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.
25. Scout Gillett (March 19)
Missouri-born and LA-based artist Scout Gillett brings her cosmic twang and gritty indie-rock energy to Headrow House. Fresh off touring with the likes of Been Stellar and Water From Your Eyes, her live show is a fearless exploration of sound and spirit that has made her one of the most exciting new names on the alternative circuit. 🎶 Headrow House, 19a The Headrow, Leeds LS1 6PU | Captured Tracks
26. Paul Draper (March 19)
The former Mansun frontman returns to the Brudenell to perform Mansun Retold, featuring hits and deep cuts from the iconic Britpop-era band alongside his solo material. It’s a must-see for fans of 90s alternative rock, delivered with the sharp, experimental edge that has defined Draper’s long and varied career. 🎶 Brudenell Social Club, 33 Queen's Rd, Leeds LS6 1NY | Contributed
27. Nova Twins (March 21)
Renowned for their explosive live energy, Nova Twins bring their Parasites & Butterflies headline tour to Stylus. The Mercury Prize-nominated duo continues to push boundaries with their heavy, genre-bending sound, creating massive, synth-like textures using only bass and guitar. 🎶 Stylus, Leeds University Union, Lifton Pl, Leeds LS2 9JZ | Provided
28. Jehnny Beth (March 21)
Best known as the frontwoman of Savages, Jehnny Beth brings her intense, industrial-tinged solo work to the intimate surroundings of Boom. Her performances are visceral and physically demanding, blending cold-wave electronica with a punk spirit that demands your full attention from the very first beat. 🎶 Boom, Canalside Community Music Space, 5 Canal Place, Armley Road, Leeds, LS12 2DU | Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images
29. Stella Donnelly (March 21)
Australian singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly brings her sharp wit and hard-hitting observations to The Wardrobe. Touring her latest album Flood, she continues to pair her light, melodic indie-pop with lyrics that tackle everything from social injustice to the complexities of personal growth with disarming honesty. 🎶 Wardrobe, 6 St Peter's Square, Leeds LS9 8AH | Submitted
30. Buck Meek (March 21)
Big Thief guitarist Buck Meek brings his tender, vulnerable folk-rock to the Brudenell. Celebrating his latest solo record The Mirror, his live set explores the 'uniqueness in the mundane,' blending his signature kinetic energy with subtle electronic textures and his characteristically curious, question-led songwriting. 🎶 Brudenell Social Club, 33 Queen's Rd, Leeds LS6 1NY | Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for FYF