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Freshers Guide · September 2026
Official Edge Hill Students’ Union Freshers runs 18–27 September 2026. Edge Hill University Induction Week runs Monday 21 to Friday 25 September, and autumn term begins Monday 28 September.
Ormskirk After Dark focuses on venues already listed in our directory. Confirmed Freshers specials, student nights and one-off events are added only when a listed venue publishes a dependable date and time.
Student night
Lime Tyger
Tyger Tuesdays is already verified, with games, beer pong and student-friendly offers.
Late nights
Alpine Club Lodge
Alpine is active on Railway Road and stays on Freshers watch for confirmed event announcements.
Weekly entertainment
Quizzes, karaoke & live music
Use the What’s On calendar for verified recurring nights at The Horseshoe, The Green Room, The Railway, The Yew Tree, The Cricketers, The Hayfield, The Cork and Soul Cafe Bar.
Monday 21 September · 10pm–2am: THE Big Freshers Ice Breaker · Edge Hill University / Students’ Union. Event & tickets →
Friday 25 September · 8pm–2am: Textbook on Tour · Edge Hill Students’ Union. Event & tickets →
Saturday 26 September · 8pm–2am: Freshers Closing Fest · Society, Ormskirk. Event & tickets →
For official campus events, societies, student support and Students’ Union activities, visit the EHSU website.
Edge Hill events and new campus food
Use the official Student Life Portal for Welcome and Induction events, arts, culture, sport and free activities throughout the year.
Open the Student Life Portal →
Edge Hill is also introducing new campus food concepts in September, including Asian and Mexican street food, pizza by the slice, smashed burgers and vegan choices.
Food before a night out
Browse restaurants, cafés and social dining across Ormskirk before heading out.
Getting home safely
Venue? Submit a Freshers event →
Sat 19 & Sun 20 · 9pm Welcome Weekend Karaoke
Mon 21 · 8pm Musical Mondays
Tue 22 · 8pm Pride Freshers Student Night
Wed 23 · 8pm Traffic Light Freshers
Thu 24 · 9pm Big Music Quiz & Karaoke
Fri 25 · 8pm Freshers Pyjama Party
Sat 26 · 9pm Benidorm Freshers · student ID essential
Sun 27 · 9pm Freshers Bingo Night
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