Calling all Bournemouth Uni students, the biggest and most fun filled date in all BU and AUB student’s diaries is upon us. June 3rd is SUBU Summer Ball 2023 time!!!!

With so much happening between 2pm and 2am, this is the hottest date of the year. This year there will be free funfair rides, live bands, DJ sets, drag acts, circus performers and much much more!! The only question left is … will you make it to the 5am survivor’s photo on the 4th?

The Ball strongly encourages fancy dress for all attendees with no rules, anything goes! Now is your chance to choose your groups theme and head on down to Hollywood to create the perfect look that defines your ball identity.

Costumes Ideas

With so much to choose from you can create a look as unique as you are. Here are some ideas to get you started.

From army to police, or what about hippies from the summer of love, to bring that extra festival vibe. We can cater for all your fancy dress needs.

SUBU Summer Ball 2023 army girl costume
Army Girl Costume
SUBU Summer Ball 2023 army man
Army Man Costume
Ladies FBI Costume
FBI Costume
SUBU Summer Ball 2023 convict costume
Orange Convict Costume
Hippie ladies costume
Ladies Hippie Costume
SUBU Summer Ball 2023 Mr groovy costume.
Mr Groovy Men's Costume

Group Ideas For SUBU Summer Ball 2023

Going together with your house mates, or with the sports team and looking for group costume ideas, then this little lot will help you decide.

The Best Of The Rest

Always popular at the student ball, especially for the guys are Bavarians, Arabs and for an easy fancy dress 1980's shell suits.

SUBU Summer Ball Bavarain costume
Bavarian Man
SUBU Summer Ball 2023 height of fashion tracksuit
Height Of Fashion Tracksuit
SUBU Summer Ball 2023
Men's Arab Costume

Already have your costume and needing the accessories then we have everything to glam up your costume, from handcuffs, to glitter and every thing in between.

So come on think outside the box this year, do not follow the herd and go as a cowboy, it is not a barn dance, its a party!