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Dust off your shoulder pads – Hijingo’s outrageous 80s bingo nights are here for Bank Holiday fun

Get ready for big hair, bigger tunes and even bigger prizes as Hijingo brings back its fan-favourite 80s-themed nights for three Bank Holiday weekends only.

Ready to party like it’s 1989? Hijingo – the wild, high-octane Shoreditch bingo experience – is throwing it way back this spring, with the return of its smash-hit 80s Download nights. And trust us, this is no quiet game of eyes down…

For three Bank Holiday weekends only, Hijingo is unleashing a tidal wave of neon, nostalgia and mega prizes, complete with £1,000 cash jackpots every single session, 80s anthems on full blast, and more shoulder pads than a Dynasty reunion.

The bank holiday dates to add to your boombox diary are Easter: April 18–20, early May: May 2–4, and late May: May 23–25.

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This is not your typical eyes down…

Expect high-energy bingo rounds with a retro twist, bottomless brunches, 80s-inspired cocktails, and the chance to win throwback prizes like games consoles, disco lights – and even a holiday for two.

And you won’t be playing on an empty stomach – the food offering is just as extra. Think crispy buttermilk burgers, and loaded fries, plus signature sharing platters perfect for soaking up the cocktails.

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The nostalgic night will feature a whopping £1000 cash prize every single session

Fancy dress isn’t just encouraged – it’s practically a requirement. So dig out those lycra jumpsuits, sequinned jackets, leg warmers and crimping irons, and get ready to moonwalk your way to a win. Tickets start from £16pp – but with only three weekends to play, they won’t last long. Grab your gang, pile on the glitter, and prepare for a bingo night like no other.

Book now and bring your big hair and even bigger vibes: hijingo.com

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