The Disco-fever has caught up with all of us at one point. But there's no need to feel embarrassed, Disco Festivals up and down the country provide a space to let out all your best dance moves; check them out below!
Skiddle Staff
Date published: 12th Jul 2023
Disco Disco Party Party... We all love a good boogie to the classic Disco anthems, but whilst you may think these tracks are reduced to cheesy club nights, or your kitchen on a Saturday afternoon; you'd be sadly mistaken. The Disco fever is one that stretched far and wide and disco music festivals up and down the country devote themselves to supplying their punters with the grooviest of tunes and the very best vibes.
From huge outdoor affairs; to local, multi-venue Dsico takeovers; to festivals with a stage that is disco-dedicated; there are a whole host of festivals that provide the disco vibes many of us proudly (or secretly) crave. So have a scroll down, and check out all of the very best Disco festivals on sale on Skiddle right now; just make sure to give those dancing shoes a polish before you head down!
(Click on the headers or images for FAQs and more information about each festival, and make sure to secure tickets in the boxes below each event.)
When: Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th September 2023
Where: Apps Court Farm in Walton-on-Thames
Boogietown returns to Apps Court Farm this September for its biggest-ever weekend of funk, soul and disco across four stages and in terms of Uk Disco Festivals, there are few that compete.
This year's epic headliners include a mix of 50+ red hot and pioneering DJs and live acts from across the ages such as Billy Ocean, Earth Wind & Fire Experience featuring Al McKay, The Tramps, Fatback Band, Armand Van Helden, The Shapeshifters, Trevor Nelson, DJ Spoony, Jocelyn Brown, Jazzie B, Omar, Groove Armada, Artwork, Crazy P, Craig Charles, The Nextmen, Norman Jay MBE, Killa Kutz and more.
Boogie the night away at Boogietown, you won't regret a thing.
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When: July 2024, TBC
Where: Newstead Abbey in Nottingham
Nottingham's most magical festival - Woodland Disco Festival - had a wildly successful 2023 edition, and is returning once again next year for a weekend of disco-fuelled antics and non-stop boogying. Submerged in the fairy tale setting of their new venue Newstead Abbey, the festival always provides the very best vibes.
Expect a fully immersive festival, enhanced by the natural surroundings of the Abbey grounds, with vibrant production & dazzling visuals - the perfect setting to showcase the internationally-acclaimed artists across its 2 stages. Whilst you have just missed the 2023 edition, which featured the likes of Craig Charles, David Morales and Gok Wan; you just know it's going to deliver once again.
Find more information on Woodland Disco Festival 2024 - HERE
When: 2024, TBC
Where: Various Venues in Brixton
2023 was the fifth edition of the Brixton Disco Festival and was one of their biggest years yet. It had a line-up of absolute stars that kept the adoring punters dancing all day long. Dimitri From Paris, Crazy P Soundsystem, The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club, and the London legend himself Norman Jay MBE made it a memorable affair, and we're sure the return next year will provide just as much opportunity to move and groove.
Find more information on Brixton Disco Festival 2024 - HERE
When: Saturday 29 July, 2023
Where: Binks Yard in Nottingham
At the end of the Month, the disco-fever will be in full swing at this Groovebox event, for a spectacular Pride Festival celebration at Binks Yard. Be ready to move to the beats of Horse Meat Disco, who will be performing live on the stunning Binks Yard Terrace. Enjoy a night filled with music, dancing, and good vibes, all while taking in the beautiful views of the city. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience that will have you grooving all night long.
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When: Friday 10th - Saturday 11th May, 2024
Where: Williamson Park in Lancaster
The Award-Winning Highest Point returns to the glorious Williamson Park in Lancaster in 2024, and whilst the lineup is not entirely Disco, The Woods stage provides more than its fair share. this year's edition saw Craig Charles Funk and Soul group, Sean Rowleys Guilty Pleasures, and many others supply the Disco vibes. So if you're after a festival that has a good supply of Disco, but also other things for when the dancing shoes start rubbing; Highest Point is the one for you.
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When: Saturday 23rd September 2023
Where: Mote Park in Maidstone, Kent
The UK's Smash Hit Touring Soul Spectacular comes storming into Kent! A lifetime celebration of Soul & Disco featuring four decades of absolutely legendary performers, this one, despite not having a lineup out yet, will undoubtedly be the grooviest Disco affair in that part of the country this year.
Grab your tickets now and get down and dirty in the darnce, its one groovy affair that you just cant miss if you live nearby!
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When: Friday 8th - Saturday 9th September, 2023
Where: Carlisle Castle in Cumbria
This is the first-ever Borderlands Festival, and the first-ever event held at Carlisle Castle, and from the looks of it, it's a feast of musical talent from across the ages, with legendary headliners Happy Mondays and Friendly Fires alongside a whole host of DJ talent: KiNK, Nightmares on Wax, Patrick Topping, Eats Everything and Sarah Story.
Whilst Disco isn't the main attraction, a lot of the artists either have a disco vibe or, for those a bit lower down, are pure disco igniters. Grab your tickets to this momentous occasion and be part of this festival's history, as with a lineup and venue this good, its only getting better.
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Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.
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