Leeds 2023 The Awakening: Live updates as spectacular Headingley stadium show kicks off city's year of culture
Published 7th Jan 2023, 15:14 BST
Updated 7th Jan 2023, 17:46 BST
A huge free show is taking place at Headingley Stadium this weekend to mark the start of the city’s year of culture.
The Leeds 2023 opening ceremony – hosted by Gabby Logan and Sanchez Payne – will feature Corinne Bailey Rae, Simon Armitage and LYR, The Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North, Graft, Inder Goldfinger, Testament, Hope and Social, Jamie Jones-Buchanan, Denmarc Creary, CBeebies presenter George Webster and many more.
Follow our live blog below for timings, travel information and coverage of the show itself. Don’t forget to refresh the page to see the latest updates.