Whether you're arriving in Leeds for the first time or returning for another year of Uni, the Yorkshire city is undoubtedly one of the best places in the UK for students - just ask any of the 30,000 plus that currently call Leeds home.
Most of you will be studying at either The University of Leeds or Leeds Metropolitan University, but there's also a scattering of other higher education institutes including Leeds Trinity College, Leeds College of Art and Leeds College of Music, which all create a vibrant, open-minded city that is home to a superb music and social scene with a strong sense of community.
So, with Leeds freshers week 2023 just around the corner, we wanted to let you in on all the best Leeds freshers events that will make you seem that little bit cooler to all your prospective pals.
After Freshers' week is done and dusted, you can keep on top of everything going on here, with our Leeds What's On Guide.

nightlife
Leeds is the place to be when you’re looking for a cracking night out. With loads of unis in the area - Uni of, Beckett, Trinity, and Arts Uni, to name a few - and a serious clubbing scene, you’ll discover some of the best nights out in the country. There’s also a huge live music s…
Popular Leeds venues - find out what's on where
Whether you're an avid underground clubber, fashionable funky house head or prefer your live music, check these popular Leeds venues for upcoming events, or view our full what's on guide for loads more...
Beaver Works
Leeds
LS10 1AD
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Better Nights Phase 4; Indoor Rave Experience
- Fri 8th Dec 2023 at 11:00pm -
Casa Loco Bassline Festival
- Sat 9th Dec 2023 at 6:00pm -
Casa Loco Bassline Festival
- Sun 10th Dec 2023 at 6:00pm -
Circus of the Lost 'NYE'
- Sun 31st Dec 2023 at 9:00pm
Mint Warehouse
Leeds
LS11 9UD
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Mint presents Denis Sulta + more
- Fri 8th Dec 2023 at 10:00pm -
Born On Road: Leeds 10 Years UK Tour w/ Serum
- Sat 9th Dec 2023 at 10:00pm -
Mint presents Eats Everything & Mele
- Fri 15th Dec 2023 at 10:00pm -
Distortion: 7th Birthday!
- Sat 16th Dec 2023 at 11:00pm
O2 Academy Leeds
Leeds
LS2 3AW
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PROJEKT - Saturdays at O2 Academy
- Sat 9th Dec 2023 at 11:00pm -
PROJEKT - New Years Eve 2023
- Sun 31st Dec 2023 at 10:00pm -
Danny Bond - Middle Ground 360 Experience
- Sat 3rd Feb 2024 at 6:00pm -
Hannah Laing presents Doof - O2 Academy Leeds
- Fri 15th Mar 2024 at 10:00pm
The Warehouse
Leeds
LS1 2RG
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Second Speed: I Hate Models, E1, Jason Cluff, MeltX
- Fri 8th Dec 2023 at 10:00pm -
Clubland Classix Leeds
- Sat 9th Dec 2023 at 10:30pm -
Our House Christmas Shindig
- Sat 16th Dec 2023 at 8:00pm -
LEEDS Reggae Brunch Xmas Special - SAT 16th Dec
- Sat 16th Dec 2023 at 2:00pm
The Old Red Bus Station
Leeds
LS2 7NL
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Rogue Puppet - Techno with Skoden
- Sat 9th Dec 2023 at 10:00pm -
Rogue Puppet - Techno with Skoden
- Sun 10th Dec 2023 at 10:00pm
The Wardrobe
Leeds
LS9 8AH
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COBO : Comedy Shutdown Christmas Special
- Sun 17th Dec 2023 at 8:00pm -
COBO : Comedy Shutdown Christmas Special Leeds
- Sun 17th Dec 2023 at 8:00pm -
The Indians Are Coming
- Sun 17th Dec 2023 at 6:00pm -
The Indians Are Coming - Leeds
- Sun 17th Dec 2023 at 6:00pm
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