AFROBEATS FRIDAYS @ CQ LOUNGE
Get ready for the hottest Friday night in the city as Afrobeats Fridays takes over CQ Lounge every week. This is where culture, rhythm, and nightlife come together for an unforgettable experience.
Dance all night to the best in Afrobeats, Amapiano, Hip Hop, R&B, and Bashment, delivered by top DJs who know how to keep the vibes high from start to finish. Expect a stylish crowd, premium drinks, and an electric atmosphere that sets the tone for your weekend.
👗 Dress Code: Classy & Smart
(No slides, no tracksuits)
🪪 ID Required: No ID, No Entry
Whether you’re out with friends, celebrating something special, or just looking for the best Afro-inspired party in London, Afrobeats Fridays at CQ Lounge is the place to be.
Come early, dress to impress, and let the music move you.
Secure your tickets now and start your weekend the right way.
Genres: Afrobeat, Amapiano, Funky House, Hip Hop, R&B
Venue: CQ Lounge, London
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Armin van Buuren Presents: The Orb – London Debut
High Lights Festival, Barking Park (East London)
Saturday 23rd May 2026 – Bank Holiday Weekend
Music Genre: Trance
Louder & Percolate are proud to announce that one of the world’s most influential electronic artists, Armin van Buuren, will headline High Lights Festival on Saturday 23rd May 2026, bringing his groundbreaking immersive live show “Armin van Buuren Presents: The Orb” to London for the very first time.
Now returning for its third edition, High Lights transforms Barking Park into an otherworldly environment of sound, performance, and large-scale art installations. With Hybrid Minds, Scorpion Kings, and legendary underground brand FUSE already confirmed, High Lights continues to establish itself as a key destination for electronic music in East London.
Following hugely successful editions in 2024 and 2025, which featured artists including Carl Cox, Gorgon City, Elderbrook, Josh Baker, Franky Wah, Chris Stussy, Max Cooper, Enzo Siragusa, Mathame, Kölsch, and many more, High Lights 2026 promises its most ambitious production yet.
Expect an extraordinary Bank Holiday weekend experience, as Barking Park’s striking architecture and illuminated woodland pathways are transformed into a fully immersive festival landscape. The High Lights concept was brought to life in collaboration with renowned design studio Lucid Creates, who describe the centrepiece as a vast overhead installation with a brutalist concrete façade. Floating geometric structures, integrated with cutting-edge visual technology, create a powerful sense of scale, permanence, and surrealism above the crowd.
VIP Tickets Include
Backstage access
Backstage bar
Private flushing toilets
Dedicated fast-track entrance
Accessibility
PA tickets: custcare@skiddle.com
Further access enquiries: access@percolatemusic.co.uk
Venue
Barking Park
London, IG11 8TA
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ENCODED: Emergency Room Rave – Doctors & Nurses Theme
Rob Tissera | Lisa Pin-Up | Anne Savage | Ben Stevens | K90 | Cally Gage | Andy Farley | Nik Denton | Wayne Smart | Jon BW | Steve Blake | Tom Berry | Nick Rafferty | DJ Ross Homson
Music Genres: Trance | Hard House | Hard Trance | Hard Dance | Bounce
🎉 ENCODED – FULL CLUB TAKEOVER 🎉
📍 The Tunnel Club, Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 1HL
🔐 Photo ID required – no ID, no entry
After a sold-out event with Frantic, Encoded returns to take over The Tunnel Club – bigger, louder, and wilder than ever! Dress up for our Doctors & Nurses theme and dive into a full-day club experience. 🩺💊
What to Expect:
🔊 Massive line-up across 3 rooms
🏟️ Expanded venue with full transformations
💡 Lasers, LEDs, and live visuals
🛋️ Chill-out zone (far room by the toilets)
💨 Extra fans for the ultimate rave atmosphere
Room Highlights:
Main Room: Hard House
Room 2 (upstairs): Hard Dance | Hard Trance | Bounce – now bigger with full lighting rig
Room 3 – The Grove Box: 135–145 BPM Hard House
Event Schedule:
Main Event: 2 PM – 10 PM (Last entry 6 PM)
After Party: 10 PM – 3 AM (Last entry 12 AM)
🔥 Encoded’s biggest club event in 16 years! Three rooms of non-stop music, state-of-the-art sound systems, and immersive visual production.
Line-up announcement: End of summer – prepare for something massive.
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Encoded - Emergency Room Rave at The Tunnel Club
ENCODED: Doctors & Nurses theme We're back after a sell-out with Frantic! 3 rooms + after party, lasers, LEDs & visuals.Flyer

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CLEAN HOUSE DIRTY DISCO
Funk My Life brings their disco and house weekly residency to Manchester -
4pm till late
We all know what Manchester means when it comes to music.
Proper heritage. Proper energy. Proper dancefloors. And now we’re adding our own chapter to it every single Saturday from 4pm
Genres: Disco, Disco House, Electro House, Funky House
Venue: The Mirror Room, Manchester
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LIFESTYLE SATURDAYS @ CQ LOUNGE
Step into the ultimate Saturday night experience at Lifestyle Saturdays, where style, music, and energy collide. Every Saturday night, CQ Lounge transforms into the perfect destination for party lovers, trendsetters, and music enthusiasts ready to turn up in style.
Expect nothing but the best vibes all night long with top DJs spinning Hip Hop, R&B, Afrobeats, Bashment, and Amapiano, keeping the dancefloor alive from start to finish. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, planning a night out with friends, or just looking for the hottest Saturday party, Lifestyle Saturdays is the place to be.
This is more than just a party - it's a lifestyle. Come early, dress to impress, and get ready for an unforgettable night of music, drinks, and energy.
Dress Code: Stylish & Trendy (No effort, no entry)
Limited tickets available. Secure yours now and don't miss out.
Genres: Afrobeat, Amapiano, Funky House, Hip Hop, R&B
Venue: CQ Lounge, London
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