What's on
What's on
It's Christmas time on campus! Find out what's happening over the festive period.
Warwick Christmas Lectures
Join Ally Caldecote and some of our favourite scientists, mathematicians and engineers from the University of Warwick who are leaving their labs to entertain, inspire and amaze audiences. Bring your family and friends, pull on your festive jumper and join us for an evening of mind-boggling science and explosive experiments!
The Smeds and The Smoos
A joyful story of star-crossed aliens is coming to Warwick Arts Centre this Christmas! Get your tickets here, and save by booking as a group or with your family.
Craft Café
Feeling festive? Come along and join us to make you very own Gingerbread House, a perfect gift to share with friends.
Christmas Lights Switch On
It's the most wonderful time of the year and we can't wait to kick off the festive season by turning on the Christmas Lights with you! Come along to the Piazza to indulge in festive treats, sing along to Christmas music, crack on with your Christmas shopping at the market, and more.
Christmas Crafts Workshop
Get creative and feel festive with a bonanza of art and craft in our free Christmas craft workshop. Whatever your taste or style, you'll be able to express yourself and have fun by making cards, decorations, ornaments or accessories. You'll find card, textiles, polymer clay, gemstones, beads, modelling wire and much more in this seasonal session, so you can show off your skills or learn some new ones while making a gift that's sure to be treasured.
Labyrinth Light Trail
Join the Chaplaincy to walk the candlelit Labyrinth for a time of peaceful reflection as we embrace light in the midst of darkness and enjoy hot chocolate and festive refreshments. The Labyrinth can be found behind Senate House. Wrap up warm, as this is an outside event. All are welcome!
Christmas-Themed Reading Space
Pop along to the Breathing Space for our Christmas-Themed Reading Space event. Come and read famous Christmas tales, pick up a new Christmas read or recommend your favourite festive tales – the perfect way to take a break from your studies and get into the holiday spirit.
Craft Café
Feeling festive? Come along and join us to make you very own Gingerbread House, a perfect gift to share with friends.
PG Tips: Festive Feedback
Join us for a break from your studies with free refreshments, to meet other postgrads, and to share tips on postgrad life. This is an event which you can drop in and out of. Our PG Tips theme for the week is Festive Feedback. Come along to the PG Hub and share your feedback on PG Tips while indulging in some Christmas activities!
Elf
Runtime: 127 minutes Gauge: Digital. Free for Warwick Student Cinema members.
Warwick Christian Union Carol Service
A winter evening of carols, both classic and contemporary, performances from Warwick Acapella Society, VOX Warwick, our very own CU Choir, and more! Finished with a fine selection of refreshments - think shortbread, mince pies, hot chocolate and hot dogs!
Research Refresh Festivities
Research Refresh gives PGRs the opportunity to take a break from their work, chat with other researchers, and enjoy some board games, as well as free coffee, cakes and snacks. Come along to our weekly Research Refresh with a twist! This week we’ll be going all out to celebrate the festive holidays with Christmas activities for all to enjoy.
Seasonal Makers Market
We're delighted to host our second Seasonal Makers Market this December, featuring an array of independent, local traders, selling handcrafted and sustainably made items. Accompanied with festive live music in the foyer.
Ratpack: A Swinging Christmas at the Sands
The stars of ‘The Rat Pack - Swingin’ at the Sands’ will be bringing the ultimate Christmas party to the UK this festive season following a sold-out show at the West Ends’ Adelphi Theatre last December.
University Carol Service
We look forward to welcoming you at The Chaplaincy for our special candlelit service of carols and readings for Christmas time. We are joined by The University Chamber Choir, and the service will be followed by mulled wine, mince pies and other festive refreshments. All are very welcome!
Christmas Lounge
A warm welcome is extended from The Chaplaincy, to students remaining on campus during the University’s Christmas vacation every day between 7th December 2024 - 1 January 2025, including the University's close down. The Chaplaincy will be open between 7am and 10.30pm, where there will be a lounge area with sofa, mock fireplace, Christmas tree and board games. Please make yourselves welcome!
Biodiversity Walk - birds
Get into the Christmas spirit and come with us to search for calling birds on our beautiful campus! This activity contributes to the Warwick Award.
A Winter Union
Five leading lights of the British roots scene join forces to create a festive folk band like no other.
Live at Christmas with Sara Pascoe
The country’s best comedians are coming to Warwick Arts Centre for a spectacular all-star festive show! Featuring Sara Pascoe, Phil Wang, Lou Sanders, Ivo Graham and more.
The Albion Band Christmas Tour 25th Anniversary
The Albion Christmas Band are widely regarded as the premier seasonal show, which has been touring for 25 years this year, and attracts sell-out audiences across the UK.
Christmas with Anton Du Beke
Embark on a dazzling journey into a festive wonderland as Strictly’s one and only Anton Du Beke brightens up your Christmas with his brand new show - Christmas with Anton Du Beke!
Christmas Drop in
Join us for an afternoon of movies, hot chocolate, board games and a Christmas walk.
Drop in anytime between 2pm and 7.30pm
Christmas Campus Walk
Join the RCT for an an afternoon Christmas walk.
Drop in an anytime between 2pm and 7.30pm!
Christmas Movie
Join us for an afternoon of movies, hot chocolate and board games.
Drop in anytime between 2pm and 7.30pm