FAB: Opening Night ft Hacker T Dog

19 September 2026 - 20 September 2026

11pm - 4am

Guild of Students

Dark background with FAB logo in Pink

Tickets

Join us for our Opening Night FAB club night to welcome you to university!


Kick off Welcome Week at the biggest opening party on campus and the ultimate celebration for new and returning students. With incredible entertainment, huge tunes and an electric atmosphere, this is where your university journey really begins.


Enjoy free popcorn, fresh candy floss, inflatable giveaways and a neon crazy golf course, before hitting the dancefloor for a special DJ set from everyone's favourite CBBC legend, Hacker T. Dog. With multiple rooms of music, fantastic drinks offers and hundreds of students all looking to meet new people, there's something for everyone.


Whether you're arriving with your flatmates or coming along on your own, this is the perfect opportunity to make new friends, create unforgettable first memories and experience the excitement of Welcome from day one.


This is where Welcome begins. Don't miss out!


Advance tickets - £6.50

On the day tickets - £8.00


This is a 18+ only event. 

Student ID Cards: Please ensure that you bring your e-ticket and University of Birmingham Student ID card in order to gain access to the event. However if you are a new student who hasn’t yet collected their Student ID Card, please ensure that you know your 7 digit student ID number, which will have been emailed to you by the University, but also please bring another form of photographic ID that shows proof of age such as a passport, driving licence or BRP card (original as we will not accept a copy).

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