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mensaParty – Dance wherever you are!
Canteen and party don't go together? Then you haven't been to our legendary MensaParty yet!
Once a year, at the start of the winter term, we celebrate the start of the new term with you!
True to the motto „Dance wherever you are (or eat)“, the canteen on the University of Paderborn campus is transformed into a party venue with great music, chilled drinks and a lively atmosphere!
AM 22.10.2026 It’s that time of year again!
In October, we look forward to welcoming you to the legendary MensaParty – this time at the Mensa Academica on the University of Paderborn campus:
📅22 October 2026
🕙Doors open from 10.00 pm
🍻Happy Hour from 10.00 pm to 11.00 pm
📍Mensa Academica, Paderborn University Campus
Good to know…
… The Entrance You can find the MensaParty from 10.00 pm below in the FORUM, accessible via the Liese-Dreyer & Broder-Carstensen Path!
… Admission Admission by ticket only! We’re sold out and there won’t be any more No box office Come on in! Admission only 18 years and over, so make sure you bring a valid Photo ID Join in!
… Payment at the MensaParty on the evening itself is by Tokens. This applies to drinks and snacks as well as the cloakroom! You can get your tokens directly at the MensaParty at the New bar at the FORUM. We accept cash and card payments here! 👉🏼1 token = €1.00
… For your The way home We’d like to ask you to come to the party towards the Südring Centre Please leave the area. This will help us to ensure, together, that the peace and quiet of residents in the surrounding neighbourhood is not disturbed. Thank you very much for your understanding!
Almost Looks. Free Drinks – At the happy hour!
Early birds, take note! From 10.00 pm to 11.00 pm you will receive 2 beers for the price of 1 at the Happy Hour! What’s more, the first 50 guests at the MensaParty will receive a Quick glasses from us, free of charge. So, it pays to be quick! Let your friends know – come along to the MensaParty at 10.00 pm and grab yourself a Free glasses and beer!
Frequent Questions about the canteen party (FAQ)
True to the motto „Dance where you eat!“, the canteen on the University of Paderborn campus is transformed once a year, during the winter term, into a party venue with great music, chilled drinks and a lively atmosphere! This year, the MensaParty will take place in the Mensa Academica!
On 22 October 2026, at 10.00 pm.
Tickets for the MensaParty can only be purchased in cash during the advance sale! There will be no box office on the night!
Advance booking dates:*
- 6 October: Freshers’ event, Lecture Theatre G
- 13 October: Cafeteria foyer, ME building
- 15 October: Cafeteria foyer, ME building
*The number of tickets is limited. Tickets are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A maximum of 4 tickets will be issued per person.
Payment at the MensaParty is by tokens only. These can be purchased after entry using cash or card.
This year, you can look forward to beats from DJ Arellano and DJ Averro from 10.00 pm onwards!
You’ll find the entrance to the MensaParty downstairs in the FORUM, next to Broder-Carstensen-Weg. You’ll need to exchange your ticket for a wristband there.
Please note: Admission is restricted to those aged 18 and over! No admission without a ticket!
Your contact persons
Head of Marketing and Communication
Mareike Wecker
Room: 4.05 (Mersinweg 2)
Marketing and communication
Nina Karbstein
Room: 4.06 (Mersinweg 2)
