G.O.A.T EVENTS UK in collaboration with UOP Indian Society, Tamil Society & Malayali Society presents  PORTSMOUTH’S BIGGEST DIWALI BASH 2026 — FAKE WEDDING EDITION 💍🪔🔥

PORTSMOUTH… FINALLY, A REASON TO WEAR THAT SHAADI OUTFIT! 👀💃 The Festival of Lights returns to THE ASTORIA — this year with a shaadi twist!

Following our Freshers and Halloween nights, we’re bringing full-on Bollywood wedding energy to Portsmouth: your best festive outfits, Bollywood anthems, Punjabi bangers and your whole group celebrating Diwali together. ✨ Check out our nights: @goateventsuk 🔥

💍 THE FAKE WEDDING EDITION

Celebrating away from home? We’re bringing together the dressing up, dancing and music that make South Asian weddings so memorable — giving you a reason to bring your friends together and celebrate Diwali with the Portsmouth community.

Come dressed like you’re attending the wedding of the year!

BRING OUT YOUR LEHENGAS, SAREES, KURTAS, SHERWANIS & YOUR BEST SHAADI FITS! ✨

Traditional and festive outfits are highly encouraged, but not compulsory. Everyone is welcome to join the celebrations.

📅 THURSDAY | 12 NOVEMBER 2026 📍 THE ASTORIA, PORTSMOUTH ⏰ 11PM–3AM

🎓 STUDENTS & GRADUATES FROM ALL UNIVERSITIES WELCOME!

🚨 WHAT TO EXPECT 🚨

DIWALI CELEBRATIONS 🪔

FAKE SHAADI ENERGY and festive outfits 💍

DJ NIKHIL — COMING FROM MUMBAI, INDIA 🇮🇳

GREAT-VALUE STUDENT DRINKS 🥤

STATE-OF-THE-ART TURBO SOUND SYSTEM 🎵

LIGHTING & LASERS ⚡

BOLLYWOOD, PUNJABI & SOUTH ASIAN MUSIC all night 🔥

FELLOW UOP STUDENTS & BEYOND 🤝

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY to capture your shaadi fits 📸

🎧 LIVE ON THE NIGHT

DJ NIKHIL — COMING ALL THE WAY FROM MUMBAI, INDIA! 🇮🇳🔥

Bringing Bollywood wedding favourites, Punjabi anthems and South Asian bangers straight to The Astoria — keeping you dancing until 3AM!

🔊 MUSIC POLICY 🔊

BOLLYWOOD | PUNJABI | GARAGE | SOUTH ASIAN

From Bollywood singalongs to the tracks that get everyone up at a wedding — come ready to celebrate!

🎟️ BOOK YOUR TICKETS EARLY

Prices increase with each release, so get your shaadi crew booked in while the current allocation is available.

Once tickets reach venue capacity, it’s SOLD OUT, and no further tickets will be released.

⚠️ KEY DETAILS

Strictly 18+. Valid physical photo ID required for entry.

Students must also bring valid student ID for student tickets.

Students and graduates from all universities are welcome with the appropriate ticket.

Doors open at 11PM . We recommend arriving early.

Please respect fellow guests and follow instructions from venue staff.

Management reserves the right to refuse admission in accordance with venue policies.

☎️ VIP BOOTHS / GROUP & EVENT ENQUIRIES

📲 Instagram: @goateventsuk 📞 WhatsApp: +44 7733 681312

🤑 JOIN THE G.O.A.T EVENTS CREW

Want to be part of the team?

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🎟️ Enjoy free entry opportunities

⭐ Access exclusive event perks and VIP benefits

🤝 Meet students from across Portsmouth

🐐 Help bring GOAT nights to your city

DM @goateventsuk on Instagram to get involved.

📸 PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMING

Photos and videos taken by our media team may be used for promotional purposes. If you would prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please let our media team know on the night.

PORTSMOUTH, GET YOUR SHAADI FITS READY. 💍🪔

12 NOVEMBER. THE ASTORIA. LET’S CELEBRATE DIWALI TOGETHER! 🔥

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