Venue Info
Lower Deck, Greenwich Students' Union, Dreadnought Building, 30 Park Row, London SE10 9HU
Welcome Ball
Lower Deck, London
From £4.00
Lower Deck @ GSU
Category
Club Nights and Parties
Welcome/Freshers
Welcome Ball 2026
Get ready to kick off the new academic year with the ultimate celebration at the Welcome Ball 2026! Join us on Friday, 25th of September 2026 for a glamorous, unforgettable night packed with music, drinks, and incredible vibes! 🥂🎉
Event Details
🗓️ Date & Time: Friday, 25th September 2026 | 20:00 – 03:00 (Last entry at 23:00 sharp!)
👗 Dress Code: Dress to impress—time to bring out your best party looks!
🎨 Theme & Vibe: Decked out in signature GSU colours (navy, pink, and gold), featuring a grand red-carpet entrance and complimentary welcome drinks served straight from the boat bar for the first 100 guests! 🍾
What to Expect:
🎶 Live Entertainment: Live vocals from Helen (Version Band) kick things off at 20:00, and a high-energy DJ set from 23:00 taking the party all the way to 03:00! 🎧🔥
📸 Capture the Memories: Pose at the photobooth or strike a pose at the mirror photo spot! Professional photographers and videographers will be snapping all night. Plus, scan the QR code on the main video wall to upload your own photos for our official post-event social media photo dump! 📱✨
🍔 Food & Chill: Satisfy those late-night cravings at the outdoor food truck open all night, drop your gear at the Kraken cloakroom, or step out into the garden to hang out! 🍔🌟
Tickets & Pricing Tickets are super limited across all tiers—grab yours before they sell out! 👇
📌Accessibility Information:
• Alcohol Present or On Sale in the Venue
• Flashing Lights
• Loud Music
• Gender Neutral Toilet
• Low Light
• Quiet Space Available
• Step Free Access
• Uneven Floor in Venue
Event policies
ID scanning is a condition of entry for ALL club nights in any Greenwich Students' Union licensed venue. To gain entry into our venue, you need to show the following:
- Student: ticket/QR code AND Student ID AND physical photo ID
- Guest: ticket/QR code AND photo ID
You MUST bring a photo ID to gain entry to our venues and it must show your date of birth to show proof of age.
You must also be 18 years of age and over to attend our events.
You can use the following as a photo ID:
- Passport
- International ID card
- Driving license
BRP Cards are no longer a valid form of ID. Please bring your Passport, ID Card or Driver's License.
Please note, you must bring the original document as we can not accept photocopies.
STRICTLY no physical photo ID, no entry.
Students cannot gain access to our venues for these events with just their Student ID.
Cloakroom FAQ
Please keep your cloakroom card safe — it is required to retrieve your items. A replacement fee will apply for lost cloakroom cards. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.