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25 - 26 Mar 2010 (annual)
The Leeds International Jazz Conference brings together performers, educators and anyone with an interest in jazz education for three packed days at Leeds College of Music. The conference attracts delegates from across the world for its lectures, workshops and performances.
May 2010 (annual)
Nipple rash, blisters, cramp... it's all part of the fun at the Leeds Half Marathon. The route takes participants through Leeds City centre, with a finish in Millennium Square, where runners are greeted by the Lord Mayor.
Jul 2010 (annual)
The Leeds Jewish International Performing Arts Festival presents a 5-day celebration of the Arts. Watch 30 performances of Jewish-related drama, music, comedy and dance take place at The Carriageworks.
Jul 2010 (annual)
A stunning line-up of favourite pop stars and 70,000 spectators is set to invade the Temple Newsam estate in Leeds for the annual Party in the Park. Headlining in 2009 is Alesha Dixon.
Jul 2010 (annual)
Opera fans gather every year on the beautiful Temple Newsam estate in Leeds for the free summertime Opera in the Park spectacular. There's a pop party in the park the following day.
1 Jun - 14 Aug 2010 (annual)
The Friends Provident T20 begins with a group format in June, before quarter finals in July and Finals Day at Southampton's Rose Bowl in August. Yorkshire Carnegie play their home games at the Headingly Stadium in Leeds.
Jul - Aug 2010 (annual)
The British Shakespeare Company performs at Kirkstall Abbey Cloisters during the Leeds Shakespeare Festival. The event is always a sell-out - the productions appeal to all ages, there is covered seating, free parking and disabled access, and picnics are welcome.
Jul - Sep 2010 (annual)
The annual Artist Open Show, held at the Leeds City Art Gallery, is a major event in the city's calendar. The range of works attracts a large audience, who come to admire and also to purchase the exhibits.
Sep 2010 (annual)
The serene grounds of Leeds' Lotherton Hall change pace with the arrival of Back2Space. Featuring 45 DJs and three music arenas, 10,000 people attend with the intention of dancing alfresco to contemporary electronica during this summer special.
18 May - 14 Sep 2010; Sun only (annual)
Every Sunday during the summer, 22 of Leeds' parks are filled with the sounds of brass, jazz and concert bands. From Canal Gardens and Roundhay Park to Golden Acre and Middleton parks, there's no shortage of entertainment.