Leeds Jazz Festival
Leeds Jazz Festival at City Varieties Music Hall, from Fri 22 – Mon 25 May 2026.
Leeds Jazz Festival unites and celebrates the musicians, venues, promoters, audiences and organisations who are part of the Leeds Jazz tapestry – whilst showcasing the best of local, national and international music.
Since 2022, the festival has grown year on year, building on previous highlights such as the Welcome to Leeds Stage, the curated exhibition The Story of Leeds Jazz Through the Lens of Denis Dalby at Left Bank, and DJ workshops for women, trans, non-binary and gender-expansive people at Canned Heat. These sat alongside a vibrant programme of gigs and panel discussions celebrating the local scene while showcasing bigger names, from Gilles Peterson to Soft Machine and Mica Millar.
Hosting Leeds Jazz Festival events at The Varieties for the first time this year, we are excited to be working with the team and alongside other great venues in Leeds.
What’s On
Lence Presents… Blur the Lines
City Varieties Music Hall
Fri 22 May 2026
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Ancient Infinity Orchestra
City Varieties Music Hall
Sat 23 May 2026
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Jo Harrop Quartet and Hannah Horton Quartet
City Varieties Music Hall
Sun 24 May 2026
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Jazz Sabbath
City Varieties Music Hall
Mon 25 May 2026
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Leeds Heritage Theatres is Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and Hyde Park Picture House. A registered charity, together we make a significant contribution to the Leeds arts and cultural landscape; providing heritage spaces for people to share experiences of live performances, screenings and events. To help us achieve our vision of advancing the arts in Leeds and inspiring the next generation to keep telling our stories, we rely on your generosity and thank you for your kind donation (which is fully invested in our buildings and projects)