THE INSIDE STORY

What's a Big Weekender all about, you ask? We've got all the answers right here!

What's a Big Weekender?

Plan the Perfect Weekender

Top Ten Things To Do

The Ultimate Fancy Dress Guide

Big Weekenders Make the Ultimate Hen do

Calling All Music Superfans

Epic Weekends No Matter the Weather

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MORE THAN MUSIC

There's more to Big Weekenders than just huge headline acts - our activities add an extra dimension of fun!

THE ESSENTIALS

Find info about food & drink options, accommodation, and what's included in the price.

Food & Drink

Accommodation Options

What's Included in the Price

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH

No weekend away is complete without bottomless brunch, and ours is no exception!

MORE THAN MUSIC

Our Big Weekenders are more than just big-name acts - our endless activities mean you can play all day and night!

Daytime Activities

Evening Activities

PLAYXPERIENCE Activity Centre

Bottomless Brunch

Pool Party

Bingo Bango

How To Book Activities

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DAYTIME ACTIVITES

See our endless daytime activities from pool parties, to live comedy, to line dancing and so much more!

EXTRAS

From VIP access to late check-out, make your weekend one to remember with our great value extras.

Bottomless Brunch

Early Check-In/Late Check-Out

VIP Pass

Dining Plans

BRAND-NEW MENU FOR 2026

Think free-flowing drinks, feel-good throwback tunes and a room full of people getting into the weekend spirit.

WHAT'S NEW

We’ve been busy behind the scenes making improvements to all three of our resorts to bring you next-level newness.

GREAT NEWS FOR PARTY PLANNERS!

You can now book your activities a WHOLE YEAR in advance with the Butlin's Big Weekender app. To make it even better, any of your mates can now book activities with our new online booking tool, Book My Activity.

Our Weekenders

DISCOVER OUR WEEKENDERS

Not sure which Big Weekender is right for you? Discover them all, right here!

Discover Our Weekenders

Our Headline Artists

ASTON MERRYGOLD - NEW DATES CONFIRMED

Aston Merrygold is bringing his explosive stage presence to Butlin’s Big Weekenders for a live show you won’t want to miss.

DANCE WEEKENDERS

Can’t make the closing parties this year? Don’t worry! Our Dance Weekenders will fill that Ibiza-shaped void.

DJ Spoony Presents a House Full of Garage

DJ Spoony Presents UNDRGRND

Fatboy Slim Presents All Back to Minehead

We Love Ibiza

DJ SPOONY PRESENTS UNDRGRND

Calling all committed clubbers! Master of the decks, DJ Spoony and Big Weekenders are bringing this multi-genre Weekend to our Bognor Regis resort.

DECADE WEEKENDERS

Our Decade Weekenders will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a time capsule, where shoulder pads are cool again and double denim is all the rage!

JUST ANNOUNCED - REPLAY AMPLIFIED

Get ready for the ultimate weekend away! We’re turning things all the way up to bring you our biggest and best Replay line-up yet, featuring incredible artists from the 80s, 90s and beyond.

DEVOTED WEEKENDERS

Looking for something unique? We’ve got specially curated weekends dedicated to specific genres, niche events, sports, and even tribute acts!

Don't Tell Mama

Giants of Festivals - Tribute Weekend

Giants of Rock - Tribute Weekend

Giants of Country - Tribute Weekend

RETURNING IN 2027!

Rev up your scooter, don your parkas and Fred Perrys and join us for a celebration of mod music and culture at our My Generation Weekender.

DATES

WEEKENDS IN 2026

Our 2026 headliners include 80s legend Jason Donovon, soul heavy weights Boney M, and favourite bands including Scouting For Girls.

Last-Minute Availability

ASTON MERRYGOLD - NEW DATES CONFIRMED

Aston Merrygold is bringing his explosive stage presence to Butlin’s Big Weekenders for a live show you won’t want to miss.

Shiiine On weekender at Butlin's Skegness.

WEEKENDS IN 2027

Might feel like a way off yet, but we say it’s never too early to lock in the good times with your mates.

RETURNING IN 2027!

Ditch the tents and the wellies and head to Rockaway Beach for a boutique indoor festival focused on the best emerging, breakthrough and established alternative artists.

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OUR OFFERS

View our current offers including 3 for 2 on dining and VIP Pass.

Eat for 3 days pay for 2 with a Dining Plan

VIP Pass

Returning Guests Offer

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SAVE ON DINING

Add a great value dining plan, and eat for 3 days and pay for only 2.

Locations

BOGNOR REGIS

Bognor Regis has one of the best, if not THE best, sunshine records in the UK, making it the perfect location for festival feels and memories with your mates.

Food & Drink

Accommodation

What to Know Before You Go

Find Your Weekender

Headline Artists

Activities Day & Night

PLAYXPERIENCE ACTIVITY CENTRE

We’ve taken things to a whole new level with our activity centre, PLAYXPERIENCE, in Bognor Regis.

MINEHEAD

Minehead is our largest, and arguably most scenic resort. Situated in the heart of Exmoor, Somerset, it’s a great location for weekends away and great live music.

Food & Drink

Accommodation

What to Know Before You Go

Find Your Weekender

Headline Artists

Activities Day & Night

Pool Party

Fairground

Offers

Bright turquoise banner for Butlin’s 90s Reloaded weekender with bold, white and patterned “90s” lettering and neon shapes — oozing retro energy.

DATES THROUGHOUT 2026

Double up that denim, gather your F.R.I.E.N.D.S and grab your glow stick because it’s time for 90s Reloaded.

SKEGNESS

Situated on the Lincolnshire coast, Skegness has a mix of bars, restaurants, and a huge pool with high-speed flumes. Pool party, anyone?

Food & Drink

Accommodation

Premium Lodges

What to Know Before You Go

Find Your Weekender

Headline Artists

Activities Day & Night

Pool Party

Fairground

Offers

RETURNING TO SKEGNESS IN MARCH

There’s no shortage of swagger at our Shiiine On Weekender. Whether you’re up for rowdy guitars or a rave (or both), you’ll find it here!

BEFORE YOU GO

A bright, clear view of the Skyline Pavilion’s sweeping white tent tops at Butlin’s, set against a blue sky with wispy clouds and a soaring seagull.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

Whether you’ve been on a Big Weekender before, or it’s your first time, find everything you need to know before you head off, right here.

Bognor Regis

Minehead

Skegness

How To Book Activities

Resort Updates

DOWNLOAD OUR APP

With Big Weekends at your fingertips, you can check out our line-ups, book daytime activities in advance and explore the resort without leaving the sofa.

Family Breaks Conferences & Events Caravan Sales

CHARLIE SIMPSON

CHARLIE SIMPSON AT BUTLIN'S BIG WEEKENDERS

Book your tickets to see Charlie Simpson perform live at Butlin's Big Weekenders in 2025.

GET TO KNOW CHARLIE SIMPSON

Charlie Simpson is coming to Butlin’s Big Weekender and you don't want to miss out on this Charlie Simpson concert. After leaving the pop group Busted, Simpson embarked on his new musical endeavour, forming the post-hardcore rock band Fightstar. In 2023 Busted reunited to celebrate their 20 Year Anniversary, embarking on the biggest UK arena tour of the year and scored a UK number one album with their Greatest Hits. Deemed by Kerrang! as a 'lord of both alt.metal and pop-rock', Charlie Simpson live is a clear show-stopper. Get your Charlie Simpson tickets, come to Butlin's Big Weekender and bust some moves.