Join us for The Open Air Social on Sunday 20th September 2026, from 3pm to 6pm in University Square, a relaxed outdoor event to help you meet new people, enjoy some food, and settle into university life.
Whether you’re new to Huddersfield, moving into halls, or looking for a chilled afternoon with friends, this is the perfect chance to relax, connect with others, and enjoy an outdoor film screening of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.
Bring your flatmates or come along on your own, grab some food, find a comfortable spot, and enjoy a fun Welcome Festival event designed to help you feel at home.
This event is open to all students, especially those new to Huddersfield or looking to meet people during Welcome Festival.
It’s a relaxed and friendly way to make new friends, enjoy the afternoon, and get involved in university life.
This event is free to attend - please do book your free ticket so we know how many people to expect (and we can send you a friendly reminder closer to the date)
The event will take place outdoors in University Square, which is step-free and accessible for wheelchair users and students with mobility requirements.
Accessible and gender-neutral toilets are available nearby in Student Central, with lift access available for additional facilities.
If you have any accessibility requirements or questions, please contact Danny Levick, Head of Student Experience, at d.levick@hud.ac.uk.
Venue : University Square
Type: Freshers, Welcome Festival
Start Date: Sunday 20-09-2026 - 15:00
End date: Sunday 20-09-2026 - 18:00
Capacity: 100
students.union@hud.ac.uk
01484473555
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Union Message:
Event Terms and Conditions
All Tickets are subject to the following terms and conditions. Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully and raise any queries with the Students’ Union prior to purchase. Purchase of any Ticket constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions on your behalf and on behalf of any person for whom you are purchasing a Ticket.
The Event
Specific Requirements for Access
The Students’ Union takes the needs of customers who are disabled or who have other access requirements very seriously and actively encourages people of all abilities to attend the Event. If you have access requirements for an event, please register your requirements through the email listed below and we will contact you to discuss them on an individual basis.
Cancellations & Refunds
At the SU we understand that things come up last minute and or plans change. However, we really do appreciate it when people let us know that they can no longer attend an event. In some case, where tickets are limited, it means we can release more tickets to students. If you change your mind about an event and would like to cancel your ticket – even for free events – please contact activities@hud.ac.uk or the person listed as the contact on the event you’ve booked on to.
If your ticket had a monetary value (i.e not free) then if you cancel your ticket up to 7 days before the date of the event, we will issue you a full refund.
If you cancel your ticket within 7 days of the date of the event, we will issue you with a 50% refund.
Any problems or you wish to speak to someone about this, please contact us at activities@hud.ac.uk
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Contact Details
Email: activities@hud.ac.uk
Tel: 01484 473555