Sunderland Freshers Week 2025

Your wristband provides access to 8 nights of events across the city (see details below) plus discounts at 20+ independent bars and restaurants across Sunderland, a fabric festival style wristband and a branded pint cup. Wristband is collected from city campus on Sat 13th or Sun 14th (or from whichever is first event you attend).

Full details www.sunderlandfreshers.com 

Pre-Freshers Parties:

Saturday 13th September | 11pm until late

• The Sesh @ Independent
• Thirsty @ Elysium
• [Pre-party @ Gatsby from 9pm]

Welcome Party Abba Takeover

Sunday 14th September | 11pm until late

• Welcome Party @ Independent
• Absolutely ABBA tribute band 
• [Pre-party @ Gatsby from 9pm]

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Freshers Foam Party

Monday 15th September | 11pm until late

• Freshers Foam Party @ Elysium
• Free pool & darts competitions @ Flight Club from 8pm
• [Pre-party @ Gatsby from 9pm]

Pixel Party

Tuesday 16th September | 7pm until late

• Pixel Party @ Space Bar
• Free arcade games, competitions, prizes, student DJ

Love Wednesday (launch)

Wednesday 17th September | 7pm till 3am

• 6pm-10pm ShakeUp Social quiz @ Independent
• 10pm-12am @ Gatsby
• 12am-3am @ Elysium

Drag Bingo

Thursday 18th September | 7pm till late

• Drag Bingo @ Live Lounge
• Hosted by Lucy Phurr

90’s UV party (Guilty Friday Launch Night)

Friday 19th September | 11pm until late

• 90’s UV party @ Independent
• Live tribute band All Out 90's
• Stock exchange bar, prices rise and fall all night
• [Pre-party @ Gatsby from 9pm]

Freshers Closing Parties

Saturday 20th September | 11pm till late

• The Sesh @ Independent
• Thirsty @ Elysium
• [Pre-party @ Gatsby from 9pm]