summerfestival

Friday 9 May 2025 | 18:00 | Tabor Fields
Rides, Beats & Bites — Plus a Midnight Silent Disco! Don’t Miss Out!
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Where and when is the Summer Festival?

The Summer Festival is on Friday 9 May 2025 from 6pm until 2am.

The event is taking place on the ARU Writtle campus with the location below:

ARU Writtle Campus, Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3RR

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How much are tickets?

Early-Bird Tickets: £35

Early-Bird with Camping Tickets: £45

Early-Bird with Travel Tickets (from Chelmsford Campus): £45

Will food and drinks be available?

Absolutely! There will be a licensed bar selling beer, wine, spirits, cocktails and soft-drinks. There will also be food trucks making sure no festival-goer goes hungry!

Who can buy tickets?

The event is open to all current ARU students and alumni. The event is 18+ and ID may be required upon entry.

What kind of entertainment will there be?

Expect live bands, DJs, a silent disco, fairground rides, and more! Line-up details coming soon.

How do I get there and back?

All standard ticket-holders will make their own way to and from the event. If you have purchased a ticket with transport, there will be shuttle buses running from the event to the Chelmsford campus. If you are travelling from further afield, we suggest you organise transport/book taxi's in advance.