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The UCL200 Summer Festival
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Mark your calendars for 2 - 6 June and join us at the UCL200 Summer Festival by Students' Union UCL.
To celebrate UCL's 200th anniversary we're planning a HUGE Summer Festival in June 2026. Campus will be transformed into a festival site for the biggest and most exciting events in SU history. We'll celebrate in style each evening with a ticket only headline event. Forget Glastonbury, think live music, guest speakers and brand new events right here on the Main Quad. Trust us, you'll want to be there.
We'll end the UCL200 Summer Festival with an unforgettable finale, entirely for students to come together to celebrate being the class of UCL200. Get your tickets to the Bicentenary Ball now. Tickets are limited and once they're gone, they're gone!
Be part of history.
Be part of the community.
Be part of the celebrations.
Great Debate - Tuesday 2 June
At a time when conversations can feel increasingly polarised, the ability to engage thoughtfully with those who see the world differently has never been more important.
We've teamed up with Disagreeing Well and our Impartial Chairs to bring you an evening of thoughtful conversation and lively debate. Bringing together engaging speakers and industry experts, this event will explore a topic that speaks directly to the issues students care about most.
Film Festival - Wednesday 3 June
We've collaborated with UCL Film and TV Society to bring the big screen to our very own Quad for one night only.
We’ll be screening a range of student films from across the rich 78-year-old history of UCL FilmSoc. We'll hear also hear from industry professionals and notable UCL and FilmSoc alumni, who will share their own reflections on UCL's rich history with cinema and the journey of their careers so far.
UCL Proms - Thursday 4 June
Experience the Main Quad at its most magical, with a timeless evening of classical music as the sun sets beneath the Portico's grand columns.
UCL's Symphony Orchestra has teamed up with professional musicians for an evening of musical triumph. You can expect a vibrant programme of orchestral favourites, from traditional symphonic masterpieces to beloved British classics.
Bicentenary Ball - Saturday 6 June
The headline celebration for students in the bicentenary 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.
Expect an unforgettable night of glamour and entertainment as you dance the night away in the Main Quad.
Alongside our evening events, we have a full week of fun to celebrate.
We'll be hosting a huge range of activity to get involved in, from workshops and panels, to sports classes, walking tours, picnics and more.
Our daytime events will be low commitment and open to all, and we'd love to have everyone in the UCL community join us across campus to celebrate. Everyone is welcome to come along and join the fun, whether you're flexing your problem solving skills at our Innovation Fest or trying a new sport with Project Active.
Stay tuned for the full line up soon.
Join the UCL200 Summer Festival Student Steering Group
Something epic is being built behind the scenes for June 2026 and you'll want to be a part of it.
Have your say in how we celebrate UCL200 and join our UCL200 Summer Festival Student Steering Group to share your ideas, influence the events we've got planned, and help bring the festival to life. This is your chance to leave your mark on UCL’s 200-year story.
artsUCL Fringe Festival
From Monday 1 June - Saturday 13 June, the artsUCL Fringe Festival will run alongside the UCL200 Summer Festival, spreading across Mully’s, the Institute of Education, the Bloomsbury Studio, Camden People Theatre, and more.
Inspired by iconic Fringe festivals across the globe, we'll be bringing campus to life with theatre, comedy, dance, cabaret, music, drag, stand‑up, musical theatre, and everything in between - come and experience anything, everything, everywhere.
Putting students at the heart of the Bicentenary
There is no university without its students, and throughout 2026, we'll reflect on our history, celebrate the achievements of our students, and look ahead to the next 200 years.
We want you to be at the heart of the Bicentenary celebrations, so we've put together a packed schedule of things to do, things to see, and ways to mark this special year.