Leeds Freshers Week Events 2026

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 2025 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.