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Welcome Back Festival 2026

🎟️ Welcome Back to your UEA Students' Union. We have a whole week of events for you to explore! Re-settle into student life at UEA, find your groove and your people. Be sure to book a ticket (even if the event is free) to secure a place and avoid disappointment!

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Welcome back to Term 2 at UEA!

Based in Union House, at the heart of campus, we are a liberation-leading organisation driven by the UEA student community. Our services include club nights and bars, Student Elections, live gigs, a vast array of student societies to join and free, impartial advice from our trained team of advisors. You are automatically enrolled as a member of the Union when you join the University, so we’ll be with you every step of the way. Whatever your journey is here, uea(su) has your back!

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Your 2026 Welcome Back Late Night Events

The ONLY official start back to your life at UEA. Forget the unofficial Freshers events, these are the ones everyone will be talking about. Huge nights, epic gigs, and loads of chances to meet your new best mates. For those who joined us over the break, your uni experience is just beginning!

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Silent Street Party: 12th September 9pm - 1am; The Square & BarSU; SU Clubnights | Free | LCR Students | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Norwich Book Festival: Paul Sexton - Rock Goes To College: 28th October 6pm - 10pm; The Nick Rayns LCR; Entertainment | LCR Students

Welcome Festival Fairs

Welcome Back Fairs

A highlight of the 2026 Welcome Back calendar, this is your chance to explore a diverse array of local Norwich and national businesses, student organisations and sports clubs all eager to welcome you back to life at UEA.

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Whether you’re looking to dive into something new or share your existing passions with other like-minded students, we’ve got over 200 sports clubs & student societies for you to taster and choose from. Find your community now!

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As a democratic organisation representing the student body at UEA, uea(su) run elections each academic year to make sure that you have a say on who represents you and to make sure that, once elected, your representatives are held accountable.

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There are Full Time and Part Time elected officers who represent students' interests on a broad range of issues and students from all backgrounds. Check out their individual pages to see more about what they do and how they represent you.

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2026 Spring Elections

Every year Students’ Unions around the country give the student body the opportunity to decide who will lead their Union for the next academic year. As a democratic organisation, uea(su) is no different. All of our key decisions are made by students, for students. Our annual elections are the time when you can decide who should fill these leadership positions!

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All Events In Your 2026 Welcome Back Calendar

Games Night - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 9th September noon - 10th September midnight; Blue Bar; Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Games Night - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 10th September noon - 11th September midnight; Blue Bar; Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Crafts - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 11th September 2pm - 10pm; HIVE; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Mini Golf - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 11th September 2pm - 8pm; SQUARE; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Treasure Hunt: 11th September 3pm - 4:30pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

British Snack Night: 11th September 6pm - 9pm; Blue Bar; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Crafts - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 12th September 2pm - 10pm; HIVE; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Mini Golf - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 12th September 2pm - 8pm; SQUARE; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Film Screenings - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 12th September 4:30pm - 7pm; Unio; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

The Late Lounge: 12th September 7pm - 9pm; Unio; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Silent Street Party: 12th September 9pm - 1am; The Square & BarSU; SU Clubnights | Free | LCR Students | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Crafts - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 13th September 2pm - 10pm; HIVE; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Mini Golf - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 13th September 2pm - 8pm; SQUARE; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Film Screenings - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 13th September 4:30pm - 9pm; Unio; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Welcome Party: 13th September 9pm - 1am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Daily Yoga: 14th September 10am - 11am; Bookable Room 9; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Mature & Commuter Students Coffee Morning: 14th September 10am - noon; Dorothy's; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | Mature & Commuter

Postgraduate Coffee Morning: 14th September 10am - noon; Scholar's Lounge; Postgraduate Events | Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Welcome Fair - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 14th September 11am - 3pm; The LCR; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Mature & Commuter Students Speed Friending: 14th September noon - 3pm; Dorothy's; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | Mature & Commuter

Students with Disabilities Craft & Chill: 14th September 2pm - 4pm; Bookable Room 1; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Daily Run Club: 14th September 5pm - 6pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Glitter Tattoo: 14th September 6pm - 8pm; The Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

GLOW: 14th September 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Societies Fair - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 15th September 11am - 4pm; Sportspark; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Daily Yoga: 15th September noon - 1pm; Bookable Room 9; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Daily Run Club: 15th September 5pm - 6pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Slumber Party: 15th September 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Daily Yoga: 16th September 10am - 11am; Bookable Room 9; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Sports Fair - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 16th September 11am - 4pm; Sportspark; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Mature & Commuter Students Speed Friending: 16th September noon - 3pm; Dorothy's; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | Mature & Commuter

Daily Run Club: 16th September 5pm - 6pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Daily Yoga: 17th September 10am - 11am; Bookable Room 9; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Buddy SU Presents: Plant Pot Painting: 17th September 11am - 3pm; The Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

