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Leeds International Festival of Ideas
A festival of new ideas and innovation, presenting a programme of conversation, connection and curiosity.
About Leeds International Festival of Ideas
Leeds International Festival of Ideas is an annual celebration of conversation, connection & curiosity. Our goal is to inspire and grow communities by bringing people together and promoting the discovery and exchange of new and current ideas.
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Presence & Recognition
Leeds International Festival of Ideas 2026 featured a panel discussion examining the cost of living, career pressure, fertility treatment, adoption, and the definition of family with host Laura Hamilton, Dr SJ Beard, Yousra Samir Imran, and Betty Mukherjee.
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Leeds International Festival of Ideas 2026 added Olivia Bentley and Johnny I'Anson to the lineup as TV personality and BBC Radio 5 Live broadcaster.
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Leeds International Festival of Ideas is returning to Leeds Playhouse from 6 to 10 October 2026.
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Leeds International Festival of Ideas featured Donelle Lawrence joining the panel for 'How do we talk about suicide?' at Leeds Playhouse on Wednesday 7 October, alongside Roman Kemp, Andy Airey MBE of 3 Dads Walking, Professor Rory O'Connor and Ellie Palma-Cass of Epic Hope, hosted by Amy Irons.
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Leeds International Festival of Ideas hosted a live event on Thursday 8 October at Leeds Playhouse featuring Dame Evelyn Glennie and Tasha Ghouri discussing disability, attitudes, and ambition alongside Hannah French on BBC Radio 3
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Leeds International Festival of Ideas announced that Olivia Bentley will join host Laura Hamilton and the panel on Saturday 10 October at Leeds Playhouse
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Leeds International Festival of Ideas hosted a panel on platforms running modern life featuring BBC presenter Joe Tidy, Megan McKenna, Katy Leeson, Dr Sophie Bishop, and artist Mark Farid on Friday 9 October at the Leeds Playhouse.
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