Welcome Fest
Before Welcome Fest starts, we're hosting a number of free International Welcome events from 10 - 15 Feb! It's the perfect chance for both domestic and international students to get involved in campus life and make new friends.
Then join us for Welcome Fest on 19 - 21 Feb 2025 for three huge days stacked with heaps of freebies, over 190 club stalls, parties and so much more! Kick off the semester by discovering all that university life has to offer, don’t miss out on one of the best times of the year!
Welcome Fest is bigger and better this year as we've expanded to Gadigal Green! Don't miss a beat and check out our map to see what's happening across campus.
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INTERNATIONAL WELCOME
10 - 15 Feb
Wednesday 12 Feb
Welcome to Sydney Party (18+)
Time: 6:00pm - late
Location: Manning Bar
*Manning Bar is strictly an 18+ venue. Physical ID is required on entry (no photographs or print outs) - only passports or Australian driver’s license will be accepted
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Thursday 13 Feb
Campus Race
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Starting at Cadigal Green
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Saturday 15 Feb
Welcome to Sydney Day Trips: Taronga Zoo, The Rocks Markets & Picnic, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Madame Tussauds Sydney
Time: dependant on trip selected
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WELCOME FEST
19 - 21 Feb
9:00am - 2:00pm
Free hot coffee for USU Members, thanks to our partners Vittoria and Milk Lab
Location: USU Coffee Cart at Law Lawns
10:00am - 3:00pm
Free iced coffee for USU Members
Location: USU Iced Coffee Bar at Great Hall
10:00am - 3:00pm
USSC County Fair
Location: Lawns outside the Great Hall
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10:00am - 4:00pm
Red Bull Ibiza Royale
Location: Gadigal Green
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11:30am - sold out
Free lunch for USU Members
+Free Drink for USU Rewards, thanks to our partner Asahi
Location: USU Food Truck at Chau Chak Wing
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Cruiser College
Location: Hermann's Bar Beer Garden
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12:30pm - sold out
Free lunch for USU Members in collaboration with Student Life
Location: USU Food Caravan at Great Hall
Wednesday 19 Feb
9:00am - 10:00am
Free breakfast for USYD Students provided by Student Life
Location: USU Food Caravan at Great Hall
10:00am - 11:30am
2025 Welcome Ceremony
Location: Great Hall
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11:00am - 12:00pm
Come Spin & Win major prizes including Day Trips and Manning Bar gig tickets, free food vouchers, merch & more!
Location: USU Zone, Law Lawns
11:00am - 11:30am
Sword Fight Demonstration, from Creative Anachronism
Location: Main Stage
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Live Jazz by Jazz Society
Location: Main Stage
12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm
You're Welcome? Exhibition Performances: The Path by Fei Gao
Location: Verge Gallery
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2:00pm - 2:30pm
Live Music Session from The Afterthoughts - 2024 Battle of the Bands Winners
Location: Main Stage
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Come Spin & Win major prizes including Day Trips and Manning Bar gig tickets, free food vouchers, merch & more!
Location: USU Zone, Law Lawns
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Free donuts for Rewards Members
Location: USU Food Caravan at Great Hall
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Movie Night
Location: Quad front Lawns
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6:00pm - 11:30pm
Party at Manning: Disco
Location: Manning Bar
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*Manning Bar is strictly an 18+ venue. Physical ID is required on entry (no photographs or print outs) - only passports or Australian driver’s license will be accepted
Thursday 20 Feb
10:15am - 10:30am
Sketch Comedy Performance by Science Revue
Location: Main Stage
11:00am - 12:00am
Come Spin & Win major prizes including Day Trips and Manning Bar gig tickets, free food vouchers, merch & more!
Location: USU Zone, Law Lawns
11:00am - 11:30am
Live Music performance from Madrigal Society
Location: Main Stage
12:00pm - 12:15pm
Movement and Dance Society Performance
Location: Main Stage
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lunchtime Bingo Session with the USU Events Team, come win major prizes
Location: USU Zone, Law Lawns
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Live Music Session from Talon
Location: Main Stage
12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 6:00pm
You're Welcome? Performances: The Path by Fei Gao
Location: Verge Gallery
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2:00pm – 3:00pm
Come Spin & Win major prizes including Day Trips and Manning Bar gig tickets, free food vouchers, merch & more!
Location: USU Zone, Law Lawns
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Free soft serve for Rewards Members
Location: USU Food Caravan at Great Hall
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Silent Disco
Location: Quad Front Lawns
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Friday 21 Feb
10:15am - 10:45am
Sketch Comedy Performance by Queer Revue
Location: Main Stage
11:00am - 12:00pm
Come Spin & Win major prizes including Day Trips and Manning Bar gig tickets, free food vouchers, merch & more!
Location: USU Zone, Law Lawns
11:15am - 11:30am
Social Dancing Society Performance
Location: Main Stage
12:00pm - 12:15pm
Ekansh Indian Cultural Society Performance
Location: Main Stage
12:45pm - 1:30pm
Sydney University Jamming Society Performance
Location: Main Stage
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Come Spin & Win major prizes including Day Trips and Manning Bar gig tickets, free food vouchers, merch & more!
Location: USU Zone, Law Lawns
2:00pm - 2:30pm
BarberSoc A Cappella Performance
Location: Main Stage
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Free salted caramel cookies for Rewards Members
Location: USU Food Caravan at Great Hall
Get the most out of Welcome Fest and become a USU Member now - it’s your key to joining clubs and unlocking your uni experience!
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Looking for your fave Club? Just pop their name into the search bar to find their stall number:If you can’t find your Club, they might not have a stall at Welcome Fest this sem.
Check out the full list of Clubs here ↗
Accessibility at Welcome Fest
Quiet Hour
9 - 10 am daily
Quiet Rooms
Manning Meeting Room 1 and 2, Manning House
The Quad Seminar Room S227, The Quadrangle
Welcome Stage accessible viewing area
Head over to the Welcome Zone in front of the Great Hall
Alternate accessibility route
If you wish to avoid the crowds, access Welcome Fest at Fisher Rd via City Rd
Our festival map outlines more information on accessibility.
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For more information on accessibility across campus, click here ↗
