Lupton and St Marks Winter Ball
Posted 16 hours ago
Thu 29 Oct, 2026 09:10 AM
Join flatmates and friends from your residences at The Marriott Hotel for a festive night to remember.
Date: Wednesday December 2 2026
Location: 4 Trevelyan Square, Boar Ln, Leeds LS1 6ET, UK
Winter Balls are a great opportunity to celebrate and connect with peers and celebrate your academic achievements, making some great memories with lovely people.
What to expect?
During the night you will get a three-course meal which offers veggie, vegan and gluten free options and there will also be a DJ and dancefloor until midnight!
What is it like at a Winter Ball? by Residence Life Leeds
Ticket information:
Tickets go live on 30 October at 9.15am and they will go off sale on 21 November at 11.30pm.
Note: Ticket sales may close sooner if tickets are sold out.
| Date tickets go live | Date tickets close | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First wave of tickets | 30 October 9.15am | 9 November 12pm | £20 |
| Final wave of tickets | 9 November 12pm | 21 November 11.30pm | £25 |
Dress code
The dress code is formal, examples of formal wear include evening gowns, cocktail dresses, jumpsuits, formal pantsuits, suit and tie, dress shirt and slacks or a tuxedo.
Note: everyone will be allowed in with a ticket, but it’s a great opportunity to dress up!
Winter Ball dress code examples by Residence Life Leeds
Going by yourself?
At ticket checkout you can pick the option to be paired up with another person for you to be sat with. We will share your student email with one another so you can chat and meet up before the ball takes place.
Accessibility
In the drop down below we have provided information about how to get to the Mariott Hotel and building accessibility.
You can get to the Marriott hotel from Lupton by:
| Bus | 25 from Headingly Arndale for 31 minute bus ride x84 from Headingly Arndale for 34 minute bus ride |
| Taxi | 23 minute taxi ride via Meanwood Road |
You can get to Marriott hotel from St Marks by:
| Walk | 26 minute walk from St Marks via A660 |
| Bus | 39 from Charing Cross for a 22 minute bus ride 22 from St Marks Street for a 24 minute bus ride |
| Taxi | 14 minute taxi via Inner Ring Road, Eastgate |
Accessibility in the Hotel:
There is a ramp available at the Mariotte hotel entrance and into the room the ball will be held in.
Contact information
If you have any questions, make sure to get in touch with the Residence Life Team: ResidenceLife@leeds.ac.uk.
