Line of Duty star, Vicky McLure, is bringing her popular daytime disco to York for the very first time this month.
What began as a spark of an idea among friends has turned into a full-blown national movement – and now York gets to have it’s moment with Day Fever at York Barbican on Saturday 22 November.
Since Day Fever launched in early 2024 by actress Vicky McClure, filmmaker and broadcaster Jonny Owen, Jon McClure (frontman of Reverend & The Makers), his brother Chris McClure, and Sheffield businessman James O’Hara, it has fast become a cultural sensation.
From its debut in Sheffield’s City Hall Ballroom to a nationwide tour that sees thousands hit the dancefloor each month, the message remains the same: people everywhere are craving a space to let loose, laugh, and dance, all before 8pm.
“It started as a WhatsApp idea,” said Jon McClure. “Jonny just said, ‘A daytime disco, how good would that be?’ We’re all a bit nuts, so we just said, ‘Come on then!’”
“It feels like a massive house party at your nan’s,” added Vicky. “No drama, no egos, just people acting daft, getting dressed up, and having the best time.”
Running from 3pm to 8pm, Day Fever offers the perfect balance: a proper night out that doesn’t wreck your weekend. There’s no dress code, no pressure, and the hangover is optional; just wall-to-wall feel-good tunes and an open invitation to dance like nobody’s watching.
And it’s striking a chord far beyond the dancefloor. “We’ve had people in remission, people grieving, people celebrating life,” said Jon. “It’s mothers and daughters, old mates, and whole families dancing together. That’s powerful.”
Tickets for Day Fever at York Barbican are £14.50 and available via the venue’s website.
