Discover the exciting programme of Leeds City of Languages 2026, taking place from 9–22 November. From concerts and performances to films, creative workshops, language taster sessions, talks and cultural exchanges, there's something for everyone, whether you're joining us in Leeds or online.
Explore events by date, language or type of activity to find what interests you, or browse the full programme for an overview of everything taking place.
Most events are free and everyone is welcome!
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In early November, children walking with lanterns can be spotted in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The German Saturday School Leeds (DSSL) invites families with younger children to find out more about this tradition, make their own lanterns, learn a song and join the DSSL children on a short lantern walk. We will craft the lanterns...
What are the advantages in the job market for languages graduates and for people speaking more than one language? What "hard" and "soft" skills does multilingualism provide? In this session, Dr Peter Haysom-Rodriguez, Employability Lead for the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, will discuss the significance of language speakers in an increasingly complex...
Join us to get a glimpse of Arabic language and culture. Learn a few new phrases and meet speakers of the language. All levels welcome.
Join us to get a glimpse of Turkish language and culture. Learn a few new phrases and meet speakers of the language. All levels welcome.
Come along to Global Café, your place to meet, socialise and enjoy free refreshments. Global Café is a weekly opportunity for students and postgraduate researchers to meet, relax with friends, have great conversations, and enjoy free refreshments. The hosts are there to welcome newcomers and help everyone have a lovely Monday evening. There’s no need...
Inviting a Young Goethe Ambassador into your classroom is a simple and engaging way to motivate pupils to learn German and discover the wider world of languages. Young Goethe Ambassadors are language enthusiasts aged 14 to university level who bring an authentic, peer-to-peer perspective into schools. They share their experiences of learning German, travelling to...
Film Screening of English Vinglish (Hindi with English subtitles) followed by a discussion on multilingualism, identity, belonging and the power of language to connect cultures by Dr Priyanka Singh Join us for a screening of English Vinglish (Hindi with English subtitles), an uplifting film that explores the relationship between language, confidence, and identity. The story...
Talk: The life and works of Fyodor Dostoevsky and their meaning for today by Dr Sarah Hudspith Find out about the life of 19th-century Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky and the events that led him to write his intense, thrilling novels like Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov. Discover how Dostoevsky is viewed in Russia...
Join us for an online taster session of our popular German Club with Wuschel, introducing teachers and primary school pupils to the exciting world of Wuschel, created by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of the Gruffalo. Led by a member of the educational services team at the Goethe Institut UK, participants will engage in interactive, fun activities...
Workshop: Creative Writing Workshop: The Language of Climate Breakdown by S.K. Perry This workshop invites participants to write creatively in any language they wish in a relaxed, guided environment. We will be responding to creative writing prompts about climate breakdown, working to consider the many languages - of feeling, of ecology, of time, and of...