England’s largest roller-skate festival is happening on your doorstep in South Leeds – and you’re invited!
Roller-skating saw a massive revival during the pandemic, powered by a wave of TikTok inspiration. But long before it was trending, dedicated skaters were keeping the wheels turning. Northern Roll is a celebration of that legacy and inspiring the next generation.
After the massive success of the 2022, 2023, 2024 editions, Northern Roll is back – this year’s event is set to take place over multiple venues from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 August, including it’s popular Roller Disco at New Dock Hall at the Royal Armouries.
As Leeds’ Rolarena closed in the 70s (a venue once graced by David Bowie), LS-TEN Charity and The Skate Scholarship is stepping up to fill the void with this unforgettable event. Best of all, the event supports the charity and the Skate Scholarship, offering free skates and coaching to disadvantaged young people and families.
Northern Roll gives away 150 free tickets each year to their Family Roller Disco.
Expect an action-packed weekend of:
- Roller discos for all ages (including skatehire available)
- World-class masterclasses led by international skaters from The Netherlands, Australia, USA and Spain!
- Local skate stalls, and live music
- Family-friendly fun all weekend long
Northern Roll is co-curated by the incredible local skate community, including Leeds Roller Derby, Middleton Skaters, Leeds West Rollers, and Potternewton Rollers.
So Leeds – it’s time to roll out! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just beginning your roller journey, rent some skates and join us for the North’s wildest, most joyful skate event of the Year.
Let’s roll, Leeds!
Machteld De Ruyck, Northern Roll Festival Director, commented:
“Skating can transform lives. We see this in the work we do at LS-TEN every day. People find a love for skating and it opens up new social connections, increases a sense of community and skills they can use in professional environments. With this event we want to celebrate what skating can achieve when we come together and give people in Leeds the opportunity to have access to a skate event on their doorstep.
“We also hope it will bring a spotlight to Leeds from other parts of the country and it’s so exciting people are already booking to come up to Leeds for the first time ever, just for this event.”
For tickets and more information go to: ls-ten.org/northern-roll-shop
This post is based on a press release issued by LS-TEN
Photo: John Steel
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