Birmingham Freshers Week 2023 is finally here – and we are so excited for the freshers events taking place here in Digbeth, the coolest part of Birmingham!
So if you’re looking for Digbeth freshers events to dance the night away at, here’s some of our top picks…
Monday 11th September
The Big Neon UV Rave
The Rainbow (High Street)
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The Freshers Takeover in Birmingham kicks off on Monday 11th September with The Big Neon UV Rave! Digbeth’s famous The Rainbow will be illuminated with thousands of LED sticks and foam batons.
This is the perfect place to kick off your uni experience and be part of an experience like no other!

Monday 18th September
The Big Freshers Lockdown
The Mill (Lower Trinity Street)
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One of the UK’s biggest freshers events is coming to Digbeth for 2023! The Big Freshers Lockdown, in association with boohooMAN, invites University of Birmingham students for Radio 1XTRA and Parklife DJs, boohooMAN giveaways, celebrity guest appearances, co2 blasters, confetti storms, laser LED light shows and so much more TBA!

Tuesday 19th September
F*CK ME It’s Freshers
The Mill (Lower Trinity Street)
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Another HUGE event at The Mill is F*CK ME It’s Freshers, promising “FREE UV paint, neon glow sticks & LED Batons to create a monstrous, immersive nightclub atmosphere like no other!”
Plus, there’ll be carnival style stilt walkers, free t-shirts, party games, massive giveaways, Birmingham’s biggest DJs and more – get in there early to guarantee your tickets!
Tuesday 19th September
I JUST WANNA ROCK – Birmingham’s Biggest Freshers Opener
Secret Space (River Street)
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Get ready for the ultimate hip-hop extravaganza to come to Digbeth, with DJs from across the world spinning your favourite anthems from Drake, Young Thug, Lil Baby, Migos, Travis Scott, Future, J Hus and many more!
Wednesday 20th September
Birmingham Freshers Summer of Love
Mama Roux’s (Lower Trinity Street)
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Peace, love, disco…and house music! Don’t miss out on this freshers spectacular on Wednesday 20th September, taking you back from the 60s through to the 90s – wear your waviest garms, and expect to be covered head to toe in glitter and confetti.
Mama Roux’s is one of Birmingham’s most iconic warehouses, and we know you’ll have plenty more unforgettable nights here throughout university!

We also have a round-up of other top events in Digbeth this September, from food festivals to parties and Oktoberfest celebrations – read about it here.
If you’re a fresher coming to Digbeth day or night, we’d love to see what you’re getting up to, so tag us @InDigbeth on social media.
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