Admittedly, though, for a while there, it felt like the ‘Leeds skip’ had become a standard tour requirement, with the city’s music fans often left staring at a Manchester or Halifax-shaped hole in their favourite artists' schedules.
But looking ahead to the concerts coming to the city in March, we’re in for an incredibly eclectic mixture of talent over the next few weeks.
The spoils are ours, as they say.
From arena-filling icons to the gritty, intimate showcases that define the city's DIY spirit, Leeds is reclaiming its spot on the map with a bumper schedule that leaves no genre behind - and with tickets still available from Ticketmaster, See Tickets or from the likes of Jumbo Records and Crash Records, you might be finding yourself out and about a few times in just one week.
Here are our picks of 45 concerts not worth getting a case of FOMO over across March 2026.
13. Stiff Little Fingers (March 12)
Punk rock pioneers Stiff Little Fingers return to Leeds as part of their annual 'Everyone is Someone' tour. Led by Jake Burns, the band remains a powerful force, delivering politically charged anthems like 'Alternative Ulster' with as much grit and relevance as they did in 1977. 🎶 O2 Academy Leeds, 55 Cookridge St, Leeds LS2 3AW | Contributed
14. Chesney Hawkes (March 12)
In what promises to be a legendary night at the Brudenell, "The One and Only" Chesney Hawkes takes to the stage. While that iconic 90s hit is the guaranteed sing-along moment, Hawkes has spent decades as a prolific songwriter and performer, bringing a genuine sense of fun to his live sets. 🎶 Brudenell Social Club, 33 Queen's Rd, Leeds LS6 1NY | Contributed
15. Jim Bob (March 13)
The former Carter USM frontman is on the road with his band to perform solo favourites alongside a 'shedload of Carter bangers.' Expect sharp wit, social commentary, and a high-energy trip through his prolific career in what is always a highlight of the Leeds gig calendar. 🎶 Brudenell Social Club, 33 Queen's Rd, Leeds LS6 1NY | Provided
16. Jens Lekman (March 13)
Swedish indie-pop maestro Jens Lekman brings his Songs from Other People’s Weddings project to the Howard Assembly Room. Part musical performance and part storytelling journey, it explores the narratives of love and connection that Lekman has witnessed as a frequent (and accidental) wedding singer. 🎶 Howard Assembly Room, 32 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU | AFP via Getty Images
17. Smoove & Turrell (March 13)
The North East’s finest purveyors of 'Northern Coal Soul' bring their infectious blend of funk, soul, and electronica to the Brudenell. Known for their massive live sound and frontman John Turrell’s powerhouse vocals, they are a band built for the dancefloor. 🎶 Brudenell Social Club, 33 Queen's Rd, Leeds LS6 1NY | submitted
18. Cam Cole (March 13)
Heavy one-man band Cam Cole brings his Come Together Tour to Boom. Fusing blues, rock, and grunge into a wall of sound created entirely by himself, Cole’s mission for this tour is to make live music affordable and communal again while touring his fourth studio album. 🎶 Boom, Canalside Community Music Space, 5 Canal Place, Armley Road, Leeds, LS12 2DU | Jose Manuel Guerrero Palmero