Forbidden Forest 2026 Announces First Acts As It Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

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Arcadia Spider

Phase one highlights include Sub Focus, Michael Bibi, MK, Girls Don’t Sync, DJ EZ, Pendulum DJ, Hannah Laing, Dr Banana, Holy Priest, SHY FX and Chris Stussy for a landmark year featuring the iconic Arcadia Spider stage. 

Forbidden Forest is one of the UK’s most dynamic electronic music festivals and this year celebrates its 10th anniversary in spectacular fashion with a first wave of artists for 4-7 June 2026 at Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire led by Michael Bibi, Pendulum DJ, Hannah Laing, Holy Priest and Chris Stussy. To find out more visit; forbidden-forest.co.uk and sign up.

In a UK festival exclusive, the legendary Arcadia Spider – a 50-tonne, fire-breathing installation  built from recycled military and industrial hardware – will also land in the heart of Leicestershire’s woodland for this one special weekend only. The monumental structure is known worldwide for its pyrotechnics, aerial performances and 360° sound and will transform the Forest into an electrifying realm of sound and light.

This stage will sit alongside a selection of others from Forbidden Forest, which is known as pushing all boundaries when it comes to stage design and production while offering an intimate, escapist haven for dance music lovers. The entire site becomes an adult playground for the weekend complete with a  silent disco, fun fair, plenty of bars, food village, chill out areas, games and much more. 2026 also sees the new addition of its Lakeside Retreat campsite, featuring swimming pools, hot tubs, a sauna, secret DJ sets and more. 

Joining the bill for this milestone edition, Michael Bibi returns to the stage following his inspiring comeback and the Solid Grooves man brings his unmistakable energy and underground sound to the Forest. The genre-defying drum & bass pioneers and spectacular live outfit Pendulum will deliver a high-octane performance that promises to ignite the Arcadia arena. 

Rising Scottish powerhouse Hannah Laing returns to Forbidden  following a breakout year that’s seen her dominate stages from Ibiza to Glasgow. Completing the top billing, Holy Priest brings his darkly cinematic techno vision to the Forest.

The previously announced Dutch powerhouse Chris Stussy will also return this year after his debut set at the festival went viral in June.

Tickets go on sale 10am Wednesday 19th November via www.forbidden-forest.co.uk

Ministry Launches ‘From The Archives’, A Heritage Event Series Debuting with Legendary Club Night The Gallery

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From The Archives is a brand new event series that looks back on some of the club’s most recognisable and influential heritage brands. It kicks off with cult trance night The Gallery on Sat 29 Nov which returns to Ministry after a 10 year hiatus, followed by ‘Rulin’’ and ‘Frisky’ later in 2026.

Famed for its deep connection to the global trance scene and founded in 1995 by Tall Paul at London nightclub Turnmills, The Gallery has played a pivotal role in shaping the UK’s electronic music landscape. Following the sad closure of Turnmills, The Gallery made Ministry of Sound its spiritual home and ran legendary weekly events for over a decade. It was a place that showcased the very best in house and trance from a mix of legendary pioneers and new school movers and shakers, and that will be the same when it returns to Ministry of Sound.  

The rare revival invites clubbers old and new to rediscover the sounds that shaped generations of dance music lovers, right at a time when trance is very much back en vogue around the world. 

The day-into-night party will feature a heavyweight lineup of trance and progressive icons including Mauro Picotto, Sander Van Doorn, Simon Patterson, Tall Paul, Seb Fontaine and Ashley Wallbridge. Each artist brings their own perspective from different chapters of The Gallery’s storied past and together they promise a thrilling and emotional journey through the lush sounds that defined different trance eras.

The event is part of Ministry of Sound’s ongoing archival series that aims to celebrate the roots of various sub-scenes and attract both long-time Gallery loyalists and new-generation clubbers keen to experience the atmosphere and music that made the brand a cornerstone of UK club culture.

After this debut event will be more legendary revivals including Rulin’, the pioneering house Saturday nighter that launched at Ministry Of Sound in London in 1994 and was instrumental in championing American house music. 

From The Archives will honour the legacy of the Friday night Gallery sessions that made Ministry a global destination for trance fans.

