Courtney Act, Nadine Coyle, DJ Fat Tony, Bimini, Myra DuBois, Divina De Campo and Gareth Gates are among the names heading to Butlin’s Bognor Regis when Don’t Tell Mama returns from 29 January to 1 February 2027.
January can officially stop being miserable. Don’t Tell Mama is heading back to Butlin’s Bognor Regis for another huge queer weekender, and the final line-up has landed.
Created in partnership with Gaydio, the 2027 edition packs three days of pop, drag, DJs, cabaret, parties, poolside antics and the sort of behaviour that tends to feel completely reasonable at 2am in Bognor Regis.
And they’re not exactly easing us into the weekend.
Courtney, Gareth and a bit of Beefmince kick off Friday
Friday gets things going with Courtney Act, alongside Boyband in the Buff starring Gareth Gates, which is a sentence we’re perfectly happy to read twice.
Former S Club star Jo O’Meara is also on the bill, with Freemasons featuring Russell Small bringing the dancefloor credentials and London queer party favourite Beefmince making the trip to the seaside too.
Basically, arrive rested.
Nadine Coyle and Bimini take over Saturday
Saturday belongs to Nadine Coyle, bringing a sizeable dose of Girls Aloud pop perfection to Bognor.
She’s joined by cabaret powerhouse La Voix and Bimini, while OUT OUT! with Tiara Skye & Booty Luv should keep the pop party going nicely.
Gaydio also gets its own Gaydio Dance Arena, so anyone planning an early night may want to reconsider their life choices.
DJ Fat Tony leads Sunday’s finale
Sunday might technically be the final day, but Don’t Tell Mama clearly isn’t interested in winding things down quietly.
DJ Fat Tony heads up the bill alongside Myra DuBois, Divina De Campo, vocal group QUEENZ and Symphonic Ibiza, bringing live orchestral Ibiza classics to the weekender.
Quite the Sunday service.
There’s loads more new for 2027
Away from the headline stages, there’s a sizeable crop of new additions coming to Don’t Tell Mama next year.
Look out for Alfie Murray, Broadway Bingo with Eileen Dover, Buoys Ahoy, Cheer Up Pop Party, Dave the Bear, Dolly Rocket, Luke as Freddie, Smalltown Boy, The Kylie Crawl, The Love Boat Opening Party and The DTM Scarlet Finale.
There’s also a Bottomless Drag Brunch, hosted by the brilliantly named Miss Leigh Ding and Mercedes Bends. Frankly, brunch was never going to be allowed to remain dignified.
And that’s before the DJs, drag and pool parties
Across the whole weekend, the entertainment keeps coming.
The wider line-up includes DJs Allan Jay, Alex Ryan, Charli B, Claire Fuller, Denise Gower, Gary Scott, Ida Down and Jamie Heward, alongside performers including Donna Marie as Lady Gaga, Drag With No Name, Ophelia Payne, Pam Sandwich, Pooh La May, Sandra, Tony Kness and more.
There’ll also be line-dancing with The Rodeo Queens, pool parties, silent discos and plenty more scattered across the resort throughout the weekend.
In other words, Don’t Tell Mama remains less of a weekend away and more of a very gay endurance sport.
Don’t Tell Mama 2027
When: 29 January – 1 February 2027
Where: Butlin’s Bognor Regis
What: Live music, drag, DJs, cabaret, parties, brunches and more
Website: dont-tell-mama.co.uk
Head to the Don’t Tell Mama website to find out more and book your 2027 weekender.
