🌈 Celebrate Holi with Us! 🌈
ALL STUDENTS WELCOME
Get ready for an unforgettable Holi celebration, brought to you in collaboration with the Indian Society and Hindu Society! Join us for an explosion of colour, music, and joy as we celebrate spring, love, and new beginnings.
Expect an electrifying atmosphere with Bollynights (@bollynightsuk) providing non-stop entertainment! Feel the beats of live DJs and traditional dhol drummers while immersing yourself in a whirlwind of vibrant, colored powder and dance the afternoon away.
📅 DATE: Tuesday, 29 April 2025
⏰ TIME: Starts at 1 PM and Ends 4PM
🎟 TICKET HOLDERS: Arrive anytime between 1 PM and 3 PM
📍 LOCATION: Sports Field, Colchester Campus
🚫 ALCOHOL-FREE EVENT: No alcohol is permitted on site.
🎟 Your Ticket Includes:
✔ A Holi t-shirt
✔ Holi paint
✔ A snack
✔ A guaranteed great time!
Make sure to select the ticket option that applies to you!
👕 What to Wear?
As part of your ticket you will receive a SU branded Holi White t-shirt* at the sign-in desk.
Wearing white makes the colours pop! We recommend bringing a change of clothes because, by the end, you’ll be covered in a vibrant rainbow of paint.
(*while stocks last)
🟢 Safe & Fun! Our colour powder is non-toxic and made from natural ingredients (corn starch and food-grade dye). It’s safe for the skin, doesn’t stain when used correctly, and inhaling small amounts is unlikely to cause harm.
❓ FAQs
🤔 Why is Holi held in Term 3?
We hold Holi in Term 3 to provide the best experience for our members.
In previous years, we have had to cancel and postpone Holi due to the weather.
As a result of this, in collaboration with the societies, we decided to hold Holi in term 3.
This timing allows us to secure the best venue and enjoy better weather for an outdoor celebration.
I am a member of the Indian/Hindu Society. Do I qualify for a discount?
Yes! If you are a member of either the Indian or Hindu Society, please select the Indian/Hindu Soc ticket when purchasing.
⏰ When should I arrive?
Anytime between 1 PM and 3 PM.
🚌 I'm a student in Southend—can I attend?
Yes! A coach is available from Southend. Check the Southend What’s On pages for details. The tickets cost £5 for Southend which includes transport. Tickets can be bought here.
🎓 I'm an Alumni—can I join?
Of course! Just select the ‘Guest’ ticket option.
👶 Can I bring my child?
Yes! Children of current University of Essex students are welcome. You must book a 'Guest' ticket along with your student ticket. Children are the sole responsibility of the parent/guardian bringing them to the event.
❤️ Can I bring my partner/spouse?
Yes! Book them a ‘Guest’ ticket in addition to yours.
🍻 Can I bring alcohol?
No. This is a strictly alcohol-free event. No glass is allowed, and staff reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone under the influence.
For more details, email suengagement@essex.ac.uk.
🎨🎶 Don’t miss out on the most colourful and biggest event of the year – grab your tickets now! 🎟✨