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Programme & Events

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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Talk: From Conversation to Creation with Lingua Connect

Date
, 5-6.30pm
Category

Discover how connecting classrooms across countries can energise language education. Join Lingua Connect students and teachers to explore and celebrate collaborative authentic learning. What happens when students learn each other’s languages while creating something together? Join students and teachers from Leeds and partner universities in Brazil and Mexico to explore how Collaborative Online International Learning...

Flamenco Concert: The Marcos Morales Trio

Date
, 7:30-9.30pm
Category

Experience the passion, beauty, and intensity of authentic flamenco in a captivating performance by singer Monica Garcia, guitarist Adrián Solá, and dancer Marcos Morales. Feel the rhythm, emotion, and artistry that have made flamenco one of Spain's most compelling cultural traditions. Monica Garcia is a Spanish flamenco singer from Frailes, a small village in the province of Jaén, Andalusia....

Workshop: Play Brazilian Songs on Guitar!

Date
, 4-5.30pm
Category

Discover the vibrant rhythms and sounds of Brazil in this fun, hands-on guitar workshop! Join Jimmy Butler, a student of Portuguese and passionate lover of Brazilian music and culture, as he guides you through playing Brazilian songs on the guitar. Please bring your own guitar! This workshop is aimed at those with basic to intermediate...

Language Taster: Cymraeg (Welsh)

Date
, 2-3pm
Category

A one-hour taster session for Cymraeg for absolute beginners with an experienced speaker and language teacher. We'll cover a few phrases to get a conversation started as well as practising the longest place name in Wales. At the end of the session you'll be able to introduce yourself and talk about yourself a little bit...

Story & Rhyme session in Portuguese at Farsley Library

Date
, 1.30 - 2.30 pm
Category

Join us at local libraries across Leeds for fun sessions of sharing stories and rhymes with time to play in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. A great opportunity to meet with others and join the library as part of your visit. Free event for under fives and their grown ups, just turn up. This is...

Story & Rhyme session in Mandarin and Spanish at Crossgates library

Date
Category

Join us at local libraries across Leeds for fun sessions of sharing stories and rhymes with time to play in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. A great opportunity to meet with others and join the library as part of your visit. Free event for under fives and their grown ups, just turn up. This is...

Language and Culture Exchange: Leeds Language Exchange

Date
, 2-4.30pm
Category

Join us for a relaxed Saturday afternoon language exchange at the peaceful and welcoming World Peace Café. Practise speaking different languages, meet new people from around the world, and enjoy friendly conversations over tea and coffee. Open to all levels — whether you’re just starting out or already fluent!   In partnership with Languagexchange.

Film Screening: Los Futbolísimos | The Footballers (Miguel Ángel Lamata, 2018)

Date
, 1-3pm
Category

Get ready for an exciting adventure filled with football, friendship, laughter and mystery! Join us for a special family screening of Los Futbolísimos (The Footballers), a Spanish comedy adventure directed by Miguel Ángel Lamata and based on the popular children's book series by Roberto Santiago. Meet Pakete and his friends, a group of young footballers...