Discover the Best Bingo Events and Nights Across the UK
Welcome to WhichBingo’s hub for everything live bingo entertainment – your first-stop for the best bingo before and after dark across the UK. From fantastic drag shows and raucous bingo parties to quirky bingo quizzes and city-to-city sessions like Bada Bingo, here’s where to find your next big trip out.
What to Expect from Modern Bingo Events
Bingo has evolved
Bingo has transformed dramatically in recent years, and so have bingo halls across the UK. We’re talking a serious glow-up. What was once a quiet pastime in the local club is now a full-on, fun evening out. Ditching the silence and sensible cardigans for DJs, dancers, and drinks, modern bingo is a melting pot of people of all ages, music, laughter, and high-energy. Today’s bingo bashes can feel more like club nights or live game shows. Picture glitter cannons, live DJs, cocktails, crowd singalongs, dance-offs between rounds, outrageous prizes, and random performers turning up the chaos between calls. This isn’t your nan’s Friday night hobby anymore.
Types of modern bingo events
Bingo today comes in all shapes and sizes, and that’s exactly why it’s booming with happy customers.
Drag Bingo has exploded in popularity thanks to performers who bring a mix of costume, comedy chaos, and full-on glamour. They are packed with big personality. Expect games peppered with music, dance, prizes, and a lot of laughs.
What’s bingo without a cocktail (or two)? Boozy bingo sessions mix drinks, dancing, and dabbers. There’s usually a host hyping up the room, tunes between rounds, and giveaways for a winner. It’s bingo with a bar.
Level up your numbers with some banging tunes playing music bingo. The tracks played are related to the bingo cards or calls, allowing players to race to recognise songs and complete their grid. There’s often breaks between games when the volume goes up and everyone hits the dancefloor. Whether it’s throwback 80s hits, themed sessions like 00s club anthems or Britpop classics, it’s a game for music lovers who like to play (and sing) along.
For trivia fans looking for some deep thinking while they bingo, join any of the popular UK bingo quizzes. The mix of general knowledge questions combined with bingo mechanics makes them perfect for teams or pub nights. Get a question right, dab a number—get a one-line, two-line or full house, and take home prizes. There’s plenty of fun to be had.
For the big finale, get ready for travelling party shows like the infamous Bongo’s Bingo and Bada Bingo. When these productions come to town, tickets go quickly – and for good reason. Often promoted on social media, this bingo travels the UK with booming sound systems, wild themes, dancers, crowd games, and even surprise celebs, they’ve turned bingo into a touring festival of madness. If you’re after an experience that’s more rave than raffle and more balls than ballroom, these are the shows to book.
Popular Bingo Events in the UK
Bongo’s Bingo
Bongo’s Bingo is party-style bingo. This icon blends traditional number-calling with a fun rave, creating a hybrid that’s equal parts nightclub, comedy show, and nostalgic musical throwback. Expect dance-offs, singalongs, and bizarre prizes ranging from air fryers to giant stuffed unicorns.
This isn’t just bingo – wild crowd participation really does add to the madness. With regular sessions across major UK cities, it’s become a staple on the calendar for groups looking for a trip out with a difference.
Bada Bingo
Buzz Bingo, famous for both its land-based and online bingo introduced Bada Bingo to the party bingo scene. Self-claimed “party bingo games with an electric twist”, Bada Bingo (wild, loud, and often downright chaotic) is held in Buzz Bingo halls across the UK. Expect around four hours of live DJs, big game rounds, silly prizes, and karaoke interludes. There’s everything from 90s raves to ABBA extravaganzas on the menu. As one of the UK’s biggest bingo operators, Bada Bingo has the reach and resources to put on huge, audacious nights often co-hosted with famous DJs, regularly hitting cities like London, Leeds, and Stockport. Whether you’re a Buzz Bingo regular or just in it for the madness, this is where to go for full-throttle fun.
Drag Bingo Nights
Drag Bingo Nights bring together two things bingo fans love: the game and fabulous drag. Hosted by larger-than-life queens who know how to work a room, these sessions give you access to humour, live performances, and of course crowd interactions. It’s bingo but with sass and surprises. Shows range from one-off pop-ups to regular residencies in bars, clubs, and festivals. With rising stars and local legends taking the mic, each night offers something different—whether it’s RuPaul royalty or grassroots glamour. Ideal for hen parties, birthdays, or just a brilliant night out with friends, Drag Bingo is proof that dabbers and drama go hand in hand.
