Social Events in Leeds, UK This Week

Let’s explore social events in Leeds, UK happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.

Are you looking to take a break from your regular ventures, build friendships or develop emotional intelligence? Social events could just be just the thing you are missing. As they always say, one’s company, two’s a crowd, three’s a party. In these events, you will get to meet a whole new range of people, engage other cultures and understand different perspectives. You get opportunities to expand your circle through the interactions and conversations elicited. Whether you are looking to improve your social or work connections, this is it for you.

There are many events held across Leeds, UK. Events range from backyard outings, outdoor activity events, singles events, professional networking, meaningful discussions, and more. They are all varied and interesting covering your lifestyle and preference. If you find it hard to make connections or socialize in these events, here are a few tips to save your situation.

Local Groups’ Events in Leeds

New Years Resolution Coffee (Archive)

New Years Resolution Coffee (Archive)

◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th

◦ Where: Archive

One popular new years resolution is to be more social and meet new people, so I’ve booked us a private space at Archive to have a chilled coffee event with all members invited. Its very common to have nerves, especially if you’re not a Meetup regular, so we’re aiming to provide a relaxed environment to come and meet the group. This time, don’t say ‘next time’! Regardless of if you have a new years(…)

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Sober Social @ Nation of Shopkeepers

Sober Social @ Nation of Shopkeepers

◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd

◦ Where: Nation of Shopkeepers

**Casual social at Nation of Shopkeepers**

Whether you’re sober curious, totally teetotal or just want a evening without pressure to drink alcohol then please join us for a chilled evening at Nation of Shopkeepers.

They have a great selection of alcohol-free drinks and soft drinks.

**Where we’ll be**
It’s easier to enter through the front door on Great George Street. Once at the bar, turn left (…)

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Women Only Social

Women Only Social

◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st

◦ Where: Head of Steam

Monthly midweek social, any questions let the host(s) know.

**Venue subject to change due to number of RSVPs and other unforeseen circumstances, check back here before setting off**(…)

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2 Amazing talks from 2 industry legends

2 Amazing talks from 2 industry legends

◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd

◦ Where: Parallax

We will holding be a Jan special at Parallax with 2 amazing speakers. This is definitely not to be missed.

**Schedule**
18:00 Arrive, Pizza, Drinks
18:30 Welcome
18:35 James Hall: Visualising AI Applications In TypeScript
19:00 Break
19:15 Ryan Townsend: Our Websites Need a Lifestyle Change, Not a Diet
19:55ish Home or Pub

**Ryan Townsend**
With 20 years of experience developing for the web, 8 o(…)

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Blood on the Clocktower

Blood on the Clocktower

◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd

◦ Where: The Tetley

Blood on the Clocktower returns! Join us for another session of lies and deceit in the town of Ravenswood Bluff!

It will be beginner-friendly, so if you’ve not played before or only played a few times, there will be a full rundown of rules, but for those who don’t know it’s a social deduction game in the same genre as Mafia and Werewolf, but with a few key differences: everyone gets a unique char(…)

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January Meetup

January Meetup

◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st

◦ Where: Platform

We are delighted to welcome you to our first event of the new year!

**Schedule**

**18:00–18:45h**: Refreshments (Food served on first come first served basis)

**18:45–18:50h**: Welcome

**18:50–20:00h**: “Convincing IT that R packages are safe” Russ Hyde, Jumping Rivers

Much of the data science world is built upon community-contributed, open source, packages. Since anyone can view, modify, (…)

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Product Tank Leeds – January 2025

Product Tank Leeds - January 2025

◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd

◦ Where: CreateFuture

We’re back again with three amazing speakers for our first Product Tank of the new year.

**Timings**
18:30 – Arrival, food, drinks, and networking
19:00 – Talks (Titles TBC):

* The Art of Focus: Deep Work Strategies for Product Leaders
– **Rachel Goulding**, Product Lead at OVO Energy
* Empowered to Succeed: Decision Making in Product
– **Phil Hornby**, Product Leadership Coach at for product pe(…)

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Power BI, Data, Analytics UG Leeds | Jan 2025 with Steve Campbell and Najum Khan

Power BI, Data, Analytics UG Leeds | Jan 2025 with Steve Campbell and Najum Khan

◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd

◦ Where: Hippo Digital

🚨 **Leeds Power BI User Group – First Event of 2025!** 🚨

We’re kicking off 2025 with an exciting event on **Thursday, January 23rd** at **Hippo digital** in Leeds, proudly sponsored by them. This is the first of **11 events** planned for the year, and we’re determined to make this the **best year ever** for the Leeds Power BI User Group!

