Wondering how to make the most of Freshers’ Week? These are the must go-to events this year
Just thank us later
Bethany Essam-WoodFreshers Fest 2019 with Steel Banglez
Date: Sunday 22nd September.
Location: Pryzm.
The only right way to start off Freshers Week is getting yourself a VK in Pryzm. Get to know your new housemates by seeing if they are a fan of the classic Disco room and with Steel Banglez you'll find at least one room where you'll all be happy.
Quidz Monday with Tommy Fury
Date: Monday 23rd September.
Location: STORY.
This one is a no brainer, see everyone's favourite boxer and reality star by going to Cardiff's newest club – make sure you get on the guest list ASAP so you don't miss out!
Mode Tuesday ft. Da Beatfreakz
Date: Tuesday 24th September
Location: Revolution Cardiff
With £2 drinks and £2 guest list there is no better way to spend your Tuesday night than at Revolution! Go check out their new VIP room which plays house, disco and hip hop music.
Write on their facebook wall here to get on their guest list.
Brooklyn Zoo
Date: Wednesday 25th September.
Location: Clwb Ifor Bach
A Freshers' Week classic, this is known to be a must go-to night – especially if you have missed out on tickets for The Lash! As a Cardiff student, you just can't miss out on a Wednesday night.
The Freshers Zoo
Date: Thursday 26th September.
Location: Soda Cardiff
We know, another zoo themed night, but there's a reason why they're so popular! So, pick your favourite animal to dress up as and make your way to Soda, they're even giving out animal face-masks, animal sweets and much more!
Canopy with Kings of the Rollers, DJ Hype, Dub Phizix & Strategy
Date: Friday 27th September
Location: Vale Warehouse
Cardiff Freshers' first large scale drum and bass rave. This is definitely an event where you should expect the unexpected.
Missed out on a ticket to Juice!? We have you sorted with Good life's Cardiff Disco Festival with Dan Shake, Romare & Crazy P on Saturday the 28th September! With the return of Good Life to Cardiff after their sell out event in June expect a true glitz and glam disco party along with food trucks and of course, many surprises!
Tickets here.
Bingo Lingo
Date: Friday 27th September
Location: Depot
This isn't Bingo Lingo's 'official' Fresher's night as this is sold out, but they have their classic Bingo Lingo held at Depot on the Friday as this is one of the most popular events in Cardiff so make sure you get tickets fast before this event is sold out too!
Tickets: Depot Website.
JUICE
Date: Saturday 28th September
Location: Y Plas
Do you even go to Cardiff Uni if you don't finish Freshers' Week with JUICE?
If all else fails, all roads lead to Live Lounge.
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