Tickets for MMB 25 will be on sale from February 2nd, 6pm (GMT) onwards. The tickets can be purchased through our ticketing portal ("Purchase Tickets").

Yes, we require a full upfront payment of each ticket. Bank transfer payments should be made within 48 hours of ticket checkout. If you believe this may be a concern for you due to accessibility, please email ticketingandwebsite2025@magdalenemayball.com.

You may purchase add-ons (i.e. queue jump, dining and punt into the ball) when you checkout your tickets. Alternatively, you can still purchase add-ons after you have bought tickets, subject to availability.

Current members of Magdalene College can bring up to two guests by purchasing Guest of Magdalene tickets upon checkout. Members of the University of Cambridge or alumni of Magdalene College can bring up to two guests by purchasing Guest of Cambridge tickets upon checkout.

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Please also note that it will be the responsibility of the ticket purchaser to purchase add-ons for the guest and request for name changes should the guest be unable to attend.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide refunds from cancellations. If you have exceptional circumstances, please email ticketingandwebsite2025@magdalenemayball.com and juniortreasurer2025@magdalenemayball.com to make a formal application for a refund. This decision shall be at the discretion of the MMB 25 Committee.

We do accept name change requests, which will be free of charge when made on or before 25th March 2025. Any requests made between 26th March to 11th May will incur an administrative fee of £40, and requests made between 12th May to 1st June will incur an administrative fee of £80. Name changes have to be approved by the Head of Ticketing and Website.

The dress code for Magdalene May Balls is white-tie compulsory. Guests are expected to wear an evening suit with tails (also known as a dress suit) with a white waistcoat and bow tie, or a full-length, formal evening dress. Formal dress shoes are encouraged as we have a strict no-trainers policy but heeled shoes are not mandatory.

Shawls, the traditional white-tie garment, will be optional for MMB25 though sleeveless shoulders will still be expected to be covered by garments (e.g. shawls, pashmina etc.)

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​As an alternative to wearing White Tie, all guests to the Magdalene May Ball are also welcome to attend in formal National Dress, reflecting the rich cultural diversity of our community.

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Optional: Gloves are traditionally worn, which are removed when eating, but not compulsory at MMB 25. Short-sleeved or sleeveless dresses are paired with either very long or very short gloves; three-quarter length sleeves are paired with gloves that reach the sleeve and overlap them slightly.

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Please feel free to email ticketingandwebsite2025@magdalenemayball.com for more dress code clarifications if needed.

We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with James of Ely to supply White Tie for this year’s ball. At the discounted rate of £120, you will be able to hire evening tails, dress trousers, a white marcella waistcoat, a white marcella shirt, and a white marcella bow tie. The price is inclusive of insurance for accidental damage. Ticket holders are able to claim this offer by referring to the spreadsheet link provided in ticketing correspondence.

Measurement will take place on the following dates: 

Monday 17 March – Cripps Meeting Room 4

Wednesday 19 March – Cripps Gallery

Friday 21 March – Cripps Meeting Room 2

Friday 28 March - MCR

James of Ely have indicated that they can supply approximately 400 sets of White Tie formalwear, so we recommend booking early to ensure that there is availability in your size.

This offer is open to all guests of the ball, so please do share these details with your guests.

We understand that the price of White Tie hire has increased since the last ball. This is due to inflation and changes in the supply chain. If you have any concerns, please contact our welfare and accessibility officer, Brad, at welfare2025@magdalenemayball.com.

Our ticketing team will be sending out a dietary requirement form to dining attendees via email to collect dietary requirements and seating requests.

Magdalene undergraduates on a full bursary: Specific arrangements apply. If you are eligible, you should have received an email from college with further details. If you think you are eligible but have not received an email, please get in touch with the committee.

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Magdalene undergraduates on a partial bursary: Students who receive a partial bursary are eligible to purchase bursary tickets at £135. Payment instructions will be sent to you via email upon verification of eligibility by the Academic Office.

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Magdalene postgraduates who receive a needs-based scholarship or bursary: Limited number of bursary tickets are offered to eligible students on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact our Accessibility Officer, Brad, to apply for a bursary ticket before 5pm on 3rd Feb through welfare2025@magdalenemayball.com

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These tickets are non-transferrable under Clause 4.1.5 of the Terms & Conditions.