Piano Trail Festival

Visit the astonishing, hundred-seater, in-the-round Pianodrome amphitheatre made entirely from over forty beautiful old pianos saved from landfill. Three public pianos are embedded in the tiered seating, just waiting to be played. Come and join us! Entry is free of charge and there are daily opportunities for everyone to connect, listen, breathe and learn.

Piano Trail Festival

Join us in the Pianodrome to watch Leeds International Piano Competition Second Round and Semi-Finals sessions, live-streamed into a relaxed performance space.

Piano Trail Festival

Book a free piano lesson on the Piano Trail. Whether you are a complete beginner, an accomplished pianist or someone who played the piano as a child and hasn’t for many years, come and join us on the Piano Trail.

Piano Trail Festival

'The Leeds' comes together with Made with Music to bring you exciting Family Sing Sessions

Piano Trail Festival

Join Forest School’s Dora Goldsborough to make thumb pianos and other creative crafts from recycled piano wood and parts.

Piano Trail Festival

Come join us in the Pianodrome every Saturday 12:30 - 14:00 for 'Come and Play' open mic sessions.

In this beautifully intimate setting, internationally renowned pianist Lucy Parham joins forces with award-winning actor Dame Harriet Walter (Ted Lasso, Succession) to perform I, Clara: Clara Schumann - A Life in Music.

Piano Trail Festival

We're thrilled to partner with Brudenell Piano Sessions to bring you an unforgettable series of musical events during our festival. Join us for three consecutive Sunday lunchtime events in the breathtaking Pianodrome at Leeds City Museum, a unique circular amphitheatre made from up-cycled pianos. Immerse yourself in performances by talented musicians from Leeds and across the UK.

Competition

The Stage is set, the keys are polished and the cameras are poised – the Leeds International Piano Competition is back with a resounding flourish in 2024! Join us for a celebration of unparalleled talent and a glimpse into the future of classical brilliance. Feel the energy, experience the passion and witness The Leeds Semi-finalists compete, hoping to secure their place at the coveted Concerto Finals.

Piano Trail Festival

Join us as 'The Leeds' partners with Made with Music to offer exciting Parents/Carer and Baby Piano Sessions

Piano Trail Festival

On 28 March 2023, legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away. In the years before his death, Sakamoto could no longer perform, but in late 2022 he gave the world one final performance – this intimate concert film, movingly directed by his son.

Piano Trail Festival

Join us in the Pianodrome for our afternoon sessions where you will get to hear varied and enchanting music.

Piano Trail Festival

Leeds International Piano Competition x Headrow House present 'The Leeds' Sessions at Headrow House

Piano Trail Festival

As part of the Piano Trail Festival, 'The Leeds' is collaborating with talented artists to bring you lovely free lunchtime music sessions. Join us for a relaxed moment to celebrate classical music.

Ahead of the Concerto finals, please join us as we welcome The Leeds 2021 winner, Alim Beisembayev back for a very special recital.

Piano Trail Festival

As part of the Piano Trail Festival, 'The Leeds' is collaborating with talented artists to bring you lovely free lunchtime music sessions. Join us for a relaxed moment to celebrate classical music.

Competition

The Stage is set, the keys are polished and the cameras are poised – the Leeds International Piano Competition is back with a resounding flourish in 2024! Join us for a celebration of unparalleled talent and a glimpse into the future of classical brilliance. Feel the energy, experience the passion and witness The Leeds crown its’ next piano superstar.

Piano Trail Festival

Book a free piano lesson on the Piano Trail. Whether you are a complete beginner, an accomplished pianist or someone who played the piano as a child and hasn’t for many years, come and join us on the Piano Trail.

Piano Trail Festival

'The Leeds' comes together with Made with Music to bring you exciting Family Sing Sessions

Piano Trail Festival

Join Forest School’s Dora Goldsborough to make thumb pianos and other creative crafts from recycled piano wood and parts.

Piano Trail Festival

Come join us in the Pianodrome every Saturday 12:30 - 14:00 for 'Come and Play' open mic sessions.