Semester 2 is in full swing, the sun is starting to make an appearance and spring is well and truly on its way. March is the perfect time to start exploring a bit more of what Leeds has to offer and get stuck in with events. We have compiled all the best things to get involved with this March across Leeds and Yorkshire.
Leeds Holi Festival
Saturday 7th March, 1pm-8pm
Beaver Works, 36 Whitehouse Street, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 1AD
Get ready for the most colourful day of the year in Leeds! Round up your friends and head down to Beaver Works for non-stop dancing and entertainment, delicious street food and electrifying Bollywood beats by top DJs. Doors close at 3:30pm so make sure you leave enough time to get down. Get your tickets here!
Leeds Paddy Fest 2026
Tuesday 17th March, 6pm-12pm
Testbed, 110 Hunslet Lane, Leeds, LS10 1ES
March calls for Leeds biggest green party! Get ready for the ultimate St Patrick’s Day celebration with over 1500 students, for a night packed with non-stop entertainment and Irish spirit. Don’t miss the giveaway prizes and surprises in store and remember, go green or go home! Get your tickets here!
Attend the Oxfam pop-up
Tuesday 17th March
Floor 1 of the Rose Bowl, City Campus
In need of some new spring summer clothes? Not sure where to take your unworn clothes? Head over to the Rose Bowl to shop the pre-loved clothing rails, reworked denim station and donate your unwanted clothes at their stations. If you want your wardrobe to wow this summer, you know where to go.
Global Village Global Showcase
Thursday 12th March, 7pm
Stage 2, The Hive
Join Global Village for an unforgettable evening of culture, performance and global celebration, with live music and performances, cultural dances and a stunning cultural runway. Celebrate the diverse cultures of the Leeds Beckett community all under one roof! Get your tickets here!
Celebrate International Women's Day
Sunday 8th March
From £15
Whether you join Smart Works Leeds for ‘Her Path, Her Power’ breakfast panel or decide to join them in their abseil at the Cow and Calf Rocks, there’s so much to do in Leeds to celebrate IWD. Check out all of their events and get your tickets here!
Cast your vote at the Student Elections
24-25th March
Online voting
It’s time to choose your students’ union leaders! Every year thousands of students vote for who will represent their voice throughout the next academic year. Want to know more about your nominees? Find full list here. Head to website during voting period to cast your vote! Keep an eye out on our socials and website for voting!
Take day trip to Wuthering Heights
Tickets from as little as £2.35
Haworth
With the sun starting to make an appearance, March is the perfect time to jump on a short train ride to Haworth and explore Wuthering Heights in real life. Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie may not be there, but you can still experience the wind-swept romance and brooding moors of the classic novel and new film.