Ah, Leeds. The home of Alan Bennett, Mel B off of The Spice Girls, Cluedo, Jeremy Paxman, Jelly Tots and Neville from Harry Potter. Houdini almost died here after he failed to escape from a barrel of ale. But that's not why we're here, no!
We're here because it's Live at Leeds this weekend and we've got a stage full of incredible bands for you. The Horrors, Bad Sounds and Ten Tonnes are all going to be popping up at the Dork Stage at The Church among a few others. There's also plenty going on around the city too to delight your musical ears.
But what if you've never been to Leeds before? What if the lure of great music is so strong that you've come from Pontypridd or Truro? Well, luckily we're here to be your guide. Join us as we give you a quick guide to the city just in time for Live at Leeds.
When you first get to Leeds
Chances are if you're coming to Live at Leeds from outside of the city, you'll probably be getting the train. Unless you have a private helicopter well, then, fair play. But if you look past the Spoons, McDonalds and Pret that live inside the station and venture outside a little bit, you'll find the perfect introduction to Leeds: Laynes Espresso. It's the perfect place to plan your day with some of the best coffee in town and amazing food.
When you just want a quick bite to eat
Street food is prolific in Leeds. And we don't mean the sweetcorn sellers that you'll spot on Briggate. Inside Trinity Shopping Centre is a whole food court dedicated to street food called Trinity Kitchen. You'll know it if you're in Leeds early, because you'll be able to skip the queues and pick your wristbands up from there on Friday night.
