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Choose from dozens of UBC alumni events across the globe and online. From networking receptions to panel discussions about the most pressing issues of the day, there’s an event for you.

  • August

    • 12

      • alumNIGHTS: Toronto—UBC student send-off social

        Toronto

        To warmly welcome incoming students before they head off to UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan, we’re gathering current UBC students and alumni from across the GTA for an evening of recreation and camaraderie.

    • 13

      • alumni UBC Wine Series: Bring on the bubbles Sold Out

        Vancouver

        Part of the alumni UBC Summer Series. Nothing gets the party started like bubbly! Join us for a lively sparkling wine masterclass that explores the world’s most distinctive bubbles.

    • 20

      • alumNIGHTS: Ottawa—Cheers to summer

        Ottawa

        Savour the season with fellow grads in the nation’s capital! We’re bringing back our popular summer pub night for casual conversation over refreshing drinks and tasty appetizers at one of Ottawa’s favourite breweries.

    • 22

      • alumNIGHTS: Kelowna—Summer roller night

        Kelowna

        Part of the alumni UBC Summer Series. Roll into seasonal fun with an evening on wheels! Enjoy rollerskating and rollerblading with fellow alumni, friends, and family at Central Sports Club in the heart of Kelowna.

  • September

    • 14

      • Insights LIVE Homecoming Edition featuring Dr. Deanna Gibson

        Kelowna

        As part of UBC Okanagan Homecoming, join the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science for an evening with renowned UBC Okanagan researcher Dr. Deanna Gibson, whose innovative work is transforming our understanding of gut health and the microbiome.

    • 15

    • 16

    • 18

      • Homecoming Football Game

        Vancouver

        Kick off the school year with thunderous action! Thousands of fans will pack the stands for UBC’s epic Homecoming Football Game presented by Fizz Mobile. Cheer on your alma mater as our Thunderbirds duke it out in a showdown against University of Regina Rams!

      • UBCO Heat Homecoming Tailgate & Volleyball Showcase

        Kelowna

        Start your Homecoming weekend with an evening of Heat pride, family fun, and varsity athletics.

      • AlumNIGHTS: Off the Court Alumni Reception

        Kelowna

        Reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate at this exclusive Homecoming experience for Heat alumni, their guests, and dedicated UBCO Athletics supporters.

    • 19

      • UBC Homecoming Pancake Brunch and Nest Fest

        Vancouver

        Hey, UBC students, alumni, and BFFs: Fuel up your Homecoming celebration with this free powerhouse brunch! Then, celebrate the spirit of UBC at Nest Fest. From games and giveaways to stage performances, drag bingo, and Blue Chip mini cookies, enjoy a fun-filled day for all ages with fellow alumni, students, faculty, and staff.

      • UBC Homecoming – Attractions and Community Events

        Vancouver

        Explore museums, galleries, gardens, and more as UBC welcomes you for Homecoming on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Enjoy free admission, tours, talks, and special activities at UBC’s top attractions and community events.

      • Mahjong Mania

        Vancouver

        Experience the excitement of this classic Chinese game of skill, strategy, and luck. Share a table, win prizes, and socialize with fellow alumni playing Hong Kong-style mahjong at this unique Homecoming event!

      • Storm the Mat: Thunderbird Yoga

        Vancouver

        Wrap up UBC Homecoming with this special all-levels yoga experience designed to help you feel inspired, restored, and deeply connected.

      • The Vibrant Veggie & Helen’s Acres Fall Harvest

        Kelowna

        Step into the fields with fellow alumni, friends, and community members to harvest fresh vegetables for two local organizations helping get nutritious, whole foods into the hands of those who need them most, including through the Central Okanagan Food Bank.

    • 20

      • Blue & Gold Splash

        Vancouver

        Take the plunge at Homecoming with a free public swim at the UBC Aquatic Centre, one of Canada's premier aquatic facilities.

      • Practice with a Purpose: alumni UBC Outdoor Yoga

        Kelowna

        Before alumFEST begins, join us for a free outdoor yoga session led by double UBC alum Josée Jarratt.

      • ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl—Come Toward the Fire Festival

        Vancouver

        We’re honoured to feature the fifth edition of this family-friendly, Indigenous-led festival as part of our Homecoming event line-up.

      • alumFEST featuring Sunday Service

        Kelowna

        As part of UBC Okanagan Homecoming, this high-energy, inclusive gathering brings together alumni, students, faculty, staff, and the wider community for an afternoon of music and shared experience.

    • 23

      • Transform interviews into career-building conversations

        Online

        Did you know you can turn job interviews into more than question-and-answer sessions? Attend this interactive webinar to learn how you can use these exchanges to showcase your thinking, values, and potential impact.

  • November

    • 03

      • alumni UBC 2026 Achievement Awards

        Vancouver

        UBC alumni are committed to building an exceptional UBC and a better world. On November 3 at the annual alumni UBC Achievement Awards, presented by Boyden, we will honour eight inspiring members of the UBC community who, through their extraordinary endeavours, have demonstrated this vision.

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