Leeds International Festival of Ideas. 6

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

LIFI26 programme featuring:

Tue 6, Oct | 8pm Fireside

Fri 9, Oct | 8pm Panel

Sat 10, Oct | 7.30pm Panel

LIFI mailer

LIFI26 speakers including:

+ All speakers

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

Journal

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.

14 October, 2025 Insights

Top Takeaways from Chuck D

Renowned Public Enemy frontman Chuck D talks about the influence of hip hop and its place and impact in today's society.

15 October, 2025 Insights

Top Takeaways from Sally Wainwright

Incredibly funny. Inspired by feeling that she was 'disappearing', Sally Wainwright sought her therapy through penning the meaningful BBC drama Riot Women.