You are warmly invited to Lund University’s cherished Siste April and May Day celebrations – a spring tradition shaped by centuries of student life. Join us in Lundagård for the ceremonial donning of student caps on 30 April (5:20–6:00 PM CEST), the historic Vice-Chancellor’s Ceremony on 1 May (12:20 PM CEST), and the moving finale as the Lund University Male Voice Choir welcomes the arrival of spring in song on 1 May (6:00–7:00 PM CEST), broadcast live worldwide. A celebration of renewal, music, and academic tradition at the very heart of Lund.
Ceremonial Donning of Student Caps
Time: 30 April, 5:20–6:00 PM
Location: Tegnér Square, Lundagård
On 30 April, Elliot Borgstrand, Vice President of the Lund University Student Unions, delivers the traditional Speech to Spring, followed by performances by Bella Voce – Lund University Female Voice Choir and the Ceremonial donning of student caps.
The Vice‑Chancellor’s Ceremony
Time: 1 May, 12:20 PM
Location: Universitetsplatsen, Lundagård
On May Day, the Vice‑Chancellor of Lund University is ceremonially evaluated by the President of the Lund University Student Unions.
The ceremony begins at 12:20 PM with a procession from AF-borgen to the University House, featuring the students’ banner corps, Lund University Male Voice Choir, and the Lund University Student Unions. This is followed by a speech by Teo Houmann, President of the Lund University Student Unions, and a response by Vice‑Chancellor Erik Renström.
Members of the public are welcome to attend and listen to the speeches, choral singing by Lund University Male Voice Choir, and music by AMC Bleckhornen.
The ceremony lasts approximately one hour.
Lund University Male Voice Choir Sings in the Spring
Time: 1 May, 6:00–7:00 PM
Location: The steps of the University Building, Paradisgatan 2, Lund
Lund University Male Voice Choir traditionally sings in the spring on the steps of the University House.
The concert will be broadcast live on SVT1 and on SVT Play