Part 01: The Gallery

Sat 29th Nov | 1pm – 9pm

Acts: Mauro Picotto, Sander Van Doorn, Simon Patterson, Tall Paul, Seb Fontaine, Ashley Wallbridge.

Head to ministryofsound.com to keep up to date with all announcements, as well as access to event tickets and more.

Boris is Barcelona’s brand new, intimate club coming to shake up the city’s underground

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The 250-capacity space will be about building real musical community with cultured bookings in a sensory stimulating space


From the accomplished team behind KU Barcelona, Opium, Bling Bling and Bastian Beach, Boris is a brand-new, 250-capacity club built for people who prize music and sound above all else. It’s the first new club from nightlife powerhouse Costa Este since 2018, and it’s here to serve up low-lit, high-thrills events across a spectrum of serious sound from the worlds of techno, afro-house, deep house, tech and melodic techno alongside exciting movements like Afrobeat and amapiano. 

This up close and personal club is the first electronic music space in the Upper Barcelona region has been fully renovated and reimagined. Every single detail has been finely tuned from the lights to the impressive d&b audiotechnik sound system, with subtle textures and warm colours throughout to ensure maximum immersion in the vibes and with high-spec acoustics keeping full focus on the music. Expect selectors who know how to read a room and artists who thrive in intimate spaces where the crowd is just a few steps from the booth.

Production throughout has been taken care of by Futur2, with careful layering of design aspects that nod to classic European nightlife but all reworked for now. It’s a new blueprint for the city that is intimate, minimal and alive, while the club’s key emblem, quietly hints that inside is a place to escape where understated elegance meets underground edge.

Boris opens Thursday to Saturday, running late from 11:59pm to 5am on Thursdays (over 23 years only) and until 6am on weekends (over 27 years only) and offers a contemporary hideout for real heads.

For lineups and tickets head to borisbcn.com or follow at @boris.club

Ministry of Sound Announces Middle East Tour with Vintage Culture, Solardo, Eats Everything and more

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The tour is set to stop at Abu Dhabi, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan across November and December

The Louvre, Abu Dhabi

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Following a sold-out 34th birthday celebration in London, Ministry of Sound now turns its sights eastward and a four-date Middle Eastern tour that takes the iconic UK venue’s signature experience to some of the region’s most spectacular venues this November.

The tour begins on 1 November at the stunning Louvre Abu Dhabi, where bass-driven party starter Eats Everything will headline before being followed by Chewna and Kinsell on December 12th for two unforgettable nights beneath the city’s iconic architectural landmark.

On 3 November, Ministry heads to Egypt for a takeover of Rixos Sharm El Sheikh featuring UK duo and tech house innovators Solardo, joined by Jared McCulloch, Mert Aydin, Alex Fish b2b Bon Finix and Dominik Gehringer b2b Andrea Saky, all of whom will bring plenty of up-front and high-octane house to the Red Sea coast.

The journey continues on 13 November at the oasis of green that is Doha Golf Club in Qatar when Brazilian house hit maker and global superstar Vintage Culture leads a lineup that includes Jared McCulloch, Against Celebrities, and FWRS, all blending big melodies with open-air energy.

The tour closes on 14 November at Ras El In Hangar in Amman, Jordan, which blends industrial charm and modern functionality. Vintage Culture returns for another headline set supported by Jared McCulloch, Azone, and Amray, rounding off a month of unforgettable shows with Ministry’s signature sound and production.

The tour follows a landmark year for Ministry of Sound that included celebrating 34 years of defining global nightlife culture. Over the summer, the London venue also unveiled its reimagined NVR space, a new mezzanine and VIP concept that has helped redefine the modern club experience, while continuing to push boundaries through innovations like sober rave sessions, collaborations such as the viral Lab54 “toilet rave,” and consistently world-class lineups.

With more than three decades of history behind it, Ministry remains a benchmark for club culture worldwide.

