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Magdalen Commemoration Ball 2023, Magdalen College, Oxford (2026)

28/06/2023

We’re delighted to announce that the beautiful photographers taken by our wonderful photographers are finally available! The link is in our bio, or can be found in your inbox.

Thank you Flora and Adam for these amazing shots. I hope you all enjoy looking through them and reminiscing.

‘Til next time.

Magdalen Ball Committee 2023

28/06/2023

We’re delighted to announce that the beautiful photographers taken by our wonderful photographers are finally available! The link is in our bio, or can be found in your inbox.

Thank you Faye for these amazing shots. I hope you all enjoy looking through them and reminiscing.
‘Til next time.

Magdalen Ball Committee 2023

28/06/2023

We’re delighted to announce that the beautiful photographers taken by our wonderful photographers are finally available! The link is in our bio, or can be found in your inbox.

Thank you Izzy and Owen for these amazing shots. I hope you all enjoy looking through them and reminiscing.

‘Til next time.

Magdalen Ball Committee 2023

17/06/2023

Dizzy yourself on the dodgems and whirl round and round on the wave swingers to top off the summertime celebration…

Entertainment
Fairground: 10pm - 4am
The Deer have disappeared for one night (and one night only!) to make way for our Forest Fairground, where you’ll find dodgems and wave swingers.
Misc:
Last but not certainly least, Grove Deer Park is also where you’ll find our guest toilets!

17/06/2023

Watch the forest come into flower as you wander between Cloisters and New Building’s Lawns, where you’ll experience Narnia at the height of summer…

Music:
Holly Hart: 8pm - 9pm.
An exquisite harpist to immerse you in a Narnian summertime.
Gorenberg Sextet: 10pm - 11pm
A wonderful jazz six-piece to welcome nightfall and fuel the night’s festivities.”
Entertainment:
Casino: 10pm - 4am
Stumble upon our Greenwood Games House, and have a go at blackjack, roulette, Caribbean stud poker and Texas hold’em.
Fireworks: 10:30pm - 10:35pm
Wind your way to New Buildings Lawns to witness the peak of our summertime celebration over the Water Meadow. Please note, this time is approximate and may change on the night.
Sh**ha: 9pm-4am
Take a break in the Centaurs’ Sh**ha Lounge. Electronic vapours & ni****ne free.
Survivors’ Photo: 5am
If you make it through the night, head to the lawns to claim your place in the very last photo of the ball.
Food:
MacDaddy: 7pm - 4am
A Mac ‘n’ Cheese specialist serving up hot pots of comfort-food bliss to warm you during your time in our winter woodland.
Los Churros Amigos: 7pm - 4am
Los Churros Amigos are a specialist in hot, fresh churros, served with a pot of dipping chocolate.
Taste Tibet: 8pm - 2am
Yeshi Jampa and his team will be serving up the very best of his award-winning Tibetan curries.
Chillidogs: 7:30pm - 4am
A street-food specialist serving up gourmet Hot Dogs and Nachos to get you into the festival feeling!
Chipsy: 8pm - 4am
Gourmet fries specialist Chipsy will be frying up triple-cooked Belgian frites with a wide array of dips and toppings.
French Toast: 8pm - 4am
Whilst you’re tucking into your chips, come and find Chipsy’s other speciality - French toast!
Crêpesomania: 8pm - 4am
A stalwart of the Oxford High Street, Crêpesomania are providing us with a selection of their freshly-made dessert crêpes.
Breakfast 4:15am - 6am
As the new day dawns, we’ll gather under the rising sun to enjoy Gatineau Bakery’s finest French pastries.
Drink:
Bubbles without Troubles Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Bar: 7pm - 1am
Yasmin Spark and her team will be serving tailor-made premium Alcohol-free Cocktails.
Mad Hatter Cocktail Bar: 7pm - 3am
We’ve collaborated with Cowley’s ‘The Mad Hatter’ speak-easy bar to produce a unique menu of cocktails that will transport you to the world of the woods.
Enchanted Elixirs Bar 7pm - 6am
Here there’ll be a drink suiting every guest’s taste to fuel their night of woodland revelry.
Jericho Coffee Traders: 7pm - 5am
Coffee-specialists from Jericho Coffee Traders will be serving the best of their coffee menu all night long.

17/06/2023

Come further into the cloisters and celebrate the coming of Narnian springtime - think streams running with wine instead of water and the whole forest revelling in jollification…

