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Leeds Panjabi Society

Nights out, culture, sport - and a family you didn't know you had.

Leeds Panjabi Society. You don't need to be Panjabi - or speak it - to belong here. 150+ members. £7 a year.

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150+ members · £7 a year · Leeds University Union

Members filling the floor at a society night, under gold mural lighting.
Bhangra ਭੰਗੜਾDesi NightFootballDhol ਢੋਲWinter BallGiddha ਗਿੱਧਾCharity HikeBella Gente

One society, four ways in.

Whatever you came to uni for, we're probably already doing it.

  • Nights out & socials

    Desi nights, pub crawls, bowling, quiz nights - the calendar doesn't slow down for long.

    Society members together at a bar on a night out, under a mirrorball.

  • Culture

    From Desi Night to the Winter Ball - Panjabi music and celebration, open to everyone who's curious.

    Members dancing in lehengas and formal dress on the floor at a society event.

  • Sport

    Football fixtures, trampolining, ice skating - turning up matters more than being good.

    The society football squad gathered together on the pitch after a match.

  • Charity

    Hikes and fundraisers through the year - raising money and giving back along the way.

    Members walking up a mossy woodland trail together on the charity hike.

What's on

The next ones up.

  • Maad City - after the Mixy

    Evening, straight after the Mixy

  • Mixy

    6:30pm

    Six rounds, teams sorted on the door, food and drink at your own pace. No entry fee.

  • Bhangra GIAG - two hours, one session

    6:30pm to 8:30pm

    Bhangra Give It A Go: a taster followed by a social. All levels welcome.

  • Desi Night #1

    Evening, pres from ~9pm

    Bhangra, DJs and desi beats to kick off the year.

See the full what's on

Your first term, mapped.

Freshers week to the Winter Ball - Term 1 at a glance.

Dates firm up as bookings land - follow @leedspanjabisociety for the latest.

  1. September

    • 21 September, Intro week
    • 22 September, Freshers Fair
    • 28 September, Term starts

  2. October

    • 1 October, Give It A Go
    • 6 October, Mixer & Pub Quiz
    • 8 October, Bhangra Give It A Go
    • 9 October, Football starts
    • 14 October, Desi Night
    • 15 October, Panjabi Lessons start
    • 20 October, Bowling
    • 23 October, Manchester
    • 28 October, Halloween House Party
    • Every weekThursdays: Panjabi lessons then bhangra · Fridays: football

  3. November

    • 4 November, PakSoc Games Night
    • 6 November, Bella Gente at Backrooms
    • 10 November, Scavenger Hunt
    • 15 November, Charity Hike
    • 16 November, Lassi & Paint
    • 18 November, Desi Night
    • 23 November, Trampolining
    • 29 November, Christmas Markets & Ice Skating
    • Every weekThursdays: Panjabi lessons then bhangra · Fridays: football

  4. December

    • 5 December, Winter Ball
    • 11 December, Term ends
    • Every weekThursdays: Panjabi lessons then bhangra · Fridays: football

Seven pounds. The whole year.

  • £7 once - member for the whole year.
  • Member prices on event tickets.
  • 150+ of us already. Come find your people.

Join - £7

Before you ask

Do I need to be Panjabi to join?

No. Everyone at Leeds is welcome - most of the calendar is just good nights with good people, whatever your background.

Do I need to speak Panjabi?

Not a word. Everything runs in English - any Panjabi you pick up along the way is a bonus.

How much is membership?

£7 for the whole year - and members pay less on event tickets.

How do I join?

Through the Leeds University Union site - every Join button on this page takes you straight there. Not a student? You can still join: pick Participant membership on Engage.

Still unsure? DM us on Instagram - @leedspanjabisociety.

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