Well, here we are again - the winter months.
The days are short, the coats are thick, and the central heating bill is already giving us heart palpitations - at least, mine is anyway. But fear not, because the only thing hotter than your radiators this winter is the gig schedule in Leeds.
We’ve crammed 42 reasons not to hibernate into this list—from November right through to the spring thaw.
Skip the doomscrolling and get a dose of music therapy over these colder months; whether you’re ready to scream along with Wolf Alice and Gorillaz in the arena, or you prefer the intense sonic beating of Crowbar at the Brudenell, Leeds has your number.
Tickets to the gigs are once again available either through Ticketweb or Ticketmaster, or if you’ve braved the elements already, why not check out Jumbo Records or Crash Records, pick up a ticket there and peruse some of the fantastic collection of records they have on offer.
Go on - treat yourself before Christmas.
Here’s our guide to the shows coming up in Leeds from now until the end of March - just in time for spring and everything else that awaits, including Roundhay Park shows on the horizon.
25. Bass Drum of Death - February 17
This project, centred on John Barrett, is guaranteed to be loud and raw, delivering stripped-down, high-energy rock 'n' roll. If you like your guitars fuzzy and your drums heavy, this is the gig for you. 📍 Brudenell Social Club, 33 Queen's Rd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 1NY | Getty Images
26. Crowbar - February 18
For metal fans, Crowbar are legends of the New Orleans sludge metal scene. Expect colossal, extremely slow, low-keyed, heavy riffs and crushing intensity, and their signature sound guaranteed to shake the foundations of the venue. 📍 Brudenell Social Club, 33 Queen's Rd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 1NY | Provided
27. The Fratellis - February 19
The Scottish indie-rock band The Fratellis, famous for hits like 'Chelsea Dagger,' are back to deliver their signature infectious and upbeat guitar-driven tunes. The band's energetic stage presence means every song is an undeniable foot-stomping highlight. 📍 O2 Academy, 55 Cookridge St, Leeds LS2 3AW | John Devlin
28. Wavves - February 19
Nathan Williams brings his highly influential surf-punk project Wavves to the Brudenell. Known for their lo-fi, noisy, and infectious garage-pop sound, it’s a show full of slacker charm and big hooks. 📍 Brudenell Social Club, 33 Queen's Rd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 1NY | Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Adult Swim
29. Maximo Park - February 20
The beloved indie-rock veterans Maximo Park return to Leeds, offering their distinctive blend of sharp lyrics and urgent, intelligent post-punk energy. 📍 O2 Academy, 55 Cookridge St, Leeds LS2 3AW | Provided
30. Franz Ferdinand - February 25
One of the most defining bands of the 2000s indie revival, Franz Ferdinand are guaranteed to deliver a tight, electrifying, and extremely danceable performance full of their iconic hits. 📍 O2 Academy, 55 Cookridge St, Leeds LS2 3AW | AFP via Getty Images