Music - Second Stage:
Oxford Gargoyles: 8:30pm - 9:30pm
A student black-tie jazz a capella outfit, specialising in dazzling vocal harmonies, and bewildering s**t improvisation.
Sisters of Funk: 9:20pm - 10:20pm
Oxford’s all women and non-binary funk band - they always get everyone dancing and can’t wait to be at Magdalen Ball!
Green Bean Machine: 11pm - 11:45pm
Let their 5-piece horns and powerhouse rhythm section ignite the dance floor as we deliver funky covers of your favourite hits for an electric atmosphere you do not want to miss!
Abba ReBjörn: 1am - 2am
Get ready for one of the most exciting and authentic-sounding ABBA tribute acts that you’re likely to see, guaranteed to make you feel like a dancing queen. Together they bring a touch of class to the ABBA tribute band scene, recreating those unforgettable songs like Waterloo, SOS, and Dancing Queen, and more, so you know there aren’t going to be any duds in the setlist!
Music - Rave Cave (OKB):
Harman Randhawa: 1am - 2:30am
Not quite the flute Mr Tumnus puts Lucy to sleep with, Harmanpreet Randhawa’s DJ set will keep you dancing all night long…
Spice Lounge: 2:30am - 4am
A fun-loving DJ trio now well-known for their bouncy, silly sets - expect 90 minutes of reggaetón, baile funk, breakbeat, speed garage, trance, techno, and all kinds of raucous revelry from the troublesome trio.
Food:
Oxford Gyoza: 7:30pm - 4am
Gloucester Green’s own Gyoza specialist, Ching Yu, will be providing her very best Gyoza for us. As we dance into the small hours, drop by here again for some freshly steamed bao.
Drink:
Springtime Wines and Mid Year’s Beers Bar 7pm - 4am
Come and taste from a tailored array of wine, beer, and cider to the sound of our second music stage.
Misc:
If you need a break from all the excitement, but not necessarily any support from the welfare staff, feel free to head to Hall to relax and chat with friends!

17/06/2023

As you continue your journey round the quads, you’ll be able to watch Narnia transform from season to season, starting by exploring the winter woodland in St John’s…

Entertainment:
Ice-Rink: 7pm - 12am
Start your night with some sparkle and head over to our Ice Rink… if skating isn’t quite your style, watch some beautiful performances when the rink opens and closes! If you’re concerned your white tie will interfere with your skating prowess, don’t fear; we will be providing socks and clips (for long dresses) at the side of the rink.
Food:
Wandering Pizza Company: 7pm - 1am
Accompany your wine and beer with this delicious artisan wood-fired pizza, served straight from the oven!
Yubba Yubba Doughnuts: 8pm - 4am
Yubba Yubba owner Debs has been cooking up her hot, freshly-fried doughnuts at college balls for over 35 years, and she promises that this year is better than ever!
Alfonso Gelateria: 7pm - 4am
Embrace the winter chill with this artisan gelato, full of the quality and flavour of authentic Italian ice-cream.
Drink:
Winter Warmer: 8pm - 4am
Yubba Yubba doughnuts will be serving up some of their hot spiced apple juice so you can warm up as you watch the snow fall! Don’t be afraid to ask for a drop of added brandy if you fancy it just a little warmer…
Alc-au-Lait: 9pm - 1am
Get into the winter spirit with these deliciously snow-like alcoholic milkshakes. Alcohol-free options are also available.

17/06/2023

Once you’ve stepped through the wardrobe, this quad is where your journey into Narnia truly begins…

Music:
Hannah Kieve: 8:30pm - 9:30pm
An incredible soloist to sing along to your favourite pop and indie ballads with.
The Carnations: 9:30pm - 10:30pm
What do Arctic Monkeys, Taylor Swift, and Fall Out Boy all have in common? Their songs are all played by the Carnations! Make sure you’re front row for a mega indie/rock/pop set you won’t want to miss.
Yazmin Lacey: 10:40pm - 11:40pm
Sonically uncategorisable, the unifying theme of Yazmin Lacey’s music is how it captures the beauty of imperfection, foregoing a polished sound for rawness.
The Hunna: 12am - 1am
One of the most exciting bands on the circuit, the Hunna have earned the status of one of the UK’s great modern rock bands.
Silent Disco: 2am - 4:30am
Flick between our three carefully curated channels and you’ll be sure to find something to keep the dancing and singing going once the main acts have ended.
Drink:
Spirits of Winter Bar 7:15pm - 4am
Here we’ll be serving a wide array of spirits and mixers to accompany our main music stage.
Misc:
Here you will also find our Welfare Room (Old Law Library) and Medical Room (Lecture Room A) should you need any assistance during the night.

17/06/2023

To begin the evening, the professor invites you for a reception in his study, accompanied by food, drink, and music, as a final taste of reality before stepping into the world of the ball…

Music:
The Jesus Four: 6pm - 7pm
A string quartet to accompany the Prosecco Reception in the Professor’s study and begin the evening with sophistication…
Food:
Turkish Delight: 6pm-7pm
Turkish delight will be served to give you a taste of our magical world, which, just like Edmund, will leave you wanting more...
Drink:
Prosecco Reception: 6pm-7pm
The Turkish Delight will be accompanied with a choice of Druzian Prosecco or Alcohol-free and halal-certified Champagne.
Misc:
Longwall quad will also be where our cloakroom can be found, along with the lost and found point should any of your wardrobe be misplaced during the night. Additionally, should you need to leave the ball early, you will need to leave via the same gate through which you came in.

29/05/2023

Support: ABBA ReBjörn

Get ready for one of the most exciting and authentic-sounding ABBA tribute acts that you’re likely to see. Together they bring a touch of class to the ABBA tribute band scene, recreating those unforgettable songs like Waterloo, SOS, and Dancing Queen, and more, so you know there aren’t going to be any duds in the song list!

27/05/2023

Headliner: The Hunna

From their 2016 debut album ‘100’, which went gold and shot into the UK Top 20, the 2018 follow-up ‘Dare’, which climbed even higher, to their new, self-titled fourth album, which seethes with colossal riffs, irresistible melodies and memorable lyrics, The Hunna has built a golden reputation for crafting instant rock anthems. Live, they’ve always been one of the most exciting bands on the circuit, earning the status of one of the UK’s great modern rock bands.

(Photo Credit: Gingerdope)

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