Please find details below of what you need to do now, along with other useful information.
Ceremony Details
Ceremony 1: 10AM or Ceremony 2: 12.30PM, Thursday 30 July 2026
Ceremony 3: 10AM, Ceremony 4: 12.30PM, or Ceremony 5: 3PM Friday 31 July 2026
Leeds Conservatoire, 3 Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7PD
Ticketing, Gowns / Dress Code and Photography
All graduating students are required to wear academic robes. The dress code for graduation is smart/formal. Although the gowns are worn over the clothes, what you wear underneath it will still be visible. Casual attire and jeans are not permitted. Gowning will open at least 2 hours prior to your ceremony.
Gowns can be collected from Room 219 (The Recital Room), with photography taking place in Room 218. We advise that you undertake any official photography immediately after collecting your gown.
Your tickets can be collected from Leeds Conservatoire’s Reception prior to your ceremony, please arrive at the below times:
Ceremony 1 – Ticket collection from 7.30am | Gown collection and Photography 8am-9am | Graduands to be taking their seats from 9am | Guests to be taking their seats from 9.30am | Start Time 10am
Ceremony 2 – Ticket collection from 10am | Gown collection and Photography 10.30am-11.30am | Graduands to be taking their seats from 11.30am | Guests to be taking their seats from 12pm | Start Time 12.30pm
Ceremony 3 – Ticket collection from 7.30am | Gown collection and Photography 8am-9am | Graduands to be taking their seats from 9am | Guests to be taking their seats from 9.30am | Start Time 10am
Ceremony 4 – Ticket collection from 10am | Gown collection and Photography 10.30am-11.30am | Graduands to be taking their seats from 11.30am | Guests to be taking their seats from 12pm | Start Time 12.30pm
Ceremony 5 – Ticket collection from 12.30pm | Gown collection 1pm-2pm | Graduands to be taking their seats from 2pm | Guests to be taking their seats from 2.30pm | Start Time 3pm
(Please ensure you separate your graduand tickets from your guest tickets when received as you will be taking your seats at differing times)
Planning Your Day
We recommend that you keep the morning free before the ceremony to ensure that you can be at the venue with plenty of time to get your gown and photography. We will be asking you to take your seat to graduate from one hour prior to the ceremony so we can check that you are there, and ensure that you are sitting in the correct seat.
We anticipate the ceremonies will last no longer than one hour. You should allow some time after the ceremony to take any additional photographs, say hello to friends and return your gown.
There will be a drinks reception in the Rooftop Bar after every ceremony, and we invite everyone to continue the celebrations across the road at The Wardrobe once your ceremony is complete.
If you need any further information, please email graduation@leedsconservatoire.ac.uk
We look forward to welcoming you to Graduation 2026.
Graduation Merch
Celebrate your time in Leeds with our range of hoodies, sweatshirts, T-shirts, tea towels, mugs, and more.
Use code FRESHLYGRADUATED for 10% off all pre-orders.
Avoid disappointment and grab a bargain by buying yours in advance!
We’ll also be available at your graduation, so come and say hi!
Graduation Afterparties
Thursday 30 + Friday 31 July
Doors from 7:30PM -1AM
The Wardrobe
FREE for all LC students + graduates
£5 for friends and family
Our Graduation Afterparty is back! Join us from 7:30PM at The Wardrobe for a night of live music, DJs, drink deals, and a FREE photobooth.
This year, entry is completely free for all LC students and graduates, with tickets just £5 for friends and family.
Nice weather, fancy a drink in the sun? We’ve got you covered.
Join us from 4PM at The Attic for official pre-drinks - grab a drink, enjoy some food, and then head over to The Wardrobe to keep the party going!
Alumni
Upon completing your course, you will automatically become an alumnus; joining a vibrant community of Leeds Conservatoire students, dating back 60 years! To access the abundant support and opportunities available to our grads, we encourage you to sign up to the Alumni Association HERE, enabling us to contact you in-line with GDPR.
Upon completion, you’ll be fully integrated into our community, with access to 'The Grad Talks', masterclasses and job opportunities, general updates, reunion plans and more, delivered right to your inbox so you can get involved. Our monthly newsletter is a direct link to the above, detailing all our monthly offerings. Please note, you can unsubscribe from these services at any time. Please complete the form before graduation and check your data opt-ins, to make sure you're receiving the information you want.
Feel free to email the Alumni Association: alumni@leedsconservatoire.ac.uk if you have any worries/queries.
