Events, Excursions, Performances & Workshops
Making Leeds Medieval
How to Book
Every year the IMC runs a varied programme of events, excursions, performances, craft and professional development workshops, as well as film screenings and our public engagement day: Making Leeds Medieval.
Some events and activities are subject to an additional fee to cover costs associated with hosting the event. Tickets for these events can be purchased when you register online. Tickets for any events that have not sold out will be available from the Refectory Help Desk during the IMC. In some cases, a separate ticket purchase or booking is required and will be clearly indicated on the relevant event page. Free events do not require pre-booking, unless stated otherwise.
Some events can only accommodate a limited number of participants, so early booking is recommended. All events are offered on a first-come, first served basis and we are unable to operate waiting lists for fully-booked events. If you will not be able to attend an event you have booked, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to another delegate.
Events & Receptions
Every year the IMC runs a varied programme of events and activities for delegates and members of the public.
LUU Medieval Society Film Night: The King
University House: Beechgrove Room
Free of charge
Medieval Society Pub Quiz
Leeds University Union: Terrace Bar
Free of charge
Medieval Open Mic Night
Emmanuel Centre: Claire Chapel
Free of charge
Storytelling Circle
Leeds University Union: Common Ground
Free of charge
IMC Dance
Leeds University Union: Stylus
Free of charge
Receptions
Excursions
Yorkshire and the surrounding regions are home to a wealth of fascinating medieval sites and resources. IMC excursions will take you to secular and religious sites across the North of England.
Pickering Castle and Parish Church
Departs from Parkinson Steps
Price: £47.50
Halifax Minster and Town
Departs from Parkinson Steps
Price: £44.50
York Archaeology: Barley Hall and Jorvik
Departs from Parkinson Steps
Price: £50.50
Helmsley Castle
Departs from Parkinson Steps
Price: £45.50
Royal Armouries Museum
Departs from Parkinson Steps
Price: £25.50
Canons Regular in Yorkshire: Kirkham, Old Malton and Bridlington Priories
Departs from Parkinson Steps
Price: £64.50
Southwell Minster
Departs from Parkinson Steps
Price: £48.50
Concerts & Performances
This year’s concert and performance programme features outdoor dramatic performances, theatrical readings, storytelling, and live music from a diverse group of performers and sources. Check each event listing for information on tickets and locations.
Yde and Olive: A Medieval Lesbian Romance
Stage@leeds: Stage 2
Price: £12.50
Medieval Fashion Show
Esther Simpson Building: Room 1.01
Free of charge
The Instruments of the Luttrell Psalter
Stage@Leeds: Stage 2
Free of Charge
Piper, Strike Up!: Music, Songs, and Dance Inspired by the Luttrell Psalter
Stage@Leeds: Stage 2
Price: £14.50
Lords of Misrule
Beech Grove Plaza
Free of charge
The Tale of Jaufre
Michael Sadler Building: LG.10
Free of charge
Assassins and Templars in Popular Culture: A Battle in Myth and Blood
Stage@Leeds: Stage 3
Free of charge.
'Rys Up An Let Us Daunce!'
Leeds University Union: Riley Smith Hall
Free of charge
Workshops
Workshops give you the opportunity to try a new skill – and often to take home a handmade memento of your time in Leeds. This year’s programme includes a variety of medieval and medieval-inspired techniques, professional development sessions, and new ways to communicate medieval research.
Combat Workshop: The Pollaxe
Refectory
Price: £20.50
'Waste not, want not': 16th-Century Manuscript Limp Binding
University House: Beechgrove Room
Price: £35.50
Special Collections Drop-In Sessions
Wednesday 09 July, 12.00-14.00
Parkinson Building: Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery
Free of charge
Hidden in Plain Sight: Scratching the Surface
Parkinson Building: Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery
Free of charge
Hidden in Plain Sight: Below the Surface
Parkinson Building: Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery
Free of charge
'There's magic in the web of it': Sprang Workshop for Beginners
University House: Beechgrove Room
Price: £47.50
Fantastic Beasts and How to Draw Them: A Workshop in Medieval Illumination
Maurice Keyworth Building: 1.04
Price: £16.50
Creature Features: A Hands-On Play Testing of Monstrum
Maurice Keyworth Building: 1.03
Free of Charge
Performative Calligraphy Workshop
University House: Great Woodhouse Room
Free of Charge
An Interactive Introduction to the Medieval Night Sky
Michael Sadler Building: Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre
Free of Charge
Hands on History: Arms and Armour Replica Handling Session
Michael Sadler Building: LG.19
Price: £12.50
IIIF Digital Image Workshop
Parkinson Building: Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery
Free of charge
Medieval Records and the National Archives: A Workshop
Laidlaw Library: Teaching Room 1
Price: £9.50
'Craft against vice I must apply': A Medieval Appliqué Workshop
Laidlaw Library: Teaching Room 2
Price: £49.50
DMSI (Digital Medieval Studies Institute)
University of Leeds
Price: £140.00
Medieval Records and the National Archives: A Virtual Workshop
Available Virtually
Price: £7.50