The May Balls are an amazing spectacle, with a price tag to match, however, the Scholars Punting Cambridge prices are very reasonable.
Monday 22nd June 2026 – Trinity College Ball, and Clare College
Tuesday 23rd June 2026 – St John’s College Ball and Queen’s College.
With a May Ball fireworks punting experience, you can relax with friends and family on our comfortable raised cushions and rugs that we supply, and make it a night you'll never forget. These raised seats are an essential extra level of luxury as you will be seated for 2.5 hours.
Our punts depart from our landing stage at 8.30. The fireworks usually start around 10 pm, with raucous cheers from the students and punters alike. The display is done to a variety of different music genres, usually classical and pop. Large rockets shoot from the Fellows Lawn. Catherine wheels and flame throwers line the riverbank. Moving displays of light are shone onto the college buildings, and lasers are directed into the sky to accompany the fireworks. The display usually lasts around 10 minutes and finishes with a grand finale. You should expect to arrive back at around 11 pm. You are free to bring alcoholic drinks, but go easy because you will be seated for a while.
