Posted on: 11th January 2023

The Awakening event to kick off Leeds 2023 took place last weekend and was a huge success.

The event was hosted by Gabby Logan and Sanchez Payne, with live performances by Corinne Bailey Rae, Simon Armitage and LYR, The Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North, Graft, Inder Goldfinger, Testament, Hope and Social, Jamie Jones-Buchanan, Denmarc Creary, George Webster and many more.

The aim of LEEDS 2023 is to deliver a year of creative experiences which connect people and change their relationship with culture for good.

Head to Leeds 2023 to find out more about what is happening in Leeds throughout the year, and how you can get involved.