Events Calendar.

Whether you're after live music, food and drink, or a little boogie, we can usually provide something to keep you happy! If you’re looking to develop a new skill, flex your creative muscles, or simply unwind after a day of lectures, you’re sure to find something in our calendar of Give It A Go events.


The events

Drama Society - One More Star In The Sky - Saturday
23rd November
SU Venue
One More Star in the Sky is a wildly imaginative and timelessly moving. The play follows five friends as they grow through time together, although all is not as it seems…
Societies | Night | SU Venue | Performance | Student-Led
Saturday 7s ft DJ Soc
23rd November
The Packhorse
Staying local this Saturday? No food in the house? Don't worry, we've gotcha covered! Indulge in our £7 meal deals and £7 cocktails from 7pm. We'll also be joined by special guests from our very own DJ Soc - let's make it a night to remember!
Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Drama Society - One More Star In The Sky - Sunday Matinée
24th November
SU Venue
One More Star in the Sky is a wildly imaginative and timelessly moving. The play follows five friends as they grow through time together, although all is not as it seems…
Societies | Day | SU Venue | Performance | Student-Led
Publympics
24th November
The Packhorse
Get down to The Packhorse and show what you're made of! All of our pay-to-play games are free from 5pm every Sunday.
Bars and Nightlife | Free | The Packhorse | Night | Featured
Drama Society - One More Star In The Sky - Sunday Evening
24th November
SU Venue
One More Star in the Sky is a wildly imaginative and timelessly moving. The play follows five friends as they grow through time together, although all is not as it seems…
Societies | Night | SU Venue | Performance | Student-Led
Housing Week SU on Tour
25th November
EWD Building
We are heading to the EWD building to talk about all things Housing. Come find out what we’ve got instore this week!
Alcohol-free | Housing Week | Day
SU on Tour logo SU on Tour: Student Voice
25th November
Campus
The Student Voice team will be going on tour around campus to come and chat to students about the issues they care most about! Prizes are up for grabs!
Campaigns | Free | Student Voice
Student Group Drop-Ins
25th November
Students' Union
Are you a committee member of a Sports Club, Society or Media Outlet? Got any questions or concerns you would like to discuss? Come to our Student Group Drop-ins and have a chat with Josh and Will!
Free | Societies | Sport | Day | Student Opportunities
Packhorse Monday Pub Quiz - all things housing
25th November
The Packhorse
It's time to freshen up your general knowledge with our weekly quiz night at The Packhorse - it's £2 per person to enter and the winning team takes the pot! This week is special because we are having an advice centre takeover for housing week
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Sweet vs Sour Toast
25th November
Medicine
Get down to Medicine for your weekly dose of party tunes, £1.75 drinks and the very best of your favourite pop princesses this week! Olivia and Sabrina fans now is your time to shine in the battle of Sweet vs Sour!
Bars and Nightlife | Societies | Night | Medicine | Toast
Market Day
26th November
Students' Union
It's Market Day every Tuesday at the SU - grab a tasty hot lunch from one of our international food stalls on the Union Plaza.
Alcohol-free | Day | Food and Drink
Wellbeing Walk & Talk
26th November
SU Venue
Join your VP Wellbeing & Diversity and your VP Societies and Sports on a 'Wellbeing Walk & Talk'. Come along for a chit chat while also benefiting your wellbeing, what more could you want?
Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Advice Drop-In
26th November
Advice Centre/Online
Do you have any worries or concerns that you want to discuss? Join our weekly drop-ins either online or in-person every Tuesday and our advisors will be more than happy to help.
Free | Welfare | Day | Online | Advice
Make a Key Chain
26th November
Tommy's Lounge
If you’re looking to develop a new skill, flex your creative muscles, or simply unwind after a day of lectures, you’ll find something in our calendar of Give It A Go events.
Housing Week | Day
Double Down Tuesdays Double Down Tuesdays
26th November
The Packhorse
Every Tuesday from 5pm, you can double down on a range of items including pints, spirits, and our mouth-watering burgers. Who could say no to that?!
