Leeds Gig Guide: The Northern Boys, Day Fever, The Tumbling Paddies and this weekend's concert selections

With autumn fast approaching, Leeds’ live music calendar shows no signs of slowing down, packing the next three days with everything from intimate basement sessions and high-energy hip-hop to heavy-hitting club takeovers and daytime dance floors.

This weekend offers another prime opportunity to support the region’s grassroots spaces and independent venues.

From packed rooms on Cookridge Street to high-octane showcases in Hyde Park and Farsley, here is your definitive guide to the top gig highlights across Leeds (and a few only a mere train ride away) from Friday to Sunday.

This weekend’s concert highlights

The Northern Boys (Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen - Friday)

The internet-sensation hip-hop trio bring their wildly entertaining, high-energy live show to Belgrave Music Hall on Friday evening.

Known for their sharp, unfiltered lyricism and infectious stage presence, the group have built a massive cult following through their viral video releases.

Expect a packed room, heavy bass, and one of the rowdiest crowds in the city this weekend.

The Tumbling Paddies (O2 Academy Leeds - Friday)

The fast-rising Irish folk-pop sensation hit Cookridge Street for a major Friday night headline performance at the O2 Academy.

Combining infectious melodies, traditional instrumentation, and high-energy pop-punk pacing, the group have built a formidable live reputation across the UK and Ireland.

Day Fever (Project House - Saturday)

The nationwide daytime clubbing phenomenon returns to Project House on Saturday afternoon.

Designed specifically for those who love to dance to classic indie, pop, and disco hits without losing their Sunday to a late-night hangover, the event continues to pack out venues across the UK with its signature daytime party atmosphere.

Leeds weekend gig guide: September 11 – 13

Friday

• The Northern Boys – Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen, Leeds
• The Tumbling Paddies – O2 Academy, Leeds
• Band of Friends – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
• Vienna Vienna & Neckbreakers – Oporto, Leeds
• Wench, Yutaniii, Forensics & Poolhouse – The Fenton, Leeds
• Theseus & Sans Solis – Hyde Park Book Club (HPBC), Leeds
• Ms Ray – Headrow House, Leeds
• The Pretend Beatles – Crossgates Recreational Club, Leeds

Saturday

• Day Fever – Project House, Leeds
• Allegaeon & Gorod – Boom, Leeds
• Vundabar, Yot Club & Clive – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
• One Night In Nashville – Old Woollen, Farsley
• The Total Stone Roses & Oaysis – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
• Allie Sherlock – The Wardrobe, Leeds
• Dogpark – The Key Club, Leeds
• Drook, Lucky Iris & Thrifted Suits – The Attic, Leeds
• Mama-Genesis – Guiseley Theatre, Leeds
• Luca, Masi Masi & Lola Simms – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
• The Flukes – The New Inn, Leeds
• encoded: Ben Stevens & Andy Farley – Beaverworks, Leeds

Sunday

• Spratleys Japs – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
• Holiday, Onlooker & NOVACANE – The Red Shed, Wakefield
• Lola Simms & Hannah Rowe – Northern Guitars, Leeds
• Hard As Nails – Wharf Chambers, Leeds
• Little Grandad – Oporto, Leeds
• The Flukes – The Grove Inn, Leeds

All information correct as of the time of publication.

Please consult the venue's or promoter’s official social media channels in the event of any 11th-hour changes to the concerts highlighted on our list.