RVCSU May Fest
Sat 09 May 2026 14:00-23:00
Hawkshead Sports Field
Event Schedule & Highlights
Join us from 2:00 PM for an afternoon and evening packed with entertainment, music, and activities for everyone to enjoy.
From 2:00 PM
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Event opens with music and performances
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Society showcases begin:
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SongSmiths at 2:30 PM
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Pole Society at 3:00 PM
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PAS at 3:30 PM
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Retro fairground stalls open until 5pm
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The Buttery serving drinks throughout
From 3:00 PM
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Domino’s and street food available (charges apply) until close
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Free candyfloss (while stocks last)
From 4:00 PM
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Live DJs: CAM and DJ Leafy
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Fairground rides open, including the Ferris wheel and dodgems
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All rides are free
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Open until 9:00 PM
7:00 PM
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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Silent disco to close the night
From 10:30 PM
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Coaches depart to PB Train Station
Plus 1s welcome - (you will need to purchase them an extra ticket and you must arrive together)
Last entry at May Fest for those who have not already collected a wristband will be 6pm. Details of Wristband Handouts can be found HERE
Under 18s go free*
🍔🍹 NO MORE PRICEY FOOD & DRINKS
We’ve got you. The Buttery is running the bar with Buttery prices, and food prices are being kept as low as possible. More fun, less wallet-pain.
***You must not bring food or drink into the venue with you***
🕑 MORE DAY. MORE PARTY.
We’re kicking off at 2pm and partying through until 11pm - giving you the same epic 9 hours you love, with time to catch the last train or take the party into town. Win-win.
Card only event - no cash
*you must email rvcsu@rvc.ac.uk if you are bringing an under 18 guest with you
RVCSU Event Refund Policy
There may be photos taken at this event. These photos may be used in future RVCSU promotion both physical, online and on social media, as well as on screens around campus. If you do not wish to be photographed please inform SU staff at the event or email rvcsu@rvc.ac.uk.