Discover something different this Culture Festival! From Monday 10 March – Friday 23 March take part in some amazing events to discover new cultures, traditions, food and more!
Take a look at all the events we have coming up below and book your tickets to take part.
- Time: 09:00 – 14:00
- Date: Wednesday 12 March
- Location: Garden Court, Building 40
Culture Day is a day dedicated to bringing together and celebrating people from different cultures and backgrounds This vibrant student-led event brings together multiple societies in a dynamic showcase of cultures and faiths from around the world.
- Time All Day
- Date: Monday 3 March – Monday 31 March
- Location: Concourse, Building 42
A stand on the concourse to help those taking part in Ramadan by providing dates and Naked Bars with information about Ramadan to educate.
Italian Food Night
- Time: 19.00 – 22.00
- Date: Friday 14 March
- Location: The Bridge
Join Italian Society for a wonderful evening of chatting and eating pasta!
Welsh Cake Making
- Time: 18:00 – 21:00
- Date: Saturday 15 March
- Location: Faith & Reflection Centre
- Time: 18:30 – 20:30
- Date: Monday 17 March
- Location: Garden Court, Building 40
Sikh Society’s Langar event is back! Everyone is welcome to join and enjoy food together.
What is Langar?
Langar was created by the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the 1500s. It is free food available to everyone at any time, regardless of their gender, race or religion. Langar can be found in every Gurdwara across the world. It is run by Sevadars (volunteers) who prepare, make and serve the food, as well as wash up. Service without expectation of reward (Seva) is mandatory for every Sikh, as it instills humility and compassion in the mind.
Everyone sits on the floor whilst eating together, to highlight the fact that we are all equal. Everyone serves each other and no worldly titles remain in Langar; even a King would sit and eat next to a homeless person. All the food is pure vegetarian so that people of all beliefs can eat it.
- Time: 18:00 – 21:30
- Date: Tuesday 18 March
- Location: Redbrick, outside Building 42
The Fire Festival, known as “Chaharshanbe Suri” in Persian culture, is a vibrant and ancient celebration observed on the eve of the last Wednesday before Nowruz, the Persian New Year. This festival traces its roots back thousands of years to Zoroastrian traditions, where fire symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. The Fire Festival embodies the spirit of renewal, hope, and purification, marking the beginning of the Nowruz festivities.
May the flames of the Persian Fire Festival illuminate our hearts with warmth, joy, and unity. Wishing you a night filled with laughter, love, and cherished memories as we celebrate together. Happy Fire Festival!
Sinhala & Tamil New Year
- Time: 14:00 – 18:00
- Date: Tuesday 18th March
- Location: Nuffield Lawn
Come along to celebrate Sinhala & Tamil New Year through Sri Lankan games and food, hosted by Sri Lanka Society.
- Time: 13:00
- Date: Wednesday 19 March
- Location: Nuffield Lawn
Mark your calendars—Holi is back on campus, bigger and brighter than ever!
Join Indian Society for an unforgettable celebration of Holi—the festival of colours, joy, and togetherness. Get ready to throw vibrant gulal (coloured powder), dance to energetic Bollywood beats, and soak in the festive atmosphere with friends old and new.
Whether you’re celebrating Holi for the first time or it’s a tradition you cherish, this is your chance to experience the magic of colour, music, and community spirit right here on campus.
Persian New Year (Nowruz)
- Time: 08:00 – 10:00
- Date: Thursday 20 March
- Location: Concourse, Building 42
The Persian New Year, known as Nowruz, is a celebration of renewal and the arrival of spring. Observed for over 3,000 years, Nowruz is deeply rooted in Persian culture and is celebrated by millions worldwide. It begins on the vernal equinox and lasts for about two weeks. Nowruz heralds the arrival of spring and the rebirth of nature after the cold, dark days of winter. The word “Nowruz” itself translates to “New Day,” reflecting the essence of renewal and hope that permeates this vibrant festival. Embedded within Nowruz is a tapestry of history, mythology, and cultural significance that resonates across generations and borders, uniting diverse communities in the shared embrace of tradition and renewal. From its mystical beginnings to its contemporary manifestations, the story of Nowruz is a testament to the enduring spirit of humanity’s connection to nature, time, and the eternal cycle of life.
Wishing you all a joyous Persian New Year filled with laughter and blessings
SIT & Eat
- Time: 18:00 – 23:00
- Date: Friday 21 March
- Location: The Bridge
Hosted by Singapore, Indonesian and Thai Society. Join us for Flavours of Southeast Asia: A Food Journey, where you’ll experience the vibrant and diverse cuisines of Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Inter-Uni K-Pop Event
- Time: 11:oo -17:00
- Date: Sunday 23rd March
- Location: Jubilee
We’ve invited K-Pop Societies from across the UK Universities. Expect an afternoon of K-Pop performances from UoS K-Pop, as well as performances from other Societies. With returning guests of last year’s event, Bournemouth, Oxford Brookes and Portsmouth! This year’s additions are: Sussex, Bath, Oxford, Chichester, Reading and GENESIZ.