University of Leicester Fresh Festival 2026

🚨 IMPORTANT FRESH FESTIVAL 2026 WRISTBAND UPDATE! 🚨 Since going on sale, we have had record sales, and there are NOW LESS THAN 500 Fresh Festival 2026 Wristbands left! 🎉 If you're joining us at the University of Leicester this September, don't leave it too late to secure your Official Freshers Wristband! 15 events. Two huge weeks. One wristband. Fresh Festival 2026 is your official introduction to the social side of life at the University of Leicester, with 15 events across two incredible weeks. It all starts with the Freshers' Move In Party at the on-campus O2 Academy on Sunday 20th September, before finishing in style with the Casino Royale Freshers Ball at Athena on Sunday 4th October. 🔥 OVER 50% SOLD. DON'T MISS OUT! GET YOUR WRISTBAND NOW! https://customer-media-prod.fixr.co/384911060/3b05f8a3-8b4f-425f-a05b-ce2e955191f7.webp The easiest way to buy your Official Fresh Festival Wristband is through the Rockstar Promotions app. Wristbands are limited and sell out every year, so don't leave it too late! THE LINE-UP... 🥳 OFFICIAL FRESHERS’ MOVE IN PARTY – O2 Academy - Sunday 20th September 🏠 Trax presents FRESHERS HOUSE PARTY – R/BAR - Monday 21st September 🎳 Student Takeover – Lane 7 - Tuesday 22nd September 💜 LETSDISKO Freshers UV Party! – O2 Academy - Wednesday 23rd September 🎤 Freshers Bingo & Karaoke – Loaded Dog - Thursday 24th September 🤍 Fat Cat Thursdays WHITE PARTY – Fat Cat - Thursday 24th September 🤘 ABSOLUTE RAMPAGE - O2 Academy - Friday 25th September 🔥 Freshers Rave – R/Bar - Saturday 26th September 🦸 LEICESTER FRESHERS' BIG FANCY DRESS BAR CRAWL 2026! - Monday 28th September 🧠 Freshers Pub Quiz – Locker Room – Tuesday 29th September 👔 LETSDISKO VK School Disco – O2 Academy - Wednesday 30th September 💿 Fat Cat Thursdays Y2K RnB Party – Fat Cat - Thursday 1st October 🔞 UNCENSORED LEICESTER 26 - O2 Academy2 - Friday 2nd October 🇺🇸 Freshers Frat Party – Locker Room – Saturday 3rd October 🎰 THE CASINO ROYALE FRESHERS BALL 2026 – Athena – Sunday 4th October WHY BUY THE WRISTBAND? With 15 Fresh Festival events, your wristband works out at around £3.50 per event, giving you incredible value throughout Freshers. Your wristband also includes: • Entry to 15 official Fresh Festival events • A Freshers Bar Crawl Lanyard worth £10 • Year-long food and drink discounts at some of Leicester's best student bars • Free transport to many events from University-owned Halls of Residence • Over £100 in total savings compared with buying everything separately Most importantly, buying the official Students' Union Fresh Festival Wristband is the ONLY way to guarantee your entry to all of the official Fresh Festival events. YOUR OFFICIAL FRESHERS EVENTS Fresh Festival events are run on behalf of the Students' Union and are designed to give you the best possible introduction to student life in Leicester. All official events take place in safe, welcoming and inclusive environments, with support available if you need it. A wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available at every event, so everyone can enjoy Fresh Festival their way. DON'T MISS OUT Fresh Festival Wristbands are ON SALE NOW! Numbers are limited and they sell out every year. Download the Rockstar Promotions app, get your wristband and make sure you're part of Fresh Festival 2026. IMPORTANT: ONLY BUY OFFICIAL Official Fresh Festival wristbands and tickets are only available through the Rockstar Promotions app and official Rockstar Promotions website. Always look for the Students' Union logo on event marketing to make sure you're buying tickets for an official Fresh Festival event. You may see other companies advertising unofficial Freshers events and wristbands, so be careful with unsolicited links sent through text messages, WhatsApp or social media. If you see any other, please report this to [email protected] Official Insta www.instagram.com/leicesterfreshers Official TikTok www.tiktok.com/@leicesterfreshers Official Facebook www.facebook.com/LeicesterUniFreshers info: [email protected] Fresh Festival Wristband Terms & Conditions Your Fresh Festival ticket/wristband is non-refundable and non-transferable. All events are 18+ events. Original physical proof of age ID (Passport, EU Driving License or approved pass card (www.pass-scheme.org.uk) to prove you are 18+) and valid physical University Student ID Card (Uni of Leicester & DMU automatically accepted and can sign in a non student friend as a +1 (they will still need their own ticket), other Uni’s ok too but management reserve the right to use discretion) required for entry. Your wristband guarantees priority entry to the Fresh Festival events before 1am (12.30am for Freshers Welcome Party). After that time we will do our best to admit you to the events but you may face a significant wait. So please arrive at the events early. All entertainment is booked and confirmed at time of announcement but may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control.