Moda Living and creative events organiser New Citizens are launching a dedicated new 103,000 sq ft event space in Leeds called Canvas Yard.
The open-air venue will host, music, sports, cultural and arts events, and will be located at the City One development site a short walk from Leeds train station, which is owned by Caddick Group.
The developer is currently in for planning on the site, which forms part of a wider masterplan that will transform this part of the city. A series of events at Canvas Yard will commence in April and confirmed performers include FAC51 Hacienda Open Air, and the legendary The Garden Party (pictured).
Lydia Eustace, marketing director at Moda, said: “Our collaboration with New Citizens on The Garden Party last year was a huge success and one we were keen to develop.
“The potential at Canvas Yard is enormous, from health and wellbeing, fitness and sports events to music festivals, art exhibitions, and everything in between – we can’t wait for the event programme that will come forward at Canvas Yard. New Citizens share the Moda ethos of well-being and community and so it’s fantastic that we can announce the launch of Canvas Yard in association with them.”
Matt Long, director at New Citizens, added: “We are delighted to be building on our relationship with Moda Living following the success of our 2022 event. The collaboration and launch of Canvas Yard will fill a gap in the Leeds cultural landscape providing a space for creativity across, music, arts, film and TV sectors.”
