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Events

Whether you’re on the wagon and looking for non-alcoholic social events, or you’re interested in an unforgettable night out – we have you covered. Here’s the lowdown of all the key events happening during Freshers’ Festival. Individual event tickets are on sale from Monday 17 September.

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Welcome Hog Roast: 22nd September; The Packhorse; It's time to get all up in our grill as The Packhorse host a hearty hog roast to welcome all the new and returning students.; Bars and Nightlife | Free | Freshers | The Packhorse | Day

Freshers' Welcome Party - Day One: 22nd September; Students' Union; So you've unpacked and moved into your new halls, and you're ready to party it up in the evening. We’re kicking off day one of Freshers’ Festival with a huge arrivals party for all the incoming first years.; Bars and Nightlife | Freshers | Night | Wristband | SU Venue

Returners' Welcome Party - Day One: 22nd September; Medicine; We're hosting an exclusive welcome-back party for all the returners. Get first dibs partying in the newly refurbished Medicine venue.; Bars and Nightlife | Free | Freshers | Night | Medicine

Poster Sale: 23rd September; Union Plaza; Uni Poster Sales are bringing a poster and art print sale to Royal Holloway. You are free to come and browse through their prints - fill your new pads with our fun new and classic designs!; Free | Alcohol-free | Freshers | Day | SU Venue

Quiz Night: 23rd September; The Packhorse; Who said the days of pen and paper are long gone? We sure don't think so. Come on down to our hand written quiz night as our quiz master brings you four rounds of questions and one picture round.; Bars and Nightlife | Freshers | The Packhorse | Night

Freshers' Welcome Party - Day Two: 23rd September; Students' Union; It's round two of the Freshers' Welcome Party at Royal Holloway!; Bars and Nightlife | Freshers | Night | Wristband | SU Venue

Returners' Welcome Party - Day Two: 23rd September; Medicine; Round two of the returners' welcome back party!; Bars and Nightlife | Free | Freshers | Night | Medicine

Poster Sale: 24th September; Union Plaza; Uni Poster Sales are bringing a poster and art print sale to Royal Holloway. You are free to come and browse through their prints - fill your new pads with our fun new and classic designs!; Free | Alcohol-free | Freshers | Day | SU Venue

Freshers' Fair - Day One: 24th September; Sports Centre; It's day one of the Freshers' Fair. Come along and meet all your clubs, societies and media outlets as well as some local charities and external organisations.; Free | Alcohol-free | Societies | Sports | Media Outlets | Freshers | Day

Sunset Session: 24th September; The Packhorse; We know it's September, but that doesn't mean you can't relive the summer vibes. Why not come down to our musical delicatessen at The Packhorse, showcasing the finest cuts of chilled Ibiza grooves.; Bars and Nightlife | Free | Freshers | The Packhorse | Night

Caribbean Beach Party ft. Jack Fowler: 24th September; Students' Union; Calling all islanders - we got a text! We'll be joined by Love Island legend, Jack Fowler, as we spruce up the SU to give you a tropical experience.; Bars and Nightlife | Freshers | Night | Wristband | SU Venue

Toast: Official Medicine Launch: 24th September; Medicine; Our legendary value for money night out is back for Freshers! Say hello to drink deals all at one single price - £1.50!; Bars and Nightlife | Free | Freshers | Night | Medicine | Toast

Poster Sale: 25th September; Union Plaza; Uni Poster Sales are bringing a poster and art print sale to Royal Holloway. You are free to come and browse through their prints - fill your new pads with our fun new and classic designs!; Free | Alcohol-free | Freshers | Day | SU Venue

Freshers' Fair - Day Two: 25th September; Sports Centre; It's day two of the Freshers' Fair. Come along and meet all your clubs, societies and media outlets as well as some local charities and external organisations.; Free | Alcohol-free | Societies | Sports | Media Outlets | Freshers | Day

Caribbean Salsa Party: 25th September; Medicine; Join us in enjoying the dance and flavours of the Caribbean down in Medicine.; Bars and Nightlife | Alcohol-free | Freshers | Night | Medicine

VK Electric: 25th September; Students' Union; VK are hosting a huge party at the SU, where you can witness enormous inflatables, lasers, VK buckets and more beneath a monsoon of streamers and confetti!; Bars and Nightlife | Freshers | Night | Wristband | SU Venue

Treasure Trails: 26th September; Start at Students' Union; Come and familiarise yourself with campus even more by taking part in our treasure trail. A great way to get to know your way around as well as meet new people.; Free | Alcohol-free | Freshers | Give It A Go | Day

Nationalitea: 26th September; Medicine; Are you an international student? Why not join us for an afternoon tea party to meet other international students, hosted by your Vice-President Welfare & Diversity, Willow Wong!; Free | Alcohol-free | Societies | Sports | Freshers | Day | Medicine

Karaoke Night: 26th September; The Packhorse; Are you like us? Do you practice with a hairbrush in front of the mirror? Well, look no further - The Packhorse is giving you your chance to put those rehearsals into practice and sing your favourite songs.; Bars and Nightlife | Free | Freshers | The Packhorse | Night

MedsWeds: Launch Night: 26th September; Medicine; Get ready for the Wednesday sesh with drinks deals at our weekly pre-drinks night at Medicine!; Bars and Nightlife | Free | Freshers | Night | Medicine | MedsWeds

Flawless ft. EO: 26th September; Students' Union; Upcoming British artist, EO, joins us at the SU to bring mayhem to Royal Holloway for Freshers' Festival! If you’re into all things grime, hip-hop and R&B then Flawless is the night for you!; Bars and Nightlife | Freshers | Night | Wristband | SU Venue | Flawless

