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Millennium Square's Summer Series Of Concerts Returns To Leeds

Big names from the music world will have Millennium Square in Leeds rocking this summer as the venue’s annual concert series returns with a diverse line up.

The Summer Series will be making a welcome return from July 6 until August 5, 2023, promising an unforgettable experience with sixteen open-air gigs from world-renowned and emerging acts.

Set against the backdrop of Leeds Civic Hall, the annual ticketed series will showcase an eclectic programme of events.

The festival kicks off on Thursday, July 6 with the Sounds Of The City concert series, bringing some of rock, indie and pop's most prominent names to the heart of Leeds City Centre across seven nights.

The full list of concerts taking place are as follows:

Thursday 6th July – McFly

Friday 7th July – Kasabian

Saturday 8th July – Blossoms

Wednesday 12th July – Morrissey

Thursday 13th July – Bastille

Friday 14th July – The Wombats

Saturday 15th July – Shed Seven

Thursday 19th July – Chic featuring Nile Rodgers

Saturday 22nd July – The Levellers

Sunday 23rd July – Leeds Ska and Mod Festival featuring Bad Manners

Friday 28th July – 80’s Classical – Featuring Nik Kershaw, Go West, Nick Heyward, Heaven 17

Saturday 29th July – Club Classical Anthems featuring Utah Saints, Janice Robinson

Friday 4th August – Brutus Gold Love Train – Open Air Summer Disco

Saturday 5th August – The Popworld Festival 2023 featuring Ronan Keating, Claire Richards, B*Witched, Chesney Hawkes

The season culminates with hosting the official start of the annual Leeds Pride celebrations with a free event on Millennium Square on August 6 2023.

Councillor Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council’s executive member for economy, culture and education said:
“We’re thrilled to be welcoming the Summer Series back to Millennium Square with more exciting musical performances from an eclectic programme of artists.

“It’s shaping up to be an exciting summer for Leeds, with our Leeds 2023 year of culture in full swing and vibrant calendar of activities happening all across the city. We can’t wait to see the square playing its part and to welcome fans back for some epic events.”

A number of street food catering concessions together with a fully licenced bar will be available within the specially created outdoor arena. The venue is also fully accessible with a raised viewing platform, disabled toilets and Mobile Changing Places. Full accessibility information and companion ticket details are available from the venue website or by calling the City Centre Box office.

Tickets for all events along with information on the full line-up are available to purchase online from www.millsqleeds.com, by phone on 0113 376 0318 (Mon-Sat 10am-4pm) or from the Carriageworks Theatre (open two hours before any performances at the Carriageworks Theatre).