Brighton is one of the best cities to be as a student, and the huge range of freshers events shows that for sure! Any Brighton students are very lucky, and to help you pick which events to go to, here are the best freshers events in Brighton 2025.
1. F*CK ME It’s Freshers – 29th September
Based in one of the biggest, coolest clubs in Brighton, F*CK ME It’s Freshers is one of the most impressive student nights out there. There are massive foam cannons, bouncy castles, huge ball pits, rodeo bulls, duel pits, confetti drops, insane fire performers, glow sticks, face painting stations, party games, pizza, candy and candy floss! Paired with sick tunes and cheap drinks, you really could not ask for a better freshers event.
2. Fat Poppadaddys – 29th September
This freshers event is a regular night in Brighton. Each Monday, Fat Poppadaddys takes over CHALK and blesses the regulars with indie and pop music from across the decades. Enjoy £2 and £3 doubles, £5 for 5 bombs whilst dancing to Two Door Cinema Club, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The 1975, Jackson 5, The Clash, Kasabian, Blossoms and so many more!
3. UV Neon Rave – 23rd September
One of Brighton’s top clubs, The Arch, is hosting the famed UV Neon Rave this year. Open from 10 am to 4 am, this is a club night full of neon paint, glowsticks, giveaways, laser and strobe shows, confetti, inflatables, cheap prices, pumping dance floors and good times.
4. The Big Freshers Icebreaker – 30th September
This club night at PRYZM has one motto: anything goes. There are on-stage performances, prizes, confetti, indoor fireworks, lasers, cheap student drinks, street entertainers and cheap drinks!
5. The Big Brighton Moving In Party – 29th September
This event has huge productions, over a thousand students, guest DJs, face painters, live performers, inflatables, glow sticks, and has sold out every year since 2014. It is set in the chic sports bar, Walkabout, and there are great drinks, great vibes, and hopefully, good times!
FAQs on Brighton freshers events and wristbands
Wristbands can save money if you’ll attend multiple club nights and mixers. If you prefer quieter plans, cherry-pick a few highlights and add daytime fairs or society tasters to meet people without committing to every late night.
Yes — expect games nights, film screenings, craft sessions and city walks. Many societies run intro meetups with zero alcohol pressure, so you can find your people and still make morning lectures.
Bring valid photo ID, stick with friends and plan your last bus/train. Share locations, use licensed cabs, and never leave drinks unattended — simple habits keep the focus on fun, not logistics.
Pick one headline night, then fill gaps with free fairs or society intros. Leave buffer time to get across the city and keep one rest evening — you’ll enjoy the week more and actually remember names the next day.
Set a nightly cap, pre-book cheaper early-bird tickets and use student deals for food before you go out. Walk between close venues and carry a small card holder, not a big bag full of impulse purchases.
Last Updated on August 27, 2025
Published on September 19, 2021
