Fri 5 Jun, 20:00 - 06:00, Founder's Square

Headlining Summer Ball 2026 is...


Delivering an event the size and quality of Summer Ball requires significant investment, from booking top-tier performers to building the infrastructure and staffing needed to run the event safely and smoothly.

In line with student feedback, we have not increased ticket prices this year. Instead, we’ve increased the number of discounted tickets available, making the event more accessible to students.

We have also introduced a new VIP ticket option for those who want a premium experience. This helps generate additional revenue while allowing us to offer more tickets at lower price tiers.

Find out more and purchase your tickets here: Summer Ball Tickets


So what does your £80 go towards? Check out the full breakdown below:

 
 

Entertainment

£24.42 (↑30.53%)

Performing artists, fairground rides, décor + more to be announced.

 

Infrastructure

£23.24 (↑29.05%)

Fencing, toilets, tents, staging, sound & lighting, equipment, bar structures, fire safety equipment.

 

Staff

£22.04 (↑27.55%)

Security, medics, bar, cloakroom, catering, tech, site crew, artist liaisons, management, ticket exchange, noise mitigation team.

 

Customer Service

£5.29 (↑6.62%)

Till & card machine hire, fridges & chiller unit hire, drink consumables.

 

Marketing

£1.79 (↑2.24%)

Signage, wristbands, lanyards, event branding.

 

Other fees

£3.21 (↑4.01%)

Event cancellation & hired in plant insurance, music licensing, bank charges, merchant fees, contingency.