European School of Economics · London 2026
Graduation Ceremony
An extraordinary celebration of achievement, vision and international excellence.
- Schedule
- Saturday 4 July 2026 · 10:00 – 15:00
- Getting there
- Town Hall by Bottaccio · Kings Cross, London
The day
For the dreamers. For the doers.
Students, alumni, faculty and distinguished guests gather at one of London's most iconic venues for a full day of ceremony and celebration. The European School of Economics — borderless, pragmatic, and in its thirtieth year — honours a new generation of visionary leaders and entrepreneurs.
The day at Town Hall includes both the Graduation Ceremony and the Gala Dinner.
The programme
Saturday 4 July 2026
10:00 – 15:00 · Town Hall, Kings Cross
- 10:00
Arrival & welcome
Guests, graduates, alumni and faculty gather at Town Hall.
- Morning
Graduation Ceremony
Conferral of degrees and diplomas, keynote address and the honouring of distinguished guests.
- Midday
Celebration & photographs
A moment to mark the achievement with family, friends and the ESE community.
- 15:00
Ceremony concludes
The morning programme closes. The same day continues into the Gala Dinner this evening.
The full day at Town Hall on 4 July includes both the Graduation Ceremony and the Gala Dinner.
Order your graduation outfit by 8 June 2026
Graduation attire must be ordered no later than 8 June 2026. Please arrange yours in good time so it is ready for the ceremony.
Distinguished guests
Honoured at the ceremony
This year's distinguished guests
Last year welcomed
James Heckman
Nobel laureate in Economics
Oliver Stone
Academy Award–winning director
Getting there
Town Hall, Kings Cross
Bidborough Street, Kings Cross, London WC1H 9AU
Main entrances on Bidborough Street and Tonbridge Walk.
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- Train & Eurostar
- King's Cross & St Pancras International — just across the road. Euston is an ~8-minute walk.
- Underground
- King's Cross St Pancras — six lines: Northern, Victoria, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Circle.
- On foot
- Less than a five-minute walk from King's Cross St Pancras.
- Bus
- Routes 10, 30, 73, 91, 205, 214, 390 and N73.
Step-free access
Step-free access is available via 5 Judd Street. Lifts serve all areas of the venue except the Gallery (mezzanine level).
Parking
There is no on-site parking. We advise against driving — public transport, walking or cycling is recommended. For Uber, the pick-up and drop-off point is King's Cross St Pancras Station.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Saturday 4 July 2026, 10:00–15:00, at Town Hall by Bottaccio, Bidborough Street, Kings Cross, London WC1H 9AU.