WAT DA DUCK?! — Bollywood Freshers Icebreaker | Nottingham

🦆 WAT DA DUCK?! NOTTINGHAM'S FRESHERS ICEBREAKER🔥

FRESHERS FAIR BY DAY. BOLLYWOOD BY NIGHT.

THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2026

📍 LIQUID & LIBRARY, NOTTINGHAM
⏰ 11:00 PM – 3:30 AM
🔞 18+

THE FIRST BOLLYWOOD NIGHT OF THE 2026/27 SEASON

NOTTINGHAM FRESHERS… YOUR FIRST BIG NIGHT OUT STARTS HERE. 👀🔥

Freshers is here. New city. New university. New flatmates. New friends.

And there's no better way to kick off your first week than with a massive Bollywood night built to bring everyone together.

🦆 WAT DA DUCK?!

🌞 FRESHERS FAIR — 16 & 17 SEPTEMBER

Before WAT DA DUCK?! takes over at night, Liquid & Library hosts our daytime Freshers Fair on 16th & 17th September.

Expect brands, stalls, freebies, vouchers, giveaways, societies and plenty of opportunities to meet new people and discover what's happening around Nottingham.

DAYTIME EVENT — FREE TO ATTEND.

Then on the evening of 17th September

🦆 WAT DA DUCK?! TAKES OVER. 🔥

🚨 THIS IS WHERE FRESHERS GETS REAL.

You've spent the day meeting people.

You've found your flatmates.

You've discovered societies.

You've grabbed the freebies.

You've made some new connections.

Now it's time to bring everyone together.

WAT DA DUCK?! is your Freshers icebreaker.

Come alone.

Come with one friend.

Come with your whole flat.

Come with your coursemates.

Come with the people you meet during Freshers Fair.

JUST COME.

Because you never know who you're going to meet, who you're going to dance with, or who could become part of your Freshers crew.

COME ALONE. LEAVE WITH A CREW. 🤝🦆

👀 AND LIQUID & LIBRARY WON'T LOOK THE SAME…

You've seen the venue during the day.

Now see what happens after dark.

The daytime setup goes.

The atmosphere changes.

The lights come alive.

The music turns up.

The entire space gets transformed for WAT DA DUCK?!

SAME VENUE.

COMPLETELY DIFFERENT ENERGY. 🔥

BOLLYWOOD. BHANGRA. PUNJABI. PARTY.

Get ready for a non-stop soundtrack of:

🔥 BOLLYWOOD ANTHEMS
💥 BHANGRA & PUNJABI BANGERS
🇮🇳 DESI PARTY FAVOURITES
🎶 COMMERCIAL PARTY HITS
🕺 THROWBACKS & SINGALONGS
⚡ NON-STOP DANCEFLOOR ENERGY

The songs you know.

The songs you love.

The songs that make the whole room move.

THIS IS BOLLYWOOD AFTER DARK.

🎉 MAKE YOUR FIRST FRESHERS NIGHT COUNT.

Your first proper night in Nottingham.

Your first big Bollywood dancefloor.

Your first night out with your new friends.

Your first “HOW IS IT ALREADY 3:30?!” moment.

Your first unforgettable Freshers memory.

DON'T JUST START UNIVERSITY.

START YOUR SEASON. 🦆🔥

🚨 TICKETS

 🦆 EARLY BIRD

🔥 GENERAL RELEASE

🚨 FINAL RELEASE

LIMITED TICKETS AT EACH PRICE.

Once a release sells out, the next price goes live.

THE EARLIER YOU BOOK → THE BETTER YOU PAY.

Don't wait until the group chat is already making plans.

Don't wait until tickets are getting more expensive.

GET YOUR TICKET NOW.

👥 DUCK SQUAD

Got your flatmates?

Coursemates?

Society friends?

Already built your Freshers crew?

GET EVERYONE IN.

Limited group tickets available.

Send this to the group chat:

“WAT DA DUCK?! — 17TH. WHO'S COMING?” 🦆🔥

Because Freshers is better together.

👀 AND THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING…

WAT DA DUCK?! is the first chapter of the Illuminight 2026/27 season.

🔥 25 SEPTEMBER — HAVOC @ THE PALAIS

1000+ PEOPLE.
THE PALAIS MAIN ROOM.
ONE MASSIVE NOTTINGHAM TAKEOVER.

👀 1 OCTOBER — SECRET VAULT

THE NEXT BOLLYWOOD CHAPTER.

Different venue.

Different atmosphere.

Another unforgettable night.

MORE NIGHTS ARE COMING.

DON'T JUST ATTEND ONE NIGHT.

FOLLOW THE SEASON. 🔥

📲 FOLLOW THE MOVEMENT

Follow @ILLUMINIGHTEVENTS(insta) for:

🎟️ Ticket drops
🔥 Event announcements
🎧 DJ & entertainment reveals
🎁 Giveaways
👥 Group deals
🚨 Surprise announcements
📸 Event content
💥 More Bollywood nights

JOIN THE ILLUMINIGHT WHATSAPP COMMUNITY

Get early access, exclusive announcements, selected offers and first-to-know updates.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/J0eS...WHATSAPP GROUP FRESHERS 26-27

⭐ VIP & TABLE BOOKINGS

Want to celebrate Freshers in style?

VIP tables and group bookings are available.

Perfect for:

🎂 Birthdays
👥 Flat takeovers
🎓 Societies
🥂 Celebrations
🔥 Larger groups

📞 07405 336635

Limited availability.

👗 DRESS CODE

SMART CASUAL | DRESS TO IMPRESS

Come looking your best.

Come ready for the cameras. 📸

No sportswear, tracksuits, flip-flops or offensive clothing.

Management reserves the right to refuse entry.

⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION

🔞 18+ ONLY

🪪 VALID PHYSICAL PHOTO ID REQUIRED

Accepted ID includes Passport, Driving Licence (Indian driving licences accepted) or PASS Card.

🚪 Doors: 11:00 PM
⏰ Last Entry: 11:45 PM
🔚 Event Ends: 3:30 AM

Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled.

Security checks may be in operation. Venue terms and conditions apply.

Please drink responsibly.

🔥 JOIN THE ILLUMINIGHT CREW

Want to be part of the movement?

We're looking for students, societies and promoters to join the team.

Crew benefits can include:

🎟️ Free entry to selected Illuminight events
💰 Commission on ticket sales
⭐ VIP access & exclusive perks
🥂 Free drinks / selected rewards
🎁 Promoter-only deals and bonuses

Want in?

DM @ILLUMINIGHTEVENTS

Benefits subject to terms and availability.

🦆 WAT DA DUCK?!🔥

THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2026

LIQUID & LIBRARY

11:00 PM – 3:30 AM

🌞 FRESHERS FAIR BY DAY
🦆 WAT DA DUCK?! BY NIGHT

🤝 MEET NEW PEOPLE
👥 MAKE YOUR CREW
🇮🇳 EXPERIENCE BOLLYWOOD
🔥 DANCE ALL NIGHT
📸 MAKE MEMORIES

FRESHERS FAIR STARTS THE DAY.

WAT DA DUCK?! STARTS THE SEASON.

DON'T HEAR ABOUT IT THE NEXT MORNING.

🦆 BE THERE. 🔥