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A huge outdoor Leeds summer 2026 show is coming from a legendary act.
The Streets have announced they will take to the stage at Leeds' history Kirkstall Abbey. Inimitable frontman Mike Skinner, and his band, will be performing their seminal second album A Grand Don't Come for Free in full for the first time on tour.
The event is scheduled for Friday, July 24. You can find out more and get tickets here.
Originally released in 2004, A Grand Don't Come For Free is seen as one of the most important and influential British albums of the 21st Century. Entering the UK charts at number one, the record went multi-platinum and delivered era-defining singles including Fit But You Know It, Blinded By The Lights and Dry Your Eyes.
This announcement follows the news that Leeds indie heroes The Sunshine Underground will be reuniting for an exclusive show for Live At Kirkstall Abbey, next year, celebrating 20 years of their classic 2006 album Raise The Alarm. The Sunshine Underground will be joined by an incredible line up of fellow indie luminaries including White Lies, Hard-Fi, The Futureheads, The Twang and The Whip.
Curated by Leeds-based promoters Futuresound Events, Live at Kirkstall Abbey will return for its second edition in summer 2026. There are more music and comedy events still to be announced. We'll bring you further details when we have them.
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Andy Smith, Futuresound Group director, said: "We're so excited to be announcing even more live music for Kirkstall Abbey next summer. Last year's debut series was an incredible introduction and bringing it back in this way is something we've been working hard at for the last twelve months.
"To be welcoming The Streets to Leeds to perform such an iconic album is a real privilege and against the backdrop of the Abbey it's going to be something special."
Full ticket info
Kirkstall postcode pre-sale for local residents (LS4, LS5, LS13 and LS18) will open at 10am on Wednesday, October 15. You can find details here. General sale will open at 10am on Friday, October 17 - with more information available here.
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