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You spoke. We listened.

Your feedback makes real change on campus; you told us what you did and didn’t like about Summer Ball 2025, and we’ve acted on it.

What’s new for Summer Ball 2026?

  • Red Carpet Entrance at UPSU Summer Ball

    5pm Start Time

    This year, we’re kicking off two hours earlier, giving you more time to party. Make the most of the evening at the bar, silent disco, or eating your way round campus.

  • Silent Disco at UPSU Summer Ball

    Bigger, Better Silent Discos

    Not only is the Silent Disco moving to the Main Hall, meaning more room and shorter queues, it’s also open all night long!

  • Food at UPSU Summer Ball

    Affordable Food Options

    We’ve implemented a price cap so all food vendors will be selling a £5 option and a £10 meal. This is your campus; you shouldn’t have to fork out to eat out.

  • VIP at UPSU Summer Ball

    VIP Available To All

    In years gone by, our VIP area has only been available to Final Year students. This year, VIP tickets will be available to everyone on a first come first serve basis.

  • Branded Bars at UPSU Summer Ball

    More Bar Space

    We know wait times weren’t up to standard last year, so this year there are more bars! Pimm’s and Jubel are returning to campus, plus other well-loved suppliers.

  • Drinks at the Bar at UPSU Summer Ball

    Drinks Vouchers

    You can purchase up to two drinks vouchers per person ahead of time this year - collect them from The Hive when you get your wristband.

  • Main Stage at UPSU Summer Ball

    New Stage Location

    We’re moving the main stage to heart of campus. We'll see you in Campus Park; a bigger space, meaning a bigger stage for unmissable artists.

  • Drone Photo of UPSU Summer Ball

    Upgraded VIP Space

    With private toilets, an exclusive viewing area, chill out zone and extra welcome drink, VIP offers incredible value for money. VIP closes at 12:30am.

Line‑up & Timings TBA: Watch This Space!

Headliner TBA

– • Main Stage

Support TBA

– • Main Stage

DJ Soc

– • The SU

Silent Disco

– • Main Hall

Tickets

Final Year Students - 24hr Exclusive Ticket Access! From 12pm Thursday 12th February

  • Early Bird | £47 - Limited Availability
  • Second Release | £49 While Stock Lasts
  • Third Release | £52 While Stock Lasts
  • Final Release | £57 While Stock Lasts
  • VIP| £60 - While Stocks Last
Buy Tickets

Prices exclude booking fee. Limited number of Payment Plan tickets available. This is a cashless event · 18+ only · Bring photo ID

Know Before You Go

Doors
Open 5pm · Last entry 10pm · No re‑entry
Wristbands
Collect before the event. No entry without a wristband.
Payments
Cashless only (cards/contactless). Drinks vouchers available before the event.
First Aid
Provided by Plymouth Night Patrol. Cloakroom available.
Contacts (on the night)
Duty Manager: 07875 299757

Location & Entry

Entrance between Mary Newman and Portland Square buildings. Please follow steward guidance.

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Throwbacks

Summer Ball aftermovie thumbnail Aftermovie
Crowd at the main stage
Silent disco in the marquee

FAQs

What is the Summer Ball?

The Summer Ball is the biggest event of the year for University of Plymouth students. For one night only, we take over the University of Plymouth campus and put on a huge festival event to give you the chance to celebrate your year coming to an end in style. Take a look at the after movie for Summer Ball 2025 to get a feel for the event.

Who can attend?

Any current student at the University of Plymouth can purchase tickets to the Summer Ball. As a student, you can purchase up to two tickets to the Summer Ball and one of these can be for a guest who is not a student at the University of Plymouth. The Summer Ball is an over 18s event and so you (and any guests you bring) must be over the age of 18 and valid photographic ID must be produced at the Ball entrance and on request at the bars inside the Ball.

Where is the Summer Ball?

The Summer Ball will take place across the entire University of Plymouth main campus. The only entrance to the event will be via Endsleigh Place with the gates located between the Mary Newman Halls of Residence and Portland Square.

When is this year's Summer Ball?

The Summer Ball 2026 will take place on Saturday 23rd May 2026. The event will start at 5pm and run until 3am on Sunday 24th May. Doors will close and last entry will be at 9pm, there will be no entry to the event after 9pm.

When can I purchase tickets?

The Summer Ball 2026 tickets will go on sale at 12pm on Thursday 12th February (Final Year Students) & 12pm on Friday 13th February (All Students). Tickets will be sold through our third-party ticketing provider, Native. Once you have purchased your ticket you will need to collect your wristband in person from the SU Bar, collection dates will be announced nearer the event but typically take place the week before the Summer Ball. You will not be able to collect your wristband before the specified collection dates.

How do I collect my Summer Ball ticket once I have purchased the tickets online?

You will need to collect your physical ticket (wristband) from the SU on the following dates:

  • Tuesday 19th May; 3 - 8pm
  • Wednesday 20th May; 3 - 8pm
  • Thursday 21st May; 3 - 8pm
  • Friday 22nd May; 3 – 8pm

Tickets will be available to collect on the dates above from the UPSU Main Bar. You will need to show the QR code provided in the email receipt to be scanned by staff to receive your wristband. You will also need to provide another form of ID such as your student card or photographic ID to collect your wristband.