Christ’s College traditionally holds a May Ball on the Tuesday of May Week following undergraduate examinations.
This year our theme is ‘Paradise Lost’. Experience the incredible world of John Milton’s epic, stretching from the tranquility of the Elysium to the chaos of Pandaemonium.

Standard ticket price: £160
Queue Jump ticket price: £170
Dining ticket price: £190
Access ticket price: £100

Our access ticketing scheme allows Christ’s College students who claim a half or full Cambridge bursary to purchase reduced £100 tickets.
Access tickets will be confidentially verified by the Tutorial Office following ticket purchases.
Individuals who are ineligible for this scheme but still select the ticket may be barred from purchasing tickets completely.

Each University of Cambridge student is allowed to bring up to two guests. Guests are not required to be students at the University of Cambridge.

Payments should be made via bank transfer to the account details listed in the email that you receive.
You will have 48 hours to complete the bank transfer using the reference code

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer refunds on tickets.
You are welcome to re-sell your tickets and then change the name of the ticket to match the new owner.

Yes. You can request a name change for your ticket(s) using your Raven log in on our ticketing system, up to 1 week prior to the Ball (Tuesday 9th June 2020).
There will be an additional charge of £25 for any name change. Payment for name change will be made via bank transfer with a unique code as reference emailed to you after your name change request.
A new ticket and QR code will be provided digitally to confirm name change.
Access tickets for will not be eligible for a name change on the system and will need to contact ticketing@christsmayball.com directly.
Any minor name changes can be sent to ticketing@christsmayball.com.

A variety of food and drink options will be provided at the ball, including comprehensive vegetarian and vegan options.
Allergen information will be available at the stalls and on our app. For any further queries, please contact our Food & Drink team.
Please fill out our dietary requirement questions following the purchase of your ticket.

We require all guests to produce a government recognised ID, such as driving license or ID card.
University of Cambridge students will also need to produce a CamCard to be allowed entry.

Doors for Standard tickets will open at 21:00.
Doors for Queue jump tickets will open at 20:30.
Dining guests should report to the Great Gate at 18:00. The meal will begin promptly at 18:30

Black tie, White tie or National Dress are permitted. Sports blazers are not allowed. The dress code will be strictly enforced. Those who are not properly attired will be refused entry to the ball.