Belper is revving up the DeLorean and turning the clock back to the 1980s for one incredible town-wide celebration on Saturday, 23rd August. Hosted by nearly every major bar and venue in the town, Belper Back to the 80s promises neon lights, retro tunes, and a whole lot of shoulder pads and leg warmers.
The event is proudly sponsored by the popular Belper and Proud Facebook page and the tea-loving legends at Derbyshire Tea, bringing the whole community together for a day of nostalgic fun, live music, themed food and drink, and plenty of outrageous outfits.
Each participating venue will be bringing their own twist on the decade that brought us synth pop, mixtapes, and big hair:
No.44 is throwing an 80s Garden Party (9–4pm) with themed décor, a big screen, and carnival vibes.
The Nags Head kicks things off early with a Karaoke Disco from 1–5pm and a live band at 9pm.
The Thorn Tree is keeping it chilled with relaxed 80s vibes from 5pm, board games, and movie soundtracks.
The Cross Keys will host a live 80s band from 7pm.
Gatsby’s is shaking up 80s cocktails and music.
The Black Swan is serving a special 80s food menu with classic background hits.
Green House brings the party with a Reflex Takeover DJ, fancy dress, glitter balls, and neon galore.
Belper House turns into an 80s disco zone with party food and a DJ from 7pm.
Angels Micro Pub hosts a vinyl disco from 4pm till 8pm.
The Railway joins in with a vinyl DJ set.
Monk Bar features an 80s singer starting at 5.30pm.
Tyler’s has local legend DJ Wiz Fox spinning 80s classics from 8–10pm.
Belper Royal British Legion Club has a singer on from 8pm.
Arkwright’s keeps the floor bouncing with a 1980s DJ from 7.30pm.
Scran and Barrel has a singer from 7.30pm.
The Bottle Bank hosts a singer from 7pm, and The Lion Hotel features a live singer from 8.30pm.
Whether you’re a fan of Wham!, Madonna, Duran Duran or just love a bit of 80s nostalgia, there’s something for everyone. Fancy dress is highly encouraged, and some venues are offering prizes or free shots for those going all-out with their outfits.
So dust off the denim jackets, charge up your boombox, and head down to Belper for one of the biggest 80s events Derbyshire has ever seen.
For updates, visit Belper and Proud on Facebook or grab a cuppa from Derbyshire Tea – the brew that’s proudly born and brewed in the county.
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