1827 – 2027 · 200 Years

The Bicentenary

JCBC turns 200 in 2027. Join us for racing, dinners and crew reunions throughout 2026–27.

The celebration

200 years on the Cam

Alumni and the College have put together a year of events to celebrate the club's 200th birthday. We start with the Fairbairn Cup in December 2026 and finish with a day of rowing, talks and dinner in College in September 2027.

You'll find booking details and updates on the College's events page. Join the mailing list for termly club and bicentenary news, or read about our first 200 years in the club history.

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The programme

Bicentenary events

Places at the dinners are limited and current rowers have priority, so alumni bookings are first come, first served.

Friday 4 December 2026

The Fairbairns 2026

After the Fairbairn races, alumni are invited to dinner in College, with around 100–150 places available. There will also be a drinks reception, and the Master will open a bicentenary exhibition in the Marshall Room.

Book the dinner & sign up to row →  ·  Race information →

Wed 16 – Sat 19 June 2027

The Mays 2027

Alumni can watch from the Paddock at Fen Ditton on all four days. Bring a picnic or BBQ. On Saturday there will be a College bar and gazebo, plus coffee and food trucks. Back in College, there's a celebratory brunch and Mays Dinner in Hall that evening, with limited dinner places.

29 June – 4 July 2027

Henley 2027

The Club hosts a drinks reception during the tea interval on Friday 2 July, in the CUBC marquee behind the Stewards’ Enclosure. All are welcome, and you will not need a Stewards’ ticket to join.

Saturday 18 September 2027

The Grand Finale

Get your old crew together for a row on the Cam, hear talks from some of the club's top rowers and join the activities in College. The day ends with an anniversary dinner in Hall.

Bicentenary books

Two new books for 200 years

The sixth volume of the ‘Red Book’ records our crews, while ‘For the Love of Rowing’ tells the club's history through photographs and personal accounts. Both are available to pre-order through Jesus College.

See the books

The JCBC Red Book cover For the Love of Rowing cover
Be part of it

Celebrate 200 years of JCBC

Join the mailing list for updates, or visit the College's events page for booking details.

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