Two major acts announce special shows at The Wardrobe to celebrate Leeds venue's 25th anniversary

Two major acts will be playing gigs at a popular Leeds venue as part of their 25th anniversary celebrations.

Award-winning Leeds singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae has announced she will be returning to The Wardrobe for two intimate trio shows. The Vaccines will also perform two shows in the 400 person capacity Leeds city centre venue.

You can find the concert dates and buy tickets here. Beginning life as a jazz venue, the Wardrobe opened in 1999 in the heart of Leeds’ cultural quarter and has played host to artists and comedians including Amy Winehouse, Lewis Capaldi, Arlo Parks, Idles, Sara Pascoe, Tony Allen and hundreds more in its storied history.

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The Vaccines and Corinne Bailey Rae join the likes of Gossip, Jacob Collier and Jordan Rakei who will all be appearing at the Wardrobe throughout the year as part of the venue’s curated anniversary events.

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