5 things to do in Yorkshire this weekend

Leeds International Beer Festival
The Leeds International Beer Festival returns for its sixth year this weekend. The festival, which takes place at Leeds Town Hall, will celebrate and promote craft beer brewed across the UK. The event will see hundreds of beers and ciders celebrated, as well as a street food market to enjoy, live music and entertainment across three stages and lots more beer related fun. Find out more here.

Priscilla Queen of the Desert: The Musical
Head along to York’s Grand Opera House this weekend to enjoy the dazzling show Priscilla Queen of the Desert. The show, which comes with an array of incredible costumes, will feature a whole host of dancefloor favourites, including I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, It’s Raining Men and Go West. Find out more here.

City Ride at Millennium Square
Grab your bike with your friends and family this weekend and take part in HSBC’s UK City Ride in Leeds. The traffic-free event will give those taking part the chance to experience Leeds in a whole new way. There will also be a whole range of entertainment and activities to get involved with, includinga BMX off-road area for kids and the chance to learn some new bike skills. Find out more here.

Sheffield Walking Festival
Sheffield Walking Festival kick starts this weekend. The festival is encouraging locals to get their walking boots on and enjoy a whole host of enjoyable walks for a range of abilities. There are 34 routs of varying lengths and times to get involved with, and is the perfect opportunity to experience the city’s heritage, art and, of course, pubs. Find out more here.

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
The Northern Ballet take to the stage at West Yorkshire Playhouse this weekend for a beautiful and heart-breaking performance of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Set in World War II, the story follows Bruno and Shmuel, who become friends, even divided by a barbed wire fence. However, Bruno’s curiosity leads to a devastating ending. Find out more here.