Nov 1st – Louvre
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Eats Everything

Nov 3rd – Rixos Sharm El Sheik
Sharm El Shiek, Egypt
Solardo
Jared McCulloch
Mert Aydin
Alex Fish b2b Bon Finix
Dominik Gehringer b2b Andrea Saky

Nov 13th – Doha Golf Club
Doha, Qatar
Vintage Culture
Jared McCulloch
Against Celebrities
FWRS

Nov 14th – Ras El In Hangar
Amman, Jordan
Vintage Culture
Jared McCulloch
Azone
Amray

December 12th – Louvre
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Chewna
Kinsell

New warehouse Ultra to open in the Midlands on New Years Eve

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The team behind acclaimed Midlands festival Forbidden Forest is changing the game again: We Are WHSE is a brand new series of events with real cultural significance right on Derby’s doorstep. This much needed, serious new space is a trailblazing home for cutting-edge sounds and it kicks off at the new warehouse venue Ultra on New Year’s Eve 2025. 

Derby has long needed a flagship series like thousand it comes at brand-new 3,500-capacity industrial haven, Ultra. By tapping into the raw, stripped-back essence of original club culture but with state-of-the-art lighting, sound and production, the We Are WHSE events will be a proper hideout for those who are ready to truly lose themselves in the music and leave the outside world behind. The venue itself boasts exposed steel girders, corrugated walls and an atmosphere that channels early rave spirit.

Kicking things off in style, the We Are WHSE NYE Launch Party features a powerhouse lineup including new school house and tech disrupters Max Dean, Luke Dean, Gaskin, DXNBY and more all bring their edgy sounds to a suitably immersive space. 

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On the new series, the Forbidden Forest team say, “Derby has been crying out for something like this. We wanted to build something that feels real and rooted in the underground with the production and quality you’d expect from the Forbidden Forest team. We Are WHSE is exactly that.”

Founded in 2016 and set within the picturesque grounds of Belvoir Castle, Forbidden Forest has become one of the UK’s most respected electronic music festivals. Bringing together the biggest names in house, techno, tech house and d&b, it’s a true celebration of community, creativity and the unifying power of electronic music. 

Those values will be at the heart of We Are WHSE. As part of a full 2026 event series, it will deliver regular shows featuring the most exciting names in electronic music spanning house, d&b and beyond, all solidifying its place as a key player in the UK scene. 

No more long treks to Nottingham or Birmingham for top-tier events. We Are WHSE is a serious statement of intent from a brand built by one of the UK’s most accomplished festival teams.

Naomi Campbell Headlines Halloween at 77, Marylebone

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The supermodel will DJ at Central London’s 77 Halloween Special on 31st October

On Friday 31 October, the 550-capacity Marylebone venue transforms into a world of cinematic horror and hedonism complete with eerie visuals, haunting sound design, and an all-star DJ lineup led by none other than global icon Naomi Campbell making an exclusive appearance behind the decks, with support from rising Afro-house star Kotto.

Set beneath The BoTree Hotel, 77’s reputation for immersive production and world-class music experiences has already been cemented this season with a superb first run of events. For Halloween, the venue will push its state-of-the-art L-Acoustics system, strobes, lasers, and atmospheric Robe lighting to new extremes for an unforgettable night where fashion, fantasy and fearsome party sounds collide. There will be spooky and immersive visuals on the screen, special themed cocktails and costumes are encouraged.

Naomi Campbell has long since proven her talents reach far beyond the scope of fashion. She has been DJing in various places around Europe of late, from Mayfair to Munich, as well as performing a surprise two-hour set to celebrate London Fashion Week. She always brings the energy and flawless mixes that keep the crowd on edge as she plots a journey through the freshest Afro house.

Support on the night comes from Kotto, who is a rising force in Afro-House whose recent releases have been supported by heavyweights like Keinemusik and Adriatique. He is a master of atmospheric, deep grooves charged with movement so expect a real musical trip.

77 is engineered for full sensory immersion with a L‑Acoustics sound system and KS21 subwoofers so the audio delivers real visceral impact. A high-end visual rig including Robe lighting, strobes, lasers, LED screens and CO₂ jets ensures every second feels special.

Tickets and tables are now available but with capacity limited to 550, early booking is essential. Tickets available at RA

Eutopia Warehouse: East London’s New 4000-Capacity Music, Arts & Cultural Destination

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Eutopia fully awakens this Halloween – transforming its interconnected warehouses and canal-side courtyard into a living, breathing cultural playground.

