UK's biggest family friendly rave to relaunch at six locations this summer with live DJs, rides and kids events
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THE UK'S biggest family rave is to relaunch this summer with a huge DJ line-up and funfair rides.
Raver Tots has unveiled a massive family festival tour for 2025, heading to six locations.
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Raver Tots has unveiled a massive family festival tour for 2025
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Across July and August, the festival will be heading to Reading, Bexley, Bristol, Southend, Brighton and Richmond.
The line-up includes performances from So Solid Crew's Romeo, Lisa Maffia and Dan Da Man.
There will also be performances by General Levy, Artful Dodger, Matt Jam Lamont, The Wideboys, Mollie Collins, Charlotte Devaney, Nicky Blackmarket and more.
There will be a range of activities at the festival too, and even confetti canons.
The attractions this year will also be bigger than usual, with a free funfair, giant inflatables, games, crafts with Scola Kids and LYRA, face painting and glitter art, a dance tent, street food and a bar for the grown-ups.
Saoirse Holland, Raver Tots director, said: "We're so excited to launch our biggest summer festival yet!
"This year is all about celebrating life with the people we love.
"We've pulled out all the stops so there is something for everyone; music, fun, colour, energy and we can't wait to see families back on the dancefloor together!
"All Raver Tots festivals sold out last year with no tickets on the door and thousands on the waiting list.
"This year, more than half of all tickets have already gone on the release day - so if you are coming, early purchase is strongly advised."
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Tickets start at £5 for babies, £20 for kids and £25 for adults.
All the music played at the event will be a child-safe sound levels and there will be inclusive spaces for kids to explore, play and rave alongside their grownups.
Raver Tots is the UK's original family rave and festival.
Each year around 15,000 people head to each event, which all raise money for charities supporting children with autism, ADHD and more.
One former attendee said: "For those of us that felt like our raving days were behind us because we burdened the world with our spawn, Raver Tots is sick.
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In total, it will be heading to six locations
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"They accommodate for the kids and adults, the music is sick and you can relive some your youth whilst introducing your kids to the DNB raving scene.
"My 18-month-old loved it!"
The full festival dates and locations are:
20th July – Reading, Prospect Park
10th August – Bexley, Danson Park
17th August – Bristol, Amphitheatre & Waterfront Square
25th August – Southend, Garon Park
25th August – Brighton Beach, Madeira Drive Parking
31st August – Richmond, Old Deer Park Car Park
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