A proper occasion
An evening with scale, style and all the theatre a Lord Mayor’s Ball deserves.
The city’s most brilliant night out
Leeds,
let’s have
a ball.
Join the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Stephen Holroyd, for one spectacular night of celebration, connection and fundraising.
12FebruaryFriday · 2027Royal Armouries
Museum, Leeds
Museum, Leeds
Councillor Stephen Holroyd132ndLord Mayor
of Leeds
of Leeds
Save the date
Civic tradition.
Seriously good energy.
On Friday 12 February, the Royal Armouries becomes the backdrop for an unforgettable celebration of Leeds: ambitious, welcoming and proudly itself. Expect a landmark evening designed to bring people together—and do real good while we’re at it.
Leeds at its best
A room full of people, organisations and communities who make this city move.
Purpose built in
Celebration with impact, raising vital funds for two exceptional local causes.
A historic mayoral year
Proudly Leeds.
Proudly open.
Councillor Stephen Holroyd is the 132nd Lord Mayor of Leeds. With Lord Mayor’s Consort Simon Mapals, they are the first openly gay couple to hold the city’s two civic roles.
This ball carries that spirit forward: open-hearted, inclusive and unmistakably Leeds. Everyone is invited to show up as their best, brightest self.
Meet the Lord MayorOne night. Two causes.
Make your night matter.
The ball will raise funds in support of the Lord Mayor’s chosen charities for 2026–27, helping care, dignity and community reach more people across Leeds and Yorkshire.
Community.
Culture.
Celebration.
The setting
A Leeds icon,
after dark.
History, drama and a waterfront setting: the Royal Armouries Museum gives this extraordinary night a home worthy of it.
- Date
- Friday 12 February 2027
- Location
- Royal Armouries Museum
Armouries Drive, Leeds LS10 1LT - Timings
- Full evening programme to be announced
Choose your night
Tickets from
£50.
Individual tickets are £50 and complete tables are £1,000. A limited VVIP table package is also being developed.
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Before you ask…
How much are tickets?
Individual tickets are £50 and complete tables are £1,000. The £2,000 VVIP table package will be released once its benefits are finalised.
Can organisations book a full table?
Yes—complete tables will be available. Visit the tickets page or contact the Lord Mayor’s Office to register interest.
Can my organisation sponsor the event?
Yes. A limited number of tailored partnerships are being developed. Visit the sponsorship page to start a conversation.
What is the dress code?
The final dress code will be confirmed with booking details. Expect an occasion worthy of the room, with plenty of space to be brilliantly yourself.
Who will the event support?
Fundraising from the evening will support MESMAC and St Gemma’s Hospice, the Lord Mayor’s chosen charities for 2026–27.