Cult games night Bongo's Bingo has announced a massive roster of summer shows in Manchester - with some some new themes to add to the wild atmosphere.
The rave bingo event will host Wham nights for the first time at Manchester's Albert Hall, as well as the return of Country music specials. Bosses have announced the sing-a-long extravaganzas for daytime and evening shows on Saturday August 3 to celebrate the 80s pop icons.
Meanwhile, revellers will get to belt out Dolly Parton and Shania Twain classics at the Country Special on Friday, September 13.
Bongo's Bingo has become known as one of Manchester's "wildest nights out" in recent years. It combines a traditional game of bingo with sing-a-longs, raves, and barmy challenges - with big prizes to be won.
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It started as a random idea between two friends in Liverpool in 2015 and has now sold millions of tickets across the UK at 40 different locations. The event will celebrate its 10th anniversary with special events in April 2025.
The full dates for Manchester's summer shows for July and August are: Friday 12th, Saturday 13th (day show), Saturday 20th (day and evening shows), Friday 26th and Sunday July 28th and Saturday 3rd (Wham Specials - day and evening shows), Friday 9th, Friday 23rd, Saturday August 24th and Friday August 30th.
The date of the Country Special has also been announced, as it is expected to be in high demand. The show will celebrate all things Shania Twain, Luke Combs, Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton and loads of other country stars for the special on Friday 13th September.
Jonny Bongo, Bongo’s Bingo co-founder and original host, explains: “We’ve got a run of summer shows across the UK in all of our favourite locations, including The Albert Hall in Manchester.
"Summer is of course usually the time for sunshine, but as we all well know with the climate here it can change fast.
"So our run of summer shows are perfect for anyone and their crew wanting to have some indoors fun too. And don’t forget Wham!”
The Bongo's Bingo nights feature music, crazy and nostalgic prizes, en masse Karaoke, rave rounds, dance-offs, the odd pink unicorn and Wacky Wavy, audience participation and - of course - plenty of bingo. For tickets and info see the website here.