Give It A Go Festival ft. Petting Zoo: 27th September; Founder's Field; It's time for the Give It A Go Festival! This is a chance for you to find out more about our Give It A Go programme, take part in loads of activities and get to know some of our great societies.; Free | Alcohol-free | Societies | Freshers | Give It A Go | Day

Plant Sale: 27th September; Union Plaza; Bag yourself a leafy best friend at the houseplant sale outside the Students' Union!; Free | Alcohol-free | Freshers | Day | SU Venue

Disabled Students' Meet And Greet: 27th September; Shilling Building; Come along to the first disabled students' meet and greet of the year! Open to self-identifying disabled students.; Free | Alcohol-free | Freshers | Day

Transmission Live: 27th September; The Packhorse; It's the return of the biggest indie night on campus! We've got a very special Transmission night prepared for you, with an outdoor gig at The Packhorse.; Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | Freshers | The Packhorse | Night | Transmission

Late, Great & Free: Rainbow Rave: 27th September; Medicine; Late, Great & Free is back with the LGBTQ+ Society hosting a Rainbow Rave!; Bars and Nightlife | Free | Freshers | LGBT+ | Night | Medicine

School of Rock ft. Don Broco (DJ Set): 27th September; Students' Union; It's the biggest rock night on campus with a special guest dropping the heaviest tunes! With an appearance from Don Broco (DJ Set), expect everything from rock to metal to alternative and everything in between with some of the biggest rock anthems.; Bars and Nightlife | Freshers | Night | Wristband | SU Venue

Inflatable Laser Tag - 10:00-12:00: 28th September; Students' Union Main Hall; Show off your laser tag skills to your friends, by battling your way through the dark in our nine-pod inflatable maze.; Alcohol-free | Freshers | Give It A Go | Day | SU Venue

Plant Sale: 28th September; Union Plaza; Bag yourself a leafy best friend at the houseplant sale outside the Students' Union!; Free | Alcohol-free | Freshers | Day | SU Venue

Diversity Picnic: 28th September; Medicine Beer Garden; Celebrate the diversity of our student body as we welcome students from all backgrounds and groups to join us for a picnic.; Free | Alcohol-free | Freshers | Day | Medicine

Inflatable Laser Tag - 12:00-14:00: 28th September; Students' Union Main Hall; Show off your laser tag skills to your friends, by battling your way through the dark in our nine-pod inflatable maze.; Alcohol-free | Freshers | Give It A Go | Day | SU Venue

Mindful Meditation: 28th September; Founder's Chapel; Come along to a free session and discover the profound benefits of mindfulness!; Free | Alcohol-free | Welfare | Freshers | Give It A Go | Day

Inflatable Laser Tag - 14:00-16:00: 28th September; Students' Union Main Hall; Show off your laser tag skills to your friends, by battling your way through the dark in our nine-pod inflatable maze.; Alcohol-free | Freshers | Give It A Go | Day | SU Venue

Islamic Society: Welcome BBQ: 28th September; Medicine Beer Garden; Join a BBQ hosted by the Islamic Society in the newly refurbished Medicine garden, where a range of Halal food and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for you to enjoy.; Free | Alcohol-free | Societies | Freshers | Night | Medicine

Drinks Exchange: 28th September; The Packhorse; Interactive night where the prices of drinks respond to what you are buying. Keep an eye on our real time trading screens and take advantage of market crashes to select your next drink.; Bars and Nightlife | Freshers | The Packhorse | Night

Medicine Live ft. Della B: 28th September; Medicine; The launch of our weekly live music night on campus followed by a jam session. We'll also be joined by London-based soul/pop band, Della B.; Bars and Nightlife | Free | Music and Film | Freshers | Night | Medicine

Escape ft. Andy C and Tonn Piper: 28th September; Students' Union; International drum and bass pioneer Andy C and MC Tonn Piper come to the SU to bring you the biggest Friday night out on campus.; Bars and Nightlife | Freshers | Night | Wristband | SU Venue

Trip To IKEA: 29th September; Meet at Students' Union; Join us for a trip to IKEA and kit out your house or flat with whatever you desire.; Alcohol-free | Freshers | Give It A Go | Day

Bingo Night: 29th September; The Packhorse; It's time to round up your squad for a friendly game of bingo at The Packhorse.; Bars and Nightlife | Free | Freshers | The Packhorse | Night

Freshers' Ball ft. Philip George, AFISHAL and SOAP: 29th September; Founder's Building; Nothing suits you like a suit. Grab your ball gowns and black ties for the classiest night of Freshers' Festival!; Bars and Nightlife | Freshers | Night | Wristband

Freshers' Ball Afterparty: 29th September; Medicine; Don't want the night to end yet? Don't worry, we're hosting an afterparty for Freshers' Ball.; Bars and Nightlife | Freshers | Night | Wristband | Medicine

Colour Run: 30th September; Sports Centre; Whether you run, walk or jog, you'll be covered in paint by the time you finish, and you're guaranteed to have a laugh getting covered on the way round too!; Alcohol-free | Sports | Freshers | Give It A Go | Day

Quiz Night: 30th September; The Packhorse; Who said the days of pen and paper are long gone? We sure don't think so. Come on down to our hand written quiz night as our quiz master brings you four rounds of questions and one picture round.; Bars and Nightlife | Freshers | The Packhorse | Night

Slumber Party And Movie Night: 30th September; Medicine; As Freshers' Festival comes to an end, it's time to wind down and get ready for the start of the academic year. And what better way to do it than a slumber party and a screening of a movie.; Free | Alcohol-free | Freshers | Give It A Go | Night | Medicine