Afternoon of Motown classics from the golden era of the label, played by a DJ on the dancefloor at The Point.
Motown Daytime Disco comes to The Point on Saturday 13 February 2027, running from 3:00pm to 8:00pm. It's a daytime party built around the golden era of Motown, taking the sound from the heart of Detroit to a Sunderland dancefloor with smooth grooves, soulful voices and the timeless classics the label is known for. The afternoon centres on the records that turned Motown into one of the most recognisable names in popular music, and it's framed as a dancefloor-led DJ event rather than a live tribute show.
That distinction is a good one to keep in mind before you head in. Motown songs are short, direct and built around rhythm, melody and vocals, which lets a DJ move quickly through the catalogue without losing the flow. The afternoon stays rooted in Motown's golden era rather than drifting into a general retro disco, so the focus remains on the label's specific sound.
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The Point is a performing arts and events venue in Holmeside, close to the city centre. It's about 300 metres from Sunderland railway station and 200 metres from Park Lane Metro and bus station, so it's an easy one to get to by public transport. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, but the dancefloor is where the action happens. Age restrictions apply, so check those before you set off. The party runs from 3:00pm to 8:00pm, meaning you're in and out well before the night properly kicks in.
