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.
Tickets on sale now
Book your Friday and Saturday night event tickets for just £13 (plus fees) as well as a range of free fringe events and activities. Be quick though – we’re anticipating a high level of interest and a sell-out event!
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
After 10pm, head to the Taf and keep the party going!
18 July 2026
Saturday daytime activities
• Warm up at the Woody! Enjoy a laid-back Saturday afternoon of 80s and 90s indie classics at the Woodville with DJ Chris Fidler (BA 1996).
• Take a walk down memory lane with tours of the Students’ Union, Women’s History campus tour, and building drop-ins.
• 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.
• On Friday and Saturday, 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
Before heading home, take some time to catch up on the highlights of the weekend, reminisce about old times and say your goodbyes. Enjoy a leisurely brunch or lunch at one of the venues offering exclusive Big Reunion Weekend discounts on food and drink including Ramons, the Pen & Wig, Blackweir Tavern, Metchy’s Cafe and the Flora.
Accommodation
The Angel Hotel in the city centre are offering Cardiff alumni an exclusive 15% discount on direct bookings. You’ll receive full details on how to claim the discount in your ticket booking confirmation email. Alternatively, head to visitcardiff.com for other accommodation options.
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