Sunderland Freshers Week returns for 2026, a collaboration between the cities two nightclubs, bringing you 5 big nights out to kick start your university experience.

Sunday 13th September Foam Party @ Elysium, 11pm

Time to get messy, the big freshers foam party

Monday 14th September Girly-Pop Welcome Disco @ Independent, 11pm

All the biggest girly-pop hits all night, along with ‘meet your mates’ games, name tags, free drinks, prizes & more.

Expect to hear: Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Britney Spears, Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Cher, Christina Aguilera, Cyndi Lauper, Doja Cat, Gwen Stefani, Katy Perry, Kesha, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo, P!nk, PinkPantheress, RAYE, Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira & more.

Wednesday 16th September Love Wednesday’s Launch Party @ Gatsby & Elysium

Weekly mid-week student night, every Wednesday Love is the place to be.

Friday 18th September ABBA Disco @ Independent, Midnight

Ft. live abba tribute band Absolutely ABBA, back for a forth year, always everyone’s favourite night of freshers week

Saturday 19th September 2008 The Club Night @ Independent, 11pm

All the best tunes from the year you were born plus usual Independent Saturday craic, ½ price drinks for members between midnight and 1am, £10 shot & cocktail deals + more

Expect to hear: Basshunter, Britney Spears, Calvin Harris, Coldplay, Flo Rida, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Kate Nash, Katy Perry, Kings of Leon, Lady Gaga, M.I.A, MGMT, Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Sam Sparro, Scouting For Girls & more.

Saturday 19th September Feral @ Elysium, 11pm

Feral freshers special, main room bangers all night, share the house performed live, kitchen disco, expect absolute chaos.

Wristbands are on sale now from independentsunderland.com and are the cheapest way to access tickets for freshers events, £15 for five nights out. You can collect your wristband on the door from any of the events, ie if you're out on Sunday, you'll pick your wristband up on Sunday night on your way into the club.

Join our Freshers '26 What's App Chat to meet your mates, and be the first to hear about craic:  https://chat.whatsapp.com/Godx...

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