East London’s famous nocturnal landscape is set for transformation with the arrival of Eutopia – a bold new 4,000-capacity indoor–outdoor music, arts and cultural space set across three interlinked warehouses and a sprawling open-air courtyard on the River Roding in Barking.

Following a £1.5 million reimagining of a former industrial site, Eutopia blends raw architectural heritage with contemporary design and world-class d&b Audiotechnik sound systems. A series of soft launch test events have already taken place at the site which is now fully operational. The result is a multi-dimensional venue built for exploration – where music, art and community collide under one roof and out into the open air.

Designed as a flexible, future-facing hub for the next generation of London’s cultural landscape, Eutopia will host everything from large-scale live shows, club events and festivals to exhibitions and local community events – each experience shaped by high-spec production, immersive design, and a community-first ethos.

Eutopia has already enlisted some of the most respected names in UK and international music culture. Promoters confirmed for the first wave of programming include; 51st State Festival, AEG, Appetite, Back to 95 (25th Anniversary), Breakin Science, Centerforce, Dance On Arrival, HOWL, Moon Dance, Recess, Sankeys, Space Ibiza, World Dance and Zulu Nation, spanning everything from minimal and house to bass, Afro, amapiano and beyond.

Eutopia is multi-dimensional venue consisting of four large-scale arenas; 

  • The Yard (1700 capacity) sits by the river – an open-air playground of sound, light and energy. With full staging, a bespoke pergola installation, raised dance platforms and elevated viewing areas, it’s designed for both intimacy and impact. Lined with seasonal foliage, art installations and street food traders, The Yard brings festival-scale atmosphere to a permanent East London setting. From sunlit afternoons to high-energy nights, The Yard is a place to explore, eat, dance and get lost. Inside, three unique warehouses each offer a distinct experience and capacity.
  • WHS 1 (800 capacity) – An immersive, tunnel-like room inspired by the golden age of New York club culture and London’s underground heritage. Precision-tuned d&b Audiotechnik sound, raised dance platforms and bespoke lighting make it the heartbeat of Eutopia. 
  • WHS 2 (1,200 capacity) – A vast, reconfigurable space built for scale and versatility. With both 360° and end-stage formats, it’s designed for club nights, live concerts, brand launches and large-scale cultural events.
  • WHS 3 (800 capacity) – The most intimate and design-led of the trio, this warehouse will host curated performances, exhibitions and social gatherings. The next phase of development will see WHS 3 evolve into a cocktail bar and listening space, hosting listening sessions, label launches and community-focused culture and lifestyle events.

Eutopia is led by a powerhouse team with more than a century of combined experience across music, events and culture:

  • Michael Hughes – A pioneering figure in UK club culture and radio, founder of landmark events Garage City, Back to 95 and Groove Odyssey, and a long-standing advocate for authentic house music.
  • Nikki Gordon – Co-founder of We Are FSTVL and former Head of Ministry of Sound, bringing almost three decades of creative and operational leadership.
  • Will Paterson – Veteran promoter behind over 20 festivals and 11 London venues, known for his work in artist development, large-scale events and mentoring future talent.
  • Tom Ranger – Acclaimed curator and programmer behind Dreamland Margate, Oval Space, Annabel’s, Percolate Live and Live Nation’s Soundcrash division, now consulting and programming events globally through Something Goes Right.

Combining world-class production with a community-first vision, Eutopia is set to redefine large-scale venues in London – a creative sanctuary built from the bones of East London’s industrial past, looking firmly to the future. Eutopia opens fully from Halloween 2025.

For upcoming event listings and information, visit www.eutopiawhs.com/or follow at https://www.instagram.com/eutopiawhs

The Penthouse Dubai’s Skyline Saturdays at FIVE Palm Jumeirah announces headliners for October to November

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Kimonos, Danny Howard, Solardo b2b Alec Monopoly, Purple Disco Machine, Max Dean and more all play

  • The Penthouse Dubai was voted DJ Mag’s #1 Nightclub and Rooftop Lounge in the Middle East 2025
  • A signature mix of world-renowned DJs from across the globe and hot local talents play each night of the week
  • The Penthouse Dubai offers underground and commercial music across two spaces, the newly updated Lounge and the Nightclub

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As Dubai gears up for its high season, Skyline Saturdays at The Penthouse Dubai returns with a fresh wave of unmissable events and world-class talent. From October through December, the iconic venue on the 16th floor of FIVE Palm Jumeirah will once again take centre stage as the region’s premier rooftop party destination with international superstars and cult favourites all locked in to soundtrack your Saturdays.

