Formal Halls

At Regent's, we have Formal Hall on Tuesday and Friday evenings. This three-course, served meal is a warm occasion when many of the College community come together. Students and staff wear gowns and dress more formally, and students may bring their own wine to the tables. Formal Hall must be booked in advance through the meal booking system.

Michaelmas Term 2026

Formal Hall begins at 7pm and the dress code is ‘smart attire and gowns’ unless otherwise stated.

DateWeekTime of EventEvent NameStudents can bring guests?Tuesday Hall SpeakersDress Code
06-OctWeek 0 – TuesdayWelcome Dinner for UG freshersNoBlack tie optional
07-OctWeek 0 – WednesdayWelcome for PG freshersNoBlack tie optional
09-OctWeek 0 – FridayFormal HallYes
13-OctWeek 1 – TuesdayFormal HallYesAcademic Talk
16-OctWeek 1 – FridayFormal HallYes
20-OctWeek 2 – TuesdayFormal HallYesAcademic Talk
23-OctWeek 2 – FridayFormal HallYes
27-OctWeek 3 – TuesdayFormal HallYesAcademic Talk
30-OctWeek 3 – FridayFormal HallYes
03-NovWeek 4 – TuesdayBAME FormalYesAcademic Talk
06-NovWeek 4 – FridayFormal Hall (to include MCR Exchange)Yes
10-NovWeek 5 – TuesdayFormal HallYesAcademic Talk
13-NovWeek 5 – FridayFamily FormalYesBlack tie optional
17-NovWeek 6 – TuesdayFormal HallYesAcademic Talk
20-NovWeek 6 – FridayFormal Hall with Alumni Guest Night (to include MCR Exchange)Yes
24-NovWeek 7 – TuesdayPrize Winners’ Formal and Formal DessertYesBlack tie optional
27-NovWeek 7 – FridayFormal HallYes
01-DecWeek 8 – TuesdayNativity Play and Advent DinnerNoBlack tie optional
04-Dec Week 8 – FridayAdvent Service and Advent DinnerNoBlack tie optional
Book for Formal Hall

DateWeekTime of EventEvent NameStudents can bring guests?Tuesday Hall SpeakersDress Code
19-JanWeek 1 – TuesdayFormal HallYesAcademic talk
22-JanWeek 1 – FridayBurns’ Night FormalNoBlack tie optional
26-JanWeek 2 – TuesdayFormal HallYesAcademic Talk
29-JanWeek 2 – FridayFormal HallYes
02-FebWeek 3 – TuesdayFormal HallYesAcademic Talk
05-FebWeek 3 – FridayFormal Hall with Alumni Guest Night (to include MCR Exchange)Yes
09-FebWeek 4 – TuesdayFormal HallYesAcademic Talk
11-FebWeek 4 – ThursdayHalfway Hall (second year UGs)NoBlack tie optional
12-FebWeek 4 – FridayFormal Hall (to include MCR Exchange)Yes
16-FebWeek 5 – TuesdayFormal HallYesAcademic Talk
19-FebWeek 5 – FridayFamily FormalYesBlack tie optional
23-FebWeek 6 – TuesdayFormal HallYesAcademic Talk
24-FebWeek 6 – WednesdayMCR Halfway HallYesBlack tie optional
26-FebWeek 6 – FridaySt David’s Day FormalYes
02-MarchWeek 7 – TuesdayCommon Rooms FormalYesAcademic TalkBlack tie optional
05-MarchWeek 7 – FridayFormal Hall (to include MCR Exchange)YesBlack tie optional
09-MarchWeek 8 – TuesdayFormal Hall Yes
12-MarchWeek 8 – FridayCentenary FormalYesBlack tie optional

DateWeekTime of EventEvent NameStudents can bring guests?Tuesday Hall SpeakersDress Code
27-AprWeek 1 – TuesdayFormal HallYesAcademic talk
30-AprWeek 1 – FridayFormal HallYes
04-MayWeek 2 – TuesdayFormal HallYesAcademic Talk
07-MayWeek 2 – FridayRoman Law DinnerYesTogas optional
11-MayWeek 3 – TuesdayFormal HallYesAcademic Talk
14-MayWeek 3 – FridayRecognition DinnerYesBlack tie optional
18-MayWeek 4 – TuesdayFormal HallYesAcademic Talk
21-MayWeek 4 – FridayFormal Hall (to include MCR Exchange)Yes
25-MayWeek 5 – TuesdayFormal HallYesAcademic Talk
28-MayWeek 5 – FridaySports FormalYes
01-JunWeek 6 – TuesdayFormal HallYesAcademic Talk
04-JunWeek 6 – FridayFormal HallYes
08-JunWeek 7 – TuesdayTutors Hall and Formal DessertYesAcademic TalkBlack tie optional
11-JunWeek 7 – FridayFormal Hall with Alumni Guest Night (to include MCR Exchange)Yes
15-JunWeek 8 – WednesdayFinalists’ DinnerYes
18-JunWeek 8 – FridayFinal HallYes