Leeds is set to transform into the magical world of Alice in Wonderland this summer
It’s time to follow Alice down the rabbit hole…
Get ready to tumble into a world of wonder as LeedsBID are gearing up to bring the beloved literary classic to life this summer.
Wonderland Awaits is an immersive, city-wide celebration inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass.
Running from Saturday 26 July to Sunday 31 August 2025, this completely free, family-friendly event promises to fill the city with magic, curiosity, and colour, following on from the phenomenal success of last year’s MONOPOLY Leeds Takeover, which saw over a whopping 550,000 visitors.
This year, Leeds Business Improvement District invites visitors to journey down the rabbit hole for an unforgettable adventure.
Expect interactive installations, larger-than-life characters, theatrical performances, puzzles to solve, and plenty of surprises, Wonderland Awaits is set to spark the imaginations of all ages.
“LeedsBID creates a portfolio of inspired events across Leeds city centre to animate it for key holiday periods like the summer, which has created an expectation of what is to come, says Andrew Cooper, Chief Executive of LeedsBID.
He continues, “This summer Wonderland Awaits will inject creativity and colour into the city centre for five weeks to delight and entertain families and visitors, encouraging them to embark on their own mini adventures. People really won’t want to be late to join in the fun.”
Collaborating to bring unique events like Wonderland Awaits to Leeds, which are freely accessible to all, makes coming to Leeds different to other locations, making it a place people want to be.”
James Broughton, Head of Marketing Communications, Town Centre Securities PLC (Merrion Centre), adds: “LeedsBID’s events always bring energy and vibrancy to the city. These creative activations are hugely popular with our visitors and truly enhance the shopping and leisure experience. We’re thrilled to support another unforgettable summer.”
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