Grad Ball 2024
As the academic year draws to a close, it’s time to celebrate your incredible achievements and bid farewell to your university journey in style!
Grad Ball 2024 will take place on Saturday 8 June, from 20:00 – 03:00.
This year’s Grad Ball promises to be even more spectacular! Don’t miss out on the chance to create new memories and celebrate in style. Grab your tickets now and join us for a night to remember! 
Early Bird tickets are now on sale until Friday 12 April!
FAQs
When are tickets on sale and what are the prices?
Early Bird tickets are on sale from 28 February for £23.00 + booking fee.
General release tickets will be on sale from 12 April for £28.00 + booking fee.
Final release tickets will be on sale from 3 May for £32.00 + booking fee.
All tickets are currently open to final-year students only. CLICK HERE to purchase your ticket!
What time do I need to arrive?
Doors open at 20:00 and last entry is 00:30, so make sure you arrive in good time!
What do I need to bring with me?
Please bring your digital Grad Ball ticket and student ID. If you are attending as a plus one, you will need to arrive with proof of age ID. All our venues are cashless, so make sure you have a card or phone to pay with.
Where is Grad Ball taking place, and where is the entry point?
Grad Ball is at SUSU Building 42 at Highfield Campus. Entry to Grad Ball is on the Crescent, opposite Building 40.
Can I bring a guest?
Once all final year students have had the opportunity to purchase a ticket, we will open up the availability to plus ones. Students will need to book the second ticket under their account and provide contact details on the day of the plus one. Students who require a carer, please email suevents@soton.ac.uk to arrange an additional ticket for the carer.
Is there a dress code?
Dress to impress – whatever suits you!
Is there a cloakroom?
Yes, there is a free cloakroom available on Level 4 of Building 42 (in the main Grad Ball entrance area to Building 42).
Accessibility
All levels areas of the venue have step-free access available. Disabled toilets are on Level 4 (entry level) of Building 42. There is a First Aid and Wellbeing Room available in Meeting Room 4.
What food is available?
We have street food available to buy at the Redbrick area and The Plant Pot. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Can I leave Grad Ball and come back later?
There are plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy at Grad Ball, so hopefully you will not need to leave and re-enter this event. However, if you do need to leave the event and come back, please talk to one of our Event Staff who will be happy to help you.
I don't have a ticket, can I buy entry on the door?
Depending on availability, tickets may be available on the door.
What should I not bring?
Do not bring alcohol; illegal drugs; potential weapons of any kind; any item that an authorised person considers dangerous, hazardous and/or illegal, or that may compromise or otherwise interfere with the enjoyment, comfort or safety of (or pose a hazard to) any person or security at the venue.
What time does Grad Ball finish?
Grad Ball ends at 03:00.
Will the Safety Bus be running?
Yes, the Safety Bus will be running until 04:00. Buses will leave from the Crescent area – near the entrance and exit points of Grad Ball.
Lost Property
Lost property will be handed to the cloakroom throughout the night, and available to collect from Reception in Building 42 the following week.
Smoking
Smoking is only allowed in the open areas of the event – not anywhere inside Building 42.
Based on your feedback, we have tried to keep ticket prices as low as possible for Grad Ball 2024. As you can see by the breakdown below, last year a large portion of the event spend was on free food and drink and event theming. By removing these elements, we hope that the event is accessible to even more people than before!
Grad Ball 2023 ticket prices were:
Early Bird: £30 + booking fee
General Release: £35 + booking fee
Final Release: £40 + booking fee.
