WEETWOOD MAC & GRACELAND - THE RETURN!!
- ALL AGES
Get ready for a night of epic music with Weetwood Mac and Graceland - The Return, bringing you all the classic hits you love!
Date and time
Location
Kirkstall Abbey
Abbey Road Kirkstall LS5 3EH United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 4 hours
- ALL AGES
- Free venue parking
WEETWOOD MAC & GRACELAND - THE RETURN!!
Get ready for another epic night of music at Kirkstall Abbey! Following the success of last year's event and after a HUGE number of people asked if we could repeat it, we are thrilled to announce the return of Weetwood Mac and Gary Stewart's Graceland to the stage within the actual church of the historic 12th Century former Cistercian monestary.
You will be able to hear some of the greatest hits from two of the most successful albums in musical history - Fleetwood Mac's Rumours and Paul Simon's Graceland - together with other tracks from two of the most successful recording artists the world has ever seen.
The Kirkstall Festival has now been a mainstay in the Leeds social calendar since 1981 and the 46th annual event will take place on Saturday 12th July 2025 - (the day after our fundraising gig). The event is a full un-ticketed event which usually attracts around 25,000 people. We aim to provide something for all ages.
The festival is organised by unpaid volunteers - the largest such event in Leeds. All proceeds go to support the festival. However costs for everything involved on putting on such an event - from insurance, marquees, generators, tables, chairs, communications, artists to toilets, toilet rolls, bin bags, skips and signs - are going up every year. In 2000 the Festival cost £6,000 to stage. With additional health and safety costs, more events, additional paperwork, licenses, permits, the cost has grown over the years to around £35,000. We receive around £8,000 in grants, sponsorship, and donations (although these are proving harder to come by). The rest has to be raised on the day - or in this case, the day before!!
Everyone who came last year will confirm what an amazing evening it was. As one person said when leaving in 2024: "Everything was perfect - parking, access, the bar and catering facilities, the toilets, the lighting, the amazing venue and of course the hugely talented bands. Please do it again!"
This year we'll be opening the doors slightly earlier, at 6pm, so bring your chairs, picnics or use our bar / catering facilities and make an evening of it. We'll even have a support act this year - one of Leeds's rising stars Naomi Kelly - who will be opening the gig at 6.30pm with her blend of brilliant originals and classic covers.
So come on, book your tickets and Go Your Own Way (once more) to Graceland - whilst at the same time helping secure the future of one of the most important cultural events of our great city.
Don't miss out on this incredible event - mark your calendars and book your tickets now!
Tickets
General Admission
0£25.08incl. £2.58 FeeButler’s VIP Tickets
0£54.88incl. £4.88 Fee
Frequently asked questions
A separate covered area by the side of the stage, with comfortable seating and a private bar (payable). Each guest will also receive a mini picnic hamper with snacks provided by the amazing Butler’s at Kirkstall Forge. You’ll also have your own cordoned viewing/dancing area right up front!
No vehicles are allowed into the Abbey Grounds, but parking is available across the road next to Kirkstall Abbey museum. Buses also run frequently from Leeds City Centre to the Abbey (Numbers 33, 34 & the A1 Flyer).
The site is wheelchair accessible. However, as it is a 12th Century building, some of the flooring may be uneven and cobbled, so please exercise caution. Full details can be seen here: https://www.euansguide.com/venues/kirkstall-abbey-leeds-3649
Kirkstall Brewery will be running a fully stocked bar and Butler’s will have a Prosecco bar available. There will also be a number of food outlets on site.
The Abbey area has no roof, so please come suitably clothed and prepared depending on the July weather! However there is a hard floor so wellies shouldn’t be required . . .
Yes, by all means, However we cannot guarantee you a seating area with perfect view to the stage. If you have specific seating requirements due to disabilities please let us know.
Children are welcome to attend provided they have bought a ticket. Please note there are no age concessions of the ticket prices.
You can either print your ticket or download onto your phone.
As this event is a fundraiser, no refunds will be issued unless for exceptional circumstances. You do have the option to insure your tickets via Eventbrite though.