Leeds gigs to get excited about in 2021

It’s safe to say 2020 was a bust for gigs, I can’t sugarcoat it. While we managed to catch a handful, they only scratched the surface of what we had planned — and we bet you guys were in the same boat.

If you’re ready and raring to be in the thick of live music again in 2021, here’s a snapshot of the top gigs on the billing in Leeds so far…

Given the ongoing lockdown situation, we’ve started with dates for March onwards. Please note: all dates and venues are correct at the time of publishing, but subject to change. See event websites for more, up-to-date information.

March

11/03/21: Sarpa Salpa, Oporto
12/03/21: Boston Manor, Stylus
13/03/21: Stiff Little Fingers, O2 Academy Leeds
“ “: Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club, The Wardrobe
15/03/21: The Who, First Direct Arena
16/03/21: Kid Kapichi, The Key Club
18/03/21: Glass Caves, Brudenell Social Club
23/03/21: The Sheratons, Oporto
29/03/21: Everything Everything, O2 Academy Leeds

April

03/04/21: The Lottery Winners, The Key Club
05/04/21: Michael Kiwanuka, O2 Academy Leeds
09/04/21: Mystery Jets, The Wardrobe
10/04/21: Neck Deep, O2 Academy Leeds
11/04/21: Avalanche Party, Brudenell Social Club
16/04/21: Jessie Ware, O2 Academy Leeds
“ “: Saint Raymond, The Key Club
“ “: Dream Wife, The Wardrobe
17/04/21: Marsicans, Leeds Beckett University Students Union
18/04/21: The Hunna, O2 Academy Leeds
20/04/21: IDLES, Leeds Beckett University Students Union
“ “: Bloxx, Brudenell Social Club
22/04/21: Alfie Templeman, Brudenell Social Club
26/04/21: Greentea Peng, Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen
27/04/21: Funeral for a Friend, O2 Academy Leeds
30/04/21: Sam Fender, First Direct Arena

May

05/05/21: The Snuts, Leeds University Union
07/05/21: Goldie Lookin Chain, The Warehouse
08/05/21: The Lathums, Leeds Beckett University Students Union
11/05/21: Fontaines D.C., O2 Academy Leeds
12-14/05/21: While She Sleeps, The Key Club
13/05/21: Caribou, O2 Academy Leeds
21/05/21: Glass Animals, O2 Academy Leeds
26/05/21: Arlo Parks, Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen

June

03/06/21: The Mysterines, The Key Club
15/06/21: Kings of Leon, First Direct Arena
17/06/21: George Benson, First Direct Arena
21/06/21: Larkins, Brudenell Social Club
24/06/21: HAIM, Millennium Square

July

08/07/21: IDLES, Millennium Square (another chance to see them!)
09/07/21: Foals, Millennium Square

August

28/08/21: Maxïmo Park, Brudenell Social Club

September

02/09/21: GZA/Genius, Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen
08/09/21: Snoop Dogg, First Direct Arena
14/09/21: Black Stone Cherry, O2 Academy Leeds
17/09/21: Artio, The Key Club

October

03/10/21: Deep Purple + Blue Öyster Cult, First Direct Arena
24/10/21: Bon Iver, First Direct Arena

November

06/11/21: Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Harrogate Convention Centre
19/11/21: Shame, Leeds Beckett University Students Union
21/11/21: Blondie, First Direct Arena
27/11/21: Apollo Junction, The Warehouse

December