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Give It a Go: Boccia Taster Session
27th November
TBC
For Disability History Month discover Boccia, where you can learn the basics of one of the fastest growing disability sports in the world, with over 50 countries playing it.
Campaigns | Free | Alcohol-free | Sport | Give It A Go | Disability Awareness
Housing and Community Fair
27th November
SU Venue
The Housing Fair is a vibrant hub for students to come to find private accommodation and to see what help is available. Local estate agents and landlords will be at the fair advertising their properties and available to meet with you.
Housing Week | Day
Disability History Month Logo Give It a Go: Film Screening: Disability in the Workforce
27th November
Medicine
Join your Disabled Students Community Officer, JJ for a movie marathon afternoon in Medicine to celebrate Disability History Month!
Campaigns | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Disability Awareness | Student Voice | Student-Led
Nationwide: Financial Wellbeing Workshop
27th November
SU Venue
It's Housing Week! Nationwide will be providing a workshop to talk all things MONEY! Ever wondered how to manage your finances, how to save money and what things to look out for? Well then come down and get clued up!
Campaigns | Free | Welfare | Housing Week | Day | SU Venue | Tommy's Kitchen | Housing | Health & Wellbeing | Featured | Cost of Living
Egham Town Team: Be Part of our Community
27th November
Students' Union
Egham Town Team are a small group of stakeholders who are involved in running events and community action. We want students to feel welcome as part of that community. This 30 minute interactive workshop will explore what that means for you.
Campaigns | Free | Welfare | Housing Week | Day | SU Venue | Tommy's Kitchen | Housing | Health & Wellbeing | Featured | Cost of Living
MedsWeds
27th November
Medicine
With great music and loads of drinks deals all night, Medicine is a great place to be every Wednesday night.
Bars and Nightlife | Societies | Night | Medicine | MedsWeds | Communities
Karaoke @ The Packhorse
27th November
The Packhorse
Put those rehearsals into practice and belt out your favourite songs at The Packhorse!
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
80s 90s 00s
27th November
SU Venue
The most iconic night on campus is back! All the tunes your parents loved but so much cooler! Anthems, dance hits, sing-along belters, we've got it all, and enough mirror balls to rival any disco.
Bars and Nightlife | Night | SU Venue
Student Group Drop-Ins
28th November
Students' Union
Are you a committee member of a Sports Club, Society or Media Outlet? Got any questions or concerns you would like to discuss? Come to our Student Group Drop-ins and have a chat with Josh and Will!
Free | Societies | Sport | Student Media | Day | Student Opportunities
Committee Wellbeing Drop-ins
28th November
Tommy's Lounge
Join Olivia, your VP Wellbeing & Diversity, for a Committees Wellbeing Drop-Ins! Come along to Tommy's Lounge on 28 November from 13:00-14:00. These drop ins provide two purposes to generally decompress and also raise any wellbeing concerns that your
Free | Societies | Student Media | Welfare | Day | Health & Wellbeing | Communities | Student Opportunities
Thursday 3s Thursday 3s
28th November
The Packhorse
Don't go thirsty this Thursday! Join us over at The Packhorse for £3-or-less deals on loads of food and drink + you control the music.
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Pakistan Society - Qawwali Night
28th November
SU Venue
RHUL Pakistan Society presents the much awaited Qawwali Night We welcome all to immerse yourself in the divine melodies of Qawwali with the legendary Chand Ali Khan, live at Royal Holloway Students' Union on 28th November.
Music and Film | Societies | Night | SU Venue | Performance | Student-Led
Bounce DnB
28th November
Medicine
We're bringing the vibes of a Boiler room set to Egham for a night of filthy DnB. So don't be afraid to get a little sweaty and let lose under the lights!
Bars and Nightlife | Night | Bounce
MENtion It Logo MENtion It Tournament
29th November
3G @ Sports Centre
Join Football and Netball for this year's MENtion It tournament!
