Are you a student coming to Sheffield for the first time in September? Or are you a seasoned Sheffield student who needs some new recommendations? No matter whether you’re a silly fresher or a third year dreading their dissertation, whether you’re a Sheffield Hallam or University of Sheffield student, this article is the piece for you! Read on for the ten best freshers events in Sheffield, just in time for you to make Freshers week 2025 the best ever!
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! It’s a one of a kind event where you can expect tons of freebies like sweets, neon glowsticks, neon face-painting stations and more. You can even get a free t-shirt with some tickets. 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 house, R&B, hip-hop and afrobeats tunes thrown into the mix, ensuring there’s songs everyone can sing their heart out to!
Date: Monday September 22nd; entry 10-11pm
Location: The Viper Rooms, 35 Carver Street, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 4FS
Tickets: tickets are currently £9.00 on Fatsoma
The Official Freshers Sheffield Welcome Party
If you’re going to be a University of Sheffield student, this is the one for you! Taking place at the University of Sheffield’s Student Union club, Foundry, this event features a massive University of Sheffield merch giveaway so you can rep your new university in style! The music for this night is described as being student anthems, singalongs and classic club tunes – so if you love the cheesy tracks, this is the night out for you. And since this event’s in the Student Union’s club, you know the drinks are going to be cheap!
Date: Sunday September 21st; doors close at 12:30am
Location: Foundry, Sheffield University Students Union, Western Bank, Broomhall, Sheffield, S10 2TG
Tickets: tickets are £9.05 and can be found on Skiddle
Bingo Lingo Student Tour
If you thought bingo was just something for your grandma then think again! Bingo Lingo takes bingo to a whole new level, featuring nostalgic, cheesy songs, dance-offs and sing-offs and rave rounds of bingo. And, just in case you were forgetting about the bingo aspect of this event, rest assured there’s plenty of massive prizes to be won throughout the evening! As the event wraps up by 10pm, it’s perfect if you want a fun evening but still enjoy being in bed fairly early. However, Bingo Lingo’s also fantastic as a fun pre-drinks before heading to the club!
Date: Wednesday September 24th; last entry 7pm
Location: Sheffield Student Union Concourse, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TG
Tickets: tickets currently start at £9.05 on Skiddle
Freshers Silent Disco
Do you hate going out and not knowing the songs? Well, silent discos solve that issue. This Freshers Week silent disco features three different kinds of music – the chart-toppers, indie, and rock – so there’s a playlist for everyone! And, since it takes place on the 16th of September, this is the perfect event for all you incoming Sheffield Hallam freshers. Not to mention, this silent disco is said to be Sheffield’s biggest! There’s also some incredible drink deals on offer – £1.40 vodka mixer, anyone?
Date: Tuesday September 16th; entry at 11pm
Location: Corporation, 2 Milton St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 4JU
Tickets: tickets start at £5.50 on Skiddle
Sunken Opening Party
Sunken has been known as Sheffield’s most beloved Monday student night for 12 years, so you know their opening party’s going to be a night to remember. The music features all the best house, tech, garage and dance tracks – perfect if you’re not a fan of the classic chart tunes played at other nights out. This event is also included under the Sheffield Freshers 2025 AAA pass, if you’re considering buying that! But fear not – you can also just buy a ticket, so nobody has to miss this event!
Date: Monday September 15th; entry from 10:30pm
Location: Tank, 53-55 Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2PN
Tickets: tickets currently start at £5 on the Organised Chaos website
Freshers Leadmill Fridays
Leadmill Fridays at the Foundry are a Sheffield classic, so the Freshers Week events are the perfect excuse to go see what they’re all about. There’s events for both the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam Freshers Weeks, meaning fun for everyone! There’s two rooms on offer at this night out, with one room covering chart-toppers, house and R&B classics. Room one features artists like Charli XCX, Ice Spice and Sabrina Carpenter. If indie tunes are more your thing, room two is perfect for you as it features artists like Declan McKenna, Sam Fender and the Arctic Monkeys.
