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
Image: Eventbrite
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
Image: Eventbrite
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.
Trinity Leeds is transforming Trinity Kitchen into the ultimate space to watch all the World Cup 2026 action together.
Looking for somewhere to cheer on England in the 2026 World Cup? Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered.
Foodie hotspot Trinity Kitchen has been completely transformed into the ultimate fan zone with space for up to 1,000 cheering fans.
And they’ve made sure that nobody misses out on the action.
There are three super-sized 5x3m screens dotted around the space, so wherever you go you won’t miss out on a goal.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
There’s also a brand-new bar courtesy of local favourites Northern Monk named the ‘Northern Monk Trinity Tap’.
The tap will feature two, seven-metre bars with a whopping 20 beer taps to keep you refreshed and hydrated during the tournament, because cheering the lads on really can be thirsty work.
If you don’t fancy a beer there’s also cocktails, wine and soft drinks on offer as well - so nobody has to miss out.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Feeling peckish? Of course there’s 11 street food vendors serving match day meals and snacks to keep you fuelled through the games.
Choose from Caribbean jerk chicken from Jerk Junction, Indian street food from Rolawala and loads more.
Entry is completely free but if you’re after a reserved seat on a table, tickets cost just £10.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Josie Towning, Food and Beverage Manager at Trinity Leeds, said: “Trinity Kitchen will operate as normal during the day, transforming into a football fan zone in the evening.
“It will be one of the biggest World Cup venues in Leeds with three huge screens showing the games live and more dotted around Trinity Kitchen. There will be live roaming brass bands and DJs turning every England fixture into a true celebration.
“Fans can turn up and grab a space for free and we will also be offering table bookings for England games for those who want to guarantee the best spots to watch the drama unfold.
“Our line-up of street food vendors will serve bold flavours from around the world, while the all-new Northern Monk Trinity Tap will pour award-winning craft beers across 20 taps, making Trinity Kitchen the ultimate place to eat, drink and experience every unforgettable World Cup moment."
It’s all kicking off on Wednesday 17 June for England v Croatia. So rally your mates together, get your England shirts on and grab your tickets here.
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Dishoom announces official opening date for new Leeds restaurant
Clementine Hall
It's the moment we've all been waiting for, Dishoom is coming to Leeds.
The whispers of Dishoom's arrival in Leeds city centre have been going on for a while now, but over the past few weeks it has started to feel very real.
Taking over the beautiful old Flannel's site on the coveted Vicar Lane, signs started to pop up for Dishoom and work was cracking on fast.
Well now, we have an opening date - and we don't have long to wait.
Dishoom Leeds will open on Monday 3 August, with guests being able to enjoy 50% off food during an initial soft-opening period, ahead of the official opening on Friday 14 August.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
As with every Dishoom café, the Leeds restaurant begins with a story. This one takes inspiration from the extraordinary true events surrounding the explosion of the SS Fort Stikine in Bombay Dock in April 1944, a wartime disaster that sent gold bars flying across the city.
Legend has it that some of the missing gold was never recovered. Some was discovered embedded in walls and rooftops across Bombay. Other pieces quietly disappeared into the hands of lucky citizens, melted into bangles or hidden away in drawers.
Dishoom Leeds reimagines the fortune made from the gold bars and guests will discover subtle references to the glamorous mid-century details through the interiors and artwork, giving playful nods to Bombay’s golden age.
With all day dining available, guests can dine on the beloved breakfast right through to late evening feasting, with the café will serve a lovingly curated menu of Bombay comfort food inspired by the city’s cafés, grills, street stalls and family kitchens.
Shamil Thakrar, co-founder, also known as Head Babu, at Dishoom, said: “Leeds is a city with tremendous warmth, creativity and character, full of people who know the value of gathering together over good food and drinks. Bringing Dishoom here has long been a dream for us.”
"The story behind this café is rooted in one of Bombay’s most extraordinary moments – the day gold bars fell from the sky after the explosion of Fort Stikine in 1944. Amidst the tragedy and chaos, there were also tales of unexpected fortune, human resilience and hopeful reinvention. We were captivated by this, and we cannot wait to welcome Leeds into the café that pays homage to the heritage of Bombay.”
Sophie Smith -
26th October 2022 