Campaigns | MENtion It
Housemating Café
29th November
Tommy's Lounge
Talking about housing isn't boring, we promise! Bring your mates to Tommy's Lounge to enjoy a cuppa and meet with potential future housemates!
Free | Alcohol-free | Housing Week | Day | Housing
Pottery Painting with Genevieve's Gallery
29th November
SU Venue
Perfectly in time for Christmas we're partnering with Genevieve's Gallery to bring you an afternoon of chilled out pottery painting! Make sure to buy your ticket in advance so you don't miss out!
Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day | Health & Wellbeing
Give Tag Rugby a Go
29th November
3G Pitch
Experience the thrill of tag rugby and learn the basics and enjoy a fast-paced game. It’s a fantastic opportunity to try something new and have fun with friends on the field!
Free | Alcohol-free | Sport | Give It A Go | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Disability History Month Logo Disability Looks Like Me Creativity Showcase
29th November
Medicine
Come down to the SU to celebrate the amazing talent of the disabled community at Royal Holloway with Neurodivergent Society!
Campaigns | Disability Awareness | Student-Led | Communities
The Greatest Showman @ The Packhorse
29th November
The Packhorse
Who doesn't love a bit of live music? Pop down to The Packhorse for some Friday night toe-tapping. Whether you're warming up for the SU or just fancy a night at the pub, we'd love you to join us.
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Music and Film | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Juicy: Black Friday
29th November
SU Venue
BLACK FRIDAY SALE NOW ON! A deal you don't want to miss! We're slashing prices while you tear up the dance floor.
Bars and Nightlife | Night | SU Venue | Juicy
MTS - A Chorus Line - Saturday
30th November
SU Venue
Step into the lives of aspiring dancers as A Chorus Line reveals their dreams, struggles, and personal stories during a high-stakes audition. Witness the raw emotion and incredible talent of those vying for a spot in the spotlight!
Alcohol-free | Societies | Night | SU Venue | Performance | Student-Led
Saturday 7s Saturday 7s
30th November
The Packhorse
Staying local this Saturday? No food in the house? Don't worry, we've gotcha covered! Indulge in our £7 meal deals and £7 cocktails from 7pm.
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
MTS - A Chorus Line - Sunday Matinée
1st December
SU Venue
Step into the lives of aspiring dancers as A Chorus Line reveals their dreams, struggles, and personal stories during a high-stakes audition. Witness the raw emotion and incredible talent of those vying for a spot in the spotlight!
Alcohol-free | Societies | Day | SU Venue | Performance | Student-Led
Publympics
1st December
The Packhorse
Get down to The Packhorse and show what you're made of! All of our pay-to-play games are free from 5pm every Sunday.
Bars and Nightlife | Free | The Packhorse | Night | Featured
MTS - A Chorus Line - Sunday Evening
1st December
SU Venue
Step into the lives of aspiring dancers as A Chorus Line reveals their dreams, struggles, and personal stories during a high-stakes audition. Witness the raw emotion and incredible talent of those vying for a spot in the spotlight!
Alcohol-free | Societies | Night | SU Venue | Performance | Student-Led
Trip to Winchester Christmas Market
2nd December
SU Venue
Grab some hot chocolate and wander this festive market nestled under the historic Winchester Cathedral.
Give It A Go | Day | Food and Drink | Health & Wellbeing
Student Group Drop-Ins
2nd December
Students' Union
Are you a committee member of a Sports Club, Society or Media Outlet? Got any questions or concerns you would like to discuss? Come to our Student Group Drop-ins and have a chat with Josh and Will!
Free | Societies | Sport | Day | Student Opportunities
Give Pickleball a Go
2nd December
Sports Hall
Discover Pickleball, where you can learn the basics of this fast-growing sport. Perfect for trying something new and enjoying a lively game with friends!
