ULTIMATE 80S WEEKEND 2026-2027

Love the 80s? Then this one’s for you! Get ready to relive the era of big hair and even bigger anthems with songs that shaped a generation. MTV changed the way we watched music, Live Aid made history and Thriller was everywhere. Fast-forward to now and the decade’s biggest hits still get everyone on their feet, singing every word.

 

From pop and rock to New Wave and New Romantic, Ultimate 80s is your chance to experience those decade-defining sounds all over again. See original artists including Jason Donovan, Kim Wilde, Matt Goss, Tony Hadley and Wet Wet Wet live on stage, alongside top DJs playing the songs you grew up with — we’re talking Madonna, Tina Turner, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, The Smiths and more. Plus, we’ve got some of the UK’s best tribute acts paying homage to the era’s biggest icons like Queen and UB40. Whatever your 80s sounded like, you'll hear the tracks that take you straight back.

 

And the nostalgia doesn’t stop there. We’ve got themed activities too, such as Bottomless Brunch, Soul Stroll, Silent Discos and Pool Parties. Then on Saturday night, it’s time to look the part. Think neon, leg warmers, acid-wash denim, shoulder pads and larger-than-life looks inspired by your favourite 80s icons. Nod to the decade or go all out — just make it 80s.

 

Girls (and boys) just wanna have fun, so round up your mates and get ready to do the 80s all over again. It’s going to be simply the best!

The 80s Weekender was fantastic! Had such a laugh, would definitely recommend.

ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT

There’s more to our Ultimate 80s 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.

PLAYXPERIENCE AT BOGNOR REGIS
Think Big Weekenders are just about the booze and the music? Think again. Set over two floors and covering nearly 50,000 square feet, PLAYXPERIENCE at our Bognor Regis resort is an utterly immersive indoor playground for grown-ups with nine state-of-the-art experiences all under one roof.
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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REPLAY

For once, there’s no need to compromise on your music taste. Replay brings you the best of the 80s, 90s and beyond, with different stages dedicated to each decade.

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.