Again crowned DJ Mag’s #1 Nightclub and Rooftop Lounge in the Middle East in 2025, The Penthouse Dubai continues to set the bar for elevated nightlife experiences with breathtaking signature panoramic views of the Dubai Marina skyline as well as unmatched luxury interiors, a party-ready crowd and of the globally renowned ‘Vibe at FIVE’.

Each Saturday is when partygoers indulge in The Penthouse Dubai’s full experience, starting with sunset dining and cocktails on the newly renovated breathtaking rooftop Lounge – which now has a sleek new Marina Terrace look alongside an elevated dining menu – before diving into party energy in the Nightclub where Skyline Saturdays takes over.

Between Saturday, 4 October and Saturday, 15 November, the global tastemakers come thick and fast with Kimonos, tech and minimal master Fabrice, Radio 1 dance tastemaker Danny Howard, Dubai favourite Sam Oui, UK tech house titans Solardo b2b Alec Monopoly, the colourful funk, disco and house sounds of Purple Disco Machine, resident Quilliamand new school tech house disrupters Max Dean and DiOSA all set to play.

The Penthouse Dubai’s two unique spaces, the Lounge and the Nightclub, offer distinct musical flavours and mix deep house and melodic with tech house, funk, Afro and urban sounds across the week. With VIP booths, champagne shows and the region’s most elevated party production in the city, Skyline Saturdays remain the highlight of the UAE’s electronic music calendar.

Whether you’re a dance floor regular or rooftop cocktail connoisseur, The Penthouse Dubai is your go-to for an unforgettable experience from sundown to sunrise.

Skyline Saturdays at The Penthouse

Saturday, 11th October
Kimonos
Fabrice

Saturday, 18th October
Danny Howard
Sam Oui

Saturday 25 October
Valeron
Ephlum

Saturday, 1st November
Solardo b2b Alec Monopoly
DiOSA

Saturday, 8th November
Purple Disco Machine
Quilliam

Saturday, 15th November
Max Dean
DiOSA

Saturday, 22nd November
Luke Dean
DiOSA b2b Milica

Saturday 6 December
Robin Schulz
Jayden Alva

Saturday 13 December
Burak Yeter

Saturday 20 December
Eva Kim
Hilde

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fivepalmjumeirah/
Website: https://palmjumeirah.fivehotelsandresorts.com/

NYC Street Artist Alec Monopoly Announces First Ever London DJ Residency at 77

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New York City’s street‑art icon and pop culture provocateur Alec Monopoly is set to touch down in London as he takes on his very first DJ residency in the capital at 77, Marylebone. The residency kicks off on 30 October 2025 and runs for four weeks, with subsequent dates on 6, 13, and 20 November. As part of the DJ residency, a bespoke art installation by Alec will be housed within the venue and incorporating live activations designed to bring his visual language to life in three dimensions. Tickets are now live for all four dates at RA. 

Monopoly gained widespread recognition for re-imagining the iconic Monopoly mascot, Rich Uncle Pennybags, also known as Mr. Monopoly, as the central figure in his artwork. He has since used the character to critique capitalist hierarchies, draw on wider consumer culture, media and pop iconography. He has collaborated with Jake Paul on the trunk design for his high-profile boxing match with Mike Tyson and turns out much sought after wall murals, tableaux and hand-finished pieces.

With his unmistakable stylised aesthetics and boundary-pushing energy, Alec Monopoly will animate 77 not just from behind the decks with his bold, upfront blend of chunky tech house and on point edits, but throughout the immersive space itself. 

With a capacity of 550, 77 opened its Autumn/Winter season this September and is now well underway with its carefully curated programme featuring Patrice Bäumel, Olive F, Deep Dish, David Morales, Adana Twins, Fiona Kraft and more. 

