Summer Ball 2026

Full Address: The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD

• The Natural History Museum is a Grade 1 listed building and has no air conditioning. Guests should check the weather forecast and dress appropriately.
• The Natural History Museum security team will conduct a bag search as part of their security measures.
• The Natural History Museum operate a strict anti-drugs policy. Any guests found in possession of or under the influence of drugs will be asked to leave and the police may be called.
• No alcohol other than that supplied by KERB Events (the accredited catering vendor) is to be brought into The Natural History Museum.
• No smoking or vaping is permitted inside the Museum. Designated smoking/vaping areas will be signposted around the Gardens and at all entry/exit points using metal barriers to demark the areas.
• Any lost property found on the night will be brought back to the LSESU. Anything found after we leave will be sent to the lost property hub at The Natural History Museum and kept for 30 days. Please direct any queries to lostandfound@nhm.ac.uk.
• There is no parking available at the Natural History Museum. We recommend you use public transport, the closest tube stations are South Kensington and Gloucester Road.
• There will be loud music and flashing lights throughout the event.

Postgrads and third-year undergrad students will be able to purchase tickets from Monday 3 March exclusively for one-week. Tickets will open up to the rest of the School community on Friday 7 March.

Your ticket is transferable up to 48 hours before the event and non-refundable.

Doors will open at 19:00 but you can arrive from 6:30pm onwards to move through the queues efficiently. If you arrive later than 7:30 - 7:45pm, your entry may be delayed, so please make every effort to arrive early!

There will be no entry allowed, so please bring everything you need with you. If you leave you will not be allowed to return to the event.

Last entry time to the Summer Ball is 9.30pm.

The party will finish at 00:00. You may wish to pre-book a taxi to avoid waiting too long.

You will need to bring your phone with your native QR code or ticket. Please also bring your student ID. Upon arrival you will be asked to show your native ticket QR code for scanning, and your LSE ID card which must match the name on the ticket. You can access the QR code on your confirmation email or via the native app.

Alumni Tickets: Please bring your LSE Alumni Card, if you don't have this then Drivers License or Passport will suffice.

We also recommend bringing a form of photographic ID, as proof of age will be checked at the bar.

Access to the Museum via entry gates will be advised in final reminder email.

Please drink responsibly before the event. Guests will be refused entry with no refund if they arrive intoxicated.

The Summer Ball is open to LSE students and invited alumni only. There are no guests or plus ones permitted at the event.

Your ticket package includes museum entry, one drinks token, and three food tokens to be used at any of the food/drink vendors.

There are many bars located throughout the Museum, where you can exchange your wristband tokens for beer, wine, soft drinks. Additional drinks can be purchased via card payments (no cash payments). Water fountains will be freely accessible throughout the event.

There will be a variety of food and drink options catering to different dietary requirements so please ask and check with different vendor before ordering. Please note all food vendors are token only. You cannot buy additional food beyond your tokens. Ingredients and allergens will be listed on food truck menus.

Summer glam!

Please be aware that stiletto heels are not allowed due to the historic flooring – your feet will thank us later!

Yes, you will find cloakrooms on the ground floor as you enter the museum.

There will be staff in branded LSE red tabards at all times around the Museum if you are lost or need assistance. Please find a member of staff or the signposted first aid rooms if you require any medical assistance.

This event is predominantly a party for you to enjoy with friends old and new! You can however visit the Wildlife Photographer of the Year area. This is our chillout zone, perfect for networking in a quiet space.

There are a limited number of tickets at each pricing interval. Book early to avoid disappointment.

We've got you covered. We don't want anyone to miss out on this end of year celebration so you can apply for support through our Participation Fund. You can now also purchase a ticket in installments. Please see the purchase options for more information.