Chestra Trio at North Leeds Music Centre, 10am, Saturday 7th March – (this event has now passed)

Leeds Youth Jazz Rock Orchestra at The Wardrobe, 7.30pm, Wednesday 18th March – (this event has now passed)

City of Leeds Youth Orchestra at Leeds Conservatoire, 7pm, Saturday 21st March – (this event has now passed)

City of Leeds Youth Music Spring Concert at Pudsey Civic Hall, 7pm, Friday 27th March

City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra at St Matthew’s Church, 7pm, Saturday 28th March

Join us for the @northleedsmusic annual Orchestral Playday this February! A fun and relaxed day of orchestral playing, focusing on Muzio Clementi’s Symphony No. 4 in D major.

Open to players of approximately Grade 5 standard and above — all welcome!

🎵 Date: Saturday 14th February 2026
🎶 Time: 10am–4pm
🎵 Venue: Harehills Lane Baptist Church, 13 Hilton Place, Leeds, LS8 4HE
🎶 Cost: £10 adults | Under 18s free (cash on the day)

👉 To sign-up, please complete this form – https://forms.gle/9vsm4x8DFiYuBbVj6

Please bring a music stand and your own lunch. Light refreshments will be provided.

Chestra Trio at Wetherby Music Centre: Witness the enthusiasm of the Chestra Trio at the ArtForms Wetherby Music Centre as they play many instruments including harp, piano, violin, viola, flute, piccolo, clarinet, saxophones, recorders, guitar and mandolin. Their sessions go beyond music and encompass storytelling, language, cultural and social development, design and other expressive arts, physical education, history and science. Can’t make this event? They are also performing a month later at North Leeds Music Centre on Saturday 7th March.

Roots Alive Ceilidh: Dance the night away (with instructions!) accompanied by Roots Alive as they play traditional folk dance music. This event is always a good atmosphere and always leaves people wanting more.

North Leeds Music Centre Playday – 14th Feb: Join us for the @northleedsmusic annual Orchestral Playday this February! A fun and relaxed day of orchestral playing, focusing on Muzio Clementi’s Symphony No. 4 in D major. Open to players of approximately Grade 5 standard and above — all welcome!

+ more events TBC

We warmly invite you to watch ‘The Snowman and The Snowdog’ with the City of Leeds Youth Orchestra performing live.

The City of Leeds Youth Orchestra will be performing the score for our screening of this fantastic family Christmas film, which is the incredibly well-received sequel to the famous 1982 original. Join us for this special performance and revel in the Christmas spirit in front of a full-size orchestra!

The City of Leeds Youth Orchestra is a 70-strong group of young orchestral musicians playing at the highest standards. The orchestra is conducted by Mark Edwards, and welcomes string, woodwind, brass and percussion players of approximately Grade 6 standard and above. Generally, members are between 13 and 18 years old. CLYO play the full range of symphonic repertoire and perform in venues across Leeds.

In 2024 we performed two concerts for schools showing The Snowman, so it is fantastic that we are able to offer a similar opportunity again this year. The concerts for schools are now sold out but we still have some tickets remaining for the evening public performance at 6pm.

If the above ticket shop isn’t working, please use the link below to visit the event page on Ticketsource.co.uk

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/artforms-music-service/the-snowman-and-the-snowdog-for-public/e-qmmjoj

See the gallery of images from the performance by clicking here.

⭐️ Introducing @childfriendlyleeds‘ 2025 Summer guide to free, pay as you can, and low-cost things to do across the city. Featuring events like Wonderland Awaits and Breeze Leeds in the Park!

With over 70 things to do, their guide can help you plan out a fun and engaging summer, without breaking the bank!

The School holiday guides support Child Friendly Leeds wish 7, which is all about children and young people knowing about things to do and place to go including arts, music, sport, dance and film activities.

Click here for further details: The 2025 Child Friendly Leeds Summer Guide!

ArtForms have a variety of upcoming events and workshops which develop and showcase some of the best young musical talent across Leeds.

15th March, Music Passport Day: Join us for a unique set of workshops where our music teachers share what first sparked their passion for music. Explore rhythms, melodies and traditions from around the world through interactive workshop sessions. https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/music-passport-day/

22nd March, City of Leeds Youth Orchestra Concert: The top-tier youth orchestra performance including the world premiere of ‘Our Leeds Symphony’, composed with the CLYO members. https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/city-of-leeds-youth-orchestra-concert-5/

28th March, City of Leeds Youth Music Spring Concert: Come and see Roots Alive, the Leeds Youth Singers and all of the training orchestras performing just for you. https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/clym-spring-concert/

29th March, Music Centre Family Concert Series – Interactive Concert with Mishra: This popular series of concerts continues with Mishra, who are an award winning global folk collective. https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/music-centre-family-concert-series-interactive-concert-with-mishra/

29th March, ArtForms Spring Serenade: Join us for a captivating evening of string music at St Matthew’s church, Chapel Allerton. Performances by talented musicians from Horsforth Music Centre, North Leeds Music Centre and St Matthew’s C of E Primary School. https://artformsleeds.co.uk/event/artforms-spring-serenade/

Join North Leeds Music Centre as we kick off the festive season in style!

We welcome families to a fun, high energy movement and music session in collaboration with DJ School UK and dance artist Rachel Dean. Expect an interactive session as we take over the dance studio for the morning.

This event is aimed at 3-7yr olds however EVERYONE is welcome! Tickets are limited and are on a first come first served basis. This event is free of charge although we will be taking donations on the door.

