Welcome to The Garden.
The Enchanted Garden Ball has become Exeter University’s defining summer celebration. Since its first edition in 2011, the event has grown year on year, consistently selling out and earning its place as the most anticipated night in the student calendar. Now, fourteen years on, we are proud to present the next chapter - EGB26.
Known for its immersive landscape of carefully crafted spaces, from elegant hideaways to bold, playful venues, EGB is an evening designed to be explored. Each edition builds on the last, and EGB26 continues that tradition with new installations, original environments and a soundtrack curated to carry you from dusk into the early hours.
On Saturday 30 May, the gates of our woodland amphitheatre open once again. With a dress code of Wonderfully Formal, the Ball marks the close of term and the start of summer - a shared moment of celebration before everyone sets off on their next adventure.
Expect music, atmosphere, surprise and detail at every turn. EGB26 is not just an event, but an experience - one long remembered after the final song fades.
Where's the party at?
The Enchanted Garden Ball 2026 will be held in the beautiful lakeside gardens of Shobrooke Park Country House.
Set in 800 acres of rolling hills and woodland the house, built in 1820, now plays host a select handful of festivals and private events and will be home to your Enchanted Garden Ball 2026.
The Enchanted Garden Ball - 2026
Shobrooke Park Country House. Shobrooke Park. Crediton. Devon. EX17 1DG
Travel.
We’re closing roads, drafting in a crack team of travel specialists and have even had a new bypass built. Ok, the last one may not have been us, but in short your journey to and from the garden will be smooth sailing. Here's everything you need to know about all things travel...
+ Where can I buy travel tickets?
Limited travel tickests are still available. For event tickets, please join the Re:Sale. Click here for the ticket page.
+ HOW DO I COLLECT MY TRAVEL TICKET?
Tickets exchange times will be announced in the lead up to the event.
+ WHERE DOES THE TRAVEL DEPART FROM?
All coaches depart from Perry Road outside the Washington Singer building on Campus. You must arrive at least 10 minutes before the your departure time, if you miss your allotted coach you will not be given a seat on a later departure.
+ What about RETURN TRAVEL?
Coaches will be running on a shuttle basis from the Garden back to Exeter from 11pm. If you’re a ‘lights-on’ player the last coach will be returning to Exeter at 2.30am. THERE MAY BE A WAIT TIME. PLEASE WRAP UP WARM as you may have to wait outside for a short while.
+ How long will I have to wait for a coach?
At peak times you may have to wait. We have 50 coaches working as shuttles. We will try to get people on coaches as quick as possible but please be patient and look after your fellow baller
+ Is there a toilet on the coach?
There may not be a toilet on the coach so please relieve yourself before boarding.
+ Other travel related points:
Alcohol is strictly prohibited on the coaches and any bootleggers may be searched and alcohol will be confiscated. You may be searched by our friendly security and steward team. If you refuse consent to a search you may be refused entry to the event.
+ ARRIVING BY CAR, TAXI, HELICOPTER…
We do not offer parking at the event. Please arrive by Taxi or Bus. If you are arriving by Taxi you will be dropped approximately 100m from the Garden Gates so please be prepared for a short walk. Any Taxi’s returning to Exeter after the event will also be available from this drop-off point.
We advise booking taxi's early as they get very busy during this period.