WHERE BRACK BLOSSOMS
The biggest night at Brackenhurst is back, and this year it’s bigger than ever!
2026 will bring a brand new look for Brack Summer Ball, transforming the lawn into a mini festival with 3 tents of entertainment, a HUGE line up of activity, and a guaranteed incredible evening to celebrate the start of the summer.
Click the links below to find out more!
Previous Brack Balls have sold out quickly. We recommend buying your ticket as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
2026 brings Brack Summer Ball a brand new look, with a festival feel and a HUGE line up of entertainment and activities to guarantee an unforgettable night!
Dance the night away in the BRAND NEW 360֯ dance tent with live DJs & saxophonist, give your feet a rest in the hay bale chill out zone with some delicious street food, challenge your friends at the inflatable games and make use of all the incredible FREE stations on offer!
Here’s a sneak peak of what you can expect to see:
12AM – 3AM
Who said the night ends there?
Head to the official Brack Ball After Party at The Shed and party all night long with exclusive drinks deals, live Trent DJs and the chance to spend the last few hours with your friends before the Summer.
Previous Brack Balls have sold out quickly. We recommend buying your ticket as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Any questions?
Check out the FAQs below to find out more about the event.
Head to the tickets page and buy your ticket through FIXR.
You will be able to select a variety of different tickets, including a very special Early Bird Offer which gets you big savings on your Ball & After Party bundle! You can also make use of some add-on ticket deals, including After Party access, save money by pre-booking your food voucher, and drinks packages to get you into the party spirit.
Tickets will be on sale Friday 13th March – buy them early to avoid disappointment as previous Brack Summer Balls have sold out quickly!
Your Brack Summer Ball ticket includes entry to the ball and a free drink on arrival.
It gives you access to a HUGE line up of entertainment including: a 360֯֯ dance tent with live DJs and a saxophonist, a private karaoke booth, inflatable games and helter skelter, FREE glitter station, FREE pick ‘n mix station, a retro photobooth with FREE unlimited prints, a hay bale chill-out zone, bubble machines and more across THREE tents of festival-style entertainment.
If you purchase add-on tickets, you can also get access to the official Brack Summer Ball After Party, discounted food vouchers and pre-bookable drinks packages to collect on the night.
Absolutely! NTU students are allowed to bring up to 2 non-NTU guests to Brack Summer Ball.
Guests must have their own separate tickets and arrive with you on the night to ensure smooth entry.
Students under the age of 18 at Brackenhurst will be allowed to attend the ball, but will not be permitted to attend the After Party.
Under 18s will not be able to purchase alcoholic drinks in the Brack Summer Ball bar tent.
Brack Summer Ball is full of incredible photo opportunities, with our official photographer and a retro photobooth with unlimited prints – we recommend dressing to impress!
With 2026 bringing more of a festival vibe – it’s a great opportunity to be creative with outfits whilst still looking formal. We’re thinking flower crowns and plenty of glitter!
Absolutely! You don’t have to live or study on Brackenhurst Campus to attend Brack Summer Ball, it is open to all NTU students.
There are buses on the 26 and 26A bus routes that leave Brackenhurst Campus at 23:49 and 01:46 – please check the NCT bus timetable linked here
Absolutely! There will be a delicious selection of food cooked fresh on site, with plenty of Vegetarian and Vegan options.
We recommend pre-booking your food voucher with your ticket, as you’ll save up to £3 on your meal!
No, you won’t be allowed to bring any of your own drinks into Brack Summer Ball, but don’t worry! We will have an amazing selection of drinks served all night long, plus you’ll get a free reception drink on entry to the event.