🕔 **Event Details**:
📍 Location: Hippo digital, Leeds
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Mini Adventures’ Games Night – One Game Endless Fun

Mini Adventures’ Games Night - One Game Endless Fun

◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st

◦ Where: Starlings Independent Beer & Coffee House

Board games night – ‘one game – endless fun’!

Welcome to the mini adventures’ board games night on Tuesday 21st January at Starlings in Harrogate, from 7pm-9pm.

Starlings has a wide variety of food and drinks you can purchase from the bar. They have kindly allowed us to use one of their private rooms upstairs to play our board games.

Our theme for this evening is ‘one game – endless fun’. We wi(…)

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From .Net Aspire to Kubernetes

From .Net Aspire to Kubernetes

◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd

◦ Where: Platform

LeedsSharp are proud to present “.Net Aspire” by Saeed Esmaeelinejad.

Abstract:
.NET Aspire makes it easy to build cloud-native apps. It gives developers a set of tools and patterns wrapped up in NuGet packages, so they can create apps that work well in the cloud without hassle. It’s all about making life easier for developers. With .NET Aspire, you get consistent tools and patterns that help you(…)

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Try Dry-tooling indoors (using ice axes for climbing with no ice)

Try Dry-tooling indoors (using ice axes for climbing with no ice)

◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd

◦ Where: The Climbing Hub

Dry-tooling is climbing sport in itself but also a good way to use ice-climbing techniques to build these skills before heading for some winter climbing. This is a bit of an intro session to and some guidance will be available. This meet is part of the Hub Dry-Tooling Social night at The Climbing Hub, Bradford (about an 1.5 hrs from Sheffield).

**What to bring**: climbing shoes and helmet. They s(…)

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Harrogate Heritage Plaques Talk. PLEASE READ ALL BELOW.

Harrogate Heritage Plaques Talk. PLEASE READ ALL BELOW.

◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st

◦ Where: St Pauls Church Hall

Harrogate Civic Society is hosting a talk on Harrogate’s heritage plaques. Should be excellent.

NB MEMBERSHIP OF THE SOCIETY IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

Membership is annual (from May 1st each year) but a half price £10 membership now applies up to May 1st.

Full details of the talk and how to join the society are on their website – harrogatecivicsociety.org

Arrive at 7pm for coffee etc. The talk st(…)

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Try a New Sport – FREE Korfball Sessions

Try a New Sport - FREE Korfball Sessions

◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd

◦ Where: Gryphon Sports Centre

New year, new sport…try KORFBALL! A mixed-gender sport similar to netball & basketball (but better!).

Leeds City Korfball Club is running FREE sessions throughout January – everyone is welcome to attend so no previous experience is required and we’re a lovely bunch too, so come and get involved!

It’s a great way to keep fit, make friends and have fun! We train regularly and with league games, (…)

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Bingley (Wagon lane) – circular walk

Bingley (Wagon lane) - circular walk

◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th

◦ Where: Bradford Road/ Wagon lane

Wagon Lane, Bingley
Walk starts at 10.35
6 miles
Leader: Margaret Newman

**NB** It is very important that correct clothing is worn or carried on our walks, including waterproofs, woolly hats or sunhats, warm gloves and sturdy hiking boots, as we often walk on rough terrain. The walk leaders have the right to refuse to allow anybody not properly equipped to join the walk. Please come prepared. You(…)

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Writing Meetup and Social at Crowd of Favours

Writing Meetup and Social at Crowd of Favours

◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd

◦ Where: Crowd of Favours

**Please note – this event will be at Crowd of Favours, 4-12 Harper St, Leeds LS2 7EA. A short walk away from Leeds Bus Station. It is a requirement to buy something from the venue when attending.**

*HOW WE WORK*

Time to write!

For the first half (from 6.00pm to 7.30pm), we work on our own material before drifting into more of a social! We work on our own projects, from novels to screenplays to(…)

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Lunch at Bistro Pierre, Ilkley

Lunch at Bistro Pierre, Ilkley

◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd

◦ Where: Bistro Pierre

Please join me for the first leisurely lunch of 2025 at this French restaurant in Ilkley. For those who may not be aware, the restaurant is situated inside the Crescent Hotel in Ilkley town centre.

https://www.bistrotpierre.co.uk/menus/(…)

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Learn ceroc dancing in Ilkley

Learn ceroc dancing in Ilkley

◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd

◦ Where: Hollygarth Social Club

A chance to keep fit and have a fun evening at the same time. It’s a nice place to learn and ceroc can be done to a variety of music. I had a go at the Harrogate nights out Christmas ball! Have a look at the Ceroc website. I went to Ceroc many years ago and have just heard they have started a class in Ilkley

No partner is required.

