New city, new mates, new nights out. If you're ready to make memories after dark, ENSA’s got you covered. Whether you're into club nights, pub quizzes, bingo, or just vibing with new friends over a drink, this guide is your go-to for the best evening events during Welcome Week.
Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association (ENSA) has put together a line-up of nights designed to help you have fun, meet people, and get a taste of the city’s legendary nightlife. From laid-back socials to high-energy dance floors, there’s something for every kind of night owl.
So, grab your flatmates, plan your outfits, and get ready to experience the after-hours side of uni life.
Saturday 6th
Napier Quiz Night, 7pm- Three Sisters
Think you’ve got the smarts to take home the prize? Our Napier Quiz Night at The Three Sisters is your chance to prove it. Expect a mix of fun questions, friendly competition, and awesome prizes as you and your team test your knowledge on all things Napier—and a few wild cards beyond.
Come with your flatmates, bring your club or society crew, or just turn up and join a team on the night. It’s a relaxed, social evening that’s perfect for meeting new people and having a laugh over a drink.
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Saturday 6th
The Pink Pony Club, 10pm- Hangar 5
The Chappell Roan Tribute Night is here to bring the bops, the energy, and the unapologetic fun. Expect epic vocals, fierce vibes, and an empowering playlist that’ll have you dancing from the first beat until the stars are out.
It’s the perfect way to let loose, sing your heart out, and celebrate one of pop’s rising icons with fellow fans and new friends alike. Bring your best moves, your boldest outfit, and get ready for a night that’s all about feeling good and going big.
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Sunday 7th
Welcome Party, 10pm- Hangar 5
Time to dig out those low-rise jeans, throw on some neon, and channel your inner MySpace-era icon, because we’re taking you straight back to 2007. Our 2000s Throwback Club Night is the ultimate Welcome Week kickoff, blasting all the bangers from the days of Rihanna, Timbaland, Avril Lavigne, and every guilty-pleasure hit you secretly (or not so secretly) love.
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Monday 8th
Calum Bowie, 8pm- Hangar 5
Fresh from lighting up the TRNSMT stage and riding high on his biggest year yet, Calum Bowie is bringing his viral tunes and heartfelt lyrics straight our Welcome Week. Expect big bangers, emotional sing-alongs, and the kind of atmosphere that turns a gig into a memory you’ll be talking about all year.
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Tuesday 9th
Speed-Friending, 6pm- Three Sisters
Want to kick off your night by meeting a bunch of new people, fast? Our Speed Friending session at the Union Bar is the perfect pre-party social. It’s like speed dating, but with zero romance pressure and way more potential for finding your new pub quiz partner, club night crew, or flatmate BFF.
You’ll chat with lots of different people in quick, timed rounds, swapping stories, laughs, and maybe even a few weekend plans. Open to students from all years and degrees, it’s a relaxed, welcoming way to break the ice
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Wednesday 10th
Welcome Fest, 1pm- Craiglockhart Lawn
Looking for a great way to kick off the new academic year and take a break from clubbing? Join the Students' Association for an exciting afternoon of fun, games, and good vibes—perfect for meeting new people and setting the tone for a brilliant social life.
Enjoy inflatables, carnival games, a petting zoo, candy floss, and loads more. It’s the perfect pre-social before your evening plans and a great way to connect with students from across all campuses.
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Wednesday 10th
Bongos Bingo, 7pm- Corn Exchange
Forget everything you think you know about bingo, this is chaos with a glitter cannon. This ultimate midweek blowout is part rave, part game show, part full-on party, and it’s about to take over your Wednesday night.
We’re talking confetti showers, DJ drop breaks, dance-offs, crowd karaoke, and, yes, actual bingo with real CASH prizes (because sometimes that student loan just doesn’t stretch far enough). Whether you’re a fresher still finding your crew or a third-year who just needs a wild midweek, this is your excuse to go big.
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Thursday 11th
Welcome Fair, 10am- Corn Exchange
Edinburgh Napier’s Welcome Fair is your chance to connect with the people, events, and communities that will shape your social life all year long.
With around 150 stalls, you’ll find everything from student societies and sports clubs to nightlife partners and exclusive deals, plus loads of freebies to kick things off. Whether you’re into club nights, live music, games nights or chill socials, this is where you find your crew.
Come along, meet new people, and get inspired for the nights (and days) ahead.
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Thursday 11th
Pub Crawl, 6pm- Meet at Potterrow
Some call it a rite of passage, others just call it “the best night of the year.” The Legendary Annual Pub Crawl is back, and it’s ready to take you on a whistle-stop tour of Edinburgh’s most iconic pubs across Cowgate and the Grassmarket.
You’ll kick things off with a drink in hand (your ticket includes a pint, cider, or soft drink plus a free shot), then hop from venue to venue with your new crew, collecting stories and selfies as you go. There’s even a stylish pub crawl cap so you can wear your night like a badge of honour.
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Thursday 11th
Icons Night: Pub Crawl After Party, 10pm- Cab Vol
After conquering the pub crawl, keep the energy high at Icons Night, the afterparty where every song is a sing-along and every person is the main character. From ABBA’s glittery highs to Gaga’s fierce anthems, it’s wall-to-wall bangers designed to keep you on the dancefloor until closing time.
Dress as your favourite pop culture icon, or just show up looking iconic, and you might bag yourself a prize for best look.
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Saturday 13th
Hacker T Dog & Katie Thistleton DJ Set, 10pm- Hangar 5
Forget everything you thought you knew about club nights — this is pure chaos in the best way possible. CBBC legend Hacker T Dog joins forces with BBC Radio 1’s Katie Thistleton for a throwback rave so unhinged you’ll be yelling the Blue Peter theme at 1am like it’s your national anthem.
Expect a high-energy mix of nostalgia, bangers, and absolute nonsense, the kind of night where you dance, laugh, and maybe question your life choices (but in a good way).
This isn’t just a DJ set. It’s a fever dream you’ll want to remember forever.
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Sunday 14th
Fayre Play, 7pm- Fayre Play
Level up your game night at Fayre Play, Edinburgh’s ultimate gaming hotspot! Take on fun challenges, collect stamps, and once you hit six, snag a cute duck plushie as your trophy, because who doesn’t love a little bragging right in plush form?
Your ticket gets you two rounds of games and a drink (yes, cocktails are included), making it the perfect mix of friendly competition and midweek fun. Bring your A-game, your friends, and get ready for an evening of laughs, wins, and maybe a few playful rivalries.
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