A year-long festival to celebrate Leeds' rich cultural offering begins next month.
Leeds 2023 Year of Culture begins with 'The Awakening' at Headingley Stadium, on January 7. The event, hosted by sports presenter Gabby Logan and former pro footballer Sanchez Payne, features live music, poetry, dance, comedy and more.
Artists on the bill include Corinne Bailey Rae, The Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North and Jamie Jones-Buchanan and LYR, a band featuring British poet laureate Simon Armitage on vocals. More details on the festival can be found here.
