The Ultimate Portsmouth OAP Experience ( RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY 2ND/3RD/4TH YEAR ) – Presented by FOOTASYLUM
Officially hosted events by The Astoria / Eskimo 11 / Official Varsity Wednesday’s Team / Portsmouth Freshers
Exclusively sponsored by FOOTASYLUM
SOLD OUT EVERY YEAR SINCE 2012!
Get ready to return for 2nd or 3rd year and kick things off the right way with the ultimate lineup of Welcome Week events EXCLUSIVELY FOR 2ND & 3RD YEAR STUDENTS.
You know just how crazy the Official Astoria Portsmouth Freshers Week Wristband is so make sure you buy your Returners OAP wristband early to avoid disappointment.
Please note: This event is strictly for RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY.
Proof of student status will be requested on collection of your wristband. Failure to provide valid evidence that you are an existing student may result in refusal of admission, and your ticket will be deemed invalid. ALL TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE
7 Massive Events. 1 Wristband. Huge Savings. Guaranteed Entry.
It’s the Biggest Welcome Week Experience in Portsmouth
🎟 FREE entry to 7 of the biggest Freshers events
💰 Save over £80 vs buying individual tickets
🚨 Events sell out every year – secure your place now!
✅All tickets fully refundable *T&C Below*
🔥 Earlybird bundles from just £9.99 (limited availability!
Exclusive FOOTASYLUM Discounts Available to all Ticket Buyers 💸
🎉 WHAT YOU GET
Your Essential Welcome Week Wristband gives you:
✔ Entry to 7 major Freshers events including Dirty Disco!
✔ Free T Shirt
✔ Access to Portsmouth biggest student venues
✔ Exclusive drink deals & giveaways
✔ Priority entry at selected events
✔ Massive savings vs individual tickets
✔ The option to upgrade with VIP Queue Jump
Some events are wristband exclusive — the bundle guarantees your entry!
🎓 PORTSMOUTH RETURNERS OAP LINE-UP
🏈 1️⃣ House Party
📅 Friday 11th September
📍 The Astoria
Beer Pong 🏓 | Party Games 🍻 | Free Giveaways 👕
The ultimate warm-up to Welcome Week.
📦 2️⃣ Official Move in Party
📅 Sunday 13th September
📍 The Sugar Shack
Student drink deals 🍹 | Icebreaker games 🎲 | Huge giveaways
Meet your flatmates. Make your first memories.
🌈 3️⃣ ABBA Wonderland
📅 Monday 14th September
📍 Tokyo Joes & The Astoria
Confetti showers 🎪 | Glitter stations ✨ | Venue transformation | Festival vibes
👯♂️ 4️⃣ 90s vs 00’s clash
📅 Tuesday 15th September
📍 Sugar Shack
2000 Students | Festival production | Photo Opportunities | Exclusive drink deals
A Weekly Ritual
🔥 5️⃣ ESKIMO PROJECT UV NEON PAINT PARTY SPECIAL – Portsmouth’s Biggest Friday
📅 Friday 18th September
📍 The Astoria
Peak Friday chaos. Expect a sell-out.
⛳ 6️⃣ PORTSCRAWL – The Biggest Portsmouth Pub Crawl 10 years running 🚨 MUST ADD ON 🚨
📅 Tuesday 23rd September
📍 The Sugar shack, Dockyard, HB’s, Tokyo Joes, Astoria, Wetherspoons
5000 Students | 6+ venues | FREE T-shirt | Exclusive drink deals
The biggest student bar crawl in Portsmouth.
🔞 HALLOWEEN ASYLUM 🚨 MUST ADD ON 🚨
📅 Thursday 29th October
📍 The Astoria
The UK’s BIGGEST student Halloween event 🧟
Included with your wristband.
💰 WRISTBAND VALUE BREAKDOWN
Buying individually would cost:
House Party – £10
Official Move in Party – £10
90s vs 00s – £10
Wonderland – £15
UV NEON – £15
Halloween Asylum – £15
Total: £75
🎟 Wristband from £9.99
👉 Save over £65
🚨 ADD-ON: VIP QUEUE JUMP 🚨
Skip the long queues and head straight inside with the Astoria VIP Queue Jump Upgrade.
F*ck me It’s Freshers queues are LONG. This is the smart move.
❗️BEWARE OF COPY CAT IMITATIONS ❗️
Portsmouth Welcome Week and Eskimo 11 has been running since 2012, and has been at the heart of every freshers week since. Listing only legitimate & best venues in Portsmouth Hosting thousands of Students Every single Week! Don’t be fooled by other events trying to imitate Portsmouth Welcome Week and Eskimo 11. There IS ONLY ONE!!
We are often imitated but never truly replicated as we offer an experience and a production level that is a cut above the rest. We want you to experience the very best in freshers week, and give you memories that will last a lifetime, as you embark into university life and adulthood.
Take a look at our Socials and see for yourself!
🚩RED FLAG FRESHERS EVENTS 🚩
We know it can be confusing when looking what freshers events & what to buy so we have listed some red flags you should look out for:
🚩 No venues listed for event/events – Or unsuitable venues listed
🚩 No previous photos or video evidence of the event happening
🚩 Vague or nonsensical event descriptions
🚩 99p tickets listed in venues that are unsuitable
FAQ SECTION
🗣️ Can my non-university friends or partner attend?
✅ Yes they can! They will still need to have purchased their own tickets but every student is allowed 2 non-students to join them for entry.
🗣️ Why do the tickets come in different price tiers?
✅ There is only a limited amount of tickets we can sell. Therefore we operate a festival style ticketing model. The earlier you buy your ticket the cheaper it will be.
🗣️Does my ticket need to be in my name?
✅ No it doesn’t, we just need to scan your barcode. However, please be cautious when buying tickets from a third party.
🗣️Where can I collect my add ons? (Portscrawl T-Shirt, LED Batons, ABBA Glasses)
✅ When you get entry into the event, simply show a member of our staff your add on ticket and you will be given these upon entry.
🗣️What ID will I need to provide on entry?
✅ You will need to show a valid driving licence, provisional driving licence or passport. This is in line with the national guidelines and nightclub entry requirements policy.