A HUGE new food, drink and music venue is coming to Leeds – after success in another major city.
Freight Island has announced it’s opening a new site in the Trinity Leeds shopping centre and will welcome new food stalls and lots of entertainment.
The new venue is part of a £15million expansion at the Trinity Kitchen food court in the Trinity Leeds shopping centre.
It will be huge too as the space will more than double in size from 30,000 square feet to 63,000.
Inside will be street-style food stalls, independent bars, and live entertainment.
The plans also include a new outdoor terrace which will look over City Square.
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Construction is set to start in late spring 2026 – and Trinity Kitchen will remain open throughout the entire time.
Dan Morris, Managing Director of Freight Island, said: “Trinity Kitchen is an iconic Leeds destination with a decade-long reputation for championing independent food traders and creating a genuinely social dining experience.”
He added: “Food will remain at the heart of the venue, with menus driven by independent chefs and operators, alongside a programme of DJs, sports, performances, cultural and family events, all with a strong focus on showcasing and supporting local Leeds talent.”
There are three other cities with Freight Islands already in the UK.
The first to open its doors was in Manchester – it opened in July 2020 as part of the Depot Mayfield development.
There are bars, restaurants, food trucks, shops and even a bike park.
There’s also a New York inspired-roller disco, and a karaoke spot called Queen Samantha’s where visitors can sing their hearts out.
Throughout the year it holds free entertainment too like screenings of the Six Nations Bingo and Drink, Dance, Dine sessions.
Freight Brixton has a tequila-led bar called Casa Amigos and another called Hotel Milano which is inspired by Northern Italy.
Freight Island Newcastle will open in Eldon Square in late 2026.
The 60,000 square foot venue is being developed in the former Debenhams shop.
This site is said to have taken inspiration from Coney Island in New York and Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen.
Along with having street food it will have high energy DJs and live music performances in the evenings.
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