Thrive Festival is UCL’s first ever wellbeing festival for students and staff. Providing opportunities to have fun, meet people, try something new, and find out more about support available. 

15 and 16 October (Bloomsbury Campus) and 21 October (East Campus). Join us for therapy animals, crafting, expert-led workshops, sports tasters and much more!

Thrive Festival is a collaboration between Student Support and Wellbeing Services, UCL Students’ Union and UCL200. We can’t wait to welcome students and staff to our Bloomsbury and East campuses for a Festival dedicated to your wellbeing.

Wednesday 21 October 2026

Events & Activities
Sound Baths
21/10/2026
Relax and recharge with our 30-minute sound bath sessions. Sound baths are an inactive form of meditation. Sound baths are a form of sound healing designed to support relaxation, release stress, and encourage mindfulness. Everyone is welcome. No prior knowledge or experience is required for this session. This event is for students and staff, however students and staff will be in different…
Sport
Project Active Olympic Park Social Run
21/10/2026 | 16:00 - 17:00
Join Project Active Olympic Park Social Run What to expect at Project Active Olympic Park Social Run:Our Project Active Olympic Park Social Run is all about getting active, meeting new people and enjoying running at a beginner friendly pace. All you need to bring is your energy and enthusiasm. 
Sport
Project Active Mat Pilates (UCL East)
21/10/2026 | 17:00 - 18:00
Discover  Project Active Mat Pilates (UCL East)What to expect at Project Active Mat Pilates (UCL East):Mat Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates will help to elongate your body, improve your posture, breath and increase coordination, control and body awareness. The class is beginner friendly and open to…