There’s something stirring at the heart of Swindon – and it’s not just the call of summer. With the May Bank Holiday weekend on the horizon, thousands are expected to descend upon the Nigel Eady County Ground for a blast of pure 90s and 2000s nostalgia.
On Friday 23rd May 2025, the ground will be transformed into a haven of retro dancefloor anthems, with none other than the Vengaboys headlining the show. Known for hits like Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!! and We Like to Party, the Dutch Eurodance group promises to deliver a high-energy set that harks back to a time of inflatable chairs and glittery crop tops.
Joining them will be Whigfield, the voice behind Saturday Night, the infectious track that took the UK by storm in the mid-90s. Also gracing the stage is Tinchy Stryder, who brought grime into the mainstream with tracks like Number 1, and DJ Sammy, who shot to chart-topping fame with his version of Bryan Adams’ Heaven.
And that’s not all. Ian Van Dahl, Flip n Fill, Ultrabeat, Platnum, and Ironik will also be performing, with Swindon’s very own Craig Knight keeping the crowd warmed up between sets.
It’s the first of a two-night event, with Clubland Live taking over the Friday and Could Be Real tribute performances lined up for the Saturday. The double-header is already proving popular – 3,000 tickets have been snapped up so far, with organisers confident of hitting the 5,000 mark once again, matching last year’s turnout.
Speaking about the importance of these large-scale events, James Watts from the club commented: “Events at the Nigel Eady County Ground are extremely important to cash flow for the business, especially when we’re not hosting football matches in the summer. Between the concert and what we’re doing in The Legends Lounge, we’re focused on turning the stadium into a space for more than just sport – it’s about creating experiences year-round.”
Tickets for both nights are on sale now – so whether you’re reliving your clubbing years or just love a good bop in the sun, this one’s not to be missed.
