GTC Ball 2026
Friday 3 July 2026 to Saturday 4 July 2026Location: |
Green Templeton College |
Join us this summer for GTC’s biggest night of the year— The Nautilus Ball. Journey beneath the waves and explore college as it transforms into the fabled lost city of Atlantis. During your evening under the sea, you’ll enjoy a dazzling array of locally sourced gourmet food, irresistible signature cocktails, hours of live music, and a silent disco into the morning hours. Of course, so many more surprises await you in Atlantis—you’ll have to dive in to see for yourself.
Registration
What’s included in your ticket?
Entertainment
🎤 Garfunkel: A five-time GTC Ball headliner! Pop, funk, and soul covers
🎸 The Carnations: Indie classics + pop rock favourites
🎹 Oxford Keytones: Jazzy covers perfect for dancing
🎺 Rough Edge Brass Band: Classic, high-energy hits performed by a full band
🎧 DJs Until Late
Food and Drinks
Ali’s Kebab Truck 🚚
Experience the beloved Woodstock Road classic with late-night falafel, kebabs, chicken, and fries right at our doorstep.
Freshly Baked Pizzas 🍕
Made-to-order wood-fired pizzas that will delight your taste buds, featuring vegan and gluten-free options
Vaults & Garden Cafe 🥗
Savor the flavours of this Radcliffe Square institution with sustainable dishes including carnitas, lentil coconut curry, and flavourful spiced chicken.
Barbecue on the Quad 🍔
Freshly grilled hotdogs, beef burgers, and vegan burgers with all the toppings and salads you can eat!
Jessecco Crepes + Prosecco 🥂
Indulge in sweet crepes from this charming miniature horsebox, serving late into the night.
Churros + Chocolate Fountains 🍫
Treat yourself to a variety of sweets including a chocolate fountain, cakes, brownies, cookies, and more!
Late Night Mac + Cheese Bar 🧀
Back by popular demand, your choice of hot and cheesy standard or vegan mac with a wide variety of toppings, from pulled pork to jackfruit to bacon and more!
Survivors’ Breakfast 🥐
Celebrate making it until 3 AM with warm, sweet pastries and croissants.
Alc Au Lait Alcoholic Milkshakes 🥤
Enjoy indulgent dairy and non-dairy milkshakes spiked with Bailey’s, Kahlua, and more!
Signature Cocktails + Mocktails 🍸
Sip on delicious and creative cocktails mixed just for The Nautilus Ball, available at cocktail stations scattered throughout the ball.
Just In Time Coffee + Affogatos ☕
Stay energised with barista-made espresso drinks and affogatos all night long. Perfect for guests looking to survive until 3 AM!
Mixed Cocktails, Wine, + Beer @ Stables Bar + The Grotto Speakeasy 🍹
The amazing team at Stables will be with us all night, serving mixed cocktails and mocktails at our beloved College bar as well as a late-night speakeasy hidden somewhere inside college.
Activities
🎪 Full-Scale Carnival Rides
🔮 Tarot, Astrology, + Aura Readings in the Observatory Tower
🎧 Silent Disco until 3 AM
🎲 Vintage Casino
📸 Classic Photo Booth
🎈 Light-Up Balloon Art
🎯 Giant Garden Games
✨ Glitter Tattoos
🖌 Professional Henna Artist
🐬 Mermaid Beading
🎨 Live Drawing by GTC Artist-In-Residence Weimin He
Location
All guests will be admitted at the Green Templeton College front gate located at 43 Woodstock Road, OX2 6HG.
Dress Code
The dress code of this year’s ball is Black Tie.
Dietary Requirements
There will be a wide range of food available at the ball, including multiple options for guests with the most common dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal). All common allergens will be clearly indicated. However, if you have a severe or uncommon allergy you feel we should know about, please send an email to ball@gtc.ox.ac.uk.
