Events at St John’s

St John’s College hosts a rich programme of events throughout the year, offering opportunities for intellectual engagement, cultural enrichment, and community connection. Explore what’s on and join us in celebrating life at the College.

November 2026
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Mon 30 Nov 2026
St John’s in Hong Kong

Hong Kong

St John’s in Hong Kong

We’re planning an informal St John’s alumni gathering in Hong Kong this autumn.

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Sat 14 Nov 2026
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: JOHN’S BAR

St John‘s College

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: JOHN’S BAR

Join us for a celebration marking 50 years for St John's Bar

Thu 26 Nov 2026
Gresham in the North: The Life Cycle of a Holiday

St John‘s College

Gresham in the North: The Life Cycle of a Holiday

Join us for this public lecture that unmasks the hidden biological debt incurred by global mobility.

Mon 30 Nov 2026
St John’s in Hong Kong

Hong Kong

St John’s in Hong Kong

We’re planning an informal St John’s alumni gathering in Hong Kong this autumn.

Thu 10 Dec 2026
St John’s Edinburgh Alumni Gathering

The New Club, Edinburgh

St John’s Edinburgh Alumni Gathering

Join the Principal for an evening drinks reception and hear the latest from College and connect with fellow Johnians.

Mon 14 Dec 2026
Gresham in the North: The Future of Medicine

St John‘s College

Gresham in the North: The Future of Medicine

Join us for this public lecture that will explore medical discoveries that might be just around the corner, the ethical challenges they may bring with them, and how best to stack the dice in favour of a healthier future for humanity.

Wed 16 Dec 2026
Alumni Carol Service

St Mary le Strand

Alumni Carol Service

Join us for a festive evening at the St John's College Alumni Carol Service, held this year at St Mary Le Strand, London

Thu 4 Feb 2027
Once a Johnian Formal: Business, Finance & Enterprise

St John‘s College

Once a Johnian Formal: Business, Finance & Enterprise

Calling all our alumni, colleagues and friends working across Business, Finance & Enterprise.

Thu 25 Feb 2027
Once a Johnian Formal: Education & Academia

St John‘s College

Once a Johnian Formal: Education & Academia

Calling all our alumni, colleagues and friends working across Education & Academia

Thu 4 Mar 2027
Once a Johnian Formal: Religion, Faith & the Arts

St John‘s College

Once a Johnian Formal: Religion, Faith & the Arts

Calling all our alumni, colleagues and friends working across Religion, Faith & the Arts

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