Freshers Calendar 2026
Freshers Wristbands – Coming Soon!
Don’t miss out on our exclusive Freshers Wristbands – your all-in-one ticket to the best Freshers nights in town all throughout September and early October!
Keep an eye out here and on our Instagram, wristbands will be launched in early August.
Our Events Line-up
Welcome to UCB and to Birmingham, Freshers! We can’t wait to see you on campus in September. While you’re getting ready to join us, check out our Welcome Calendar below and get ready for everything our Freshers programme has to offer.
The Guild At Maltings move-in
When: 5th September, 10am-3pm
Where: The Maltings
Type: Drop-in; Free
We wouldn’t miss welcoming you to Halls for the world!
Come by the Guild Stall and say hi, and have a chat with us about events, Freshers Wristbands, student societies and clubs, becoming a course rep, and more.
Maltings Movie Night
When: 10th September, 5-8pm
Where: The Hideaway, Maltings
Type: Free
Ready for a cosy nigh in? Our movie night at the Hideaway is the one for you. Choice of film? All yours – we’ll bring the popcorn, you the suggestions!
The Guild At Maltings move-in
When: 12th September, 10am-3pm
Where: The Maltings
Type: Drop-in; Free
We wouldn’t miss welcoming you to Halls for the world!
Come by the Guild Stall and say hi, and have a chat with us about events, Freshers Wristbands, student societies and clubs, becoming a course rep, and more.
Birmingham City Walking Tour
When: 14th September, 3-4.30pm
Where: Meeting point in front of the Guild Office in Moss House (Ground Floor)
Type: Free
New to Brum? Let our Sabbs (elected Student Officers) give you a tour of the area! They’ll meet you in front of the Guild Office on the Ground Floor of Moss House and show you around the Jewellery Quarter, all of our UCB buildings in central Birmingham, and the best route to the Maltings from campus.
IKEA-Trip (Ticket Purchase Required)
When: 16th September, 12-5pm
Where: From Maltings Car Park
Type: Ticket required
Looking to deck out your room with some décor, add a few essentials to your kitchen cabinets, and grab some Swedish meat balls in the process? Book your ticket and tag along on our coach for an afternoon of shopping at IKEA Wednesbury, where a complimentary gift bag will be waiting for you!
Maltings Mingle
When: 21st September, 3-5pm
Where: The Hideaway, Maltings
Type: Free
Join us at the Hideaway for a casual get-together with your new neighbours, classmates, and fellow Freshers. The perfect event to get to know people in a relaxed setting.
Welcome Fest
When: 23rd September, 9.30am-3pm
Where: Moss House
Type: Drop-in; Free
To celebrate your arrival at University College Birmingham, we’re putting on a massive Welcome Fest (aka Freshers Fair) in Moss House – the whole building will be buzzing with the Guild Team, clubs and societies, University departments, local businesses and more. There’ll be games, there’ll be music, there’ll be freebies; we can’t wait!
If you prefer a calmer environment, consider dropping by during our quiet hour: In the first hour (9.30-10.30am), we won’t have any loud music on, and it will be much less busy as well.
Guild Fun Fair
When: 29th September, 11am-2pm
Where: Moss House, Ground Floor
Type: Drop-in; Free
One last fun-filled HURRAH in September to celebrate your arrival! We’ll celebrate the end of our Welcome Month with the Guild Fun Fair, complete with fun fair games, hook-a-duck, sweet treats, face painting, and more. Come by any time between 11am and 2pm, meet our Sabbatical Officers, and have a whale of a time with us!
Dress as Your Course Party
When: 1st October, 6-10pm
Where: The Hideaway, Maltings
Type: Free
Come dressed as your course and bring the energy to the Hideaway (Maltings) for a night of next-level creative looks, great vibes, and a soundtrack served fresh by local DJ and drag legend Misfit. Whether you’re a future chef, business entrepreneur, physio, aesthetician, digital designer, engineer, or baker – whip up your most iconic course-inspired costumes!
When it’s closing time at the Maltings, you can keep the party going at the Dress As Your Course club night at O’Neill’s Broad Street from 10pm: Get your course crew together, dress to impress, and make it a night to remember.
International Social with Karaoke
When: 8th October, 5-8pm
Where: The Hideaway, Maltings
Type: Free
Get excited for a chill social evening for international students and those who love them! Think karaoke, good vibes and loads of chances to meet your new besties. Feel free to come along with your house-/classmates or on your own – all UCB Freshers are welcome.