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Not quite sure what Freshers’ Festival is? It’s your heartbeat racing to the beat of the bass. It’s the ecstasy of meeting that group of mates that just get you for being you. It’s unabated fun. Dancing like no one can see you. Taking the first step. It’s the beginning of your Royal Holloway journey.

With 32 events over the first week of term, kicking off from when you arrive on campus, Freshers’ Festival is your introduction to the Students’ Union and everything it has to offer. There’s a ton of free events, taster sessions and of course, the obligatory programme of cracking nights out. Still unsure what we’re banging on about? Let this video explain all…

The College are hosting over 150 events in addition to to our Freshers' Festival events listed above. To find out more visit their website.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between Freshers’ Festival and Welcome Week? Freshers’ Festival is the Students’ Union’s contribution to Welcome Week at Royal Holloway. Essentially all the events run by the SU or any that require a wristband are included in the festival.
How much are wristbands? We have two wristbands available with the Gold package at £55 and the Silver package at £45. The difference between the two is the inclusion of the Freshers’ Formal in the Gold package which returning students are ineligible to attend.
Can I buy individual tickets to events? We’ll be launching individual tickets alongside the Silver wristband on 1 September but they’re extremely limited. Essentially if you’re looking to attend multiple events over the week then the wristband is the best value offer.
I’m having trouble logging in to buy a wristband, what do I do? If you have already been given your log in details for the College you can use them to log in to the Students’ Union website. If you are still waiting on your log in details you can sign up for a guest account here. If you still have problems with logging in please email marketing@su.rhul.ac.uk and our IT wizards will get you online.
Can I buy a wristband if I’m under 18? Our system is setup to only allow purchases to be made by individuals who are 18+. That said, there’s ways and means of still getting involved and our Trading Services team (who are a lovely bunch by the way) can issue wristbands to individuals under the age of 18. This is on a case by case basis so you’ll need to drop them an email at venues@su.rhul.ac.uk.
When and where can I collect my wristband?

Once you’ve made your purchase you will be emailed a confirmation receipt (please read this as it contains loads of important details) and the ticket will be viewable within the account area of your profile on our website. You then need to bring your College card along to the Students’ Union Reception to collect your wristband.

Collection Times: 10:00-16:00 | Sat 17 Sept – Tue 20 Sept

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This is a fundraising event for Royal Holloway Students' Union.