Gigs & Nightlife

The smash-hit daytime rave where you can still be in bed early is returning to Manchester

One of the best nights (days) out you'll find.

Clementine Hall - 22nd January 2026

That’s right: Day Fever, the daytime rave designed to still get you tucked in at a reasonable hour, is coming back to Manchester city centre this year.

Following their biggest raft of shows across the UK and Ireland in 2025, the smash-hit night out that is very much aimed at those of us 30 and over – but fellow sleepy heads are obviously more than welcome – Day Fever are targeting big things in 2026.

Launched in early 2024 by actress Vicky McClure and Reverend & The Makers frontman, Jon McClure, Day Fever has become a cultural sensation.

From its debut in Sheffield to a tour that sees thousands of ravers hitting the dance floor each month, the message is clear: people want to dance and let loose, but still be in bed before 9pm – and let’s be honest, who can blame them?

Running from 3-8pm, Day Fever provides a proper night out that doesn’t completely write you off for the entire weekend.

“It started as a WhatsApp idea”, says Jon McClure. “Jonny just said, ‘A daytime disco, how good would that be?’ We’re all a bit nuts, so we just said, ‘Come on then!’”

“It feels like a massive house party at your nan’s,” laughs Vicky. “No drama, no egos, just people acting daft, getting dressed up, and having the best time.”

From here in 0161 and our mates over in Leeds, to Newcastle, Glasgow and many more, each Day Fever event has its own unique flavour.

There’ll be local DJs who know their crowds keep the energy high with a nostalgic mix of Northern Soul, disco, indie, and 90s classics. “Manchester goes mad for Oasis,” says Jon, “and if Vicky’s there, we have to play Whitney, it’s non-negotiable!”

For starters, just look at the turnout they got over Christmas:

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They last popped up their second home of New Century Hall over the festive period, so it’s no surprise they’re coming back from.

Day Fever will be turning up the speakers at New Century once again on Saturday, 31 January, and we will absolutely see you there. Better still, the organisers have just announced additional shows due to phenomenal demand, including 7 March and 11 April here in Manchester.

Find the rest of their previously announced shows, as well as the extra dates for 2026, in full down below:

• 24 Jan, 28 February and 25 April – Glasgow, BAaD
• 24 Jan, 14 Feb and 21 March – Nottingham, Palais
• 24 Jan, 7 March and 4 April – Sheffield, City Hall
• 31 Jan, 7 March and 11 April – Manchester, New Century Hall
• 31 Jan, 28 Feb and 4 April – Leeds, Project House
• 28 Feb, 28 March and 25 April – Newcastle Boiler Shop
• 31 Jan and 11 April – Leicester, Athena 
• 7 Feb and 28 March – Dublin, The Academy
• 7 Feb and 21 March – Liverpool, Camp And Furnace
• 7 Feb, 7 March and 4 April – London, HERE @ Outernet
• 7 Feb – Oxford, O2 Academy
• 14 Feb and 11 April – Brighton, Concorde 2
• 14 Feb and 28 March – Cardiff, Tramshed
• 14 Feb and 4 April – Norwich, Adrian Flux Waterfront
• 14 Feb – York, The Barbican
• 21 Feb and 18 April – Bristol, O2 Academy
• 28 Feb – Aberdeen, P&J Live
• 28 Feb and 4 April- Belfast Ulster Hall

You can sign up for tickets right HERE.

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