Leeds weekend gig guide: Mint XL's huge re-opening weekend, Jane McDonald and General Levy come to the city

From the long-awaited launch of a major new 2,500-capacity superclub in the city centre to arena-scale pop anthems and multi-room rave culture, Leeds is packed with live music and late-night events this weekend.

Whether you’re looking to dance through to the early hours, catch a hometown hero on a massive scale, or discover the best in local and touring indie, the city’s venues are pulling out all the stops for a busy three days.

To help you navigate the packed schedule across Leeds, we’ve rounded up the standout weekend highlights alongside a comprehensive guide to what’s on from Friday night through to Sunday evening.

This weekend’s gig highlights in Leeds

Mint XL Opening Weekend Takeover (Mint XL - Friday and Saturday)

One of the biggest clubbing developments in Leeds this year opens its doors inside the former PRYZM site at the Merrion Centre.

Fitted with a bespoke Funktion-One Vero sound system, the 2,500-capacity flagship space kicks off a marathon weekend.

Friday night sees system. host underground selectors Craig Richards and Enzo Siragusa, followed on Saturday by Luke Dean and Max Dean headline sets

Jane McDonald (First Direct Bank Arena - Saturday)

Yorkshire’s own national treasure comes back home to close out her nationwide Living The Dream tour right here in Leeds.

Marking her fifth headline performance at the First Direct Arena, the Wakefield-born star brings a show celebrating her 11th studio album - recorded at Nashville’s iconic Blackbird Studios - blending fresh country-tinted tracks with her classic showstoppers and signature cabaret charm.

General Levy & Fish56Octagon (Beaver Works - Friday)

For pure clubbing energy, Cirque Du Soul takes over all five rooms of Beaver Works for a massive multi-genre opening party.

Jungle and ragga legend General Levy brings 90s Old Skool rave anthems and heavy dancehall riddims alongside viral electronic DJ sensation Fish56Octagon.

Expect circus-themed production, immersive visuals, and a lineup of over 25 DJs across the night

Leeds weekend gig guide - September 25 - 28

Friday

• General Levy (with Fish56Octagon) - Beaver Works
• Francis of Delirium (with Nicholas Grant Band) - Headrow House
• Chrissy Chlapecka – Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen
• Breakin Science (featuring Serum, Simula, Harry Shotta, Inja, Turno, Logan D, Dreps, and Weejii) - O2 Academy Leeds
• Lauren Auder (with Mori Mori) - Brudenell Social Club
• Enzo Siragusa & Craig Richards (Opening Night) - Mint XL
• The Empty Page (with Fig By Four and Faded Alchemy) - Boom
• Molly Vulpyne (with Divorce Finance and Queer of Hearts) - Bar Santiago
• Cherry Seraph - Hyde Park Book Club
• Senor Pink (with Hitlist, Twinsize, and Porcelain) - The Wardrobe

Saturday

• DJ Yoda - Brudenell Social Club
• Mary In The Junkyard - Brudenell Social Club
• Jane McDonald - First Direct Arena
• Craig Richards & Enzo Siragusa (Overnight Session) - Mint XL
• Max Dean b2b Luke Dean - Mint XL
• EEVAH - The Key Club
• Hawxx (with One Dimensional Creatures and Facepalm) - Bar Santiago
• The Five Hundred (with Asleep at the Helm) - Lending Room
• surgery without research (with Zero Tolerancë and TCCL) - Pack Horse, Hyde Park
• A-tota-so (with The Poptones and No Cameo) - Wharf Chambers (membership required)
• Jon Cocker - The Primrose

Sunday

• Arkells - The Key Club
• The Tubs - Brudenell Social Club
• Hope and Social - Brudenell Social Club
• The Parachute Testers - Hyde Park Book Club
• Amphitrio - The Domino

All listings are correct as of the time of publication

Please refer to the venue or promoter’s website or social media platforms in the event of any 11th hour changes to shows taking place this weekend