What's On: Spring Bank Holiday Weekend
The third and final Bank Holiday weekend in this jam-packed month of May, and in many ways the biggest and best of the lot. Spring has finally sprung and it's set to be a scorcher. So get ready for a fun-filled weekend, whether you fancy a full festival weekender, a sober rave, or something in between.
Bournemouth 7s Festival
The world's largest sport and music festival is back! Attracting more than 30,000 people to the south coast, the three-day celebration brings together the passion of sports fans with the party atmosphere of a camping festival as live music, DJs, sports matches, foam parties, street food, Bingo Lingo and tons more play out across a full, 12 arena festival site.
When: Friday 26th - Sunday 28th May
Where: Bournemouth University Sports Campus
In It Together Festival
A welcoming Welsh weekender with a name fitting for a festival held in a region known for its strong sense of community and togetherness. From family favourites to underground electronic music veterans, the diversity and eclecticism of the lineup reflects the festival's commitment to bringing together music fans of all kinds to join together to make memories. Brydferth!
When: Friday 26th - Sunday 28th May
Where: Old Park Farm, Port Talbot
Kojo Funds Live at Ghost
Phantom Saturdays and Ghost Nightclub are bringing Afroswing pioneer Kojo Funds to Nottingham for a one-off live performance on Saturday night. After bursting onto the scene with 'Dun Talkin' in 2016, he's gone on to work with global stars like Wizkid, Kano and Stefflon Don. Not a night you want to miss.
When: Saturday 27th May
Where: Ghost Nightclub, Nottingham
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Love Saves The Day
Moving to a new home at Ashton Court for the 2023 edition, longstanding Bristol favourite Love Saves The Day remains a firm fixture of the festival calendar for the region and beyond. Mixing an eclectic array of underground electronic music with elements of rap, R&B, pop, reggae and more, LSTD serves up plenty across two days to keep all Bank Holiday revellers happy.
When: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th May
Where: Ashton Court, Bristol
Dazed Disco: Free Summer Day Party
On a pre-payday weekend, at the end of a three Bank Holiday month, you'd be forgiven for feeling the pinch. Thankfully, Dazed Disco are on hand for a day party at Brixton Jamm which won't break the bank. Get down before 1pm with a free entry ticket, or secure your place on the dancefloor at any time for just a fiver.
When: Saturday 27th May
Where: Brixton Jamm, London
DryWave and Flamingo AF present The Sober Rave
For those looking to party without the hangover this Bank Holiday weekend, Manchester's Vision Club is the place to be. Turning the club into a "laser infested theme park" across two rooms and five hours, Saturday's alcohol-free party welcomes UK garage legend DJ Pied Piper and a secret headline act to lead a lineup of feelgood vibes and old-school classics.
When: Saturday 27th May
Where: Vision Club, Manchester
Better Days Festival: Chapter 5
A multi-area outdoor festival of music, entertainment & dancing in Leeds, transforming the entire outdoor spaces of Beaver Works into multiple stages for a 12-hour all day summer festival with over 50 guest DJs. Expect big stage builds, open air areas, insane décor and production, funfair rides, street food stalls, inflatables, entertainers, lighting shows, live musicians and much more.
When: Sunday 28th May
Where: Beaver Works, Leeds
Steel Banglez at PRYZM Birmingham
Fresh off the release of his new project The Playlist featuring Giggs, Burna Boy, Aitch, Chip, and Birmingham's very own MIST and Jaykae to name a few, master producer Steel Banglez touches down in Brum for a special performance at PRYZM.
When: Sunday 28th May
Where: PRYZM, Birmingham
DRAG FEST Ireland & DRAG FEST Netherlands
Two countries, two consecutive days, two fabulous European outings for Klub Kids, the team behind the beloved Drag Fest brand. From the National Stadium in Dublin on Saturday to legendary Amsterdam venue Melkweg on Sunday, expect a fierce array of Queens.
When: 27th May & 28th May
Where: Dublin, Ireland & Amsterdam, Netherlands
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