In 2025, Leeds underwent a dramatic transformation, as landmark projects like Aire Park permanently altered the city’s skyline.
Looking ahead into the new year, work at Leeds railway station and town hall is expected to finish, while major new housing developments are set to welcome their first tenants in the coming months.
Below are eight developments that will reshape Leeds in 2026:
7. Leeds Town Hall
Leeds Town Hall is set to in spring 2026 after a multi-million pound refurbishment programme. The Grade I listed building, which was opened in 1858 by Queen Victoria, has been closed since 2021. Once completed, the Headrow building will include a new accessible entrance, box office and bar as well as a refurbished concert hall. | National World
8. Cirrus Point, Merrion Way
While the world's tallest student accommodation scheme has shaped the city's skyline for months, the 45-storey, 134-metre skyscraper is set to welcome its first tenants in 2026. | Iconic Photo: Simon Hulme