What's On: Easter Bank Holiday Weekend

It might still seem a bit early in the year for a Bank Holiday weekend, but that doesn't mean there's a shortage of incredible events to check out across the UK this Easter!

See a selection below, featuring underground electronic music superstars, drag bingo, day parties, a country music club night and more. Or head here for more events happening over the long weekend.

Avalon Emerson presents: 9000 Dreams

Manchester institutions The Warehouse Project, Homobloc and Hidden join forces to host a very special show, as beloved DJ, producer and artist Avalon Emerson presents: 9000 Dreams.

When: Thursday 28th March
Where: Hidden, Manchester

In:Motion Presents: VTSS, KI/KI, Kettama + more

The In:Motion programme delivers yet again, as the acclaimed VTSS returns to Bristol on Friday 29th March. She leads a stacked lineup alongside Kettama, KI/KI, LB AKA Labat and X Club. Expect a masterclass in rousing techno, acid, breaks and beyond in an industrial warehouse setting.

When: Friday 29th March
Where: Motion, Bristol

Drag Bingo at Springwell: Good Friday Special

Springwell and Alley Cats bring you an XL Drag Bingo blowout, welcoming the fabulous Barb D'Wyer to lead proceedings. Your ticket includes three rounds of bingo, with extra challenges between each round to give you a chance at winning some outrageous prizes! Plus there's delicious food from Little Bao Boy and Homeboy Pizza.

When: Friday 29th March
Where: Springwell, Leeds

Kickin' It Country

After massive sold-out nights throughout the UK, Kickin' It Country are taking their rip-roaring nash bash on the road with Glasgow as the next launch location. Expect to hear talented DJs dropping all your favourite country anthems, a massive cowboy hat giveaway, cornhole, country decor and more.

When: Saturday 30th March
Where: Garage (G2), Glasgow

Official Sundown Malta Takeover

Experience the ultimate party vibe at Bar and Beyond on Saturday 30th March for the Sundown Malta Takeover. Get the chance to win tickets to the Sundown Malta festival in June, with the team flying over and bringing their festival DJs to elevate the night.

When: Saturday 30th March
Where: Bar & Beyond, Norwich

Southern Africa Xperience

Organised by MFM Entertainment, this show is a celebration of the culture and musical talent of Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zambia and Malawi, with a lineup that features Zanda Zakuza, Tay Grin, Julian King and more.

When: Saturday 30th March
Where: Legacy Centre, Birmingham

BEASTWANG presents... Arthi

An intimate affair for 1 year of Doppler inviting rising star Arthi, a 'multi-genre DJ who fuses sounds from London and across the world, from dancehall, reggaeton and Afrobeats to UK funky, garage and bass'.

When: Sunday 31st March
Where: Doppler Studio, Leicester

Skyline - Day & Night Festival

For the next chapter of Skyline, the day and night festival returns to Sheffield's famous Kelham Island for an Easter Sunday takeover. Across Peddler Warehouse, Factory Floor, Parrot Club, Happy’s Bar and Yellow Arch Studio, each stage will have its own musical flavour: spanning house, techno, garage, disco, R&B, drum and bass, and more.

When: Sunday 31st March
Where: Peddler Warehouse, Sheffield

SoSure Music pres. Deep Burnt

Deep Burnt returns to the rooftop at Lola Lo in Cambridge on Easter Sunday for the first of three daytime sessions in 2024. Expect a bank holiday soundtrack of real house music on the rooftop, with an eclectic selection in the Cosmic Lounge. In a new addition for 2024, the afterparty will now also be hosted at Lola Lo from 10pm (entrance is included in the original ticket price).

When: Sunday 31st March
Where: Lola Lo, Cambridge

Head here to discover more events happening across the Easter Bank Holiday weekend