Exhibitions & Art Events in Leeds
47 upcoming exhibitions & art events
Leeds offers a rich tapestry of cultural discovery, where industrial heritage seamlessly blends with contemporary creativity. The city's art scene is deeply rooted in its history, anchored by the prestigious Leeds Art Gallery and the intimate settings of The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery. Visitors will find that exhibitions here often reflect the area's working-class roots while embracing bold, modern expressions. Beyond traditional galleries, unique spaces like the David Oluwale Bridge and the historic Leeds Industrial Museum provide thought-provoking contexts for artistic exploration. With over fifty active shows at any given time, the local calendar ensures there is always something new to engage with. Whether one seeks established masterpieces or emerging voices, this West Yorkshire hub delivers a steady stream of meaningful visual experiences that resonate long after leaving the venue.
As of September 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 47 upcoming exhibitions & art events in Leeds, West Yorkshire, including 5 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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Exhibition Opening: FUAM 2026
📍 The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery
Leodis: 400 Years of Leeds in the Leeds Libraries Collections
📍 Leeds Central Library
FREEPoetry Walk! Leeds Season of Culture 2026
📍 Office Lock
FUAM 2026: The Friends of University Art and Music Graduate Art Prize
📍 The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery
An Evening of Love, Sex and Scandal at Temple Newsam
📍 Temple Newsam
FREEOur Histories: Leeds in the 2000s
📍 West Yorkshire Archive Service, Leeds
FREELet's Walk! Leeds
📍 City Square (Leeds)
FREECreative Communities Exhibition
📍 Meanwood Community Centre
Groovy 70’s Paint & Sip
📍 The North Approach Gallery
Stitch Their Names Together Exhibition
🏃🏽♀️ LOOSECRAWL - UNI OF LEEDS - FRESHERS BAR CRAWL 🏃♂️ UK'S BIGGEST STUDENT BAR CRAWL FOR 9 YEARS — 12 BARS & CLUBS OVER 9 HOURS | DATE TBC
📍 City Centre
£1 - £20
Introductory tour of The Leeds Library
📍 The Leeds Library
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David Steans | Paperhouse
📍 Leeds Arts University Blenheim Walk
FREELeeds 400 - Meet the Archive
📍 Leeds Art Gallery
Friends of Photography Exhibition
📍 The Mill Gallery
Dyeing with indigo - make your own furoshki wraps
📍 Bagshaw Museum and Wilton Park
£20.00
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The Magic Show – Pyramid Exhibition at Sunny Bank Mills
📍 Sunny Bank Mills
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SUNDAY SESSION - Hope House GALLERY SUNDAY 27th SEPTEMBER
📍 Hope House
From £13.00
The Sculpture Gallery: Fidelma Massey
📍 Leeds Corn Exchange
Who am I to you?
📍 Treasures of the Brotherton
Introductory tour of The Leeds Library
📍 The Leeds Library
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Arp: The Plasters
📍 Leeds Art Gallery
Cecil Beaton: Staging Icons
📍 Harewood House
The Art of Eating: Patti Smith exhibition, art talk & 4-course dinner.
📍 Plenty at The Square
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Exhibitions & Art Events in Leeds — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant exhibitions & art scene in Leeds with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates exhibitions & art events from across Leeds, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
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How many exhibitions & art events are on in Leeds?
There are currently 47 upcoming exhibitions & art events in Leeds. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming exhibitions & art in the city.
Are there free exhibitions & art events in Leeds?
Yes — 5 of the current exhibitions & art listings in Leeds are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
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Exhibitions & Art Events in Leeds — Your Complete Guide
Leeds's exhibitions and art scene is one of the most exciting in the UK, with a rich mix of major international shows, homegrown talent, experimental galleries, and pop-up art spaces that keep the visual arts calendar constantly refreshed.
The city's galleries span the full spectrum: publicly funded institutions with world-class permanent collections sit alongside commercial galleries representing emerging artists, artist-run spaces showcasing experimental work, and temporary exhibition spaces that transform warehouses, shops and unusual venues into immersive art environments.
Photography, sculpture, installation, painting, printmaking, digital art and craft all feature strongly in Leeds's exhibition programme. Many shows are free to enter, and the city's late-night gallery openings (often free, with drinks) have become an established part of its social calendar — a chance to see new work and meet the artists who made it.
Leeds's creative community is deeply engaged: open studio events, artist talks, workshops tied to current exhibitions, and print fairs give visitors the chance to go beyond passive viewing and engage directly with the creative process. If you're new to art, following a gallery's social media accounts or joining a mailing list is the best way to stay on top of the constantly changing programme.