Opening party celebrating Fred Again and Friends
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Sat 12 September 2026, 22:00 - Sun 13 September 2026, 03:00
- Location
- Union 2 Bar, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Thomas Gillingham Thomas.Gillingham@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Paid
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
This event is included in the UWE Bristol Freshers' week wristband.
Get ready to kick off your university journey with the ultimate freshers opening party at The Students’ Union at UWE, celebrating the incredible sounds of Fred again.. & Friends! This night is built for absolutely everyone, blending massive, emotional singalong anthems with high-energy dancefloor fillers from the likes of Daft Punk, Skepta, Charli XCX, Disclosure and more.
Make your first core memory, and dance the night away with your new flatmates, this is the perfect, welcoming introduction to Bristol's legendary nightlife.
How to attend
You must book your place in advance.
This is event is strictly for those aged 18 and over. Make sure you bring ID.
- Cost: Paid
- Attendance: Booking required
Accessibility
Disabled parking: Yes – on campus
Step-free access: Yes
Automatic doors: Yes
Accessible toilets: Yes
Induction loop: No
Guide/ assistance dog-friendly: Yes
Quiet spaces available: Yes
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