They hold a beginners class with no previous experience required(…)

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Leeds Pool Squad Meetup

Leeds Pool Squad Meetup

◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st

◦ Where: Northern Snooker Centre

We want to bring together people that enjoy playing pool. We’re open to anyone at any skill level and we would love for you to join us!

Everyone can meet up around the bar area and get to know each other a bit first. Please try to arrive in the first half hour (or message me) so we can take you into account for tables. We will start the games at 19:30 and play through until 21:30. The tables will(…)

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Screaming in a winter horror land – Pulp Cthulhu

Screaming in a winter horror land - Pulp Cthulhu

◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th

◦ Where: The Adelphi

The small town of Redfall on the Canadian border needs your help. Folk have gone missing and an ex-FBI colleague has called in a favour with your boss and convinced him that all is not what it seems. So, you find yourself pulling up to the outskirts of “Redfall – The jewel of North America. Population 714” wondering what you did wrong to get this case as the snow begins to fall and the cold seeps (…)

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In-Person Drop-In

In-Person Drop-In

◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd

◦ Where: Aire Logic Leeds Office

Come and join us in person!

CodeWith mentors will be available to answer your questions, solve your problems, and talk to you about all things code. If you’re a beginner looking to get started, a veteran stuck on a tricky problem, or anywhere in between, then this is the place to be.

We’ll be at the Aire Logic offices in Leeds at 24-26 Aire Street, Leeds, LS1 4HT. We get in via the main entrance(…)

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Tips to meet people at social events

One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Leeds is by choosing a common theme or interest. If you like movies, why not go see a screening with people who also like movies! Then you already have something to talk about. Or if you’re into coffee or beer, a Coffee and Beer Garden Meet and Greet could be perfect for you. And keep in mind that smaller group settings can be less intimidating and easier to start conversations in.

Another thing that might worry you is introductions. Some people aren’t as keen on introducing themselves and others worry or get nervous about it. Why not level the playing field and go to an event where everyone is expected to introduce themselves and talk? It could be a networking event, an acting class, a singles event, or a book club. Not only are people looking to introduce themselves at these events but they’re also there to make friends.

Our final tip is on the age of the people you are going to meet. If you have your heart set on meeting people close to your own age, then research events so that you can find your chosen demographic. At the same time, we want to encourage you not to limit yourself. An age gap doesn’t necessarily mean a disconnect and the great thing about different age groups is that they can learn from each other!

You can find even more events in Leeds on Visitleeds.co.uk, Rshostels.co.uk, or Leeds-list.com.

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The Science of ADHD: Navigating Neurodiversity in a Neurotypical World

The Science of ADHD: Navigating Neurodiversity in a Neurotypical World

◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th

◦ Where: The Wardrobe

Join us for this engaging talk about ADHD, exploring the neuroscience, symptoms, the positives, the struggles + much more. Followed by Q+A.

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An Evening with Ed Winters in Leeds

An Evening with Ed Winters in Leeds

◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd

◦ Where: Waterstones Leeds

Join the activist and author Ed Winters as he discusses his new book How to Argue With a Meat Eater

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The Attic Ceilidh Club [24th January]

The Attic Ceilidh Club [24th January]

◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th

◦ Where: 3 Sheaf St

The Attic Ceilidh Club – usually takes place on the last Friday of each month. Dancing begins at 7:30pm, so join us from 7pm!

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Careers in Sport LIVE at Headingley, Leeds

Careers in Sport LIVE at Headingley, Leeds

◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th

◦ Where: AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium

Our ‘Accelerator’ events are for aspiring professionals, offering guidance and advice for those looking to break into the sports industry.

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Leeds – Small99’s People, Planet, Pint™: Sustainability Meetup

Leeds - Small99's People, Planet, Pint™: Sustainability Meetup

◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd

◦ Where: The Canary

Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what’s going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved

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The Creative Meet Up At The Attic Leeds

The Creative Meet Up At The Attic Leeds

◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd

◦ Where: 3 Sheaf St

The Creative Meet Up Returns to Leeds at The Attic.

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City Networking at Leeds Marriott Hotel

City Networking at Leeds Marriott Hotel

◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd

◦ Where: Leeds Marriott Hotel

Come join us for a relaxed networking event in Leeds at The Marriott Hotel, where the city connects and opportunities arise

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SOS Heels Dance Class With Chloe // Pussycat Dolls – Buttons

SOS Heels Dance Class With Chloe // Pussycat Dolls - Buttons

◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd

◦ Where: Crank Studios

WELCOME TO THE WORLD’S MOST EMPOWERING DANCE CLASSES!

