Student life can be pretty unpredictable, but one thing is for sure, you will be going out a lot. So if you’re planning a night out with mates and are stuck for places to go or your pub session has ended up in everyone wanting to hit the dance-floor, we’ve got the perfect round up of nights for you. By day of the week, these are the best student nights in Leeds.
MONDAY – Quiz Night @ Rita’s Beer Hall and Ballroom
With a £50 bar tab up for grabs each week, and loads of other secret extra prizes, it’s just good business to head on down to Rita’s. For free entry, what better return can you hope for? So gather your brainiest mates to form the team of your dreams and crush the competition!
Rita’s also boasts a student night on every Wednesday called SLUSH and offers sponsorships for student societies’ socials!
Cost of entry: Free!
TUESDAY – Slam Dunk Tuesday @ The Key Club
For all my fellow alternative baddies on a budget (those Slam Dunk tickets just keep getting more expensive!!), the next best thing is Slam Dunk Tuesdays at the Key Club.
EXPECT TO HEAR:
A Day To Remember / Blink-182 / Boston Manor / Fall Out Boy / Hot Mulligan / Knuckle Puck / Modern Baseball/ My Chemical Romance / Neck Deep / Paramore / Pierce The Veil / Sleeping With Sirens / State Champs / Sum 41/ Taking Back Sunday
Cost of entry: £4 after Midnight, free before then!
WEDNESDAY – Antics Wednesday @ home
Antics offers three rooms of music and games, from the Cheese Room’s ‘cheesy bangers’ and decked-out arcade setup where you can thrash your friends at shuffleboard, darts, and make friends again after with some karaoke, to the main room’s party anthems, and the R&B room’s more laid-back vibe. There’s something for everyone here!
Antics Wednesdays are home to Leeds Beckett’s sports societies, encouraging your best fancy dress and offering drink deals, weekly themes, and prize giveaways!
Cost of entry: £4
THURSDAY – Student Night @ The Stone Roses
For all the indie girlies and lads, this is a night of belting out the anthems with your mates. With a free ride back home for those walking, you can party knowing you’re well looked after.
EXPECT TO HEAR:
Amy Winehouse / The Cure / Florence & The Machine / Oasis / Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds / and of course… The Stone Roses.
Cost of entry: £1 before 1am
FRIDAY – Fruity Fridays @ Leeds Students Union
Boasting three rooms of chaos, Leeds SU will keep the energy pumping long into the night. The Student Union also has a bus service and an associated taxi company to get you home safely after your night out. Cheers lads!
Cost of entry: From £3.50 Early Bird
If you found this list helpful but don’t know where to start as a fresher, check out our article on freshers-specific events in Leeds!
FAQs on the Best Student Nights in Leeds
Each night has a standout theme: Mondays are ‘Fxck Mondays’ at Fibre with house music and cheap drinks; Tuesdays are ‘Popped Tuesdays’ at Popworld, often with free entry and themed beats like Taylor Swift or One Direction; Wednesdays bring Mischief at The Warehouse with club classics and R&B; Thursdays host SKINT at Space with £2 entry and drinks before midnight. Fridays are driven by alternative rock fans with Fuel at the Key Club.
Many nights offer super-student-friendly prices: Fibre and Space offer very cheap drinks (around £2), Popworld entry is often free or just £3, Mischief is around £5 to get in, while Fuel costs about £6 with cocktails and spirit mixers mirrored at around £3.
Tuesdays and Thursdays stand out as the busiest nights, thanks to free or super-cheap entry and lively vibes at Popworld and SKINT. But each night has its own draw—whether you prefer themed pop, house music, or alternative rock.
Absolutely. Fibre caters to house fans, Popworld runs pop-themed nights, The Warehouse mixes club classics with hip-hop and R&B, Space blends house and R&B at SKINT, and Fuel at Key Club is your go-to for rock, emo, and alternative bangers.
Top venues include Fibre, Popworld, The Warehouse, Space, and the Key Club. These spots come up again and again in student guides for their affordable nights, good music, and unbeatable student atmosphere.
