The ninth annual Leeds Tattoo Expo will showcase some of the best in tattooing both local and internationally.
If you fancy getting yourself a fancy new bit of ink, then look no further than the iconic Leeds Tattoo Expo that will be returning to the First Direct Arena this weekend.
From Saturday 22 to Sunday 23 June 2024, over 220 tattoo artists will be flocking to the city to show off their skills.
And not only that, but there'll also be a whole host of market traders for you to browse as well as live music to have a boogie to.
Image: Leeds Tattoo Expo
It's a fantastic opportunity to get a tattoo from some of the best artists from across the UK and abroad, browse the markets for unique items of clothing, homeware and more.
New for this year, the Alt Wedding Fair pop-up will showcase over 15 of the very best non traditional wedding suppliers to help plan your unique wedding.
Another new feature of this year’s expo is Monster Art Fair, a new market area dedicated to showcasing artists, illustrators and creatives from all across Yorkshire.
Image: Leeds Tattoo Expo
Don't fancy a tattoo? No problem, why not get your tooth bedazzled by Bobby Dazzler Tooth Gems or adorn your body with intricate henna with Leeds Henna.
Holy Ghost Piercing will be on hand to give you a brand new piercing or Blue Collar Barbering are there to give you a fresh new trim.
There will be tattoo competitions and drawing classes over the weekend as well as a live podcast on Sunday and incredible sideshows from sword swallowing and escapology to watch whilst you're wandering through the expo.
Tickets are £16.25 for the day or £22.25 for the whole weekend, and you can buy your tickets here.
The UK Aids Memorial Quilt is set to go on display across Wakefield this summer.
The quilt - consisting of 42 quilts and 23 individual panels, representing over 384 individuals affected by HIV and AIDS - will go on display at WX Wakefield from Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 June 2026.
All 42 quilts will be on display, with WX working in partnership with the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Conservation Partnership.
Across the same weekend, selected individual panels will be displayed at different venues across the city including The Hepworth Wakefield, The Art House Wakefield, Theatre Royal Wakefield, Pontefract Castle and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Part of the world’s largest community art project, this is a huge opportunity for the city of Wakefield. The project started in the USA back in 1985 by activist Cleve Jones, commemorating friends, family and loved ones lost to AIDS.
Individual panels were then stitched together to create larger quilts, which were shown outdoors as a form of protest to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS.
Today, the quilt stands as a crucial reminder of those who were lost and of the continuing affect that HIV and AIDS has on the people of today.
At WX Wakefield, viewing the quilt is completely free and on Friday 5 June there will be a special late night opening up until 10:30pm to view the exhibition.
And on Saturday 6 June at 2:30pm, there will be a very special and poignant reading of the names of those commemorated on the quilt.
Featured image - UK AIDS Memorial Quilt, installation view at Tate Modern, June 2025. Photo: AM Hanson
Leeds
Leeds’ first frozen yoghurt bar is opening in Headingley this weekend
Clementine Hall
The frozen yoghurt craze is on its way to Leeds as Kefiyo is set to open in Headingley in just a few days.
It's a phenomenon that has caught the attention of the TikTok and Instagram girlies as of late, with frozen yoghurt bars popping up in Manchester and going viral online.
The ice cold sweet treat is supposedly 'healthy' and with a slogan of 'eat Clean. feel Light. live Better.' - this new spot in Leeds seems to be going down that route too.
Kefiyo will be opening in the old Sixes site on Ash Road in Headingley, and they've just announced that they'll be soft launching this Sunday 19 April 2026.
The space is already sporting a super cute pastel green and pink exterior, and it's exactly matching the aesthetic that you'd expect with froyo.
Kefiyo will offer a range of frozen yoghurt flavours with a whole bunch of toppings for you to customise to your tastebuds, as well as fresh acai bowls.
Situated slap bang in the centre of Headingley, we've got a feeling it'll be very busy with students on their way to their morning lecture or at night for those looking for a sweet treat that doesn't feel too naughty.
We'll keep you updated on more Kefiyo updates as and when we find out.
But in the meantime, you can keep an eye on their socials here. We'll see you soon for a scoop Leeds.
Clementine Hall -
20th June 2024 
