A LEGO exhibition is coming to Leeds city centre this summer, with dozens of art pieces and sculptures made from these iconic building bricks.
The Art of the Brick will feature life-size and even larger scale models of recognisable animals, famous paintings and more.
We always knew Leeds was blessed but now this confirms it, as this will be the only UK city on the tour of the LEGO artworks.
This art exhibition contains more than 70 pieces and sculptures made entirely out of these building bricks, one million pieces to be exact.
One of the various collections you’ll be able to admire and be in awe of as you walk round is titled ‘Perniciem’, and is a celebration of nature, highlighting the world’s many endangered animals.
This exclusive installation is spreading the love to plenty of animals including giraffes, sharks, gorillas and even flamingos, this day-out is going to be a wild one.
The Art of the Brick LEGO exhibition is coming to Leeds. Credit: Fever UpThe Art of the Brick LEGO exhibition is coming to Leeds. Credit: Fever Up
And if you’re after immersing yourself in some culture, The Art of the Brick has got you covered with a handful of the world’s most famous paintings, recreated in LEGO form.
Expect to see works such as Starry Night, The Scream, Girl with a Pearl Earring and The Mona Lisa, as well as many more famous canvases.
This LEGO exhibition has already been viewed by more than 10 million people worldwide.
Of course when visiting this impressive exhibition, it would be rude not to get stuck in, and that’s why there’s a dedicated area for kids and grown ups alike to build their own LEGO creations.
The Art of the Brick is coming to Leeds with dates starting in August, and you can find tickets ranging from £10.90 for kids and £13.90 for adults HERE.
One of Leeds' most loved late-night bars has announced it will be moving on from its current location after more than a decade.
Known for its eclectic party atmosphere, fabulous cocktails and fun DJs, Wax has long been a go-to spot for Leeds night owls looking for a big night.
The New Briggate bar has built up a loyal following over the years, becoming something of an institution on the city’s nightlife scene.
And now, Wax has announced that it will be moving location, bringing an end to an era at its current home at the top of town.
Image: Wax Bar
Taking to Instagram, Wax shared the news with its loyal customers, stating: “Wax is moving!!!
"Thats right folks, our time on New Briggate is coming to an end. For 15 years many a drink we have drunk, many a dance we have shared, many a hangover we have nursed.... so let’s keep that going in our new home.
"Don't worry you can get your OG Wax fix for the next few months. More info announced soon. See you around. X"
Of course, in classic Leeds fashion, customers flocked to the comments to express their support.
One person said: "So many memories, will forever have a very special place in my heart" whilst another expressed that "Change is good! Long live Wax Bar."
We'll keep you updated with where Wax is moving to as and when we find out, but we're sure its loyal fans will follow them wherever they go.
For now, it’s business as usual at New Briggate - so if you’ve got memories to make (or simply want one last night in the OG Wax), you’ve still got a few months to do so.
Someone has organised a 5k run around Leeds Festival this weekend
Daisy Jackson
It might not be the first thing that you imagine taking part in when you're at a festival - but there will be a 5k run taking place at Leeds Festival.
Ticket-holders will be invited to put down their warm can of breakfast cider and instead lace up their trainers for an easy 5km jog around the festival site.
The Leeds Festival 5k is being organised by Lee Mutemi, who proposed an on-site run on TikTok and got a surprisingly strong response.
Runners will meet outside the main arena entrance on Saturday morning (so don't party too hard at Chase & Status Live the night before).
The meeting point is slap bang in the middle of the two main camping areas.
The meet-up will start at 9.30am, with the intention to start the run at 10am.
"I'm very surprised how many people are actually tapped in," Lee said. "I genuinely thought it would be like one or two people."
He'll also be giving away some t-shirts from his brand PRSPEKTV on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Lee said in a video on TikTok that just a few short years ago he was working as a bartender at Reading Festival - and now he's attending the huge music weekend as a content creator instead.
He said: "This is to show that Leeds Festival is that festival."
Clementine Hall -
21st July 2025 
