New On Skiddle: Sub Focus, Glitterbox, DISFUNCTION, Free Range Sounds, and more
WHP Sub Focus, Glitterbox, DISFUNCTION, Patrick Topping, and loads more.
Last updated: 20th Oct 2025
Originally published: 16th Oct 2025
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You know what’s up, we’re back with New On Skiddle, led by Sub Focus, who’ll be playing at The Warehouse Project.
We’ve also got Glitterbox Liverpool, DISFUNCTION’s secret Glasgow rave, Patrick Topping in Liverpool, Free Range Sounds’ Halloween party in London, Sour Grapes’ punk coffee house takeover, and more.
Oof, another Monday, another belter New On Skiddle. Check ‘em out below.
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When: Saturday 27th December 2025
Where: Blackstone Street Warehouse in Liverpool
Expect: anthems, energy, drama, loads of dancers
Best known for its flamboyant residencies in Ibiza, Glitterbox is gearing up for a Liverpool takeover. Not much has been revealed yet, but Glitterbox has a track record of booking some of the hottest names in house and disco. Sign up for a reminder.
Tickets for Glitterbox Liverpool
When: Friday 5th December 2025
Where: Concourse Depot Mayfield in Manchester
Expect: DnB favourites, new album celebration, no phones
After the release of his newest album Contact, Sub Focus comes to The Warehouse Project to take over the Concourse. The no-phones rave will also see sets from Bou, Kanine, Culture Shock, A Little Sound, Pola & Bryson, and more.
Tickets for Sub Focus - [Concourse Only]
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Haze Boxing Day Special - EAST END DUBS + Support
When: Friday 26th December 2025
Where: The Point in Sunderland
Expect: post-Christmas party, flavours of house and minimal, biggest Boxing Day party in Sunderland
Haze comes through with a Boxing Day bash headed up by East End Dubs. Joined by Haze Residents Ceej, Joe Hood, Joey Dunn, and more, it’s the perfect way to shake off the lazy Christmas vibes.
Tickets for Haze Boxing Day Special - EAST END DUBS + Support
When: Friday 21st November 2025
Expect: 1,500 ravers, secret rave concept, no lineups, set times, or cameras
DISFUNCTION’s brand new secret rave concept sees them give new gen of ravers a taste of the old school. With no lineups announced, no set times, and no cameras allowed, it’s all about the music and only the music.
Tickets for DISFUNCTION: Secret Rave XL
Heritage Live: UB40 featuring Ali Campbell
When: Sunday 26th July 2026
Where: Englefield Estate in Reading
Expect: reggae, dub, and DnB, beloved names, sunny sounds for sunny weather
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell tops the bill of this massive reggae, dub, and DnB day. Joined by Bitty McLean, Gentleman's Dub Club, General Levy, Bushman, and Channel One Sound System, it’ll be a day and evening packed with sunny sounds.
Tickets for Heritage Live: UB40 featuring Ali Campbell
Circus Present Patrick Topping (All Night Long)
When: Friday 14th November 2025
Where: Invisible Wind Factory in Liverpool
Expect: CIRCUS favourite, first Liverpool set since 2022, special ANL, rare set
Newcastle’s Patrick Topping, head of Trick and known for ‘Be Sharp Say Nowt’, brings an all-night-long set to Scousers this November. From 10pm until 4am, he'll be storming through house, techno, and tech house bangers.
Tickets for Circus Present Patrick Topping (All Night Long)
Free Range Sounds: Halloween UK Garage Special w/ Cam Smith
When: Friday 31st October 2025
Where: Queen Of Hoxton in London
Expect: headline from rapidly rising star, old and new UKG bangers, cool Shoreditch venue
The Free Range Sounds guys bring London a UKG Halloween, with Cam Smith leading the bill. Joined by Tyrant, 2BFrank, and SloeJoe, it’s all about garage classics, refixes, remixes, flips and edits.
Tickets for Free Range Sounds: Halloween UK Garage Special w/ Cam Smith
Snug Live Sessions - Sour Grapes Takeover
When: Saturday 15th November 2025
Where: The Snug Coffee House in Manchester
Expect: coffee house gig, DIY bands, raw garage, psych, punk, and fuzz
Manchester DIY label Sour Grapes brings three killer bands to independent venue The Snug. Ahmed & The Romans bring experimental psych rock, Dead Stilettos offer gritty punk/garage, and Daschund brings fuzzed-out energy and raw live power.
Tickets for Snug Live Sessions - Sour Grapes Takeover
Punka Halloween Extravaganza!!
When: Friday 31st October 2025
Where: Lost Horizon HQ in Bristol
Expect: drag host, burlesque, live music, and DJs
Hosted by drag diva AFTER SHOCK, this masquerade ball features the finest cabaret show, burlesque, live music from Baby Tap, and alternative DJ sets to ensure a killer Halloween. A proper Halloween party for LGBTQ+ and friends.
Tickets for Punka Halloween Extravaganza!!
When: Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th August 2026
Where: Plumpton Racecourse Ltd in Lewes, East Sussex
Expect: 60s music cinema, retro 70s theme, blues, rock, comedy, and more
Over 50 years since Plumpton Racecourse hosted Pink Floyd, The Who, and Black Sabbath before it became Reading Festival, Plumpton Revival brings back the glory days. With blues artists, tributes to legends, and an immersive retro theme, the fest is here to celebrate late ‘60s and early ‘70s counterculture.
Tickets for Plumpton Revival
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