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The highlight of the CUBS calendar!

Join us for an extraordinary evening celebrating the Belgian community and its connections at the universities of Cambridge, Oxford, and London, alongside distinguished guests from London’s diplomatic and professional circles. Set in the magnificent Old Hall of Queens' College, this exclusive banquet promises an unforgettable experience of fine dining, live music, and inspiring conversation. Preceded by a tour of Cambridge, the evening will feature a keynote session by Prof. Richard Rex, a reception with Belgian beers and an exclusive afterparty alongside the Dinner itself.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network and dine in an enchanting venue!

Information on this page is still subject to change. Official communications will be sent via email

Queens' College - Cambridge - Old Hall - Black Tie Dinner - venue

The Venue

The Dinner will take place on February 16, in the Old Hall of Queens' College (Silver St, Cambridge, CB3 9ET). The College was founded in 1448, and was home to Desiderius Erasmus from 1511 to 1514. This year's Dinner will celebrate his legacy and connection between Cambridge and Belgium.

Dress code: Black Tie preferred

Start: 18.45

Learn more about the venue

Booking Procedure

In order to secure your spot, you need to do both of the following:

  1. Please book a ticket (and that of any potential guests) from our web store.
  2. Fill out this sign up form, where you can indicate dietary requirements, seating preferences and whether you are a Member and/or a student.

Your place will have been confirmed once you have received an email saying that we have received your filled out form, after buying a ticket.

Tickets for this event have sold out, and max capacity is reached.

Tentative Schedule

Aside from the Dinner itself, several other (optional) activities are organised. We kindly invite you to join as many as you can make! All guests will receive a copy of the programme in the final confirmation email.

  1. 13.00 - 15.00: Tour of Cambridge and some of its Colleges.
  2. 15.00 - 17.30: Time to get changed into Black Tie attire.
  3. 17.30 - 18.30: Speaker event: "Erasmus, Cambridge and Europe", by Prof. Richard Rex. Note: capacity in the lecture room is limited, and we have sent out confirmation emails to those who have secured a spot on Monday 9 February. If you did not receive this confirmation, you will unfortunately not be able to attend. Please contact us if you are unsure whether you should have received a confirmation email or not.
  4. 18.45 - 19.30: Drinks reception with Belgian beers in the Old Kitchens of Queens' College.
  5. 19.30 - 22.00: 4 course dinner in the Old Hall of Queens' College.
  6. 22.00 - 01:00: Afterparty at Bar-OH (20 Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3DT).
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Lecture: "Erasmus, Cambridge and Europe".

Richard Rex is Professor of Reformation History at the Faculty of Divinity in Cambridge, and the Polkinghorne Fellow in Theology and Religious Studies at Queens' College.


Professor Rex is an expert on Reformation history in both England and Europe and has written extensively about religious ideas on both sides of the Channel during this period. A major strand of his writing has been concerned with Desiderius Erasmus, his English friends and followers, and the 'Christian humanism' that Erasmus represented. Rex's most recent book, A Short History of the Tudors, was published by Bloomsbury in 2024.

Our sponsors

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FAQ

  • "I myself am a current student / member, and want to bring a guest who isn't. Do they still pay full price?"

Yes, unless that person satisfies the student / member criterion themselves, they will pay the regular price.

  • "How do I prove my student status?"

University students are asked to provide their University e-mail address in the sign up form. This enables us to check the student status, if required.

  • "I am a Member of the Oxford University Belgian Society, which ticket should I buy?"

Members of OUBS can buy a ticket at Full Member price. This is one of our Reciprocal Membership perks.

  • "Is there a limited number of tickets?"

Yes, we are able to offer a limited amount of discounted tickets. When these have been sold out, there may still remain tickets available at the general rate. General tickets are only limited by the capacity of the Dining Hall. We expect everyone who signed up for CUBS Membership prior to the ticket release to be able to buy a discounted ticket.

  • "Is Black Tie attire mandatory?"

No, but we encourage everyone to adhere to the dress code as well as they can. For gentlemen: black dinner suit, white dress shirt and black bow tie. For ladies: cocktail dress or floor-length dress.

Some memories from last year

Enjoy a selection of beautiful pictures taken by Timothy Lambden.

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