Day Fever

Day Fever comes to The Engine Shed on Saturday 7 November, running from 3:00pm to 8:00pm. It's a daytime clubbing event, which is exactly what the name suggests: a full dancefloor that starts in the afternoon and wraps up well before midnight. The music pulls from the 20th century, with 90s dance classics playing alongside Motown and other classic hits, pairing artists from different decades in the same set.

It was started by Vicky McClure, Jonny Owen and Reverend & The Makers, and launched in 2024. They bill it as 'the day-time disco that doesn't ruin your Sunday', and it's since travelled across the UK, playing clubs and theatres every weekend and selling out at some of the country's most well-known venues. The whole thing is built around being a safe, judgement-free space with no dress code and no egos.

McClure has spoken about why it matters, saying that travelling the country and hearing people's stories showed her how important it is to take time out and have a good dance. That's the core of it: a few hours on the dancefloor in the middle of the day, rather than a late one that leaves you wiped out for the rest of the weekend.

It's strictly for over-18s, so you'll need to bring ID, and there's a bag policy in place—nothing bigger than A4 size. Tickets start from £12.00, and with the 3:00pm start, you're out by 8:00pm, leaving the rest of your Saturday evening to yourself.