The Big Reunion Weekend

17 – 19 July 2026

Cardiff Students’ Union and Cardiff University proudly present the first-ever Big Reunion Weekend – an unforgettable celebration for Cardiff alumni!

Whether you graduated last year or decades ago, this is a chance to reconnect with friends, revisit your favourite Cardiff places, and make new memories.

Early bird tickets on sale now

Get your ticket

Friday and Saturday night event early bird tickets are just £10 (plus booking fee) each. Be quick though – we’re anticipating a high level of interest and a sell-out event! General tickets go on sale 1 February 2026.

A weekend to remember

Think festival vibes, an unforgettable night in the SU, and exclusive access to campus for one weekend only. This event is for all alumni of Cardiff University and its predecessor institutions. Non-alumni guests welcome.

17 – 19 July 2026

Schedule for the weekend

17 July 2026

Friday night festival

From 6pm join us on campus for an alumni street party! Kick the weekend off in style and spend a summer’s evening in the city you love. Enjoy a welcome drink on us, live music, street food trucks and bars.

After 10pm, head to the Taf and keep the party going!

18 July 2026

Saturday daytime activities

• Take a walk down memory lane with free guided tours of campus buildings. Booking will open in 2026.

• TED-style talk featuring guest speakers – yet to be confirmed. Free event – tickets on sale in 2026.

• A range of alumni-led fringe events and meet ups. If you’d like to organise an event, lunch, or meet-up for your course, halls building or society, let us know and we’ll help spread the word.

• Free time to revisit your old haunts and explore the city.

• Throughout the weekend the Taf will be open to alumni and guests for food, drinks, fun and games.

18 July 2026

Saturday night

It wouldn’t be a reunion without a night out in the Students’ Union.

For one special evening, we’re celebrating the SU club nights that defined generations – whether you remember it as Solus, The Hanging Gardens, Terminal 396, or know it today as Y Plas. Do you reminisce about Mondays at Fun Factory or Wednesdays at Rubber Duck? Ever missed, or are missing, the infamous YOLO?

Come and relive your fresher days, reconnect with old friends, and dance the night away where so many memories began.

19 July 2026

Sunday morning

Come back to the warm embrace of the SU after the night before! The Taf will be open for brunch or lunch. Or maybe it’s your meeting place before making a pilgrimage to Ramon’s. A chance to say goodbye to friends before the end of weekend.

Accommodation

Take the ultimate trip down memory lane with a stay in Halls. We have single rooms available in Senghennydd Hall (en suite), Senghennydd Court (standard), and Aberdare Hall (quiet). Minimum 2-night stay.

Alternatively, head to visitcardiff.com for other accommodation options.

Book a room

Join the conversation

Find out more

Connect with your fellow alumni ahead of the event and let people know you’re coming through our online communities.

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