80s Outdoor Day Party - Manchester - Freight Island

The Ultimate 80s Open Air Daytime Party Is Landing! 

Dust off the leg warmers and break out the neon — we’re throwing it back to the decade that brought us unforgettable music, iconic style, and feel-good dancefloor moments. This is a full-on daytime celebration dedicated to the sounds that ruled the 80s, packed with sing-along anthems, big hooks, and pure nostalgia from start to finish. Whether you lived through it the first time or just love the era’s unbeatable soundtrack, expect a high-energy party where the vibes are electric and the dancefloor never cools down.

What’s in Store:

Wall-to-Wall 80s Anthems
From chart-topping pop to synth-driven classics, we’re serving up the tracks that defined a generation.

An Atmosphere Straight Out of the 80s
Bright lights, retro energy, and a dancefloor made for showing off your best throwback moves.

Outdoor Daytime Party, Maximum Feel-Good
Yes that's right it's festival vibes outside in the amazing Freight Island courtyard, with a nice big marque and big outdoor area. 

Big tunes, great people, and a shared love for one of the greatest decades in music — all wrapped into one unforgettable day. 

DJs, Live Singers & Performers
Be ready for some awesome DJs, Live Signers and Performers. With big screens, confetti and lots more. 

This isn’t just a party — it’s a full-scale 80s celebration. 

Expect to hear feel-good 80s anthems from artists like:

Madonna • Wham! • A-ha • Kylie Minogue • Rick Astley • Bananarama • Cyndi Lauper • Janet Jackson • Whitney Houston • Diana Ross • Prince • Michael Jackson • Lionel Richie • Hall & Oates • Kool & The Gang • Earth, Wind & Fire • Chic • Duran Duran • Spandau Ballet • ABC • Thompson Twins • Culture Club • Pet Shop Boys • Erasure • Yazoo • Soft Cell • The Human League • OMD • Eurythmics • Depeche Mode • New Order • Tears for Fears • Simple Minds • Blondie • Talking Heads • The Police • George Michael • Belinda Carlisle • Kim Wilde • The Bangles • Roxette • Gloria Estefan • Paula Abdul • Salt-N-Pepa

This is an over 18s event. 

ALSO THIS EVENT IS BOTH OUTSIDE AND UNDER A HUGE TENT, SO RAIN CAN NOT SPOIL THE FUN :)