Date: Friday September 19th and Friday September 26th; entry from 11:30pm
Location: Foundry, Sheffield University Students Union, Western Bank, Broomhall, Sheffield, S10 2TG
Tickets: tickets for both nights start at £6.60. Tickets for the 19th of September can be bought here and tickets for the 26th of September can be bought here
Network Student Fringe Freshers Launch Party
If you want to go out on the Friday of either university’s Freshers Week, you’re spoiled for choice! Like Leadmill Fridays, the Network Freshers Launch party takes place on the 19th and 26th of September, offering an opportunity for both University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam students to party! This event features both chart-topping bangers and classic indie hits, so you can expect to sing and dance along to tunes from Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Tame Impala and Wet Leg all in the same night!
Date: Friday September 19th and Friday September 26th; last entry 3am
Location: Network, 14 Matilda Street, Sheffield, S1 4QD
Tickets: tickets for both dates start at £5.00. Tickets for the 19th of September can be bought here and tickets for the 26th of September can be bought here
Hallamnation
Sheffield Hallam students, mark this party on your calendar! Hallamnation is one of the longest running student nights in the city, so come and see why it’s so loved. This event features three linked venues, meaning plenty of room for you to show off your dance moves to your new flatmates. Hallamnation is also a massive event for the different sports societies, so you know you’re going to see some hilarious costumes based on whatever theme their social’s planned around this week. This event is included with the Organised Chaos Freshers 2025 wristband, if you’ve bought that, but you can buy tickets just for this event too!
Date: Wednesday September 17th; entry from 10pm
Location: this event features three venues: CNTRL, Popworld and Walkabout
Tickets: tickets are currently £5.00 and are available on the Organised Chaos website
Sheffield Freshers Bar Crawl
Fancy representing the region of the UK you’re from? This bar crawl is all about North versus Midlands versus South, so don your exclusive customised t-shirt and get debating – do gravy and chips really go together? This massive bar crawl features 8 bars, like Walkabout, Tiger Works and Firepit. You don’t want to miss this one; it’s a great opportunity to meet new friends from your region and beyond!
Date: Sunday September 21st; starting at 8pm
Location: the crawl begins at Crystal Bar (23-32 Carver Street, Sheffield, S1 4FS)
Tickets: tickets are £6.00 on Skiddle
Glazed Saturdays
This is the first-ever launch of a new Saturday student night in Sheffield, so get yourself down here to see what your weekends can look like this year! The music features top party tracks and all the best R&B tunes for those after singing something other than Sweet Caroline for the third night in a row! Drinks also start at just £2.50 – it’s a perfect Saturday night that won’t break your wallet. This event, like the Sunken opening party, is included with the Sheffield Freshers 2025 AAA pass, but you can get individual tickets too.
Date: Saturday September 20th; entry from 10pm
Location: CNTRL, Carver Street, Sheffield, S1 4FS
Tickets: tickets are just £2.50 and are available on the Organised Chaos website
So, there you have it: your guide to the best Freshers Week 2025 events in Sheffield! Some events run on multiple days, catering to the fact that Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield have different Freshers Weeks. This means there’s something for everyone at both universities! If you’re concerned about doing Freshers on a budget, fear not – check out our list of the cheapest bars in Sheffield to scope out spots for pre-drinks!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best clubs in Sheffield?
Many of the clubs hosting events on this list are considered great clubs, such as Corporation and Foundry! You can also check out our guide about the best student nights in Sheffield for more information on clubs hosting fantastic student nights.
Do I need to buy a Freshers wristband?
Several of the events on this list accept Freshers wristbands. These include the Sheffield Freshers 2025 AAA pass and the Organised Chaos Freshers 2025 wristband. However, you don’t necessarily need to buy them to be able to go to these events! All the events on this list also accept individual tickets, and you can buy these in advance if you want to be prepared. This can often be a better option as it allows you to have more flexibility about the events you go to.
What if I don’t get into university here?
Fear not – you can still buy tickets in advance if you want to lock in certain events. Many events, like F*CK Me It’s Freshers, will issue a refund if you do not get accepted into your first choice university. Many of the events on this list also allow you to buy tickets on the night of the event, provided there’s space in the venue.
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