The smash-hit daytime rave where you can still be in bed early is returning to Manchester
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:
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.
Find the rest of UK tour dates for 2025 down below:
- 24-Jan-26 Glasgow BAaD
- 24-Jan-26 Nottingham Palais
- 24-Jan-26 Sheffield City Hall
- 31-Jan-26 Leeds Project House
- 31-Jan-26 Leicester Athena
- 31-Jan-26 Manchester New Century Hall
- 31-Jan-26 Newcastle Boiler Shop
- 31-Jan-26 Nottingham Rock City
- 7-Feb-26 Dublin The Academy
- 7-Feb-26 Liverpool Camp And Furnace
- 7-Feb-26 London HERE @ Outernet
- 7-Feb-26 Oxford O2 Academy
- 14-Feb-26 Brighton Concorde 2
- 14-Feb-26 Cardiff Tramshed
- 14-Feb-26 Norwich Adrian Flux Waterfront
- 14-Feb-26 Nottingham The Palais
- 14-Feb-26 York The Barbican
- 21-Feb-26 Bristol O2 Academy
- 28-Feb-26 Aberdeen P&J Live
- 28-Feb-26 Belfast Ulster Hall
- 28-Feb-26 Glasgow BAaD
- 28-Feb-26 Leeds Project House
- 28-Feb-26 Newcastle Boiler Shop
You can sign up for tickets right HERE.
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