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From Humble Beginnings to National Brand

From Humble Beginnings to National Brand

◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th

◦ Where: Clarion Solicitors

Connect Yorkshire Masterclass: From Humble Beginnings to National Brand: Mistakes and successes on the Hunters journey

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Gaza Emergency Medial Aid

Gaza Emergency Medial Aid

◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th

◦ Where: The Majestic Bradford

We’re coming together to provide urgent medical aid to those affected in Gaza – let’s make a difference!

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An Evening with A.T. Qureshi for ‘The Baby Dragon Cafe’ in Leeds!

An Evening with A.T. Qureshi for 'The Baby Dragon Cafe' in Leeds!

◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st

◦ Where: Waterstones Leeds

We’re so excited to share that A.T. Qureshi will be joining usto celebrate the release of her debut cosy romantasy, ‘The Baby Dragon Cafe’!

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Wellbeing Social – The After Work Club x Barrecore (Leeds)

Wellbeing Social - The After Work Club x Barrecore (Leeds)

◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st

◦ Where: Barrecore Leeds

Wellbeing social at Barrecore, hosted by The After Work Club.Meet likeminded professionals and choose between Signature Barre or Reformcore

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Rudding Park Wedding Music Showcase Evening

Rudding Park Wedding Music Showcase Evening

◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th

◦ Where: Rudding Park

Join us at Rudding Park for an enchanting evening of live wedding music, including live bands, acoustic acts and our unique Sax & DJ team!

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SOS Commercial Dance Class With Chloe // Beyoncé & Shakira Beautiful Liar

SOS Commercial Dance Class With Chloe // Beyoncé & Shakira Beautiful Liar

◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd

◦ Where: Crank Studios

WELCOME TO THE WORLD’S MOST EMPOWERING DANCE CLASSES!

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Make 2025 Your Best Business Year Ever! with Special Guest Tony Smith

Make 2025 Your Best Business Year Ever! with Special Guest Tony Smith

◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st

◦ Where: Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa

Join our group of Success-Minded Business Leaders for a day of Goal-setting, action planning, business education, networking and inspiration

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The Marketing Meetup IRL: Leeds

The Marketing Meetup IRL: Leeds

◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st

◦ Where: Glean

The Leeds Marketing Meetup is an informal, friendly place to meet, learn, and share knowledge with one another.

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Introduction to Drawing with Paul Digby

Introduction to Drawing with Paul Digby

◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th

◦ Where: Swarthmore Education Centre

This one day workshop is designed for beginners looking to build a solid foundation in drawing skills and techniques.

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Megaslam 2025 Live & Loaded Tour: HUDDERSFIELD

Megaslam 2025 Live & Loaded Tour: HUDDERSFIELD

◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th

◦ Where: Clarion Cedar Court Huddersfield Hotel

MEGASLAM – LIVE IN HUDDERSFIELD – ALL NEW FOR 2025!

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3rd eye activation: Spinal Energetics + Breath + Sound + Blue Lotus

3rd eye activation: Spinal Energetics + Breath + Sound + Blue Lotus

◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th

◦ Where: We Are Wellness

Step into 2025 with clarity, intuition, and purpose. Join us for a transformative session of deep introspection, release, and connection.

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IT’S THE BEER TALKING: ADVENTURES IN PUBLIC HOUSES by Ian Clayton

IT’S THE BEER TALKING: ADVENTURES IN PUBLIC HOUSES  by Ian Clayton

◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st

◦ Where: Pontefract Town Hall

Let’s grab a pint and hear all about the wild tales and memorable moments shared in the cozy corners of our favorite pubs in “IT’S THE BEER

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Events for Expats and Locals to meet

InterNations Leeds: Browns Party

InterNations Leeds: Browns Party

◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd

◦ Where: Browns Leeds

We are delighted to invite you to another fun, friendly and exciting networking event at Browns.

Come have a good time, make new friends and mingle with like-minded internationals. Join us for a beer (or two), Prosecco or juice!

If you’re coming from Leeds train station, exit the station into City Square, head north up Park Row. The bar is straight ahead at the corner of Headrow and Cookridge St

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Inspiraology Hypnotherapy Training (IHT) Leeds

Inspiraology Hypnotherapy Training (IHT) Leeds

◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th

Let’s connect … and have fun! I’m looking forward to meeting you.

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