FESTIVAL OF THE 60S WEEKEND 2027

There’s a reason this decade was called the Swinging Sixties. Music was louder, fashion was bolder and young people were finding a whole new groove. From Beatlemania to Motown, Festival of the 60s celebrates the sounds that shaped a generation, spanning rock, soul and folk.

 

See original artists including Herman’s Hermits, Marmalade and Marty Wilde & The Wildcats live on stage, alongside top DJs playing the era’s biggest hits — we’re talking The Rolling Stones, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and more. Plus, we’ve got some of the UK’s best tribute acts paying homage to icons like The Beatles and Cliff Richard.

 

And it’s not just the music that’ll take you back. On Saturday night, it’s time to look the part. Think miniskirts, go-go boots, sharp Mod style, flower power and plenty of psychedelic prints. Nod to the decade or go full-on hippie — just make it 60s.

 

So, don your flower crown, step into our time machine and get ready to do the 60s all over again. Good vibrations guaranteed.

ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT

There’s more to our Big Weekenders than big-name acts and headline moments. While live performances sit at the heart of our massive weekenders, our daytime experiences add an extra dimension of fun, so you can play all day and night

Crowd enjoying a live music performance at a Butlin’s Big Weekender with bright stage lights and raised hands creating a lively atmosphere inside the arena.

WHAT'S A BIG WEEKENDER?

A Butlin’s Big Weekender is the ultimate adults-only weekend away. Think of it as the full festival experience: incredible music including big-name headline acts, endless daytime activities, great food and drink, and your very best mates. No worries, no work, no mud or tents or wellies, but one of the best and biggest weekends of your life.

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MORE ABOUT OUR LOCATIONS

An outdoor view of our Gold Adapted Apartments at Skegness.

ACCOMMODATION

Whether you’re looking for a practical base in the heart of the action or a spacious home away from home, we’ve got a range of rooms and apartments to suit all budgets and needs.
A chicken wrap served with chips at the Firehouse Grill.

FOOD & DRINK

After all that partying, you’ll no doubt have worked up an appetite. Luckily, we’ve got loads of dining options to help you refuel throughout your weekend.
A photo of one of the Butlin's resorts during a Big Weekender.

LOCATIONS

Our three seaside resorts in Bognor Regis, Minehead and Skegness are accessible by car or train and each one has free on-site parking.