What's On: Coronation Bank Holiday Weekend
With this month offering up Bank Holidays like the proverbial London buses, it's time for another three-day weekend. Which can mean only one thing: an excuse for a party. From bottomless brunches to all-day raves, we've got you covered.
The BOWL
Bennyboy Events are bringing back The BOWL for a Bank Holiday special, taking over All Stars Lanes for a night of RnB, hip-hop, Afrobeats and dancehall from a selection of DJs and a very special surprise guest. Tickets include a game of bowling and free access to the karaoke rooms, so get down early to make the most, and dress to impress!
When: Friday 5th May
Where: All Star Lanes (Westfield White City), London
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Northern Jungle presents: Welcome to the Jungle
Rising stars from the drum & bass scene Toby Ross, 4K, Oram, and Rise join forces to debut a new jungle collective, kicking off the weekend with a choice selection of DnB dubs and a celebration of the city’s vibrant jungle underground. All ably supported by a lineup of Manchester’s hottest new talent.
When: Friday 5th May
Where: Canvas, Manchester
Ministry of Sound
It's a predictably packed weekend at arguably London's most iconic club. From high-octane drum and bass on Friday night at Jungle Mania (featuring a veritable who's who of DnB veterans), through the eclectic electronica of Melting Pot on Saturday night (above), to the irresistible Amapiano stylings of Mr JazziQ & Friends on Sunday, there's something for clubbers of all persuasions.
When: Friday 5th May - Sunday 7th May
Where: Ministry of Sound, London
YARD: Open Air Club
Top-tier tech house rules the roost across the Container Yard and Lock Yard spaces at legendary Bristol venue Motion on Saturday. From midday through to 10pm, the likes of Darius Syrossian, Fleur Shore, Mason Collective and Luuk van Dijk will soundtrack a start-of-summer smash for 3000 ravers.
When: Saturday 6th May
Where: Motion, Bristol
LYFECODE x Coronation Afterparty
PRYZM's regular Saturday night sell-out LYFECODE is getting into the celebratory spirit in the only way they know how; throwing a huge party at Nottingham's only superclub. As ever, you can expect three rooms of huge tunes, drinks and table packages, and 2000+ clubbers relishing the long weekend in style.
When: Saturday 6th May
Where: PRYZM, Nottingham
Drag Bottomless Brunch
What better way to celebrate no work on Monday than diving headfirst into bottomless cocktails and a two course brunch at a beloved weekly fixture of Brighton's famously vibrant cabaret scene. Fierce, fabulous and ferocious (and that's just the Queens) this is not your regular Sunday morning.
When: Saturday 6th May & Sunday 7th May
Where: Proud, Brighton
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Defected Leeds
Legendary house music label and nightlife brand Defected return to Leeds on a Bank Holiday weekend for the first time in over five years, with label favourites like Gorgon City, Hannah Wants, Low Steppa, Sam Divine and Arielle Free all stepping up to the decks across the 11-hour dance music marathon at Canvas Yard.
When: Sunday 7th May
Where: Canvas Yard, Leeds
BNXN (fka Buju) - Live in Sheffield
Having worked alongside fellow Nigerian superstars Burna Boy and Wizkid as well as British rap royalty Dave and M Huncho, Afrobeats favourite BNXN heads to the Sheffield on Sunday for a one-off appearance at Onyx, bringing the Afro vibes to heart of the Steel City.
When: Sunday 7th May
Where: Onyx, Sheffield
Hidden & Run
Drum and bass veteran Clipz leads a suitably stacked lineup of underground electronic music talent for Hit & Run and Hidden's Sunday scorcher, with Denham Audio and Mantra among the others joining in the bass-heavy Bank Holiday proceedings.
When: Sunday 7th May
Where: Hidden, Manchester
Canterbury Vibes presents Bank Holiday Weekend Party
DJ LEO is back in Canterbury this weekend spinning a mix of old-school R&B and summer tunes at The Loft for a special Bank Holiday celebration.
When: Sunday 7th May
Where: The Loft, Canterbury
EGG LDN - Kara, Brockie & Det, The Ragga Twins
A bonus addition, not technically part of this Bank Holiday weekend but by Friday you'll no doubt be ready to do it all again. And why not do it in the company of legendary duos Brockie & Det and The Ragga Twins, among other drum & bass and jungle favs.
When: Friday 12th May
Where: EGG LDN, London