There are five universities in the Birmingham area, and when it comes to Freshers Week that means five times more fun! Whether you’re an incoming fresher or a third year or postgrad student (panic Master’s, anyone?), this vibrant city has something for everyone. So, read on for eight of the best Freshers Week 2025 events in Birmingham to make this Freshers Week truly unforgettable.
F*CK Me It’s Freshers
F*CK Me It’s Freshers events have been going on in cities around the UK for nearly fifteen years! This popularity is truly deserved, as it’s a one of a kind event where you can expect tons of freebies like sweets. There will also be neon glowsticks and neon face-painting stalls to boot! There’s music for everyone at this event, with the main room playing the classic chart-toppers and cheesy favourites. There will also be some R&B, hip-hop and afrobeats tunes thrown into the mix, so your chances of your favourite song being played is pretty high.
Date: Monday September 22nd; last entry 12:00am
Location: Lab11, Trent Street, Birmingham, B5 5NL
Tickets: tickets are currently £9 and can be bought on Fatsoma
The Official Birmingham Freshers Moving In Party
This night is called the biggest moving in party in Birmingham for a reason! You can expect six different bars and a roof terrace where you can go for a dancing break. And with three different rooms of music, there’s something for everyone to sing their heart out to here. Grab your new flatmates and get yourself to this event, because there’s no better bonding experience to be had.
Date: Sunday September 21st; last entry 11:00pm
Location: XOYO, Lower Trinity Street, Deritend, Birmingham, B9 4AG
Tickets: tickets are currently just £5.00 and are available on Fatsoma
Ibiza Welcome Party
If you’re going to be attending Birmingham City University (BCU), this event is the one for you! The Ibiza Welcome Party has been a BCU tradition for several years running, and it’s not hard to see why. This event promises to play all the biggest tunes – perfect if you’re in the mood for some cheesy favourites and popular chart hits to dance the night away to. It’s also being held in Birmingham’s historic gay club, Nightingale Club, so if you’re an LGBTQ+ student looking to meet other LGBTQ+ students, this is ideal for you. The event is also included in the BCU Students’ Union Freshers wristband, if you’re in the market for that. I can’t think of a better way to kick off BCU’s fresher’s week!
Date: Monday September 15th; entry from 10:00pm
Location: Nightingale Club, 18 Kent Street, Birmingham, B5 6RD
Tickets: tickets are £6.50 over on Fatsoma
Freshers Rooftop Party
Do you fancy partying up in the clouds? If so, you’re not going to want to miss this event. Held in the Roof Garden of a club called XOYO, this event means you get to dance and sing while enjoying 360 views of Birmingham city! The organisers promise the vibrant energy of chart-topping hits as well as more laid-back indie music, so whatever your music taste and energy levels, there’s something here you’ll love to dance along to. This event is also included in the BCU Freshers Fest Pass, like the Ibiza Welcome Party.
Date: Wednesday September 17th
Location: The Roof Garden, XOYO, Lower Trinity Street, Deritend, Birmingham, B9 4AG
Tickets: tickets are £6.50 and you can buy them from Fatsoma
Freshers Closing Party
Want to end BCU’s Freshers Week with a night to remember? Gather up all your new friends and go to the Freshers Closing Party, where you can ring in the term of lectures in style. This event takes place on a Friday at the nightclub Snobs, which plays indie anthems all night every week! So, you can close out Freshers Week to a playlist of indie, hip-hop and alt-pop favourites. This event also includes drink deals – two shots for £6.00, anyone?
Date: Friday September 19th; entry from 10:00pm
Location: Snobs, 200 Broad Street, Birmingham, B15 1SU
Tickets: you can buy tickets for £7.00 on Fatsoma
Bingo Lingo
Bingo Lingo is famous for its wild bingo events across the UK, so you’re going to have to reevaluate the idea that bingo is an old person’s hobby. This event brings bingo to an incredible new level; you can expect nostalgic bangers, dance-offs and sing-offs! And just in case you were forgetting about the bingo aspect of the evening, the idea of plentiful prizes should remind you. Bingo Lingo events tend to wrap up around 11pm, meaning it’s ideal if you’re a fan of being tucked up in bed by midnight (me too, don’t worry!). Alternatively, if you’ve still got enough energy in you for clubbing, Bingo Lingo is a great way to spice up pre-drinks.
Date: Saturday September 20th; entry from 6:00pm
Location: Luna Springs, Lower Trinity Street, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4AG
Tickets: tickets are £10 on Fatsoma
Fusion Party
Calling all University of Birmingham students! This event run by the Guild of Students is the place to be. There’s truly a song for everyone at this event, with a diverse mix of Bollywood, K-Pop, R&B and chart toppers promised. Personally, I think a bit of Le Sserafim and BTS is the ideal way to party. The tickets also come in at just £2.00, making this event an absolute bargain!
Date: Friday September 26th; entry from 10:00pm
Location: Guild of Students, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2TU
Tickets: tickets are £2.00 on the Guild of Students website
FAB Back to School Party
University of Birmingham students, are you ready to kick Freshers Week off with a massive party? If so, this is the event for you! The event offers a variety of music to boogie too, from chart-toppers to hip-hop, indie and R&B. There’s also a bunch of offers and freebies, like half price drinks until midnight and free sweets. So, grab your new flatmates and head down to the Guild of Students, because this is the perfect ice-breaker!
Date: Saturday September 20th; entry from 11pm
Location: Guild of Students, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2TU
Tickets: tickets are £6.00 over on the Guild of Students website
And that’s that – here’s all eight of the best Freshers Week parties going on across Birmingham during September! The events on this list branch across several weeks, so there’s something on here for everyone regardless of what university you’ll be attending. If you’re still hungry for more, check out our list of the best nightclubs in Birmingham for more night out inspiration.
Frequently Asked Questions?
When are the different Freshers Weeks?
As there are five universities in Birmingham, that means a lot of Freshers Weeks to keep track of! The dates for each uni are:
- Aston University, Birmingham City University, Birmingham Newman University = Monday 15th September – Friday 19th September
- University of Birmingham, University College Birmingham = Monday 22nd September – Friday 26th September
Are there any Freshers wristbands available?
Yes, there are several! For example, there is the BCUSU Freshers Fest Pass for BCU students (which you can buy here) and the Astonauts Welcome Week pack for Aston students (which you can buy here)
Do you have to buy Freshers wristbands?
No! All of the events on this list accept individual tickets as well as Freshers wristbands. There are pros and cons to each, with wristbands giving you peace of mind as you know you can get into events, while buying individual tickets gives you a bit more flexibility.
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