6th Edition of Leeds International Festival of Ideas. 6—10 Oct, 2026

LIFI26 programme featuring:

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Sat 10, Oct | 7.30pm Panel
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LIFI26 speakers including:

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Musician, Actor, Writer and Comedian
Birder, Race Activist, Environmentalist and Author
Broadcaster and Sunday Times Best-Selling Author
Documentary-maker
Author, Journalist and Broadcaster
Broadcaster and Campaigner
Broadcaster
Broadcaster and Author
Former MP
Solo Percussionist and Composer

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10 July, 2026 Insights

Child-free by choice, not childless

Why a BBC report on women saying no to motherhood makes one of this year's LIFI26 conversations feel more urgent than ever.

3 June, 2026 Latest

The Full LIFI26 Line-Up Is Here, and Louis Theroux Is Coming to Leeds

The full LIFI26 line-up is revealed: Louis Theroux, Tim Minchin, Elizabeth Day, Chris Packham and more come to Leeds Playhouse, 6 to 10 October 2026. Subscriber tickets on sale 4 June.

30 April, 2026 Latest

First Three Names Revealed for LIFI26

Tim Minchin, Ashley James and Dr Mya-Rose Craig lead the first wave for Leeds International Festival of Ideas 2026, at Leeds Playhouse 6 to 10 October.

4 June, 2026 Latest

LIFI26: Ticket update and demand

LIFI26: Ticket update and demand

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