77 is engineered for full sensory immersion with a L‑Acoustics sound system and KS21 subwoofers so the audio delivers real visceral impact. A high-end visual rig including Robe lighting, strobes, lasers, LED screens and CO₂ jets ensures every second feels special. 

The venue is founded by nightlife veterans Jonathan Wade (formerly of Tao Group), Eniz Hilmi (Rinse FM, Mas Tiempo), and Sebastian Banovic (KOKO, Tramp, The Roof Gardens). Their combined experience underpins 77’s mission: to build a venue that is at once cutting-edge, culturally rooted, and artistically expansive.

Alec Monopoly’s residency is a defining moment for 77 and a move which proves the venue is right at the sharp end of the evolving London scene and the blending of visual art and sound.

Ticket Links:

30th October – CLICK HERE

6th November – CLICK HERE

13th November – CLICK HERE

20th November – CLICK HERE

Marquee Las Vegas announces star-studded Fall 2025 lineups following a huge reopening party

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Location: Las Vegas, United States

Benny Benassi, Dimitri Vegas, Claptone, Timmy Trumpet & more will all perform at the Las Vegas nightclub

Marquee Nightclub inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is gearing up for a spectacular fall season after debuting its newly reimagined main room, which kicked off with Loud Luxury, Fisher and Steve Aoki each headlining the grand reveal weekend across October 10-13. The fall calendar runs through until the end of November with globally renowned DJs and immersive production each and every week.

The nightclub introduces advanced audiovisual upgrades including a 1.5‑ton central LED “monolith,” a moving LED centrepiece, expanded lighting and laser systems and a refreshed interior palette drawing on amethyst, bronze, burgundy and champagne tones. Together, these enhancements aim to elevate the guest experience and set a new standard for nightlife in Las Vegas.

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October highlights Steve Aoki, Loud Luxury and Benny Benassi, plus Marquee Mondays with Timmy Trumpet and Murda Beatz and a Phantom Protocol – Halloween Weekend with DJ Pauly D while Lowkey in the Library Wednesdays welcome AQUAA, LEMA, and DISCIP.

November will see the Halloween weekend continue with TWINSICK, sets from Dimitri Vegas, Timmy Trumpet, Claptone, Cedric Gervais, an official Race Weekend After Party with Alesso and Marquee Mondays with Lil Jon (DJ Set), DJ E‑Rock, BigXthaPlug, Luis Torres and more. 

The fabulous fall lineup underscores Marquee’s commitment to delivering world-class performances and unique, immersive nightlife experiences.

LISTINGS


15 October (Wednesday)
AQUAA: Lowkey in the Library


17 October (Friday)
Timmy Trumpet


18 October (Saturday)
Steve Aoki


20 October (Monday)
Timmy Trumpet (Marquee Mondays)

22 October (Wednesday)
LEMA: Lowkey in the Library


24 October (Friday)
Loud Luxury


25 October (Saturday)
Benny Benassi


27 October (Monday)
Murda Beatz (Marquee Mondays)

29 October (Wednesday)
DISCIP: Lowkey in the Library

31 October (Friday)
DJ Pauly D (Phantom Protocol – Halloween Weekend)

1 November (Saturday)
TWINSICK (Halloween Weekend)

3 November (Monday)
Lil Jon (DJ Set) – Marquee Mondays


5 November (Wednesday)
LEMA: Lowkey in the Library

7 November (Friday)
Dimitri Vegas

8 November (Saturday)
Timmy Trumpet


10 November (Monday)
DJ E‑Rock (Marquee Mondays)


12 November (Wednesday)
PAUZA: Lowkey in the Library

14 November (Friday)
Claptone

15 November (Saturday)
Cedric Gervais

17 November (Monday)
BigXthaPlug (Marquee Mondays)

19 November (Wednesday)
Nyjah: Lowkey in the Library

21 November (Friday)
Marquee Nightclub Friday – Race Weekend

22 November (Saturday)
Alesso (Race Weekend Official After Party)

24 November (Monday)
Luis Torres (Marquee Mondays)

26 November (Wednesday)
L’CORE: Lowkey in the Library

28 November (Friday)
Mike Attack

29 November (Saturday)
LEMA