Event Information

HALLOWEEN PURGE🩸 Cardiffs Biggest Halloween Event 🎃

🩸 THE HALLOWEEN PURGE IS COMING…

For one night only, the rules are gone, the masks come out, and the city descends into beautifully orchestrated madness. Step inside… and confront your darkest instincts. 💀

🔊 THE ARENA OF ANARCHY — THREE MASH UP OF SOUNDS

🎶 A chilling fusion of House, Tech & Disco where the bass pulses like a warning siren through the night.

🎤 Sinister RnB & Hip Hop soundtracking the purge as shadows move and secrets unfold.

🎶 Cheese, Pop Classics & Throwbacks — nostalgia twisted into something deliciously dangerous.

⚠️ THIS IS YOUR WARNING. ENTER IF YOU DARE. ⚠️

😈 WHAT AWAITS YOU…

💀 The Purge Experience — immersive chaos, eerie visuals, and a night that feels just a little too real.

💀 Dress for the Purge — masks, sirens, rebels, villains… go all out.

💀 Best Dressed Reward — exclusive VIP treatment + a sinister surprise for the most terrifying look.

🩸 When the siren sounds, the night begins.

🩸 Trust no one. Fear nothing. Dance through the darkness.

Welcome to The Purge. Once you enter… there’s no turning back. 😵

All event information will be posted on the @YPlasCUSU social media channels.

⚠️ Dress Code Policy

Planning on dressing up for Halloween?! Please familiarise yourself with our dress code policy. 

Prohibited items include (but not limited to) - High Vis, Imitation Weapons, Inflatables & Hand Cuffs. All masks must be removed on entry. 

More information can be found on full Terms & Conditions.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Entry Policy

Strictly 18+. A valid student ID is required for entry.

Cardiff University students may bring one guest. Guests must present valid photo ID (passport or driving licence) together with a valid student ID from another institution.

View our full Terms & Conditions.

❗ Safety in Our Venues

Y Plas is one of the largest Students' Union nightclubs in the UK and home to some of the biggest student events in the country. Creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment is at the heart of everything we do.

As a not-for-profit Students' Union, we invest heavily in welfare, security, trained staff and venue safety measures so that students can enjoy their night with confidence.

We ask everyone attending YOLO to play their part by respecting fellow students, following staff instructions and ensuring their behaviour reflects our Code of Practice.

👉 Find out more about safety in our venues here.

♿ Accessibility

Step-Free Access – Y Plas has step-free access via the lift outside the Centre for Student Life. Please speak to security. 

Accessible Toilets – Step-free accessible toilets are available in Cwtch, Y Plas and the Balconi. These are accessed using a RADAR key, available from the Welcome Centre.

Emergency Evacuation – Evacuation procedures are in place to ensure your safety while taking individual access requirements into account.

Quieter Spaces – If you need a break from the event, quieter spaces are available in Cwtch and The Lodge.