9.00am to 10.30am – North Leeds Music Centre (Dance hall)

Tickets

For tickets, please fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/2enbhoh3cuHhYwsN7

Tickets are limited and booking in advance is essential. Tickets are free of charge but we will be taking donations on the door.

Ukulele Workshops

Thursday 25th July, 10.30am – 11.30am
Farsley Community Hub and Library, LS28 5DH

Thursday 25th July, 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Otley Community Hub and Library, LS21 1EZ

Leeds Libraries invite you to learn how to play a Ukulele and have fun at this family friendly
event! This inspired taster session offers a fun introduction to the Ukulele instrument and an
opportunity to connect with others for a positive learning experience, to boost your health and
wellbeing.
Sessions will be delivered in collaboration with Leeds Music Centres, part of ArtForms.

A free event for age 7+.
All children must be accompanied by adult.

Booking essential: www.ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryevents

Summer Reading Challenge:
Drumming Workshops

Friday 26 July, 10.30am – 11.30am
Armley Community Hub & Library, LS12 1UQ

Friday 26th July, 1.30pm – 2.30pm
The Reginald Centre Community Hub and Library, LS7 3EX

Friday 26th July, 4.00pm – 5.00pm
The Compton Centre Community Hub and Library, LS9 7BG

And also:

Tuesday 30th July, 11.00am – 12.00 pm
Whinmoor Library, LS14 2DF

Tuesday 30th July, 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Scholes Library, LS15 4BJ

“You can be a drummer”
To celebrate this year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme of Marvellous Makers, join us for this
session led by Artforms, where you will learn how to make marvellous music, exploring the world
of rhythm, drumming improvisation and singing. This session will contain a mixture of West
African and contemporary rhythms and traditional songs, using Djembe drums and percussion
instruments. Children and their grown-ups of any ability are welcome to this inclusive event. Bring
your family and join the fun! Sessions delivered in collaboration with Leeds Music Centres, part of
Artforms.

A free family-friendly event recommended for children aged 4 +.
All children must be accompanied by adult.

Booking essential: www.ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryevents

LMEP are delighted to announce that the Leeds Youth Music Festival will be returning again this year, with over 30 events and activities planned throughout June and July.

The festival is a celebration of the cultural and musical diversity in Leeds and brings together schools, youth music groups and LMEP partners. Events will be held across the city including performances from the City of Leeds Youth Orchestras, Diocese of Leeds choirs, jazz from the Junior Conservatoire and Leeds Youth Jazz Rock Orchestra, rock bands and electronic music from The Music Box plus interactive events at the Kirkstall Festival, Headingley Youth Music Festival and from Chapel FM.

How can your school get involved?

• Please sign post your children and young people to these events, or, where appropriate bring a group along to one of the concerts.
• If you are planning a music event in your school and would like to have this included in the festival listings, please contact LMEP.artforms@leeds.gov.uk
• If you would like support with funding for your event, then you can apply to the LMEP Innovative Funding Grant. Grants of up to £500 are available for schools to use for extra – curricular projects and events.
• This grant can also be used to fund transport costs for any of the events listed below.

Events

Sun 16th June – Sunday Jazz Junction 3pm, Old Woollen, LS28 5UJ

Wed 19th June – LSMA Big Sing! 1.15pm, Pudsey Civic Hall, LS28 5TA

Fri 21st June – Summer Celebration with City of Leeds Youth Music 7pm, Cornerstone Baptist Church, LS6 3LF

Sat 22nd June – Headingley Youth Music Festival 12pm, Shire Oak Primary, LS6 2DT

Sat 22nd June – Chapel FM ‘Home From Home’, Old Seacroft Chapel, LS14 6JB

Sun 23rd June – Diocese of Leeds Boys Choir Festival 2.30pm, Leeds Cathedral, LS2 8BE

Sun 30th June – Diocese of Leeds Girls Choir Festival 2.30pm, Leeds Cathedral, LS2 8BE

Mon 1st-Sun 7th July – The Music Box Fuse Festival 2024 (workshops and performances), Pudsey and Tyersal

Tue 2nd July – Leeds Catholic Schools Concert: Sing With The Spirit 6pm, University of Leeds Great Hall, LS2 9JT

Wed 3rd July – Leeds Cathedral Centenary Concert 7pm, Leeds Cathedral, LS2 8BE

Thu 4th July – Secondary Singers Live At The Wardrobe 7pm, The Wardrobe, LS9 8AH

Sat 6th July – LJC Festival 10am, Leeds Conservatoire, LS2 7PD

Sun 7th July – Keyboard Studies Programme Showcase 3pm, Leeds Cathedral, LS2 8BE

Mon 8th July – Leeds Cathedral Organ Scholars Recital 1.15pm, Leeds Cathedral, LS2 8BE

Mon 8th July – Big Samba Performances 10am and 1pm, Pudsey Civic Hall, LS28 5TA

Mon 8th July – Leeds Symphony Orchestra Strings Performance 7pm, Bishop Young Academy, LS14 6NU

Tue 9th July – CLYM End Of Year Wind Concert Pudsey Civic Hall, LS28 5TA

Fri 12th July – CLYO End Of Year Concert The Grammar School, LS17 8GS

Sat 13th July – Kirkstall Festival (feat. CLYTO and Roots Alive) Kirkstall Abbey, LS5 3EH

Sun 14th July – LYJRO End Of Year Concert Pudsey Parish Church, LS28 8BE

Sat 27th July – Chapel FM Musicathon, Seacroft Village Green, LS14 6JS