From hip hop club nights to your classic Fresher's fair, there's an event for everyone to enjoy at this month's upcoming Fresher's Week.
Sadly the summer holidays have come to an end and it's time to get ready for the new term.
But if you're packing your bags to attend university in Leeds this month then the party is only just getting started, as there are some amazing events lined up for all you Freshers out there.
Kicking off on Sunday 18 September, the weeks that follow will be filled with club nights, parties, fairs and more to truly get you settled into your new home.
With so much exciting stuff going on, you'll definitely find yourself being spoilt for choice. So to help you out, we have handpicked 5 events for you to go to this Fresher's week.
Astroworld
Get ready for the UK's biggest hip-hop fresher's party. Taking place on Wednesday 5th October 2022 at Cargo Leeds, you can expect to dance all night long to your favourite artists.
From ASAP Rocky to Nicki Minaj, to Travis Scott and Cardi B. Top DJ's will be playing all the hits for you to get your groove on, so make sure you're wearing comfy shoes and your most show stopping outfit.
To find out more and to bag yourself a ticket, click here.
Wetherspoons Freshers Fair
Image: JD Wetherspoons
We all love a cheeky Wetherspoons, it's the perfect place to grab a drink (or two) en-route to the club. Well not only that, their annual Wetherspoons Freshers Fair is back and you do not want to miss out.
Get yourself to The Hedley Verity on Wednesday 21 September for a chance to win up to £100 worth of free drinks vouchers. Every person who attends will receive a voucher so whether it's £1 or £100, a free drink is a free drink right?
They'll also be giving away free merchandise, cocktails and food. Find out more here.
UV Neon Rave
Image: Freshers UK Neon Rave
Back for it's ninth year of raving, the Official Leeds Freshers UV Neon Rave promises to be a night to remember. Expect neon face paint, thousands of free neon glow sticks, prizes for the best neon raver and much more.
Some of the top DJs from across the country will be making their way to Leeds on the 25th September to play at this iconic event. Entry to this night is included in the ultimate fresher's wristband which can be bought here.
Tom Zanetti
Image: Tom Zanetti
Absolute Leeds legend, Tom Zanetti, will be coming to Beaver Works on Friday 23rd September for the unmissable Insomnifest Freshers Festival.
This night is not for the faint hearted, opening at 6pm and closing at 6am, this 12-hour dance party will be sure to blow your socks off. Expect 6 huge arenas of tech, house and bass with over 30 DJ’s across 3 warehouses. As well as an outdoor main stage, secret basement and hidden rooms.
This year you've been treated to a brand new venue which is sure to be you and your friends' new favourite spot. Cargo Leeds is home to four huge new rooms as well as a newly installed lighting rig and cutting-edge sound system.
Whether you want to sing your heart out to the best songs from the 90s or dance the night away in their state of the art techno room, there's something for everyone at Cargo.
Try it out for yourselves on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September, grab your tickets here.
Singer-songwriter Myles Smith has just announced his biggest headline tour and is set to play a huge arena gig in Leeds this year.
Quit ‘Stargazing’ and get ready to fight for tickets as Myles Smith has just announced he’ll be visiting Leeds later this year for his biggest arena gig to date.
Known for hits like ‘Nice To Meet You’, ‘Stay (If You Wanna Dance)’ and ‘Wait For You’, this BRIT School graduate is now heading on the road for some headline shows across the UK.
Recognised for his folk-pop sound, Smith has built quite a name for himself just three or so years into his career, with solo efforts and a few collaborations under his belt.
Myles Smith is heading to First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds, on tour this year / Credit: Press shots (supplied)
Recently, the Luton-born artist collaborated with some well-known names like Shaboozey on their track ‘Blink Twice’ and even features on a new single from former One Direction member Niall Horan titled ‘Drive Safe’.
It was only last year that the ‘Stargazing’ songwriter visited Leeds, bringing his high-energy hits to O2 Academy back in February.
Now, Smith is ready to tackle an arena crowd and has chosen Leeds First Direct Bank Arena and is expected to raise the roof when 13,500 fans flock to the star’s show this winter.
Titled after his upcoming album My Mess, My Life, My Heart, Smith will be playing a variety of well-known and brand new hits when he makes his way up North.
Fans who are signed up to the official artist presale can get exclusive access to tickets from Wednesday, 25 March at 10am, with the window closing on Friday, 27 March at 9am.
Meanwhile, general admission tickets go live by 10 am that same Friday (27 Mar).
Myles Smith is embarking on his ‘My Mess, My Life, My Heart’ tour this winter and visiting First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds on Sunday 8 November – tickets and more info HERE.
Conan Gray AND Jacob Alon join Lewis Capaldi’s Roundhay Festival line-up
Thomas Melia
US pop star Conan Gray and BRIT award winner Jacob Alon join the line-up for Lewis Capaldi's headline date at Roundhay Festival.
Leeds' Roundhay Park is welcoming back live music to its grounds this summer for two outdoor gigs headlined by Lewis Capaldi and Pitbull titled Roundhay Festival, with special guests slowly being announced.
Gray is recognised for standout tracks like 'Heather' and 'Maniac' while Alon has built a cult following of fans around their indie tunes like 'Fairy in a Bottle' as well as 'Liquid Gold 25'.
Jacob Alon has been showing off their artistry within the indie music scene thanks to their 2025 LP In Limerence catching the attention of many in the process.
This album has gone onto attract widespread love from music listeners and even industry professionals bagging themselves their first-ever BRIT award nomination and win - The Critics' Choice award.
Conan Gray AND Jacob Alon join Lewis Capaldi's Roundhay Festival line-up / Credit: Supplied via Press Shots
Conan Gray started out covering other artists hits before creating some of his own and releasing debut studio album Kid Krow back in 2020.
The project has production credits shared between Gray and Dan Nigro, Grammy-winning producer who has worked with Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, Lorde and more.
It's always exciting hearing updates like these, but this one is even more impressive as it's not just one stellar act joining the Roundhay Festival line-up but two, with further acts to be announced.
The almost 70,000 crowd who are heading down to Roundhay Festival when Lewis Capaldi makes his way to Leeds next summer are going to be blessed with some phenomenal live music.
This year marks American Express Presents Roundhay Festival first year with two star-studded dates fronted by powerhouse performers with the second show fronted by Pitbull and special guest Kesha.
These events have been organised with Leeds City Council and are expected to bring benefits to the local area by employing local suppliers, staff and boost spending on accommodation, food and entertainment.
Conan Gray and Jacob Alon will play alongside Lewis Capaldi at Roundhay Festival in Leeds on Saturday 4 July 2026 with tickets available HERE.
Clementine Hall -
8th September 2022 
