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Pre-order your wristband online
Secure your Freshers Cocktail Week wristband online. Confirmation lands in your inbox with your unique barcode.
Freshers 2026 · Glasgow
GLASGOWFRESHERSCOCKTAILWEEK2026
Fri 11th – Sun 20th Sep 2026
Unlock £5 cocktails across participating Glasgow bars and clubs.
Calling all Freshers
Scotland's biggest Freshers event has landed.
What the wristband unlocks
One wristband unlocks £5 cocktails across Glasgow. City-wide. All edition.
University of Glasgow · University of Strathclyde · Glasgow Caledonian University
Fri 11th – Sun 20th Sep 2026
£5 signature cocktails
Participating Glasgow bars serve a signature cocktail at £5 for wristband holders all edition.
10 days city-wide event
Not a single night. A full city trail you can take at your own pace.
Glasgow edition
Fri 11th – Sun 20th Sep 2026. One wristband covers the full Glasgow Freshers Week 2026.
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How it works
Buy once, collect your wristband, then unlock £5 cocktails for the week.
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Collect from a central pick-up point
Show your barcode at collection to receive your wristband. Collection points are announced closer to the week.
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Flash your wristband at participating bars
Flash your wristband at participating bars and clubs to unlock £5 cocktails and other exclusive offers for the full edition dates.
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Quick answers
When is Freshers Cocktail Week in Glasgow?
Glasgow is planned for Fri 11th – Sun 20th Sep 2026. Collection details land closer to the week.
Which universities can take part in Glasgow?
All are welcome, University of Glasgow (Glasgow Uni), University of Strathclyde (Strathclyde) and Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU). Freshers Cocktail Week is city-wide.
What do I get with a wristband?
Unlock £5 cocktails at participating bars and clubs, plus a city-wide cocktail trail to explore at your own pace.
Is it only for Freshers?
Built for Freshers. Made for You. All years welcome. It’s a city-wide festival.
Is this an 18+ event?
Yes. This is an 18+ event. Usual venue ID policies apply. Always drink responsibly.
Which universities is it for?
Students from all universities in your city are welcome. Open your city page or FAQ for the named unis (for example York Uni and YSJ in York).
Where does Freshers Cocktail Week happen?
It is a multi-city festival. Each city has its own dates, venues and wristband. Pick your city on the homepage to see what’s live, for example York Freshers 2026.