Skiddle's Selection Box of Easter Events

From the massive Circo Loco takeover of Birmingham, to the Warehouse Project's two dates at their brand new Manchester home and the Above and Beyond weekender in London, there's a staggering choice of events to choose from this Easter weekend.

With some events already sold out and others getting dangerously close, it's clear that UK clubbers are chomping at the bit for the first Bank Holiday weekend of the year.

Here's our pick of just some of the massive parties waiting for you this Easter.

London

LWE and Closer presents Adam Beyer
Head honcho of Drumcode Adam Beyer returns to London on April 8th for a massive six hour Warehouse set with Closer and LWE. Taking place at an intimate secret warehouse style venue, this will be a rare chance for fans to see the Swedish techno don step away from the superclubs and enjoy a detailed insight into his vast record collection.
April 8th, secret London venue,  £15-£20
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Above & Beyond Group Therapy Tour
After completely selling out their first London date, Above and Beyond added a second night at O2 Academy Brixton on Sunday 8th April, to form a Group Therapy weekender in the capital. The show offers a unique dancefloor experience, with emotive visuals telling the tale of the tracks being played and live video messaging from the band. Joining Above and Beyond for this new date will be Sander van Doorn and Mat Zo.
April 8th, O2 Academy Brixton,  £20
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Manchester

The Warehouse Project: Welcome to the Warehouse
The Warehouse Project returns this Easter, showcasing its brand new venue with two special Easter line-ups. The first, on Easter Sunday, sold out in unprecedented time and a second date is now on sale featuring a storming line-up of Eric Prydz, Axwell, John Digweed, James Zabiela, Joris Voorn and loads more. Tickets are already selling fast, so get yours as soon as you can.
April 6th, venue TBA, £25

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Cirque du Soleil
For something a little different, why not get yourself along to Cirque du Soleil's 'Alegria'; in Manchester for four nights over the Easter weekend. Mind boggling acrobatics, dancing, contortion and circus skills play out against a dramatic backdrop of mesmerising colours, lights and music to create one of the most unforgettable spectacles you'll ever see. Find out more and watch a trailer here. MEN Arena, 4th - 7th April, £50
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Slammin Vinyl and Compulsion present The Easter Spectacular

Slammin' Vinyl and Compulsion join forces on April 7th for The Easter Spectacular; an all night sound and light extravaganza featuring five huge arenas of hardcore, drum & bass, old skool, hard dance and much more.
April 7th, Bowlers, £24.50 (£42.50 VIP)
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Crazy P
After whetting our appetites with their soundsystem show, Crazy P bring the full band back to Manchester and the decadent surroundings of The Ruby Lounge to present latest LP 'When We On'. Completing the line-up will be Cosmic Boogie, Neil Diablo and Dave Walker.
5th April, The Ruby Lounge, £10

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Birmingham

Below presents… Circoloco in the Arena
As part of a weekend long event, Circo Loco showcase a new outdoor venue for Birmingham on April 7th, at an all day party featuring Jamie Jones, Kerri Chandler, Matthias Tanzmann, Maceo Plex and more. Following the all day event, there will be an afterparty in the form of a huge outdoor street party hosted by Hot Natured with David Squillace, Jef K and more.
April 7th, The Arena, £42.50 or £60 with aftershow ticket included.
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Below presents Visionquest
Following on from Circo Loco's all day event in The Arena the day before, Below will host a Sunday afternoon party to round off what's set to be an epic weekend in Birmingham. Taking place in The Courtyard at The Rainbow, the party will be headlined by Visionquest, with Below's Adam Shelton and One Records' Subb Ann supporting.
April 8th, The Rainbow Pub, £12 -£15
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Renaissance 20th Anniversary
Legendary clubnight Renaissance returns to celebrate its 20th Anniversary Part 1, with a special event at Birmingham's Gibb Street Warehouse headlined by the original superstar DJ Sasha. Evoking the spirit of Renaissance by combining the edgy charm of the acid house era with a modern sheen and professionalism provided by state of the art soundsystems, Gibb Street Warehouse will now act as the brand's permanent home in the Midlands. Catch the first of their events there on Easter Sunday.
Sunday April 8th, Gibb Street Warehouse
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TRMNL at LAB11
Birmingham techno night TRMNL continues its run of events at brand new club LAB11 with an appearance by Detroit legend and dancefloor pioneer Carl Craig on April 7th. Carl will be joined by Lauhaus, the Dutch dj/producer who has been making waves on the Dutch techno scene for the past 10 years.
Saturday 7th April, LAB11, £10
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Leeds

Cream Classics
As part of the Cream Classics tour, global megabrand Cream brings a nostalgic night of musical memories to Leeds’ Club Mission on Easter Sunday, with an enviable Classics line-up of Todd Terry, Danny Rampling, K-Klass, Steve Luigi and many more.
Cream Classics, Sunday April 8th, Mission
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Renaissance
Superstar DJ plays his second set of the night at Leeds’ Vox Warehouse on Easter Sunday, for the Leeds leg of Renaissance’s 20th Anniversary celebrations.  Joining Sasha at these milestone events will be techno stalwart Guy Gerber and London's rising star Jozif, while the historical impact of the music will also be commemorated at both events, with the second room at each bolstered by a Renaissance Classics series which will explore the pivotal records and sounds form the full twenty year spectrum of the club.
Sunday 8th April, Vox Warehouse
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Of course, these events represent just the tip of the Easter egg. Find all these and many, many more in our huge UK what's on guide.

Image: Joseph T Denyer