The Welcome to Leeds Stage

The Welcome to Leeds Stage at Leeds Jazz Festival is our family friendly, open air, free stage on Cookridge Street.

Situated between The Light and Henry Moore Institute, the stage has its own seating area, and will have live performances and DJs from Friday 24th - Monday 27th May, curated in collaboration with Leeds Conservatoire, Sable, DJ Lubi, Launchpad and JazzLeeds to bring you the best in local talent.

Situated between The Light and Henry Moore Institute, the stage has its own seating area, with food and drink on hand throughout the weekend, supplied by Radisson Blu and Browns. This year boasts an expanded food and beverage offering featuring a pop-up bar from North - who alongside ATA Records have created the official Leeds Jazz Festival beer and food from Little Bao Boy.

The Welcome to Leeds stage is produced by LeedsBID alongside New Citizens and with backline support from Eiger Studios. Public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England alongside Launchpad pays artist fees on the Welcome to Leeds stage and we are incredibly thankful for their support.

Eiger Studios is a recording studio, rehearsal studio and event space just outside Leeds city-centre. Over the last decade they’ve been making records, throwing parties and providing rehearsal spaces and gear hire for the thriving community of bands within Leeds.

Cookridge Street, between The Light and the Henry Moore Institute

Friday 24th: 1pm - 9pm
Saturday 25th: 11am - 8pm
Sunday 26th: 12 30pm - 8pm
Monday 27th: 1pm - 8pm