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

LIFI26 programme featuring:

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Fri 9, Oct | 7.30pm Panel
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Sat 10, Oct | 2pm Panel
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Wed 7, 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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LIFI Futures: a bigger platform for young Leeds

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Two new additions to the LIFI26 programme

Tasha Ghouri joins Dame Evelyn Glennie, and Rachel Riley leads a new maths event

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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.

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