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Prepare for an unforgettable evening as the acclaimed Eddi Reader graces Leeds with her presence on Saturday 24 October 2026. The much-loved artist, whose career now stretches back an impressive four decades, will undoubtedly captivate the audience with a performance that masterfully blends traditional Scottish folk melodies with elements of pop, soul, and jazz. Reader first rose to prominence as the charismatic lead singer of the hugely successful band Fairground Attraction, a group forever etched in musical history for their chart-topping hit, Perfect. Since then, she has forged a formidable and celebrated solo career, demonstrating a remarkable ability to reinterpret classic songs and infuse them with her own unique artistic sensibility. Her distinctive, powerful, and deeply emotive vocal style remains a hallmark of her work, promising an evening of exceptional musical artistry in the heart of Yorkshire. The venue for this highly anticipated performance is yet to be announced, so keep your eyes peeled for further details.
The evening will feature a performance by Eddi Reader, with a setlist that is likely to blend traditional Scottish folk melodies with elements of pop, soul, and jazz. Her distinctive, powerful, and deeply emotive vocal style is a hallmark of her work, promising an evening of exceptional musical artistry.
Eddi Reader is a Scottish singer, known both for her work with Fairground Attraction and for an enduring solo career. She was born in Glasgow and began playing the guitar at the age of ten, starting her musical career busking on the streets.
The event will take place at the Howard Assembly Room in Leeds on Saturday 24 October 2026. Please check the website for further information on timings and ticket details.
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Eddi Reader takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026. The event runs until Tuesday, 8 December 2026.
Eddi Reader is held at Howard Assembly Room in Leeds (LS1 6NU).
Eddi Reader is performing at Eddi Reader.
Tickets for Eddi Reader can be booked via visitleeds.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Eddi Reader MBE (born 28 August 1959) is a Scottish singer, known both for her work with Fairground Attraction and for an enduring solo career, which in 2003 saw her showcase the works of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. Reader was born in Glasgow, the daughter of a welder, and the eldest of seven children (her brother, Francis, is vocalist with the band The Trash Can Sinatras). She began playing the guitar at the age of ten, and started her musical career busking
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Prepare for an unforgettable evening as the acclaimed Eddi Reader graces Leeds with her presence on Saturday 24 October 2026. The much-loved artist, whose career now stretches back an impressive four decades, will undoubtedly captivate the audience with a performance that masterfully blends traditional Scottish folk melodies with elements of pop, soul, and jazz.
Reader first rose to prominence as the charismatic lead singer of the hugely successful band Fairground Attraction, a group forever etched in musical history for their chart-topping hit, Perfect. Since then, she has forged a formidable and celebrated solo career, demonstrating a remarkable ability to reinterpret classic songs and infuse them with her own unique artistic sensibility. Her distinctive, powerful, and deeply emotive vocal style remains a hallmark of her work, promising an evening of exceptional musical artistry in the heart of Yorkshire. The venue for this highly anticipated performance is yet to be announced, so keep your eyes peeled for further details.
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The evening will feature a performance by Eddi Reader, with a setlist that is likely to blend traditional Scottish folk melodies with elements of pop, soul, and jazz. Her distinctive, powerful, and deeply emotive vocal style is a hallmark of her work, promising an evening of exceptional musical artistry.
Eddi Reader is a Scottish singer, known both for her work with Fairground Attraction and for an enduring solo career. She was born in Glasgow and began playing the guitar at the age of ten, starting her musical career busking on the streets.
The event will take place at the Howard Assembly Room in Leeds on Saturday 24 October 2026. Please check the website for further information on timings and ticket details.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
WhereHoward Assembly Room
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Eddi Reader?
Eddi Reader takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026. The event runs until Tuesday, 8 December 2026.
Where is Eddi Reader taking place?
Eddi Reader is held at Howard Assembly Room in Leeds (LS1 6NU).
Who is performing at Eddi Reader?
Eddi Reader is performing at Eddi Reader.
How do I get tickets for Eddi Reader?
Tickets for Eddi Reader can be booked via visitleeds.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Until Tuesday, 8 December 2026
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