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A brand-new food festival will arrive on Millennium Square this weekend bringing foods from around the world to the heart of the city centre.

This Friday to Sunday (July 24-26) Leeds Street Feast will see street food vendors, local independent traders, live music and DJs on the square for a three-day celebration of food and culture.

Fans will have the chance to cheer on England’s heroes on Millennium Square as they hunt for glory in this week’s World Cup semi-final.

Following the Three Lions’ victory against Norway on Saturday evening, Leeds City Council have announced that Millennium Square will host a World Cup 2026 fanzone at the heart of Leeds city centre for the epic last four clash with Argentina on Wednesday, July 15.

A spectacular outdoor stage has appeared on Millennium Square as the city prepares for the showstopping Summer Series to return this week.

The square is once again getting ready to host a programme of standout live music concerts throughout the summer from June 26 until July 11, 2026.

Leeds will once again be filled with lights, laughter and family excitement this February as the Valentine’s Fair returns to the city centre from Friday 13 February to Sunday 22 February 2026.

Leeds electronic music pioneers Utah Saints will curate and headline a brand-new, Ibiza-inspired outdoor summer dance party in Leeds next summer, as Club Classical Ibiza takes over Leeds Millennium Square.

England in Euro 2025 final against Spain on Sunday

Semi-final against Italy to be shown live on the big screen

First summer events wow Millennium Square crowds

Leeds City Council and Opera North are thrilled to announce the return of the hugely popular 80s Classical, taking place on Saturday, July 26, 2025 on Millennium Square.

Celebrating its sixth sensational season, the event welcomes iconic artists including Kim Wilde, Roland Gift (of Fine Young Cannibals), Go West, and Jaki Graham, promising an evening filled with nostalgia, incredible music, and unforgettable memories.

Get ready for a magical winter experience as the beloved Ice Cube at Christmas returns, spreading holiday cheer across Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens, and Cookridge Street starting November 22.

A perfect way to celebrate the festive season, the event is packed with exciting attractions for visitors of all ages, including the ever-popular outdoor ice rink, charming Christmas market stalls, and an array of seasonal attractions.

Tickets to watch on the big screen on Sunday night sold out

Millennium Square is set to host some of the most exciting acts in music this summer as it gears up for the highly anticipated Summer Series.

Bringing a vibrant festival atmosphere right to the heart of Leeds from July 3 to August 4, 2024, the annual concert extravaganza returns this year with 13 nights of unmissable gigs.