5th edition of the Leeds International Festival of Ideas. 14—18 October, 2025.

Events

Thu 16, Oct | 7.30pm Panel
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Thu 16, Oct | 12pm Panel
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Sat 18, Oct | 7.30pm Panel
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#LIFI25 Speakers:

+ All speakers
Actor
Author, and television personality
Broadcaster
Domestic Abuse Commissioner
Comedian, author, and screenwriter
Broadcaster, musician, and campaigner
Etiquette expert
Actor
Athlete
Former professional footballer

Journal

22 July, 2025 Latest

LIFI25 Approaches 80% Sell-Out

Tickets are already flying, with nearly 80% of seats now sold.

22 July, 2025 Latest

Myleene Klass Honoured with MBE by the King – and Heading to Leeds for LIFI25

Myleene Klass, newly honoured with an MBE from King Charles, will host the powerful “Can Mums Have It All?” panel at Leeds International Festival of Ideas

27 June, 2025 Latest

Emily Campbell awarded Leeds Beckett Honorary Doctorate

Team GB weightlifter Emily Campbell is among the list of Honorary Graduates at Leeds Beckett university this year. In 2016 Emily completed a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science

17 June, 2025 Latest

The Wait Is Over: LIFI25 Line-Up Revealed + Ticket Info

We’re back – and bolder than ever. LIFI returns this October (14–18 Oct) with a powerhouse programme of conversation, curiosity and culture.

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