What’s On at The Old King’s Arms
There’s always something happening at The Old King’s Arms – from weekly quizzes and monthly open mic nights to live bands, comedy, and family-friendly events.
- Weekly & Monthly Events like our Thursday Quiz and Open Mic Tuesdays are free to attend, but we recommend booking a table to guarantee your spot.
- Our Bi-Monthly Events like Friday Vinyl Sessions or Wednesday Open Decks Vinyl Night are free to attend but you’ll need to book a 30min slot if you want to spin your own tracks.
- Special Events including live music, cabaret shows, and seasonal parties often require tickets – available securely through DesignMyNight.
Check below for full listings by month and plan your next night (or afternoon) with us. Whether it’s pub quizzes in Horsforth, live music in Leeds, or family events in West Yorkshire, you’ll find it here.
Regular Weekly & Monthly Events
Quiz Night – Every Thursday, 8pm
Join our host Quizerella Claire for Horsforth’s most popular quiz. Take on fun, interactive rounds with a £50 bar tab prize each week, plus leaderboard points for the chance to win the £200 monthly jackpot. Only £2pp.
Open Mic Night – First Tuesday of every month, 7.30pm
Hosted by Bad Captain, our monthly Open Mic brings together local talent for a lively evening of music and performance. Every performer receives a free pint.
Friday Vinyl Sessions – Every other Friday, 6pm
Start the weekend right with our DJs playing funk, soul, & hip hop classics on our vinyl decks. Free to attend but table bookings recommended.
Open Decks Vinyl Night – Every other Wednesday, 6pm
Dig out your favourite vinyls and spin them during your own 30 min slot. Every performer receives a free pint.
June Events
Wednesday 17th – World Cup 2026 Quiz (Quiz / Paid Event) | 6pm
Get the ball rolling for the World Cup as Quizerella kicks off with a World Cup themed quiz. Only £2pp per person to play with a chance to win £50 bar tab. If you’re staying for the football afterwards, you could bag 10% off food and your first round and a chance to win a £100 bar tab. T&Cs apply.
Wednesday 17th – World Cup 2026: England vs Croatia (Live Sport / Free Event) | 9pm
Join us live for the first England game of the tournament. Pre-booking advised – you could bag 10% off food and your first round and a chance to win a £100 bar tab. T&Cs apply.
Saturday 20th – Beer Garden Closed for Private Event (Private Hire) | All Day
Please note that the rear beer garden will be reserved all day for private events. The pub and front beer garden will be open as usual. If you’d like to book us for your next event, take a look at our private hire options by clicking below.
Sunday 23rd – Fathers’ Day Garden Party (Live DJ / Free Event) | From 3pm
Treat the father figure in your life to a day out in the pub and enjoy the tunes (and hopefully sun!) at our Garden Party. Free to attend but table bookings recommended.
Tuesday 23rd – World Cup 2026: England vs Ghana (Live Sport / Free Event) | 9pm
Get behind the boys as we take on Ghana. Pre-booking advised – you could bag 10% off food and your first round and a chance to win a £100 bar tab. T&Cs apply.
Wednesday 24th – Really Funny Comedy (Live Comedy / Ticketed Event) | 9pm
Our ‘Really Funny Comedy’ nights hand-pick the very best performers from the UK’s national comedy circuit and bring them to your local venues. Hosted by Micky P Kerr supported by special guests.
Saturday 27th – World Cup 2026: England vs Panama (Live Sport / Free Event) | 10pm
It might be starting late but at least it’s a Saturday night! Pre-booking advised – you could bag 10% off food and your first round and a chance to win a £100 bar tab. T&Cs apply.
July Events
Wednesday 1st – World Cup 2026: England TBC (Live Sport / Free Event) | From 5pm
Keep this date in the diary as it may be a potential England knockout fixture – to be confirmed following the first round results. Pre-book and bag 10% off food and your first round.
Thursday 2nd – World Cup 2026: England TBC (Live Sport / Free Event) | From 12am
Keep this date in the diary as it may be a potential England knockout fixture – to be confirmed following the first round results. Pre-book and bag 10% off food and your first round.
