If you’ve ever thrown your hands in the air to an 80s anthem at The Eagle and thought, these are my people, chances are you’ve crossed paths with ATHENA. And now she’s turning nine. Not quietly. Not politely. But with a full-throttle, shoulder-padded, synth-soaked birthday blowout.
ATHENA has always been about joy over judgement and big tunes over bad vibes. Think disco drama, pop perfection and dancefloor fillers that hit somewhere between nostalgia and pure serotonin. This ninth birthday edition is very much a greatest-hits moment, the tracks you know every word to, the ones you swear you won’t scream along to and absolutely will.
The vibe is gloriously mixed, the crowd always up for it, and the dress code is less strict theme, more encouraged chaos. Sequins, denim, neon, leather, lashes, lycra, or just your favourite dancing shoes, it all works here. The point is to show up, let go, and dance like it’s still 1987 and tomorrow doesn’t exist.
If you’re after a night that feels welcoming, unapologetically queer, and powered entirely by pop bangers and good energy, this is it. Nine years in and ATHENA still knows how to throw a proper party.
ATHENA: 80s We Can Dance – 9th Birthday Party
Date & Time: Saturday 7th February, from 9pm
Venue: The Eagle London
Address: 349 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5QY
Nearest Tube: Vauxhall
Tickets & More Info: Here
