If you're heading to Leeds Pride next weekend, then Behind Closed Doors are here to keep the party going.
Leeds Pride is one of the most important events in the city's social calendar.
And this year it is set to be a celebration even bigger and better than ever before.
Taking place on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July 2025, the day is set to be packed with fabulous music, food, cabaret and more.
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But if you're wondering where you'll go once the parade ends and music finishes, then think no more as we've got just the place for you.
Behind Closed Doors, Leeds' iconic adult-themed speakeasy on Call Lane are hosting pride afterparties all weekend long so you can keep dancing into the early hours.
Head on over to Behind Closed Doors for free entry as well as 2-4-1 cocktails if you show your wristband or say the word 'Pride'.
And to make it even better, £1 from each cocktail purchased over the weekend will go to a pride charity. Now how can you say no to that.
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The drinking den will be open til 5am each night with vinyl DJs blasting the tunes til close, and the best part? You can bag yourself free shots with every drink purchased.
If that hasn't convinced you to text your group chat and get a night out sorted, then allow us to try and reel you in even more.
Behind Closed Doors, the self-professed ‘naughty’ bar that started over in Manchester, has taken Leeds by storm since its grand opening back in August last year.
Their ethos of Sex, Rugs & Funk ’n’ Soul means you'll find vintage erotica all over the walls, as well as retro phones on every table so you can ring your mates from across the room.
It's safe to say that this isn't just your average night out.
The drinks aren't average either, with a cheeky cocktail list featuring drinks like the Love Bite (pink gin, raspberry and cucumber slushie), Smoke my Sweet (a barrel stave smoked old fashioned) and Chocstar Martini (a chocolate espresso martini with whipped cream top).
There'll even be a pride cocktail menu for the weekend for you to get stuck into. And they don't just taste good, they all act as a great pop to snap a photo with too.
To find out more about Behind Closed Doors, take a look at their website here.
The Reliance, a much missed North Street site, is being brought back to life as The Smithfield.
The Smithfield is set to be a new social eatery and pub focused on seasonal, produce-led dining.
Set to open its doors to the people of Leeds in early April, The Smithfield will pay homage to the local area through both its produce and people.
The venue will focus on proper plates of seasonal ingredients, pairing a relaxed dining style with a strong sense of community. Sounds pretty brilliant if you ask us.
Building on the legacy of North Street, The Smithfield is a collaborative project between Yorkshire brewery Crooked Brewing and chef James Donovan.
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Steve Dawson, co-founder of Crooked Brewing, has long admired The Reliance and want to build on its established legacy.
“What The Reliance was doing was cutting edge for its time,” says Donovan. “We want to bring that same vision and energy into Leeds in 2026. Our aim is to pick up the culinary torch that The Reliance left behind and continue its legacy of great food in Leeds,” adds Dawson.
The Smithfield takes its name from Church Street’s historic connection to the Smithfield cattle market of the early 1800s, once located on what is now Lovell Park.
“We really want the people around us to feel that The Smithfield is their space,” says Dawson. “We want to give them a place at our table.”
We'll keep you updated with an opening date as and when we know, but we're very excited indeed.
Jungle are back and have announced a huge Leeds gig for later this year
Daisy Jackson
Modern funk and soul band Jungle are officially heading back to Leeds.
The Mercury Prize-nominated group will be performing at the First Direct Bank Arena this November, following their blistering summer on the festival circuit last year.
They'll be heading to Leeds on Saturday 21 November 2026.
Jungle was formed back in 2013 by producers and friends Josh Lloyd-Watson and Tom McFarland.
While they technically worked as a duo for years (until 2023, when touring member Lydia Kitto became an official member of the band), Jungle are known for their huge live performances.
They always fill stages with musicians and vocalists, for incredible funk n soul live shows.
The bands huge hits include Back on 74, Casio, and Busy Earnin’, from four top-10 albums including 2023’s groundbreaking Volcano.
The upcoming Leeds date forms part of the band’s upcoming world tour, which arrives in the UK in November 2026 following a string of international performances across Europe, North America, and beyond.
Fans can expect a setlist jam packed with standout tracks, including fan favourites such as ‘Volcano’ and ‘Back On 74’ and newer material from their upcoming album ‘Sunshine’, released on 14 August that continues to push the band’s signature sound forward.
With over 3.4 billion streams to their name, Jungle’s Leeds show is set to be one of the hottest tickets of 2026 so we wouldn't mess about if we were you.
Tickets for Jungle in Manchester will go on general sale from 10am on Friday 27 March, with pre-sale from 10am on Thursday 26 March.
Clementine Hall -
11th July 2025 
