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TRAVEL & ACCOMODATION

Want to visit us for Leeds International Film Festival? It's easier than you think. 

Leeds is a city in the heart of Yorkshire full of fun cultural experiences and a fantastic food  and drink scene. It proudly hosts the Leeds International Film Festival, showcasing the city's commitment to culture and cinema. We've worked with Visit Leeds to put some information together to help you plan your trip for the festival and experience more of our home city. 

TRAVEL

Centrally located, Leeds is accessible through a variety of transporty Leeds Bradford Airport connects you internatinoall, while direct rail links go straight into the city. Use ocal transit options like the LNER Beryl Bikes, or use local bus services catering to both city and countryside. 

Travelling to Leeds

Trains to Leeds

WHERE TO STAY

From international hotel brands to self-catered apartments, Leeds offers accommodation to fit every preference and budget. 

FEATURED HOTEL

Get an exclusive discount with your LIFF pass with the following accomodation partner. 

ibis Styles Leeds City Centre Arena

Wade Lane, LS2 8NJ

Modern, affordable hotel in the heart of Leeds city centre, just 0.2 miles (4 minutes' walk) from First Direct Arena (Leeds Arena).

A discount link and instructions on how to use it will be emailed automatically to all passholders.

All Hotels & Accommodation in Leeds

FOOD AND DRINK

Leeds has a rich food and drink scene waiting to be explored, and you'll never be far from cup of coffee in the morning. LIFF Passholders will receive discounts at various food and drink venues across Leeds.

Find out more about Passholder Discounts

Food & Drink in Leeds

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All News

All the latest news and updates for Leeds International Film Festival and Leeds Young Film Festival.

Tickets & Passes

Find out more about which LIFF 2026 festival pass is best for you, and learn more about our individual ticket prices alongside information on the best way to book films.

Venues

Find out more including access and travel information about the venues we use for LIFF, including cinemas, multi-arts venues and community spaces.

Competitions and Juries

Leeds International Film Festival proudly introduces the nine juries who will oversee this year’s feature film and short filmcompetitions.

Gallery

Highlights of the past three years at LIFF, captured by photographers, videographers and festival volunteers. 

Community Partners

We're partnering with a range of organisations to bring film directly to communities and groups across Leeds and West Yorkshire, creating new and accessible ways to experience the festival.

LIFF Programme Guide

The free programme guide for the 39th edition of Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) is now available, with all the information you need about the screenings, venues, tickets, passes and exclusiv…

Passholder Discounts

Get a exclusive discount at some of our favourite spots with your festival pass.

Press Accreditation

LIFF welcomes press accreditation applications from people with a range of backgrounds and experiences across print, broadcast and online channels.

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