Millennium Square

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Millennium Square

Millennium Square is a city square in Leeds, UK. Millennium Square was Leeds' flagship project to mark the year 2000, jointly funded by Leeds City Council and the Millennium Commission and cost £12m.

It is bordered by many of the city's most famous landmarks, including the Town Hall, Leeds Civic Hall, Leeds General Infirmary and the Civic Theatre. Millennium Square has become a focal point for events in the city centre of Leeds. The site has hosted performances such as outdoor theatre, concerts by bands including Embrace and Kaiser Chiefs and the forthcoming Snow Patrol gig, operatic and orchestral performances, as well as civic ceremonies, fairs, markets and street entertainment. In winter each year a temporary ice rink, known as 'Ice Cube', is set up before being taken away in early spring.

External Links

• [Leeds City Council's Millennium Square page]
• [Ice Cube website]

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