The Propagation Station: 17th September 11am - 3pm; Exhibition Space in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Daily Run Club: 17th September 5pm - 6pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Daily Yoga: 18th September 10am - 11am; Bookable Room 9; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Local Market - Free Entry, No Ticket Required: 18th September 11am - 4pm; The LCR; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Roller Disco: 18th September 3pm - 8pm; Sportspark; Get those skates on and join us for the Roller Disco!; All Abilities Welcome | Welcome Festival 2026 | Alcohol-Free Events

Daily Run Club: 18th September 5pm - 6pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

No Scrubs: 18th September 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Mug Painting Workshop: 19th September 11am - 1pm; Exhibition Space in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Flower Arranging: 19th September 2pm - 3pm; Exhibition Space in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Party Poppers: 19th September 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Terrarium Workshop: 20th September 11am - 1pm; The Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Norwich Walking Tour: 20th September 1pm - 4pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Paddleboarding: 20th September 2pm - 4pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

UEA Badminton Trials Group 1 16:20-17:10: 20th September 4:20pm - 8:20pm; UEA sportspark hall 3; Trials for competitive badminton at UEA.; Free | Sports Club Taster Sessions | Sports Club Events | Welcome Festival 2026

Lush 'Skintroduction' Workshop: 21st September 2pm - 6:30pm; The Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Cuban Salsa Dance Class: 21st September 6pm - 7pm; The LCR; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Bachata Dance Class: 21st September 7pm - 8pm; The LCR; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Latin Dance Social: 21st September 8pm - 9pm; The LCR; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Postgraduate Coffee Morning: 22nd September 10am - noon; Scholar's Lounge; Postgraduate Events | Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Vintage Clothes: 22nd September 10am - 4pm; The LCR; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Norwich Market Tour: 22nd September 11am - 2pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Flower Arranging: 22nd September 2pm - 4pm; Exhibition Space in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Badminton Taster Session 20:20 - 21:20: 22nd September 8:20pm - 9:20pm; Sportspark Hall 5; Taster session for badminton; Free | Sports Club Taster Sessions | Sports Club Events | All Abilities Welcome | Welcome Festival 2026 | Alcohol-Free Events

Badminton Taster Session 21:20 -22:20: 22nd September 9:20pm - 10:20pm; Sportspark Hall 5; Taster session for badminton; Free | Sports Club Taster Sessions | Sports Club Events | All Abilities Welcome | Welcome Festival 2026 | Alcohol-Free Events

Traffic Light Party: 22nd September 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Bookshop Coffee Tour: 23rd September 11am - 2pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Care Experienced and Estranged Students (CEES) Welcome Social: 23rd September noon - 2pm; Bookable Room 1; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Dog Walk: 23rd September 1pm - 2pm; Meet in the Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Tote Bag Painting: 23rd September 1pm - 5pm; The Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Matcha Sip'N'Paint: 23rd September 6pm - 8pm; Bookable Room 6; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Plant Sales: 24th September 10am - 4pm; The Square; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Hip Hop Dance Class: 24th September 1pm - 2:30pm; The LCR; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Create, Customise, Upcycle: 24th September 2pm - 4pm; Exhibition Space; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Indie Sleaze: 24th September 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Massages: 25th September 9am - 5pm; Bookable Room 9; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Plant Sales: 25th September 10am - 4pm; The Square; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Zine Making Workshop: 25th September 2pm - 4pm; The Hive; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS | STAFF ONLY - Sensory-friendly

Badminton Taster Session 15:00-16:00: 25th September 3pm - 4pm; UEA Sportspark Hall 2; Taster session for badminton; Free | Sports Club Taster Sessions | Sports Club Events | Making Friends | All Abilities Welcome | Welcome Festival 2026 | Alcohol-Free Events | Mature & Commuter

Badminton Taster Session 16:00-17:00: 25th September 4pm - 5pm; UEA Sportspark Hall 2; Taster session for badminton; Free | Sports Club Taster Sessions | Sports Club Events | Making Friends | All Abilities Welcome | Welcome Festival 2026 | Alcohol-Free Events | Mature & Commuter

Festive Lantern Making: 25th September 4pm - 6pm; Exhibition Space; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Gasolina: 25th September 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Mini Ponies: 26th September 11am - 1pm; The Broad; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Party101 with DJ Matt Bennett: 26th September 7:30pm - 11pm; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Big Roast Dinner: 27th September 4pm - 6pm; Campus Kitchen; Free | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Anything But Clothes: 29th September 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights

UV Zumba: 30th September 8:30pm - 9:30pm; LCR; Free | Welcome Festival 2026

Sports Night - Kick Off: 30th September 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Y2K vs 2010s: 2nd October 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights | Welcome Festival 2026 | STAFF ONLY - WELCOME EVENTS

Norwich Book Festival: Paul Sexton - Rock Goes To College: 28th October 6pm - 10pm; The Nick Rayns LCR; Entertainment | LCR Students

Halloween At The LCR: 31st October 10:30pm - 2:30am; The LCR; SU Clubnights

Deaf Havana: 4th November 6:30pm - 10pm; The Nick Rayns LCR; SU Clubnights | LCR Gigs