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Big Reunion Weekend fringe events

Take a look at free fringe events at the Big Reunion Weekend.

From free talks, to alumni-led meet ups, there's plenty to get involved with. You can fill your weekend with activities across campus, or just take time to enjoy being back in Cardiff. But make sure you don't miss out on our limited availability ticketed events.

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18 Jul 2026

Warm up at The Woody

  • Clock outline 14:00-18:00
  • Users Open to public

Everyone back to the Woody! Kick off your Big Reunion Weekend Saturday afternoon with a laid-back indie session.

18 Jul 2026

Students’ Union Building Tours

  • Clock outline 12:00-14:00
  • Users Open to public

Relive your best moments in the Students' Union and explore how the spaces have evolved over time.

18 Jul 2026

Cardiff University Archives show and tell

  • Clock outline 10:00-13:00
  • cymraeg-icon Available in Welsh
  • Users Open to public

Discover Cardiff University and its predecessor institutions’ rich history through a selection of treasures from the archives.

18 Jul 2026

Centre for Student Life drop-in

  • Clock outline 10:00-16:00
  • Users Open to public

As part of the Big Reunion Weekend, alumni returning to Cardiff are invited to drop in to the Centre for Student Life.

18 Jul 2026

Science library drop-in

  • Clock outline 10:00-12:00
  • Users Open to public

As part of the Big Reunion Weekend, alumni returning to Cardiff are invited to drop in and rediscover one of the University’s most beautiful historic spaces.

  • Politics, society and history
18 Jul 2026

Guest lecture: Dr Rhys Jones – A Wild Life

  • Clock outline 15:00-17:00
  • Users Open to public

The Big Reunion Weekend's guest lecture, explores the remarkable story of one of Wales’ most inspiring wildlife communicators and scientists.

18 Jul 2026

Cardiff parkrun alumni meet-up

  • Clock outline 08:30-11:00
  • Users Open to public

Stretch those legs and join the Big Reunion Weekend alumni meet-up at Cardiff parkrun. Enjoy a scenic 5k run along the Taff Trail and meet your fellow graduates.

  • Health and wellbeing
18 Jul 2026

Women's history walking tour

  • Clock outline 11:00-15:00
  • cymraeg-icon Available in Welsh
  • Users Open to public

As part of the Big Reunion Weekend, join this guided tour looking at women's history in and around campus, hosted by Cardiff University Special Collections and Archives.

  • Arts and culture
  • Politics, society and history
18 Jul 2026

Welsh School of Architecture (WSA) Summer show and open building

  • Clock outline 13:00-15:00
  • cymraeg-icon Available in Welsh
  • Users Open to public

The WSA Summer Show is a celebration of architectural design, research and collaboration, bringing together work from across all years and programmes of study.