Free | Alcohol-free | Sport | Give It A Go | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
MTS - A Chorus Line - Monday
2nd December
SU Venue
Step into the lives of aspiring dancers as A Chorus Line reveals their dreams, struggles, and personal stories during a high-stakes audition. Witness the raw emotion and incredible talent of those vying for a spot in the spotlight!
Alcohol-free | Societies | Night | SU Venue | Performance | Student-Led
Packhorse Monday Pub Quiz
2nd December
The Packhorse
It's time to freshen up your general knowledge with our weekly quiz night at The Packhorse - it's £2 per person to enter and the winning team takes the pot!
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Toast ft. DJ Soc
2nd December
Medicine
Get down to Medicine for your weekly dose of party tunes and £1.75 drinks! Simple and stripped back, sometimes all you crave is some good old toast with butter!
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Societies | Night | Medicine | Toast
Market Day
3rd December
Students' Union
It's Market Day every Tuesday at the SU - grab a tasty hot lunch from one of our international food stalls on the Union Plaza.
Bars and Nightlife | Alcohol-free | Food and Drink
Wellbeing Walk & Talk
3rd December
SU Venue
Join your VP Wellbeing & Diversity and your VP Societies and Sports on a 'Wellbeing Walk & Talk'. Come along for a chit chat while also benefiting your wellbeing, what more could you want?
Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Advice Drop-In
3rd December
Advice Centre/Online
Do you have any worries or concerns that you want to discuss? Join our weekly drop-ins either online or in-person every Tuesday and our advisors will be more than happy to help.
Free | Welfare | Day | Online | Advice
WSCO logo WSCO Coffee Catchup
3rd December
Tommy's Lounge
Come on down to Tommy's Lounge in the SU for a chance to grab some free hot drinks and biscuits and chat with the Women’s Student Community Officer!
Campaigns | Free | Day | Student-Led | Communities
Double Down Tuesdays Double Down Tuesdays
3rd December
The Packhorse
Every Tuesday from 5pm, you can double down on a range of items including pints, spirits, and our mouth-watering burgers. Who could say no to that?!
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Board Games & Brushes
4th December
SU Venue
In need of a midweek recharge? Join us as we celebrate Disability History Month with fun games, arts & crafts!
Alcohol-free | SU Venue | Disability Awareness | Student Voice | Student-Led
Christmas Crafternoon
4th December
Tommy's Lounge
Get in the festive spirit this afternoon with a variety of Christmassy crafts!
Free | Alcohol-free | Give It A Go | Day | Health & Wellbeing | Cost of Living
Advice Zoom Drop-In
4th December
Online
Got any worries or concerns that you want to discuss? Join our weekly in-person and online drop-ins (13:30-15:30, every Tuesday) and online (17:30-19:30, every other Wednesday) and our advisors will be more than happy to help.
Welfare | Day | Online | Advice
MedsWeds
4th December
Medicine
With great music and loads of drinks deals all night, Medicine is a great place to be every Wednesday night.
Bars and Nightlife | Societies | Night | Medicine | MedsWeds | Communities
Flawless in the Snow
4th December
SU Venue
What's more flawless than fresh white snow? A blazing night at the SU, that's what!
Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | Night | SU Venue
Student Group Drop-Ins
5th December
Students' Union
Are you a committee member of a Sports Club, Society or Media Outlet? Got any questions or concerns you would like to discuss? Come to our Student Group Drop-ins and have a chat with Josh and Will!
Free | Societies | Sport | Student Media | Day | Student Opportunities
Thursday 3s Thursday 3s
5th December
The Packhorse
Don't go thirsty this Thursday! Join us over at The Packhorse for £3-or-less deals on loads of food and drink + you control the music.
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Strictly Come Holloway - Ballroom & Latin Society
5th December
SU Venue
Welcome to Strictly Come Holloway: the annual night of glitz, glamour and, of course, competition.
Societies | Night | SU Venue | Performance
Double Yellow Lines @ The Packhorse
6th December
The Packhorse
Who doesn't love a bit of live music? Pop down to The Packhorse for some Friday night toe-tapping. Whether you're warming up for the SU or just fancy a night at the pub, we'd love you to join us.
