
Winter Festival 2025
Next dates
- 17:30 - 21:00
Our Winter Festival returns, sprinkling magic across our Community.
Thursday 27th November | 17:30 - 21:00.
Step into the magic of the season! Winter Festival returns on Thursday 27 November.
Come together and join us for an unforgettable festivity full of music, real reindeer, irresistible food and drinks, and our enchanting Winter Market.
17:30 onwards - Enjoy live music under our enchanting lights, visit the reindeers, and tuck into a variety of festive food and drink. Then head indoors to discover our bustling festive market and kid-friendly activities.
17:45 - Festive Winter Sing Workshop - Join Dr Rebecca Berkley in Flex, Reading Students Union for a workshop of festive songs and musical games for children and their parents or carers. Children must be accompanied at all times. This will run on a first come first serve basis.
18:15 - Join the choir in festive singing, speeches and light switch on in Palmer Quad.
18:45 - Live music, reindeer and food and drink continue outside as well as our enchanting indoor market and family fun activities.
20:00 - Event closes.
Throughout, we will have plenty of cosy places to enjoy a hot drink, mulled beverages and seasonal food, available from our cafes on site or our fantastic food vans.
Best of all? It is free to attend and everyone is welcome. Register your interest here for more information.



