Clare Hall May Week Event

Welcome to the Swinging Sixties, Clare Hall’s 60th Anniversary May Week Event.

On 19 June 2026, the College turns back the clock to 1966. An exciting evening of live music, dancing, and celebration awaits. With food, drinks and a series of carefully curated spaces throughout the College, this promises to be a night worthy of six decades of Clare Hall.

From 18:30 until 02:00, join us for a celebration of the past, present, and future of Clare Hall. With limited capacity and strong demand expected, we encourage early booking to avoid disappointment.

We looking forward to celebrating 60 years of Clare Hall with you.

Ticket types

• Clare Hall Student Early Bird - £50
• Clare Hall Student - £60
• Clare Hall Staff, Fellows, and Life Members - £65
• Non-Clare Hall Standard - £70

Please note that this event is only for those aged 21 and above.

Ticket prices are subject to a small booking/processing fee at checkout.

FAQs

When are tickets released?

Early Bird Tickets will be released on 28 February, exclusively available through a QR code at the Clare Hall Cowboy BOP.

Tickets for Clare Hall students will be released on 2 March at 12:00 pm.

Tickets for Clare Hall fellows and life members will be released on 9 March at 12:00 pm.

Non-Clare Hall Standard tickets will be released on 11 March at 12:00 pm.

Can I change the name of my tickets?

Yes. You can request a name change for your ticket(s) by emailing mayevent@clarehall.cam.ac.uk, up to 1 week prior to the event (Friday 12 June 2026).

How will I receive my tickets?

Tickets will be distributed to the email you provide when purchasing your ticket.

I have special dietary requirements, what shall I do?

Please fill out our dietary requirement questions following the purchase of your ticket, so that we are aware of your requirements before the ball.

A variety of food and drink options will be provided at the ball, including comprehensive vegetarian and vegan options.

What type of identification will I need?

Driving License's and Passports are the only acceptable forms of identification.

Please note that only those aged 21 and above will be permitted entry.

When will doors open and close?

Doors will open at 6:30.

Last entry will be at 10:00.

What is the dress code?

As usual, Clare Hall encourages formal dress for the event, but will not enforce black tie.