Upcoming events.
Events Schedule
The MCR organises numerous events and activities to make your time at Magdalene exciting!
In the calendar you find the upcoming events. Make sure you also follow our social media pages to get the latest information!
BA Formal Dinner in Hall
Three-course meal in Hall open to students and their guests. Dress code is formal with gowns. Tickets can be booked via Upay. Free pre-drinks in Benson Hall from 18:45.
MCR Halloween Party
Halloween-themed party in Benson Hall after BA formal. Details to follow…
Trip to the ADC Theatre
MCR trip to the ADC Theatre to see The Addams Family (https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/musical/the-addams-family/). See email to sign up!
BA Formal Dinner in Hall
Three-course meal in Hall open to students and their guests. Dress code is formal with gowns. Tickets can be booked via Upay. Free pre-drinks in Benson Hall from 18:45.
BA Formal Dinner in Hall
Three-course meal in Hall open to students and their guests. Dress code is formal with gowns. Tickets can be booked via Upay. Free pre-drinks in Benson Hall from 18:45.
BA Formal Dinner in Hall
Three-course meal in Hall open to students and their guests. Dress code is formal with gowns. Tickets can be booked via Upay. Free pre-drinks in Benson Hall from 18:45.
BA Formal Dinner in Hall
Three-course meal in Hall open to students and their guests. Dress code is formal with gowns. Tickets can be booked via Upay. Free pre-drinks in Benson Hall from 18:45.
Trip to the ADC Theatre
MCR trip to the ADC Theatre to see the Footlights 2025 Pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk (https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/whatsonpanto/cuadcfootlights-pantomime-2025-jack-and-the-beanstalk/ ). See email to sign up!
BA Formal Dinner in Hall
Three-course meal in Hall open to students and their guests. Dress code is formal with gowns. Tickets can be booked via Upay. Free pre-drinks in Benson Hall from 18:45.
Coffee and pastries
Free coffee and pastries to start your Saturday in the MCR. Please bring your own mug!
BA Formal Dinner in Hall
Three-course meal in Hall open to students and their guests. Dress code is formal with gowns. Tickets can be booked via Upay. Free pre-drinks in Benson Hall from 18:45.
College Bar Swap with Emmanuel College
Meet other postgrad students from another college!
Rounders Game on Jesus Green
Fun baseball-like game with a picnic on Jesus Green. If the weather isn’t great, we will visit the Fitzwilliam Museum instead (as communicated). Meet at the Porters’ Lodge
Magdalene Boat Club BBQ at Boat House
Come and see what rowing is all about at the boat house and meet others in the club
BA Matriculation Dinner
Dinner in Hall for new postgraduate students at Magdalene. By invitation only. Dress code is black tie with gowns. Pre-drinks in Cripps Gallery from 18:30 after the welcome talks.
LGBT+ Social with JCR in College Bar
Meet other LGBT+ individuals and allies in college with the JCR (undergraduate students at Magdalene)
PhD Meet and Greet Drinks in the College Bar
Meet old and new PhD students at Magdalene for drinks at the College Bar
Uni Freshers Fair Walking Group
Walk to the university clubs and societies fair on Parker’s Piece. Meet at the Porters Lodge to walk together
College Bar Swap with St Catherine’s
Meet other postgrad students from another college!
Magdalene Societies Freshers Fair in Cripps Gallery
Learn about and sign up for societies and sports clubs at Magdalene!
Ceilidh in Cripps Gallery
Learn how to party the Scottish way! Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Matriculation Celebration Service
In the Magdalene Chapel (first court) with music from the College choir. Gowns are worn in chapel.
Matriculation Photo and Master's Welcome
Photograph for all new postgraduate students and official welcome from Master Greenwood. Dress code is formal with gowns - see email from College for details.
Harassment and Consent Training Workshop
Talk in Cripps Court Gallery, run by College. Compulsory to attend.
Learn to Punt
See where the punts are kept, learn to punt, and tour Cambridge from the river! See email to sign up for slots
Welcome Drinks in the MCR
Join us for welcome drinks in the Middle Combination Room (MCR) in first court. Non-alcoholic options will be available.
Welcome and College Tour with Families
Join us for the start of Freshers’ Week! We’ll be meeting College Families and taking a tour around College with other new students. Meet at the Porters’ Lodge. Followed by a trip to Jack’s Gelato in town for free ice cream - a Cambridge institution!
Welcome drinks in the Pickerel Inn
Welcome drinks for returning students, and new MBA, PGCE, and other postgrad students arriving early. Meet at the Pickerel Inn (the pub across the road from the Porters’ Lodge)
Wimbledon watch party
Join us in the MCR to watch the Wimbledon Men’s Final from 4pm! Snacks and drinks will be provided
Pride Month Movie Night
Join us for a screening of 'But I'm a Cheerleader' in the MCR on Monday June 30th to celebrate Pride Month!
College Bar Crawl
Visit to Hughes Hall and St Catherine’s College bars. Meet at Magdalene plodge at 19:30 to walk together.