The best things to do in and around Leeds this week | 17 – 23 June 2024
The summer months are truly on the horizon, and Leeds is hotting up with exciting events, gigs, beer festivals and so much more.
Let’s kick off Summer the right way then, shall we?
Leeds not only looks bloomin’ beautiful in the sunshine, but it’s also buzzing with fantastic things to do.
This week we’ve got lots of exciting things to get involved in including new pop-up bars, fantastic gigs, beer festivals and lots of other bits and bobs.
Thor’s Tipi Outdoor Bar
All week | City Square
Thor’s Tipi, a popular name in Yorkshire already, has opened a huge pop-up bar in Leeds just in time for the summer. With a big screen, outdoor seating, and (of course) a tipi, the huge space is set to open in City Square in just a few weeks’ time.
Thor’s Tipi will be serving up a selection of cocktails and street food, and punters can get stuck in to giant outdoor games, easels, and loads of events including performances from local bands.
Read more: Thor’s Tipi is opening an outdoor bar with a big screen in Leeds this summer
Euros 2024 at Green Room
Thursday 20 June | 36 Wellington Street, LS1 2DE
Fancy watching the boys bring it home at one of the city’s best rooftop bars? Silly question, of course you do.
Green Room are serving up great drinks, an unbeatable atmosphere as well as hosting a huge screen so wherever you’re sat you can guarantee you won’t miss out on any of the action.
Whitelock’s Beer Festival
Thursday 20 – Sunday 23 June | Whitelock’s, Turk’s Head Yard
There’s nothing quite like a nice fresh pint, and we all know Whitelock’s know how to pour a good one.
And luckily for us, they’ll be hosting their incredible beer festival later this month on Thursday 20 to Sunday 23 June from 11am each day.
This year’s theme is ‘Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!’, meaning they’ll be shining a light on local breweries over the course of the weekend so we can all celebrate just how class our beer scene really is.
Cocktail pop-up at Opposite Cafe
Saturday 22 June | Opposite, Chapel Allerton
From Saturday 1 June, each Friday and Saturday night throughout June and July, visitors can enjoy hand-crafted cocktails at Opposite in the heart of Chapel Allerton.
Blank Canvas Drinks, which are handmade right here in Leeds, is teaming up with Opposite to offer a monthly menu of fourteen hand-mixed cocktails this summer including crowd-favourite Espresso Martinis, made with Opposite’s very own coffee.
Euro 2024 Fanzone
Thursday 20 June 2024 | Millennium Square
Millennium Square will play host to the Euro 2024 Fanzone with all England’s group stage matches against Serbia, Denmark, and Slovenia, as well as the knock-out stages, broadcast live on the Leeds Big Screen.
Entry is strictly by advance ticket only and you can grab yours here.
Kings Of Leon
Thursday 20 June | First Direct Arena
Following the announcement of their brand new album and a headline performance at BST Hyde Park this summer, Kings of Leon will be touching down in Leeds on their Can We Please Have Fun world tour.
Better yet, they’ll be joined by The Vaccines and you can grab your tickets here.
Leeds Tattoo Expo 2024
Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 June | First Direct Arena
The ninth edition of Leeds Tattoo Expo, showcasing over 220 tattooists alongside a market of traders and live music! Head to the First Direct Arena to get tattooed by some of the best artists from the UK and abroad, browse the markets for unique clothing, homeware, curios and more!
Find out more here.