WELCOME PARTY 2026 – ARE YOU READY?
If you only go to one event in your first week, make it this!
Our Welcome Party is one of the biggest nights of the year — the one everyone ends up talking about the next day. From 10PM to 3AM, the LRV and Verve turn into a full-scale club night, built for a proper first night out.
The music
Expect a packed dancefloor all night with a mix of commercial club tracks, chart hits, and throwback anthems; you're guaranteed to know every chorus and won’t want to leave the dancefloor!
The atmosphere
We’re going all in on production this year. Think cold sparks, lasers, confetti drops, video screens and full lighting effects, the venue transformed into something much bigger than your usual night out.
Get involved
Our text-to-screen will be live throughout the night, so you can:
- Request songs
- Send messages to the other club goers
- Share photos from the night
Whatever you send goes straight up on the big screen!
Extras
We’ll be running giveaways across the night, so expect a few surprises while you’re on the dancefloor.
Tickets
Demand for this one is always huge, so it’s worth getting in early.
Earlybird tickets are just £3, but once they’re gone, prices will go up.
All advance tickets go off sale at 8pm on the evening of the event.
Last Entry midnight
Details
LRV & Verve
10PM – 3AM
Start your year properly. Get your ticket sorted, bring your mates, and make this your first big night at uni.
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18+ ID required; for students, this can include your student card if you have shared your data with us this academic year during enrolment
Last entry into the venue will be at midnight
We have an accessible bar; carers are granted entry with anyone who needs them. Please be aware that mobility may be reduced due to furniture.
We have a cloakroom that can be used for £1
Photography and filming may take place at this event. This content may be shared on social media and our website and used in marketing materials. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact lrv@staffs.ac.uk
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Thatchers Blood Orange £2.50
Moonshine Double £3.00
J-Bomb £2.00
Corkys £1.00
Southern Comfort £1.50
Yoda Cocktail £4.50
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