10Oct

Welcome to the City 2026

Hosted by our alumni groups

Saturday 10 October 2026 to Thursday 12 November 2026

Welcome to the City is a fantastic opportunity to connect with alumni in your local area, hear updates and celebrate our newest graduates. This year's Welcome to the City is taking place globally on and around Tuesday 27 October 2026.

For the Class of 2026, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with your local community, wherever you are in the world.

Browse the full list of global Welcome to the City events to find your nearest one and register your place.

Pictures from last year's Welcome to the City

Alumni take a group photo during Welcome to the City Buenos Aires. — 1/8 Welcome to the City in Buenos Aires.

Alumni pose for a photo with Mexico City in the backdrop during Welcome to the City.

Alumni in Mumbai pose for a group photo during Welcome to the City.

Alumni network during Welcome to the City in London.

Alumni gather around a table during a knowledge exchange for Welcome to the City in Seoul.

Alumni pose outside during Welcome to the City in Sweden.

Alumni pose beside a banner during Welcome to the City Japan.

Alumni gather in a pub for Welcome to the City in Boston, USA.

Interested in other LSE events?

Discover and explore the range of free events at LSE in the Public Lecture Programme. The School’s public lectures, concerts and exhibitions are open to all: hear from world leaders, international academics and top sector professionals.

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