Good news, Leeds - Thor's Tipi will be back in town before you know it for its summer pop-up.
The popular outdoor bar will be bringing spritzes, pints, live music, themed events and more to City Square once again.
Always a must-visit spot during the Leeds Christmas Markets, in recent years Thor's Tipi has come back to Leeds for the summer months too.
And it's the same in 2026 - the iconic tipi will be reopening next month, promising a free drink to the first 100 people through the door on opening night.
They're promising draft pints from plenty of local brewery favourites, like Northern Monk, plus a dedicated spritz menu.
Stand-out serves will include the indulgent Dr Pepper Cocktail.
Underneath the canvas and spilling out onto the terrace, Leeds will be treated to a lively programme of entertainment, including free live music showcasing local talent every Thursday between 5.30pm and 7.30pm.
Thor's Tipi in Leeds in 2025Cocktails at Thor's TipiThor's Tipi will return this summer
Every Friday, there'll be a new series of themed nights, taking you from the Wild West to a Hawaiian lūʻau and even a summer Oktoberfest.
And for families, there'll be everything from family raves, craft tables, and table tennis in the pocket park.
Amanda Monaghan, director at THOR’S, said: "We can’t wait to be back on City Square with our fire pits, ice-cold pints and giant glitter balls! We promise a summer of fun for all."
Thor's Tipi opens at City Square in Leeds on 14 May from 5pm, and will run until 31 August.
Silver's Deli is opening up a sister shop, and this time it's about everything baked.
We all know and love Silver's Deli for their stacked subs and breakfast sandwiches that could cure any hangover no matter how severe.
They're so good, that they even bagged the coveted Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Award last year.
And rightly so, because everything Silver's do is absolutely class.
The progress so far. Images: The Hoot Leeds
And it seems there's just no stopping Silver's, as last month they announced that they'll be opening a sister shop named 'Silver's Bakehouse' serving up everything, yep you guessed it, baked.
What exactly has not yet been revealed, with owner Chris keeping details tightly under wraps.
But what we do know is that every single thing will be made fresh, with love, in-house, at their new brand spanking new location in Farsley.
They've been keeping adoring fans updated on their socials with renovation updates, and it's already looking absolutely top tier.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Silver's Deli said: "Well it’s happening. I said no more shops, but it’s kinda necessary, and I just love all things baked.
"There’s waaaaaaaaay too many details to share on this right now, but go give our sister shop @silvers_bakehouse a new follow and hold on tight. This is gonna be fun as fuck."
We're in no doubt that this venture is going to be absolutely brilliant, and you best believe we'll be first in line to try one of those brownies.
Silver's Bakehouse will be located on Town Street in Farsley and is opening next Friday 22 May - just in time for the late May bank holiday weekend. We'll see you there.
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Smash-hit West End musical Trainspotting is coming to Leeds later this year
Emily Sergeant
Trainspotting The Musical is coming to Leeds.
30 years on from the film that changed everything, and following its successful world premiere run in London’s West End, Trainspotting The Musical is heading out on a major UK tour later this year, and will be taking to one of Leeds' most iconic stages this winter.
Written by Irvine Welsh – as adapted from his best-selling debut novel – and directed and developed by Caroline Jay Ranger, Trainspotting The Musical has been described by critics as ‘radical, invigorating and life-affirming’ since its premiere.
It’s said to be an unforgettable production that’ll have even the most sceptical audiences leave on a ‘consciousness-altering high.’
In 1996, the breakthrough British film of the same name was released and became the biggest grossing UK film of the year, winning a slew of awards in the process – including a BAFTA for Best Screenplay, and even being ranked tenth in the BFI’s top 100 greatest British films of the 20th century.
Now, three decades later, the industrial drug crazed working-class heroes of British youth culture are back… but this time, live on stage.
“I believe the musical has a bigger, loudly beating human heart than either the book or the film,” creator Irvine Welsh commented as the UK tour was announced this week.
“People need to think about the world we’re living in, and we offer that inspection, but they also need to sing their hearts out and laugh their heads off. It’s what being human is all about. We’ve put together an incredible Scottish cast and I can’t wait to see them bring the musical to life.”
Trainspotting The Musical will taking to the stage at the Leeds Grand Theatre from Monday 7 until Saturday 12 December 2026.
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