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Music and Film | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Fetish Friday - Naughty or Nice
6th December
SU Venue
We've been watching you all term and we know who's been naughty or nice! Brave the winter weather in as little clothing as you dare and maybe if you've been good you'll get to the north pole ;)
Bars and Nightlife | Night | SU Venue
K-Pop Society - Winter Showcase
7th December
SU Venue
Come along to the SU for an incredible night of K-Pop performances!
Societies | Night | SU Venue | Performance | Student-Led
Saturday 7s ft. DJ Soc
7th December
The Packhorse
Staying local this Saturday? No food in the house? Don't worry, we've gotcha covered! Indulge in our £7 meal deals and £7 cocktails from 7pm. We'll also be joined by special guests from our very own DJ Soc - let's make it a night to remember!
Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Publympics
8th December
The Packhorse
Get down to The Packhorse and show what you're made of! All of our pay-to-play games are free from 5pm every Sunday.
Bars and Nightlife | Free | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Student Group Drop-Ins
9th December
Students' Union
Are you a committee member of a Sports Club, Society or Media Outlet? Got any questions or concerns you would like to discuss? Come to our Student Group Drop-ins and have a chat with Josh and Will!
Free | Societies | Sport | Day | Student Opportunities
Packhorse Monday Pub Quiz
9th December
The Packhorse
It's time to freshen up your general knowledge with our weekly quiz night at The Packhorse - it's £2 per person to enter and the winning team takes the pot!
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Culture Night
9th December
SU Venue
The SU night you won’t want to miss is finally here! 14 societies join forces to bring you an unforgettable culture night of live entertainment, global beats and an incredible DJ. It's going to be big, and going down in RHUL history.
Bars and Nightlife | Societies | Night | SU Venue | Student-Led
Xmas Toast
9th December
Medicine
Get down to Medicine for your weekly dose of party tunes and £1.95 drinks! It's cold outside but the dance floor is hot, hot, hot tonight! Round off 2024 in style and dance until you're screaming ITS CHRIIIIISTMAAAS!
Bars and Nightlife | Free | Societies | Night | Medicine | Toast
Market Day
10th December
Students' Union
It's Market Day every Tuesday at the SU - grab a tasty hot lunch from one of our international food stalls on the Union Plaza.
Alcohol-free | Day | Food and Drink
Advice Drop-In
10th December
Advice Centre/Online
Do you have any worries or concerns that you want to discuss? Join our weekly drop-ins either online or in-person every Tuesday and our advisors will be more than happy to help.
Free | Welfare | Day | Online | Advice
Double Down Tuesdays Double Down Tuesdays
10th December
The Packhorse
Every Tuesday from 5pm, you can double down on a range of items including pints, spirits, and our mouth-watering burgers. Who could say no to that?!
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
MedsWeds
11th December
Medicine
With great music and loads of drinks deals all night, Medicine is a great place to be every Wednesday night.
Bars and Nightlife | Societies | Night | Medicine | MedsWeds | Communities
SOAP XMAS
11th December
SU Venue
A winter wonderland beyond your wildest dreams incoming...
Bars and Nightlife | Night | SU Venue
Thursday 3s Thursday 3s
12th December
The Packhorse
Don't go thirsty this Thursday! Join us over at The Packhorse for £3-or-less deals on loads of food and drink + you control the music.
Bars and Nightlife | The Packhorse | Night | Food and Drink | Featured
Winter Blowout
13th December
SU Venue
Rounding off an iconic term of events the best way we know how- Get ready for the blowout of all blowouts as we transform the SU into a winter wonderland to celebrate the end of term.
Bars and Nightlife | Music and Film | Night | SU Venue
Witness the West End: Mean Girls the Musical
14th March
London
That's so Fetch! Catch the iconic 2000s chic flick on the West End!
Music and Film | Societies | Give It A Go | Day