It's an uncomfortable thought, but it's one that Leeds-based Rebel Roots Theatre Company is bringing to the forefront with Aftermath, a play written by Lottie Burns that explores the devastating impact of spiking on individuals and their families.
At the centre of the story is Layla, a young woman preparing to leave home for university, and her father, David, who must confront the realities of women's safety as his daughter prepares to start a new chapter.
But Layla isn't the only one affected. Her brother Ethan is also spiked by his own friends during a trip to the beach, opening up another side to a conversation that often focuses predominantly on women.
His experience challenges the assumption that spiking is exclusively a women's issue, highlighting how men can also become victims, sometimes at the hands of people they trust. It raises important questions about male friendships, peer pressure and the way harmful behaviour can be dismissed as a joke.
Written by Burns while studying at Leeds Conservatoire, the play was inspired by growing concerns about spiking in 2021 and the way these fears were changing women's experiences of nights out.
Through Layla, Ethan and their father, David, Aftermath looks beyond the incident itself to explore its wider consequences, from damaged relationships to the difficult conversations that follow.
And it's exactly why this production deserves to reach young people in colleges and universities.
For many, heading to university means newfound independence, making new friends and experiencing student nightlife for the first time. Taking Aftermath into educational settings could help open young people's eyes to the realities of spiking, encouraging conversations around consent, trust, peer pressure and supporting those affected.
Rather than simply telling students to watch their drinks, the production offers an opportunity to understand the human consequences through a story they can connect with. It could also challenge audiences to reconsider their own behaviour and recognise when something that seems like a joke can have serious consequences.
The project has also received support from anti-spiking organisation CounterSpike. Rebel Roots Theatre Company is passionate about taking theatre beyond traditional venues, bringing new writing and important stories into pubs, community spaces and other accessible settings.
Ultimately, Aftermath is about more than one night out. It's about trust, family and the lasting impact of experiences that can affect anyone.
And if bringing this story into a college or university helps even one young person rethink their actions or better understand what someone else might go through, it's a conversation worth having.
We’re sure this production will enjoy another run thanks to its important message and core values. But if you want to catch it for yourself, you can see it this Saturday, 24 October, at The Attic in Leeds. It’s a pay-what-you-can event, starting at 7:30 pm, so don’t miss out.
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A new bar dedicated to Guinness and games is coming to Leeds city centre
Clementine Hall
Expect live music, a load of craic and plenty of Guinness at Leeds' brand-new bar.
Opening on Leeds' bustling Merrion Street, 'Love, Jackie' is the latest concept from the team behind Roxy Ball Room and King Pins.
Love, Jackie will be taking over a 7,000 sq ft space,and will be promising proper prints, late nights and plenty of Irish charm.
Pouring will be the holy trinity of Irish stouts - Guinness, Beamish and Murphy's.
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These will be served alongside Leeds' own Kirkstall Virtuous IPA and a vast whiskey selection that celebrates the best of Ireland.
Games wise, try your hand at crazy pool, interactive darts, shuffleboard and karaoke. There will also be live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The opening comes as Merrion Street enjoys a new wave of investment and hospitality openings, helping bring new life to one of Leeds' best known night life attractions.
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Matt Jones, CEO of Professionals at Play, said: “Everyone knows a Jackie. She’s the one who gets everyone together, convinces you to stay for another and makes sure there’s never a dull moment.
“We wanted to create a pub with that same personality. Somewhere with brilliant drinks, live music, plenty of games and the kind of atmosphere that makes you forget you were only popping in for one.
“Merrion Street is coming back to life, and we’re excited to be part of its next chapter. We think Jackie will fit right in. And because Jackie’s never been one to turn up empty-handed, the first drink’s on her."
We'll keep you updated on opening times as and when we find out, but for now you can sign up here for a pint of free Guinness. Cheers to that!
Sophie Smith -
26th October 2022 