Saturday 4th – Closed for Private Event (Private Hire) | From 7pm
We are closed for a private event from 7pm. We will be open as usual until 6pm and back to usual service on Sunday. If you’d like to book us for your next event, take a look at our private hire options by clicking below.
Sunday 5th – World Cup 2026: England TBC (Live Sport / Free Event) | From 1am
Keep this date in the diary as it may be a potential England fixture – to be confirmed following the first round results. Pre-book and bag 10% off food and your first round.
Monday 6th – World Cup 2026: England TBC (Live Sport / Free Event) | From 8pm
Keep this date in the diary as it may be a potential England fixture – to be confirmed following the first round results. Pre-book and bag 10% off food and your first round.
Friday 10th – World Cup 2026: England TBC (Live Sport / Free Event) | From 8pm
Keep this date in the diary as it may be a potential England quarter final fixture – to be confirmed following the second round results. Pre-book and bag 10% off food and your first round.
Friday 11th – World Cup 2026: England TBC (Live Sport / Free Event) | From 10pm
Keep this date in the diary as it may be a potential England quarter final fixture – to be confirmed following the second round results. Pre-book and bag 10% off food and your first round.
Tuesday 14th – World Cup 2026: Semi Final 1 (Live Sport / Free Event) | From 8pm
It’s still anyone’s guess who’ll be playing but join us for the first leg of the semi final. Pre-book and bag 10% off food and your first round.
Wednesday 15th – World Cup 2026: Semi Final 2 (Live Sport / Free Event) | From 8pm
It’s still anyone’s guess who’ll be playing but join us for the second leg of the semi final. Pre-book and bag 10% off food and your first round.
Saturday 18th – The Quicken (Live Music / Free Event) | 7pm
Join us for the return of The Quicken! A 5-piece blues and rock influenced band from Leeds writing original songs and playing less well known covers. Free entry but booking recommended.
Saturday 18th – World Cup 2026: 3rd Place Playoff (Live Sport / Free Event) | From 10pm
Third place is no cup win but it’s better than nothing. Pre-book and bag 10% off food and your first round.
Sunday 19th – World Cup 2026: Final (Live Sport / Free Event) | From 8pm
It all comes down to this – who will lift the 2026 (we can still pray for England at this point!). Pre-book and bag 10% off food and your first round.
Saturday 25th – Skools Out 4 Summer Garden Party (Live DJ / Free Event) | From 3pm – 8pm
Celebrate the start of the summer hols with our family-friendly garden party with DJ Simon G and friends. Hungry for more? Try and beat our wing-eating challenge! Free entry but booking recommended.
Monday 27th – All Stars Quiz: Challenge the All Stars (Quiz / Paid Event) | 7pm
Join the eight highest-scoring teams from the last six months as they battle it out for the title of Kings of The Kings and a 25% team discount card. Only £2pp to play. Book a table and pay when you get here.
Tuesday 28th – Cards or Die (Family Event / Paid Event) | 12pm – 4pm
Cards or Die are back to keep you entertained with their extensive selection of classic games, as well as ones you’ve never heard of. Only £5 per group to join in. Book a table and pay when you get here.
August Events
Friday 7th – Rave with Bowie (Live DJ / Ticketed Event) | From 8pm
An HD audio / visual DJ set celebrating Bowie’s incredible life and works, remixed into a 1-hour, high-energy, multi-genre set. Get glow stick ready for Heroes, Rebel Rebel and Changes remixed into house, speed garage, drum & base and rave music! Tickets on sale soon – only £5pp!
Tuesday 18th – Cards or Die (Family Event / Paid Event) | 12pm – 4pm
Cards or Die are back to keep you entertained with their extensive selection of classic games, as well as ones you’ve never heard of. Only £5 per group to join in. Book a table and pay when you get here.
Saturday 29th – Styckleback Live (Live Music / Free Event) | From 8pm
Styckleback return to close out the summer with a bang! Expect covers from ZZ Top, Undertones, T-Rex, Sex Pistols, Dandy Warhols, Tom Petty, The Cult, Stones, Thin Lizzy, Free and Quo to name a few. Free entry but booking recommended.