Discover world-class live music with Leeds International Concert Season – see full line-up of what’s on
From internationally acclaimed pianists and award-winning chamber ensembles to Yorkshire's finest brass bands and one of the UK's most extensive free lunchtime concert programmes, Leeds International Concert Season offers something for every music lover.
Run by Leeds City Council, Leeds International Concert Season is the largest local-authority-run concert season in the UK outside London, presenting more than 200 concerts each year across Leeds.
Whether you're a regular concert-goer or looking to experience live music for the first time, the 2026/27 season has something for you.
Leeds Best of Brass
The Leeds Best of Brass series returns with eight Saturday evening concerts at Pudsey Civic Hall while Morley Town Hall undergoes refurbishment.
Featuring some of the country's most celebrated brass bands, this year's line-up includes Black Dyke Band, Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Brighouse & Rastrick Band, Yorkshire Imperial Band, Hepworth Band, Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band, Flowers Band and Rothwell Temperance Band, Leeds' highest-ranked brass band.
Whether you're a lifelong brass lover or completely new to the brass band world, there's no better way to experience the thrill of a championship brass band live.
Leeds International Chamber Series
Held at Leeds Conservatoire, the Leeds International Chamber Series brings together outstanding musicians and imaginative programming in an intimate concert setting.
For 2026/27, Artistic Director pianist Simon Callaghan presents In the Shadows of Giants, exploring music by composers whose work deserves wider recognition alongside much-loved masterpieces from the classical repertoire.
The series features performances from the Piatti Quartet, the Aquinas Trio and viola player Rachel Roberts, the Sitkovetsky Trio, pianist Danny Driver, pianist Simon Callaghan and cellist Bartholomew LaFollette. The season finishes in style with Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Nonet – a thoughtfully crafted work that brings a sense of celebration to the final concert.
Leeds International Piano Series
Presented in partnership with the Leeds International Piano Competition, the series celebrates Leeds' long-standing reputation as a city where great pianists are discovered and celebrated.
This six-concert series welcomes an outstanding line-up of internationally renowned artists to Leeds Conservatoire, including Eric Lu, Anna Fedorova, Clare Hammond, Yevgeny Sudbin, Pascal Rogé and Elisabeth Brauss.
Free lunchtime concerts
Leeds International Concert Season provides one of the UK's most extensive free music programmes, with around 60 free lunchtime concerts each year.
Weekly Lunchtime Chamber Music concerts feature outstanding emerging artists performing everything from classical favourites to contemporary works and new commissions, while the Lunchtime Organ Music series, curated by Leeds City Organist Darius Battiwalla, welcomes leading organists from across the UK and beyond.
The organ recitals take place at Leeds Cathedral during the refurbishment of Leeds Town Hall and are also available to watch online for free for 30 days after each performance.
All lunchtime concerts are free to attend, with no booking or ticket required, making them the perfect opportunity to enjoy live music as part of your day.
Find your next concert
With more than 200 concerts each year, Leeds International Concert Season offers the opportunity to experience world-class live music across the city.
For full concert listings and information visit leedsconcertseason.co.uk.
To book your tickets now click here.