Exhibitions & Art Events in Leeds
42 upcoming exhibitions & art events
Leeds boasts a dynamic exhibition and art scene, a reflection of its industrial heritage and contemporary creative spirit. From the grand halls of Leeds Art Gallery to the more intimate spaces found within community centres like Centre Meanwood, the city offers a diverse range of artistic experiences. Discover collections that delve into local history, explore groundbreaking contemporary works, and engage with interactive installations. Whether you're drawn to established institutions like Leeds Central Library or seeking out emerging talent, Leeds provides a rich tapestry of visual arts waiting to be explored. The city's artistic landscape is shaped by a commitment to both preserving its past and embracing the future of creative expression.
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 42 upcoming exhibitions & art events in Leeds, West Yorkshire, including 5 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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FREEFolkless Lore and Scraper: Dane Sutherland and Jamie Sutcliffe
📍 The Henry Moore Institute
FREEHerb Study Club
📍 Thackray Museum of Medicine
FREELaunch Sunday At The Sculpture Gallery
📍 Leeds Corn Exchange
Shadow Structures
📍 Leeds Art Gallery
Playful Art
📍 Leeds Art Gallery
Summer Store Tours
📍 Leeds Discovery Centre
Friends of Photography Exhibition
📍 The Mill Gallery
Hannah Catherine Jones UNEARTHING(S) Live Performance
📍 Leeds Art Gallery
Ebb & Flow: Bookworks by Yoko Terauchi from the Research Library
📍 Henry Moore Institute
UNEARTHING(S): Hannah Catherine Jones
📍 Leeds Art Gallery
Phantasmagoria: Folkloric Sculpture for the Digital Age
📍 Henry Moore Institute
FREEMongolian Summer: Free Horse Shows at Royal Armouries Museum
📍 Royal Armouries Museum
Leodis: 400 Years of Leeds in the Leeds Libraries Collections
📍 Leeds Central Library
An Evening of Love, Sex and Scandal at Temple Newsam
📍 Temple Newsam
🏃🏽♀️ LOOSECRAWL - UNI OF LEEDS - FRESHERS BAR CRAWL 🏃♂️ UK'S BIGGEST STUDENT BAR CRAWL FOR 9 YEARS — 12 BARS & CLUBS OVER 9 HOURS | DATE TBC
📍 City Centre
£1 - £20
Dyeing with indigo - make your own furoshki wraps
📍 Bagshaw Museum and Wilton Park
£20.00
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📍 Treasures of the Brotherton
Botanically Beautiful: Art and design inspired by nature
📍 Lotherton
Michael Spicer - Hope All's Well
📍 City Varieties Music Hall
Toy Art UK 2026
📍 Leeds Marriott Hotel
Free - £6.13
Midnight Gallery | Leeds | Royal Park Cellars
📍 Royal Park Pub & Cellars
£10.00
Leeds 400: Places
📍 The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery
DR John Cooper Clarke
📍 City Varieties Music Hall
FREEGenghis Khan: How the Mongols Changed the World
📍 Royal Armouries Museum
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Exhibitions & Art Events in Leeds — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant exhibitions & art scene in Leeds with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates exhibitions & art events from across Leeds, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
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How many exhibitions & art events are on in Leeds?
There are currently 42 upcoming exhibitions & art events in Leeds. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming exhibitions & art in the city.
Are there free exhibitions & art events in Leeds?
Yes — 5 of the current exhibitions & art listings in Leeds are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find exhibitions & art events in Leeds this weekend?
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Exhibitions & Art Events in Leeds — Your Complete Guide
Leeds's exhibitions and art scene is one of the most exciting in the UK, with a rich mix of major international shows, homegrown talent, experimental galleries, and pop-up art spaces that keep the visual arts calendar constantly refreshed.
The city's galleries span the full spectrum: publicly funded institutions with world-class permanent collections sit alongside commercial galleries representing emerging artists, artist-run spaces showcasing experimental work, and temporary exhibition spaces that transform warehouses, shops and unusual venues into immersive art environments.
Photography, sculpture, installation, painting, printmaking, digital art and craft all feature strongly in Leeds's exhibition programme. Many shows are free to enter, and the city's late-night gallery openings (often free, with drinks) have become an established part of its social calendar — a chance to see new work and meet the artists who made it.
Leeds's creative community is deeply engaged: open studio events, artist talks, workshops tied to current exhibitions, and print fairs give visitors the chance to go beyond passive viewing and engage directly with the creative process. If you're new to art, following a gallery's social media accounts or joining a mailing list is the best way to stay on top of the constantly changing programme.