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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.

Hijingo 80s party
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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