80s, 90s and 00s Silent Disco Returns to Leicester’s National Space Centre on Friday 6 November

The rockets at the National Space Centre will have a few hundred people dancing beneath them on Friday night, when Silent Discos in Incredible Places brings its 80s, 90s and 00s night back to Leicester. The organisers say the last show at the venue sold out in record time, and this one has been split into two sessions on 6 November.

Everyone wears LED headphones and picks between three music channels, so the person next to you might be singing along to something you can’t hear at all. The organisers bill it as the world’s biggest silent disco tour and say some of the UK’s best DJs will be playing, although no names have been announced, and the centre itself will be lit up specially for the night.

Two Sessions Run on Friday Night, at 6.30pm and 9.30pm

The first session runs from 6.30pm to 9pm and the second from 9.30pm to midnight, so check which one your ticket is for before you set off. The event is strictly 18+, and staff may ask for photo ID at the door. The organisers also ask people to arrive at least 15 minutes before doors open.

There’s a fully stocked bar, but the organisers only offer food at some of their outdoor events, so eating beforehand makes sense. There’s no strict dress code either, and comfortable shoes are the sensible choice for two and a half hours on your feet.

Tickets are sold through Eventbrite. Event listing sites have advertised them from £29.71, but the final price shows at checkout, and if the night sells out, no extra tickets will be released on the door.

Tickets Can’t Be Refunded, but They Can Be Passed On

The organisers’ terms say tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled, and that includes falling ill. Because names aren’t needed for entry, you can give your ticket to someone else or resell it through Twickets, which the organisers point people towards.

If you booked the wrong session, a swap is possible while tickets are still available. The request has to reach [email protected] at least 48 hours before the event, which for a 6.30pm Friday start means Wednesday evening, 4 November, at the latest.

The Skylink Bus Runs All Night for the Midnight Finish

The centre sits two miles north of Leicester city centre, off the A6, with brown rocket signs from the main roads. It has more than 400 parking spaces, including 23 enhanced accessibility spaces, and the centre’s travel page says the £4 daily charge applies between 9am and 5pm, so evening arrivals fall outside the charging hours. Overnight parking isn’t allowed.

For anyone coming by bus, the First Bus 54 runs from Haymarket Bus Station, a short walk from Leicester railway station. The Skylink Derby runs 24 hours a day along Abbey Lane every 20 minutes, which makes it the easiest way home after the midnight session. Both buses stop close to the centre, and the National Space Centre suggests asking the driver to tell you where to get off.

Disabled Guests Can Bring a Personal Assistant Free

The organisers offer a free personal assistant ticket for registered disabled guests who send supporting documents, such as PIP paperwork or an Access Card, to the help email above. There’s limited seating for anyone who can’t stand for long. The organisers say the headphones work with standard hearing aids, although aids built to amplify sound between 70Hz and 8,500Hz are unlikely to be compatible.

Book the session that fits how you’re getting home, and if you’ve already picked the wrong one, send that swap request before Wednesday evening.