Lots of big stars will be taking to the stage at the Leeds city centre venue
Leeds will this summer welcome some huge music acts for outdoor city centre performances.
Millennium Square will host the festivities as part of its Summer Series. Set against the striking backdrop of Leeds Civic Hall, the Summer Series features a mix of emerging artists and globally-renowned acts.
The Leeds city centre shows will start on Friday, June 26. You can find out more and buy tickets here.
The festivities will kick off on Friday, 26 June with Club Classical Ibiza, where dance music classics meet live orchestral performance, curated by Utah Saints and performed with the Orchestra of Opera North and special guests. This is followed by a second night with the Orchestra on Saturday, June 27 with the 80s Classical – featuring iconic hits from the decade performed by Bananarama, Nik Kershaw, Johnny Hates Jazz and Nick Heyward.
Across the following weeks, Millennium Square will welcome a line up of acclaimed artists and bands to Leeds city centre as part of the Sounds Of The City concert series. This will include performances by Dylan Gossett, Alabama Shakes, Tom Odell, Wet Leg, The Human League and The Cribs.
A range of street food catering concessions, together with a fully licensed bar, will be available within the specially-created outdoor arena. The venue is fully accessible and includes a raised viewing platform and accessible toilet facilities.
You can see the summer schedule by scrolling below:
- Friday, June 26 – Utah Saints Presents Club Classical Ibiza
- Saturday, June 27 – 80s Classical – Featuring Bananarama, Nik Kershaw, Johnny Hates Jazz and Nick Heyward
- Tuesday, June 30 – Sounds of The City – Dylan Gossett, Crowe Boys and Buffalo Traffic Jam
- Wednesday, July 1 – Sounds of The City – Alabama Shakes with support from Dove Ellis
- Saturday, July 4 – Sounds of The City – Tom Odell with support from Matt Maltese
- Thursday, July 9 – Sounds of The City – Wet Leg with support from English Teacher
- Friday, July 10 – Sounds of The City – The Human League with support from ABC
- Saturday, July 11 – Sounds of The City – The Cribs with support from Lottery Winners and Ellur
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