Welcome back to yet another semester as a student in Southern Norway! Whether you’re new or have been here for years, there’s always plenty of activities going on around semester start. Use this opportunity to have lots of fun and get to know new people, I promise you won’t regret it.
Kristiansand
Monday 12 August:
What: Opening ceremony
Where: The lawn at UiA Kristiansand
When: 10:00-10:30
Price: Free
What: Stalls with different student organisations
Where: The lawn at UiA Kristiansand
When: 10:00-14:00
Price: Free
What: SiA “street” Kristiansand – get to know your student welfare organisation
Where: Studentsenteret, Universitetsveien 3A
When: 10:30-15:00
Price: Free
What: Outdoor cinema
Where: The lawn at UiA Kristiansand
When: 17:00-19:00
Price: Free
Tuesday 13 August:
What: Amazing race – city walk
Where: Kristiansand
When: 12:00-15:00
Price: Free
What: Fratparty
Where: BARE student house
When: 20:00-02:00
Price: 75-100 NOK
Wednesday 14 August:
What: Champions’ Champion and barbecue
Where: UiA Kristiansand
When: 13:00-15:00
Price: Free
What: Nightcup (football, volleyball ++)
Where: Gimlehallen
When: 18:00-00:00
Price: Free
Thursday 15 August:
What: Swap day
Where: UiA Kristiansand
When: 13:00-15:00
Price: Free
What: Studentfest 2024 – Concert with Staysman and TIX
Where: City centre Kristiansand
When: 18:00-23:30
Price: 295-495 NOK
Friday 16 August:
What: DIY day
Where: UiA Kristiansand
When: 12:00-15:00
Price: Free
What: Solbrent Festival 2024 – BASS RAVE
Where: Bendiksbukta, Odderøya
When: 17:00-02:00
Price: Weekend pass (2 days) 490-590 NOK
What: Stand-up with Komiker Bros
Where: BARE student house
When: 19:00-21:00
Price: Free
What: Game night at BARE
Where: BARE student house
When: 19:00-23:00
Price: Free
Saturday 17 August:
What: Solbrent Festival 2024 – BASS RAVE
Where: Bendiksbukta, Odderøya
When: 12:00-02:00
Price: Weekend pass (2 days) 490-590 NOK
What: Houseparty
Where: BARE student house
When: 21:00-02:00
Price: Free
Grimstad
Monday 12 August:
What: SiA “street” Grimstad – get to know your student welfare organisation
Where: Bluebox
When: 10:00-15:00
Price: Free
What: Opening ceremony
Where: Amfiet, UiA Grimstad
When: 12:00-12:30
Price: Free
What: Opening fadderuke (buddy week) – Fagskolen i Agder
Where: Grøm næringspark 23
When: 12:00-17:00
Price: Free
What: Rebus race
Where: Bluebox
When: 16:00-18:00
Price: Free
What: Fjellrev at Bluebox (followed by DJ Kaas)
Where: Bluebox
When: Doors open 20:00 – Doors close at 02:00
Price: Free, first come, first serve
Tuesday 13 August:
What: Activity day at Groos
Where: Grooseveien 79
When: 14:00-18:00
Price: Free
What: Hjorterud Allé at Bluebox
Where: Bluebox
When: Doors open 20:00, artist on stage 22:30
Price: Free
Thursday 15 August:
What: Bus to Kristiansand to watch the semester start consert
Where: Fagskolen i Agder, Grøm Næringspark 23
When: 14:30
Price: TBA (you are responsible for your own return ticket)
What: Board games with TADA
Where: Cafeteria, UiA Grimstad
When: 16:00-20:00
Price: Free
Friday 16 August:
What: Game night with GAME and Beta
Where: UiA Grimstad
When: 18:00-21:00
Price: Free
What: Neon party
Where: Bluebox
When: 21:00-02:00
Price: Free
Saturday 17 August:
What: Colorrun
Where: Syden Gundersholmen, Odden 9
When: 16:00-18:00
Price: Free
Sunday 18 August:
What: Movie night and student help
Where: Bluebox
When: 16:00-22:00
Price: Free
Vilde’s recommendations
What: Free entry at Dyreparken for students
Where: Dyreparken (the zoo)
When: 12-15 August, 10:00-18:00
Price: Free
What: Open house at Stiften, the building where five musical student organisations have their rehearsals and parties. Bring your buddy group or come alone to have fun and get to know new people.
Where: Stiften, Universitetsveien 20, UiA Kristiansand
When: 15-17 August, from 17:00 and onwards
Price: Free
What: Try-outs, auditions, open meetings and other fun activities with different student organisations
Where & when: Check out their respective pages on social media
Tip: Go to www.sia.no/studentliv/finn-forening/ to see all the different student activities you can join! There’s something for everyone, whether you like sports, music, board games, politics or anything in between.
Unikum events
What: Picnic with Unikum
Where: The lawn at UiA Kristiansand
When: 13 August, 15:00-18:00
Price: Free
What: Board game night with the student newspaper Unikum
Where: BARE student house
When: 15 August, 17:00-22:00
Price: Free
What: Open editorial meeting with Unikum
Where: Unikum’s offices, Universitetsveien 24, UiA Kristiansand
When: Mondays (starting 19 August), 16:00-17:00
Price: Free
Other events in August
What: Pub to pub 2024
Where: Starting at BARE student house
When: Wednesday 21 August, 17:00-02:00
Price: TBA
What: Toga party
Where: BARE student house
When: Saturday 24 August, 21:00-02:00
Price: 50-150 NOK
What: Find your community – meet the student activities
Where: NLA Høgskolen, Bergtorasvei 120, Kristiansand
When: Thursday 29 August, 11:00-13:00
Price: Free
What: Get involved day (Bli med-dagen) – meet the student activities
Where: BARE student house / Bluebox
When: Saturday 31 August, 12:00-15:30
Price: Free
What: Silent disco
Where: BARE student house
When: Saturday 31 August, 21:00-02:00
Price: Free
What: White lies party
Where: Bluebox
When: Saturday 31 August, 21:00-02:00
Price: Free
