Upcoming events.
Events Schedule
The MCR organises many 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, and post drinks (port and chocolates) are served in the MCR after dinner.
MCR committee hustings
Hustings for the 2027 MCR committee elections will be held in the MCR with coffee, mince pies and pastries. Come along to meet the candidates and ask them questions.
Mini Golf at the Tivoli
The MCR will be doing a group trip to the Tivoli to play a round of mini golf. The trip is free but sign-up is required - see weekly newsletter for details.
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, and post drinks (port and chocolates) are served in the MCR after dinner.
MCR Cheese and Wine Night: The Judgment of Cambridge
French wines trade at steep premiums compared to their international counterparts. In 1976, a panel of experts in Paris tasted wines from France and elsewhere side by side to answer the question: are French wines really better? Their answer was a resounding no. Join us in 2026 for the Judgment of Cambridge, where we’ll rerun the experiment with both cheese and wine!
The tasting will be guided by Douglas Page, former president of the University Blind Wine Tasting Society and JCR member, and will feature a thoughtfully curated selection of cheese and wine, along with a variety of other nibbles. Non-alcoholic options will also be available.
This event is free for MCR members and limited to 35 places, so please sign up so we can gauge numbers. See weekly newsletter for sign-up form link.
Parlour talk
Parlour Talks are Magdalene's informal, interdisciplinary seminars designed to bring MCR members together with Fellows to hear accessible, interesting talks across a wide range of subjects. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet people from across different disciplines as well as the fellows who you might not otherwise encounter.
Talks take place at 18.00 in the Parlour and will finish in good time for Formal Hall afterwards. Wine and nibbles will be provided, and there is no need to book.
Talk details to follow…
Trip to the ADC Theatre
MCR trip to the ADC Theatre to see the Footlights 2026 Pantomime, Cinderella (https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/whatsonpanto/cuadcfootlights-pantomime-2026-cinderella/). See newsletter 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, and post drinks (port and chocolates) are served in the MCR after dinner.
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, and post drinks (port and chocolates) are served in the MCR after dinner.
Parlour talk
Parlour Talks are Magdalene's informal, interdisciplinary seminars designed to bring MCR members together with Fellows to hear accessible, interesting talks across a wide range of subjects. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet people from across different disciplines as well as the fellows who you might not otherwise encounter.
Talks take place at 18.00 in the Parlour and will finish in good time for Formal Hall afterwards. Wine and nibbles will be provided, and there is no need to book.
Talk details to follow…
Pilates with Puppies
Looking for a fun and unique way to exercise while experiencing the joy of puppy cuddles? Join the MCR to attend a Pilates with Puppies session hosted by Pilates Back to Health, which combines core-strengthening Pilates with the therapeutic effects of animal interaction. See MCR newsletter for sign-up details.
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, and post drinks (port and chocolates) are served in the MCR after dinner.
MCR Movie Night
Come along to the fortnightly MCR movie night. This is a very informal event where you can relax in the MCR and enjoy a film alongside other members of the postgrad community at Magdalene. This week’s film is Fantastic Mr Fox (2009), and it will begin at 8pm. You can also join our group chat for further info and to vote for future films to be screened - see weekly newsletter for group link.
Strength Training
Learn to do weightlifting with an instructor in the Magdalene Gym. Details to follow…
MCR Diwali Celebration
Join us for an MCR Diwali Celebration Dinner! See the MCR notices for details and sign-up
Coffee and pastries
Free coffee and pastries to start your Saturday in the MCR. Please bring your own mug!
MCR Halloween Party
Join us in Benson Hall after BA formal for a Halloween-themed party! There’ll be plenty of free drinks and prizes for the best costumes
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, and post drinks (port and chocolates) are served in the MCR after dinner.
Strength Training
Learn to do weightlifting with an instructor in the Magdalene Gym. Details to follow…
Trinity-Magdalene MCR Black History Month Social
Join Trinity and Magdalene MCRs in the Trinity College Bar for a joint Black History Month social with African and Caribbean food, drinks and Afrobeats music. You’ll also hear from our speakers and learn more about Black History Month
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, and post drinks (port and chocolates) are served in the MCR after dinner.
PhD Meet-Up
Join us in the Magdalene College Bar for the second PhD meet-up of term! Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available
MCR Movie Night
Come along to the fortnightly MCR movie night. This is a very informal event where you can relax in the MCR and enjoy a film alongside other members of the postgrad community at Magdalene. Our first screening of term will be Project Hail Mary (2026), and the film will begin at 8pm. You can also join our group chat for further info and to vote for future films to be screened - see weekly newsletter for group link.
Strength Training
Learn to do weightlifting with an instructor in the Magdalene Gym. Details to follow…
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, and post drinks (port and chocolates) are served in the MCR after dinner.
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
Black Tie Party in Benson Hall
Not to be missed! Dress code is black tie. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available.
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
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