Enjoy your Don’t Tell Mama Weekender across these Butlin’s Venues

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Studio 36 will be the ultimate destination for non-stop entertainment at the Don’t Tell Mama weekender, featuring a star-studded lineup. Prepare to be amazed as some of the biggest names in pop take to the stage with their iconic hits.

Get ready for headline performances from Vengaboys, Louise, Claire Richards and more, all within a massive warehouse space where the sound systems and iconic performances will create the best live music experience.

Don’t be late, Mama’s waiting…

Studio 36: Live In Concert

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During our Weekender, Reds will be the perfect venue for those seeking a more intimate but equally electrifying experience. With a bar right next to the stage and a central location within the resort, you’ll be in the heart of the action.

Reds will come alive with a mix of live drag cabaret performances, high-energy lip-syncs, dance routines, and a sensational Eurovision-inspired show and Drag-a-thon.

You’ll be treated to a blend of comedy, live vocals, and dazzling performances. Expect iconic acts such as La Voix, Myra DuBois, Bailey J Mills, Tayris Mongardi, and more, making Reds the ultimate hotspot for entertainment.

Reds

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Centre Stage, with easy access to the bar and the main Skyline Pavilion, is the place where the energy never stops - the hub of our festival.

Get ready for a series of unforgettable club nights, such as What’s Your Pleasure, which is all about your best guilty pleasure hits, and BEEFMINCE, delivering an inclusive experience for bears, cubs, and anyone ready to dance all night. There are more club nights, and there will be tons of parties you won’t want to miss.

Centre Stage

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The famous Skyline Pavilion is the hub of our Big Weekender with pop-up experiences, line dancing classes, plus our festival market with Don’t Tell mama merchandise and a ton of goodies.

Alongside Burger King and Costa Coffee, you’ll find sandwich chain Subway and noodle bar Chopstic in The Skyline Pavilion. You can refuel at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or stop for a mid-morning snack, afternoon treat, or late-night bite.

Skyline Pavilion

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Welcome to PLAYXPERIENCE, the new indoor activity centre, which packs nine thrilling game experiences all under one roof. From themed escape rooms where you and your besties will solve puzzles to escape, to hi-tech mini golf courses, or digital darts by the bar, there's fun for everyone.

There's more to the Don't Tell Mama Big Weekender than just our star-studded line-up, pool parties, and bottomless brunches, PLAYXPERIENCE brings the fun to your daytime plans, making it easy to keep the party going from morning to midnight.

PLAYXPERIENCE

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Show off your star quality! Join the fabulous Letitia Delish for karaoke and games at Rosso Lounge.

Belt out your favourite hits, from power ballads to pop anthems, and enjoy Letitia Delish’s powerhouse vocals. It’s going to be Delish!

P.S. Don’t Tell Mama… but Delish’s games are going to be wild.

Rosso Lounge

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Splash Waterworld is home to the Butlin’s legendary pool party, where the water’s warm, the beats are hotter and the atmosphere is pure magic. Grab your swimmers and dance along with Gaydio, Queer Bruk, and prepare to get Wet n’ Wild with Ida Down!

Whether you’re floating on a rainbow inflatable, doing the macarena with a drag queen, or flirting with that cute someone by the waterslide, this is the place to be. Even better, you can just turn up and dive in, as there’s no need to book.

Splash Waterworld

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The Diner

Fancy a brunch with extra punch? A side of lashes with yer bacon rashers? Welcome to the Bottomless Drag Brunch!

Whether you’re starting the day as you mean to go on, or this is pre-drinks before your big night, head down to The Diner for two hours of party vibes brought to you by DJ drag queens of your dreams, Mahatma Khandi and Ella V Ryde.

They’ll be spinning camp classics as you tuck into juicy burgers and piles of pancakes washed down with more booze than you can shake a feather boa at. Choose from prosecco, lager, and cocktails like Butlin’s on the Beach! Dancing positively encouraged!