Three of Leeds’ biggest nightlife events prepare for “freedom day”

Apparently, it’s only been sixteen months since nightclubs have been closed, but it feels a lot longer. At last, some of Leeds’ biggest nightlife events are preparing their return as we count down to “freedom day”.

July 19, dubbed “freedom day”, is when restrictions will ease and nightclubs will return to their former glory: swinging open their doors to unearth pulsing basslines and two-step rhythms.

Capacities on bars and nightclubs will be lifted, the ‘rule of six’ will no longer apply, social distancing measures will also be removed – meaning you can go and order at the bar, rather being stuck at your table.

But most importantly, we’ll be able to get up and dance.

There’s a huge feeling of excitement in the city, not just from punters but from the promoters and artists who’ve been waiting over a year to go back to work. Now, at last, the day is nearly upon us.

With that in mind, we’ve run down three of the best parties Leeds has coming up this summer so you’re not caught short. See you down the front, we’ll be to the left of the stage.

Newsam Park Festival
Saturday 21st August, Newsam Park

This all-new event will be the first dance music festival in Leeds this summer, so expect a spectacular open-air occasion from one of the best parties in Leeds.

It will be soundtracked by Sven Vath, Nightmares on Wax, Mella Dee, Enzo Siragusa and Folamour and more across gorgeous Lake and Garden stages with epic atmospheres and immersive production. Do not miss it.

Find out more here.

Mint Festival
Saturday 25th September, Newsam Green Farm

This year’s much anticipated Mint Festival is at an all-new location, just 10 minutes from town.

The natural sprawling beauty of Newsam Green Farm is a perfect canvas for four fantastic stages of high-class music. Brands like Fuse and Trick, headliners like Ricardo Villalobos and Amelie Lens, and high-tech production and pyrotechnics all await you at this ultimate adult playground.

Find out more here.

Mint Warehouse
Multiple dates, Holbeck

It was already the best place to party in the North, but after an almost two-year closure and vast refurbishment, Mint Warehouse is back and ready to take it to a whole new level.

The multi-roomed space has everything from communal main room raves to cozy backroom get-togethers. World-class sound systems boom in every room, and international tastemakers like Jeff Mills, Eats Everything, Patrick Topping, Sasha, Hot Since 82 and tens more are already lined up between now and Autumn.

Find out more here.