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What's on at the UCL200 Summer Festival
As part of our UCL200 Summer Festival, we have a huge range of activities to get involved in.
Join us during the day and develop a new skill, give back to our community, or flex your creativity. You can expect a week packed full of panels, workshops, taster sessions, fitness classes, community volunteering and fun challenges. We're even attempting to break a world record!
Each evening we'll transform the Main Quad into a destination venue for a series of ticket only headline events.
Check out the full UCL200 Summer Festival line up below and join us in celebrating this milestone year in UCL's history.
Wednesday 3 June 2026
Thursday 4 June 2026
Jobs & Skills
Events Masterclass: From Idea to Impact (ExtendED)
04/06/2026 | 10:00 - 05/06/2026 | 17:00
What is it?Ever thought “I could totally run an event”, but weren’t sure where to start? Or maybe you've run plenty but want to continue honing your skills? This interactive masterclass throws you straight into the action. You’ll step into the shoes of an event planner and work with other students to turn a real event brief into a fun, realistic plan.
Sport
Pop up Pickleball
04/06/2026 | 10:00 - 16:00
Get ready for something new this summer! 🎾Join us on 4th June at Wilkins Terrace for a Pop-Up Pickleball Event – a fun, social, and beginner-friendly experience open to everyone.Whether you’ve never picked up a bat before or you’re just looking to try something different, this is your chance to get involved. We’ll have:
Sport
UCL 200: Project Active Bounce Fit
04/06/2026 | 11:00 - 12:00
Discover Project Active Bounce FitWhat to expect at Project Active Bounce Fit:As part of our UCL 200 Summer Daytime Festival we will be delivering a Bounce Fit session!You will be greeted by one of our friendly Project Active instructors who will check your ticket sent to your email. You will have a chance to have a quick chat and get to know other participants before beginning your class!
Sport
UCL 200: Project Active Vinyasa Yoga
04/06/2026 | 11:00 - 12:00
Discover Project Active Vinyasa YogaWhat to expect at Project Active Vinyasa Yoga:As part of UCL200 Summer Daytime Festival, we will be delivering a Project Active Vinyasa Yoga session!Our weekly classes are open to all UCL staff and students and are designed to be:
Sport
UCL 200: Project Active Smoothie Bike
04/06/2026 | 12:00 - 14:00
Discover Project Active Smoothie BikeWhat to expect at Project Active Smoothie Bike:As part of our UCL 200 Summer Daytime Festival we're celebrating by bringing out the smoothie bike!🚴You will be greeted by one of our friendly Project Active Team who will check your ticket sent to your email. You will have a chance to meet and chat to others before beginning your turn to cycle!
Events & Activities
🔌UCL 200 Career Supercharger: Ask an Employer: Tea, Tips and Career Insights
04/06/2026 | 15:00 - 18:00
Curious about what employers are really looking for, but not sure where to start? Join us for a relaxed and welcoming tea afternoon where you can hear directly from employers, ask honest questions, and gain practical career insights in an informal setting.
Events & Activities
UCL200 Summer Festival: UCL Proms
04/06/2026 | 19:00 - 22:00
An extraordinary night of history and musicExperience the Main Quad at its most magical, with a timeless evening of classical music as the sun sets beneath the Portico's grand columns. You can expect a vibrant programme of orchestral favourites, from traditional symphonic masterpieces to beloved British classics.
Friday 5 June 2026
Events & Activities
artsUnlocked Exhibition in a Day!
05/06/2026 | 10:00 - 16:00
Join us to create an exhibition in a day as part of the artsUCL fringe festival, led by artist Emily Swan.Designed as a space for experimentation, this event invites students to create new work in just one day. It’s an opportunity to step outside your usual practice, try something different, and respond to ideas quickly, all within a supportive, low-pressure environment!
Events & Activities
Our Stories Unlocked
05/06/2026 | 16:00 - 18:00
Take a look round our exhibition- fringe style! Students have had just one day to plan, curate and bring this pop-up exhibition to life, under the guidance and expertise of artist Emily Swan. All created in a single day, blink and you might miss it!
Saturday 6 June 2026
Events & Activities
UCL200 Summer Festival: Bicentenary Ball
06/06/2026 | 19:00 - 07/06/2026 | 1:00
An unforgettable night of history and glamourWe're transforming campus for the ultimate party to mark this historic year. Join us for an unforgettable finale to the UCL200 Summer Festival, entirely for students, and come together to celebrate being the class of UCL200.