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Make sure of your place at fantastic Fantasia

Tickets to this year's magical Classical Fantasia are to be launched at Leeds Town Hall this week.

The free open-air classical music performance in the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey is one of the most popular events of the year due to its fantasy-inspired music, stunning fireworks and breathtaking setting which together make for a special and unique spectacle.

This year's performance takes place on Saturday 12th September and the eagerly-awaited 9,000 tickets for it will be given away free at the ticket launch which will takes place this Sunday (9th August) from 10am at the front of Leeds Town Hall.

The free tickets will be available to collect in person (with a maximum of two per applicant) on a first-come first-served basis at the launch. Those keen to attend are advised to go to the launch to be assured of their places as the tickets are always claimed very quickly.

Organised by Leeds City Council, Classical Fantasia is now in its 14th year and has firmly established itself as one of the highlights of the outdoor events calendar in the city. With the specially-lit ruins of the 12th century Kirkstall Abbey providing the perfect backdrop, the sounds of the Northern Ballet Theatre orchestra make for a magical evening's entertainment.

The event has also become famous for its spectacular fireworks, which signal both the end of the first half and then the main display which accompanies the electrifying finale of the evening.

Leeds City Council executive member for Leisure Councillor John Procter said:

"Classical Fantasia is a very special free event and is hugely popular every year. The setting is wonderful, the music is fantastic and the fireworks are spectacular so it all adds up to a great evening's entertainment and a really unique and magical atmosphere.

"With another fantastic Opera in the Park still fresh in the memory, anyone who attended and liked that is sure to love Classical Fantasia. Make sure of your tickets though as they are all claimed very quickly."

Classical Fantasia is part of the Summer of Fun in Leeds, with details of all the council-managed free or low-cost events and activities going on around the city able to be accessed through the new web portal at www.leeds.gov.uk/summeroffun.

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