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Wednesday 23 September 2026
Events & Activities
TeamUCL Sports Night @ SCALA - Returners Party! | 23 September
23/09/2026 | 23:00 - 24/09/2026 | 5:00
Tickets on sale Wednesday 16 SeptemberLimited £3 early bird tickets for sports club members will go on sale at 10:00 on Wednesday 16 September. We also have up to 2 drinks tokens on offer for TeamUCL committee members with Free Entry cards, or Queue Jump card holders with a valid ticket - first come first serve!Join us for the biggest night out for sports teams at UCL!
Thursday 24 September 2026
Bars
LGBTQ+ Pub Trip
24/09/2026 | 18:00 - 20:00
📅 Moved in Early? Meet LGBTQ+ Friends!We're welcoming early arrivals with a nice pub trip to the Institute Bar! The LGBTQ+ Network is organising a low-key pub trip at our Student Union bar; anyone can come! Whether you're an international student in London for the first time or a postgraduate student who wants to meet new people, let's sit down and have a nice pint. Hungry? Try one of the…
Events & Activities
⛴️ International Welcome Boat Party
24/09/2026 | 18:30 - 23:00
Set sail for an unforgettable evening on the iconic River Thames! Join us aboard a stylish party boat for a night of music, dancing, and breathtaking views of London’s skyline as the sun sets over the city.Ticket includes a welcome drink on arrival!Important:
Friday 25 September 2026
Events & Activities
⛴️ Postgrad Boat Party - Friday
25/09/2026 | 18:30 - 23:00
Set sail for an unforgettable Postgrad only evening on the iconic River Thames! Join us aboard a stylish party boat for a night of music, dancing, and breathtaking views of London’s skyline as the sun sets over the city.Ticket includes a welcome drink on arrival!Important:
Events & Activities
Boat Party Afterparty: E1
25/09/2026 | 22:00 - 26/09/2026 | 4:00
Ahoy there! 🚢This Welcome Period, Students' Union UCL is hosting boat parties on the Thames, and we're bringing the party ashore with the official afterparty at E1.After an unforgettable evening cruising along the river, join 1,000 students for one of the biggest nights of Welcome. Expect student-priced drinks, top DJs, and an incredible atmosphere at one of London's most iconic nightclubs.
Sunday 27 September 2026
Events & Activities
Nightlife Wristband: Welcome 2026
27/09/2026 | 22:00 - 05/10/2026 | 3:00
The official Nightlife Wristband for Welcome 2026!New to UCL? Get ready for an unforgettable experience! With hundreds of events taking place across London, knowing where to start can be tough, but the Students' Union UCL Nightlife Wristband has you covered. Enjoy guaranteed entry to six of London's biggest student club nights, all for one unbeatable price.
Monday 28 September 2026
Bars
Know Your Union Bar Crawl (Postgrads)
28/09/2026 | 17:00 - 19:00
Finish off your first day of Welcome in style by joining us on this Postgrad only Union Bar Crawl. Led by fellow students this bar crawl will allow you to discover the campus social scene finishing at Institute - the bar most popular with our postgraduate students.
Bars
Live Music @ Institute Bar
28/09/2026 | 19:00 - 22:30
Join us every week for a night of smooth tunes and music creativity at the Institute Bar! 🎷Brought to you by the Live Music Society we’re excited to present bi-weekly gigs held at the Institute bar on Mondays.Starting at 19:00, enjoy a fantastic performance by the talented members of the Live Music Society setting the perfect mood for the evening. Kick back and watch the magic happen.…
Bars
Beach Party Pre-Drinks
28/09/2026 | 20:00 - 23:00
Join us at Phineas our Beach Party themed night - all are welcome whether you're in it for the long haul or are warming up before Scala's Beach Party this is the place to be, you don't want to miss out! If you're feeling adventurous come in your best beachwear attire and you will be in with a chance of winning a prize😎 otherwise just come as you are, we'll bring the cocktails and the music…
Tuesday 29 September 2026
Bars
Know Your Union Bar Crawl
29/09/2026 | 18:00 - 20:00
Explore your Union Bars and meet other new students on our bar crawl! Led by fellow students this bar crawl will allow you to discover the campus social scene finishing at Phineas Bar, the home of live sport where we have our Freshers Rave Pre-Party!
