Dark Arts 11: Heartworms and Walt Disco to headline massive 11-hour Halloween all-dayer at Belgrave Music Hall
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Belgrave Music Hall has unveiled the line-up for its 11th annual Dark Arts Halloween showcase, bringing 11 hours of post-punk, darkwave, and glam-pop to the city
Belgrave Music Hall has officially revealed the line-up for its flagship Halloween tradition, as Dark Arts returns to the city for its 11th edition.
Taking over the Cross Belgrave Street venue, the multi-stage event promises 11 continuous hours of live music spanning post-punk, darkwave, dream-pop, and theatrical glam.
Since its inception, Dark Arts has earned a reputation as one of the North’s premier showcase events for breaking alternative talent - having previously hosted early-career sets from the likes of Yard Act, English Teacher, Fat Dog, and bdrmm.
Heading up this year’s bill is London post-punk powerhouse Heartworms (Jojo Orme). Signed to Dan Carey’s revered Speedy Wunderground label, Heartworms has rapidly built a reputation as one of the UK’s most formidable live performers.
Fresh off the acclaim of her debut studio album Glutton for Punishment, Orme’s stage presence is legendary for its military-precision energy, cold-wave synths, and driving, gothic-infused basslines.
Joining her at the top of the bill is Glasgow’s theatrical glam-pop outfit Walt Disco.
Returning to the Dark Arts stage following the release of their cinematic second album The Warping, the Scottish quintet are renowned for delivering dramatic, genre-fluid live sets that merge baroque pop flourish with queer-punk defiance.
The wider bill delivers significant depth across the 11-hour takeover. Highlights on the undercard include London dream-pop duo deary, whose atmospheric soundscapes have earned them widespread acclaim via Sonic Cathedral, alongside Anglo-Maltese psych-rockers ĠENN and art-punk project The Healing Power of Horses.
Emerging regional acts Gossip Queens and Lonnie Gunn round out the initial announcement, with further live acts and late-night DJ sets expected to be added in the coming weeks.
Beyond the music, attendees will have full access to Belgrave’s multi-floor venue space, including its iconic roof terrace and resident street food kitchens Dough Boys and Patty’s Barn, keeping partygoers fuelled from midday through to the late hours.
When and where can I get tickets for Dark Arts 11 at Belgrave Music Hall?
Dark Arts 11 takes place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen on Cross Belgrave Street in Leeds city centre.
Doors open at 12pm, with live music and DJ sets running continuously until 11pm.
Tickets are on sale now, priced between £15.80 and £17.25 (including booking fees) via official outlets such as DICE, See Tickets, and directly through the venue’s website.
Given that the event falls on Halloween Saturday and capacity across Belgrave's stages is strictly limited, advance booking is strongly advised.