Cambridge University students go topless for King’s College May Ball

Elite students at Cambridge University proudly bared their breasts and bums at their annual May Ball event on Wednesday night.

Many of the female undergraduates dressed in their underwear or went topless at the King’s College ball, which saw 1,500 partying the night away.

Unlike the other May Balls where students wear black ties and ball gowns, the King’s Affair sees guests don fancy dress, with this year’s theme being Music of the Spheres.

Elite students at Cambridge University bared their breasts and bums at their annual May Ball event on Wednesday

Many of the female undergraduates dressed in their underwear or went topless at the King's College ball, which saw 1,500 partying the night away

Many of the female undergraduates dressed in their underwear or went topless at the King’s College ball, which saw 1,500 partying the night away

This student wore an exposed cage mini skirt, showing off her under garments on Wednesday night

This student wore an exposed cage mini skirt, showing off her under garments on Wednesday night

This student wore an exposed cage mini skirt, showing off her under garments on Wednesday night 

Students got into the space spirit with plenty of glitter, body paints and risque outfits

Students got into the space spirit with plenty of glitter, body paints and risque outfits

The costumes for the fancy dress code ranged from bondage-styled, glittery and outer space themed 

The costumes for the fancy dress code ranged from bondage-styled, glittery and outer space themed 

A group of Cambridge students pose before the annual event, where the theme was Music of the Spheres 

A group of Cambridge students pose before the annual event, where the theme was Music of the Spheres 

Other female students wore bikinis, underwear and bondage-style outfits, which showed off their legs and bums

Other female students wore bikinis, underwear and bondage-style outfits, which showed off their legs and bums

Music of the Spheres is a concept from ancient Greece, where Pythagoras and his devout followers believed that celestial bodies made music.

Music was not thought to be literal, but rather a concept that tied together, harmony, maths and region.  

Students got into the space spirit with plenty of glitter, body paints and risque outfits.

One girl went topless and covered her breasts with silver sequins, whilst another wore a black bra and knickers, with stockings and a skirt fashioned out of wire.

Other female students wore bikinis, underwear and bondage-style outfits, which showed off their legs and bums.

Many male students were dressed in drag with skirts, wigs and fishnet stockings or long-flowing dresses.

Tickets for the sell-out ball cost £70 and the headliner was Mr Scruff, who played a three-hour set.

Many of the female undergraduates dressed in their underwear or went topless at the King's College ball, which saw 1,500 partying the night away

Many of the female undergraduates dressed in their underwear or went topless at the King’s College ball, which saw 1,500 partying the night away

Others appeared to dress up as space creatures in their attempt to stick to the theme Music of the Spheres 

Others appeared to dress up as space creatures in their attempt to stick to the theme Music of the Spheres 

One girl went topless and covered her breasts with silver sequins, whilst another wore a black bra and knickers, with stockings and a skirt fashioned out of wire

One girl went topless and covered her breasts with silver sequins, whilst another wore a black bra and knickers, with stockings and a skirt fashioned out of wire

A pair of students had light wires wrapped around them

A pair dressed up in short leather shorts, paired with angel wings and a slip dress

 A pair of students had light wires wrapped around them while another pair dressed up in short leather shorts, paired with angel wings and a slip dress 

Tickets for the sell-out ball cost £70 and the headliner was Mr Scruff, who played a three-hour set

Tickets for the sell-out ball cost £70 and the headliner was Mr Scruff, who played a three-hour set

Many accessorised their outfits with glitter paint on their faces and bodies to celebrate the annual ball 

Many accessorised their outfits with glitter paint on their faces and bodies to celebrate the annual ball 

Although the tickets were pricey at £70, there were 1,500 students at the festive bash 

Although the tickets were pricey at £70, there were 1,500 students at the festive bash 

Many of the female undergraduates dressed in their underwear or went topless at the King's College ball, which saw 1,500 partying the night away

Many of the female undergraduates dressed in their underwear or went topless at the King’s College ball, which saw 1,500 partying the night away

Organisers of the ball wrote: ‘Join us on Wednesday the 20th of June on the grounds of our iconic college for one last night in paradise.

‘Brave the infernal depths of the sweaty techno h**hole that is the Bunker and lounge in beatific bliss in the empyrean acoustics of the Chapel.’

King’s College alumni include model Lily Cole, poet Rupert Brooke, comedian David Baddiel and novelist E.M. Forster.

Organisers of the ball wrote: 'Join us on Wednesday the 20th of June on the grounds of our iconic college for one last night in paradise'

Organisers of the ball wrote: ‘Join us on Wednesday the 20th of June on the grounds of our iconic college for one last night in paradise’

Music of the Spheres is a concept from ancient Greece, where Pythagoras and his devout followers believed that celestial bodies made music

Music of the Spheres is a concept from ancient Greece, where Pythagoras and his devout followers believed that celestial bodies made music

Music of the Spheres is a concept from ancient Greece, where Pythagoras and his devout followers believed that celestial bodies made music

The music was not thought to be literal, but rather a concept that tied together, harmony, maths and region

The music was not thought to be literal, but rather a concept that tied together, harmony, maths and region

King's College alumni include model Lily Cole, poet Rupert Brooke, comedian David Baddiel and novelist E.M. Forster

King’s College alumni include model Lily Cole, poet Rupert Brooke, comedian David Baddiel and novelist E.M. Forster

The event description continued: 'Brave the infernal depths of the sweaty techno h**hole that is the Bunker and lounge in beatific bliss in the empyrean acoustics of the Chapel'

The event description continued: ‘Brave the infernal depths of the sweaty techno h**hole that is the Bunker and lounge in beatific bliss in the empyrean acoustics of the Chapel’

Cambridge University students attending the King's College May Ball on Wednesday night 

Cambridge University students attending the King’s College May Ball on Wednesday night 

This group of friends  came wearing colanders strapped to their heads for the festive ball last night 

This group of friends  came wearing colanders strapped to their heads for the festive ball last night 

Students entered into the space spirit with plenty of glitter, body paints and risque outfits

Students entered into the space spirit with plenty of glitter, body paints and risque outfits

A tame crew of students from Cambridge honoured the theme wearing sparkly or silver and gold clothing

A tame crew of students from Cambridge honoured the theme wearing sparkly or silver and gold clothing

Many male students were dressed in drag with skirts, wigs and fishnet stockings or long-flowing dresses

Many male students were dressed in drag with skirts, wigs and fishnet stockings or long-flowing dresses

One creative student painted her bodysuit with star constellations to fit the night's theme 

One creative student painted her bodysuit with star constellations to fit the night’s theme 



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