Events & Activities
UCL x UAL x LSU Welcome Social!
29/09/2026 | 18:00 - 21:30
Kick the year off with us for a third time hosting this Welcome Social with our friends from UAL and LSU!Hosted at Jim & Tonic, this event is packed with interactive stations and good vibes! Take a look at what's on below 💎🎟️ Your ticket includes FREE access to:
Events & Activities
⛴️ All Students Welcome Boat Party - Tuesday
29/09/2026 | 18:30 - 23:00
Set sail for an unforgettable evening on the iconic River Thames! Join us aboard a stylish party boat for a night of music, dancing, and breathtaking views of London’s skyline as the sun sets over the city.Welcome drink on arrival!Important:
Bars
Freshers Rave Pre-Drinks
29/09/2026 | 19:00 - 23:00
Join us at Phineas for our Freshers Rave Pre-Party night - all are welcome whether you're in it for the long haul or are warming up before the Freshers Rave @ Fabric. This is the place to be, you don't want to miss out! Phineas Bar will be open from 17:00.
Clubs & Societies
Drag Society's Freshers Show
29/09/2026 | 19:30 - 21:30
Hi incoming freshers and returners!!! Want to make some new friends at uni, meet the Drag Society, and watch some absolutely fabulous drag at the same time?Come along to our Freshers Show! Whether you’ve never been to a drag show before or you’re already a regular, everyone’s welcome. It’s a chance to meet new people, have a few drinks (or not), watch some great performances and see what our…
Events & Activities
Boat Party Afterparty: Fabric
29/09/2026 | 22:00 - 30/09/2026 | 4:00
Ahoy there! 🚢This Welcome Period, Students' Union UCL is hosting boat parties on the Thames, and we're bringing the party ashore with the official afterparty at Fabric.After an unforgettable evening cruising along the river, join 1,000 students for one of the biggest nights of Welcome. Expect student-priced drinks, top DJs, and an incredible atmosphere at one of London's most iconic…
Wednesday 30 September 2026
Events & Activities
⛴️ Postgrad Boat Party - Wednesday
30/09/2026 | 18:30 - 23:00
Set sail for an unforgettable Postgrad only evening on the iconic River Thames! Join us aboard a stylish party boat for a night of music, dancing, and breathtaking views of London’s skyline as the sun sets over the city.Ticket includes a welcome drink on arrival!Important:
Bars
Sports Night @ Phineas
30/09/2026 | 19:00 - 01/10/2026 | 0:30
This is the night where TeamUCL teams and supporters gather in their different corners for a game and fun-filled night.Selected drinks are just £3.80 all night long, so get the squad together, have some fun and grab yourself a bargain by kicking off an epic first Sports Night of the year in Phineas.
Dance Society: Meet the Committee Drinks!
30/09/2026 | 19:00 - 21:00
Kick off Freshers’ Week with UCL Dance Society! Come along to the Marlborough Arms for a relaxed evening of drinks, chats, and getting to know the people behind the society. Whether you’re a keen dancer, completely new to dance, or just looking to meet some new faces, this is the perfect chance to meet the committee, make friends, and find out more about what we have planned for the year. We can…
Events & Activities
Boat Party Afterparty: Infernos
30/09/2026 | 22:00 - 01/10/2026 | 4:00
Ahoy there! 🚢This Welcome Period, Students' Union UCL is hosting boat parties on the Thames, and we're bringing the party ashore with the official afterparty at Infernos.After an unforgettable evening cruising along the river, join 1,000 students for one of the biggest nights of Welcome. Expect student-priced drinks, top DJs, and an incredible atmosphere at one of London's most iconic…