If you are looking to support local creativity and catch some incredible live storytelling this month, Leeds Playhouse has a packed summer diary ready to explore.
From heart-warming Yorkshire triumphs to vital new writing and hands-on industry masterclasses, the theatre's June 2026 line-up is bursting with distinct, community-first energy.
Whether you're a regular theatregoer or looking to break into the industry yourself, there is something on the schedule for everyone over the next few weeks.
We have rounded up nine of the most exciting productions, festivals, and creative events hitting the Quarry, Courtyard, and Bramall Rock Void stages this month.
Click through our gallery to discover the highlights coming to Leeds Playhouse this June.
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1. SMILE!
Bright Sparks Theatre kicks off the mid-month listings with a vibrant summer festival of frolic for 2026. Audiences can look forward to a joyful, light-hearted mix of feel-good songs, original sketches, and jokes both old and new. | Bright Sparks Theatre
2. Insights into Director and Designer Collaboration (June 9)
Part of the Playhouse's Furnace programme, this vital industry session is aimed at supporting and developing local creatives. The workshop will take a deep dive behind the scenes to unpack the crucial, collaborative relationship that brings a script to life. | Leeds Playhouse
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3. Be In The House (June 13)
This electrifying multi-genre showcase brings together generations of Leeds talent for a massive celebration of grassroots energy. It offers a fantastic opportunity to catch some of the city's freshest rising stars alongside established special guests. | Music House
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4. Blue Mist (June 17 - 20)
This powerful contemporary drama centres on Chunkyz Shisha Lounge, a vital sanctuary and home away from home for its regulars. The stakes are raised as the lounge's future hangs in the balance when it becomes a prime target for local politicians. | Ali Wright
5. Brassed Off (June 18 - July 11)
This iconic Playhouse production tells the heartening story of a tight-knit Yorkshire community standing right on the brink. It serves as a powerful exploration of solidarity and hope, showing how music can become a beautiful act of defiance. | Provided
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6. Windrush by Song (June 22 and 23)
This moving production is a beautiful genre-meld where contemporary dance seamlessly meets live music and theatre. The story focuses heavily on themes of togetherness, beautifully framed around how two different hearts can mix up to make something sweet. | Robling Pix