Upcoming Bingo Events by Region
Whether you’re planning a spontaneous night out or planning something special, there’s always something happening near you. Here’s what and where you can typically expect the action.
London
Fan Favourite – London’s bingo scene has venues like Dabbers Social Bingo open every week in Hackney and the City. Expect musical bingo and comedy-infused rounds that regularly sell out.
New – Look out for bingo taking place in popular spots like Shoreditch, Camden, and Clapham.
Manchester
Fan Favourite – As one of the UK’s biggest bingo party cities, Manchester is home turf for brands like Bongo’s Bingo. There are daytime and evening shows in the beautiful Grade II listed Wesleyan chapel.
New – Expect ‘Bingo Lingo’ nights with live DJs.
Glasgow
Fan Favourite – Glasgow doesn’t do things by halves. Drag bingo, music mash-ups, and cheeky quiz nights happen regularly across the city, especially in the West End.
New – Keep an eye out for Bingo Loco Glasgow.
Birmingham
Fan Favourite – Enjoy 2-4-1 cocktails at Bingo Lingo in Birmingham. Think confetti-filled dance-offs, twerking, and on stage craziness.
This Weekend – Local bars in the Jewellery Quarter host fantastic nights.
Leeds
Fan Favourite – Leeds is bingo-mad, likely thanks to the thriving student population. From uni halls to independent venues, there’s rarely a week without some kind of bingo bash. Bongo’s Bingo and Drag Bingo are recurring hits.
This Weekend – Check out Bongo’s Bingo at the O2 Academy.
How to Get Listed on the WhichBingo Events Page
Got a bingo night worth shouting about? We’re always on the lookout for features. To get your event included, just send us your event name, the date and venue, and the ticket link or booking details.
Want your event listed? Get in touch and we’ll help promote your night.
We’re also working on a self-upload system so you’ll soon be able to add & manage your own listings directly.
Bingo Quiz Nights – Where to Test Your Knowledge and Win
What are bingo quiz nights?
A bingo quiz isn’t just your average easy pub quiz — it’s an evening where knowing the answer might actually win you more than bragging rights. Bingo quizzes put a clever spin on classic bingo by replacing random number calls with themed quiz questions. Get it right and you’ll mark off a square on your bingo card.
Whether it’s themed around TV shows, movie soundtracks, general knowledge or 90s nostalgia, a bingo quiz evening is becoming even more popular. They’re perfect for group nights out because you get the energy of live gameplay without the silent card-dabbing vibe. It’s no surprise that live bingo trivia UK bashes are turning into the go-to choice for bingo fans.
Why they’re popular
The real magic of a bingo quiz lies in how it combines entertainment, competition, and genuine fun. You don’t have to be a trivia genius to enjoy them either (sometimes it’s the wild cards who end up winning it all). Across the UK, live bingo trivia events are popping up in pubs, bars, and other random venues. Many are tied to one-off experiences, themed tours, or even corporate team nights. They’re a refreshing alternative to dreaded karaoke.
Bingo Events from Top UK Brands
Some bingo events are hosted by major operators like Mecca, Buzz Bingo, and Club 3000, while others — like Bongo’s Bingo — are independent productions bringing the party to venues across the UK.
We’re building out dedicated event pages by brand so you can explore what’s happening near you. Keep an eye out for this update!
Final Thoughts: Why Live Bingo is Back in Style
Social and themed fun
Having evolved into full-on experiences that blend classic gameplay with themed entertainment, music, and loads of personality, live bingo is back in style. Whether it’s a drag queen calling the numbers or a DJ spinning crowning the winner of a dance-off, there’s always something extra happening.
Get involved
If you haven’t been yet, now’s the time to join. Grab a great time in towns and cities every night of the week, month, and year — some with VIP access too. Find your nearest, buy tickets, head to the club, get some drinks, and you’ll be set.
FAQs About Bingo Events in the UK
What should I bring to a bingo night?
Just yourself and your ticket. If it was done by email, make sure you have your e-ticket on your phone.
Are they suitable for groups?
Definitely! Get ready to daub as a birthday party, hen, stag, or even anniversary!
Can I win real prizes at themed bingo shows?
You won’t believe some of the prizes up for grabs. One particular brand hands over a cardboard cutout of Pat Butcher
I’m a beginner, is that OK?
No experience needed to join, play or win. 1-2-3, daub!
How long do they usually last?
Most run for a few hours, up to four possibly, including breaks and bonus rounds
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