Frequently Asked Questions
Oriel Students
Student tickets will be released on two different dates, as follows:
1st Release: Sunday 2nd of November, 12:00 GMT. Those who are able to purchase tickets on this date will gain access to a reduced ticket price of £235 + booking fee.
2nd Release: Sunday 9th of November, 12:00 GMT. Tickets will be sold at the regular price of £250 + booking fee.
College Members and Staff
Tickets will be released on Sunday the 2nd of November, 12:00 GMT. These will be sold at the regular price of £250 + booking fee.
Alongside their purchase, College Members and Staff will also be able to buy one extra ticket for a guest.
Student Guests
On Sunday 16th of November, 12:00 GMT, students who have purchased a ticket will be sent a link that will allow them to purchase one further ticket for a guest.
The guest-ticket may be purchased either by the inviting Oriel student, or directly by the guest.
Please note that the link will have limited time validity and expire 48 hours after having been sent.
Hardship Scheme
The hardship scheme aims to make the Ball an event which is accessible to everyone regardless of their financial background. For this purpose, the Ball Committee has decided to make available a limited number of student tickets at a significantly reduced price.
If you would like more information regarding the hardship scheme, please get in touch by contacting us at ball.president@oriel.ox.ac.uk. Any information will remain strictly private and confidential.