Best parties in London this September
From twerking our butts off to secret forest gatherings, here's where you'll find us this month...
Dance until dawn at a six-year anniversary bash, or lose yourself in a 13-hour queer extravaganza—whether you're a dancefloor devotee or a party pilgrim here's some beautifully curated events that are worth a hail mary.
04/09 - 06/09
CTM FESTIVAL
Berlin's boundary-pushing music festival, CTM takes over London’s most forward-thinking gallery, the ICA. This is three nights of sonic exploration that'll rewire your neural pathways. Night one features KAVARI's brutalist bass and industrial mayhem alongside Emptyset's cosmic minimalism. Night two opens portals to ancient echoes with Lyra Pramuk's new album "Hymnal" and Catalan duo Tarta Relena's vocal-driven folk electronics. The final night descends into audiovisual chaos with aya's confessional rave darkness and Violent Magic Orchestra's black metal techno fusion.
05/09
BOUDICA
All things fast, fierce and groovy as Boudica celebrates six incredible years of FLINTA+ and LGBTQIA+ lineups. Nene H brings her genre-defying Berlin energy fresh from Berghain residencies, while Spike Lee makes his Boudica and FOLD debut with pure 90s techno madness. J. Aria's fierce-groove dramatics have conquered institutions from Fabric to Block9, and resident Karlie Marx returns with her dramatic, technical sets that have made waves across London's queer scene. Samantha Togni completes the stellar lineup, riding high from her Skin (Skunk Anansie) remix and Boiler Room performances. It’s giving iconic…
06/09
MALA JUNTA
Europe's serial disruptors return to London for their only UK appearance this year, and this time it's personal. Reunited after 12 months apart, Mala Junta takes over every corner of FOLD for 13 hours of extended extravaganza across two rooms. The queer collective's rejection of Berlin's clubbing status-quo has pushed them to the forefront of the city's underground—expect fast, funk-infused old school techno meeting breakneck dembow, riotous psychedelia, and progressive bliss.
06/09
THE SECT OF THE PHOENIX
SECRET LOCATION
This is not a cult… It’s London's best-kept party secret ;) Returning for their legendary end-of-summer forest party in the marshes this collective is bringing 90s free party magic back. Their May debut set the tone for the whole summer, and now they're sending the season out in style with underground sounds from house to disco.
Invite-only… Follow @thesectofthephoenix and if you pass the vibe check you’ll receive instructions.. Happy hunting!
12/09
2CPERREA x HOE-MIES
PHONOX
Berlin's sexxxiest collective Hoe__mies teams up with Latin American queer collective 2CPERREA for their London debut; two scenes dedicated to creating spaces where young queers can dance "outside of the hetero-patriarchal system without limits."
The lineup features Meg10, TEDESCO, Jone of Arx, and Ivicore—expect nothing but non-stop bellaqueo, bangers & bendiciones as they bring their signature club and bass blend across the water for the first time. It’s "claws out, mobiles off", perrear hasta abajo… South London is about to get properly schooled.
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14/09
RIPOSTE
Riposte returns with their signature blend of art, music, and queer celebration at Colour Factory. Expect two dancefloors (weather permitting, both outside), workshops, performances, and stalls that prove parties can be political without losing the fun. What started as a response to London's lack of inclusive spaces has evolved into a community where partygoers explore identity through movement and connection. The collective's commitment to putting the "art" into party also means this is a rave that doubles as a cultural statement.
20/09
CLUB ARE
Club Are celebrates the fusion of music, fine arts, and fashion through its unique concepts in each edition, building experiences that seamlessly integrate visual art installations and cutting-edge sound design. Hackney Bridge will be transformed by large-scale installations and lighting while DJs carry the crowd across progressive house, hard house, tech-house, and techno.
Although there’s no dress code, expect a gorgeous crowd as usual, with the kind of organic fashion expression that made their previous editions legendary.
20/09
SUGAR
Following a sold-out debut filled with "the cutest dancers," SUGAR returns for another dose of sweet, euphoric energy. Organisers Angel D'lite and Bethan serve the softest and sultriest sounds—dreamy trance melting into luscious breakbeats and deep house grooves. An intimate dancefloor daydream guided by hypnotic lights and cute 'n' sexy sounds all night long.
20/09
DON’T TOUCH MY FRO
DTMF brings Detroit's finest for a special late-summer shake with class and funk. Detroit's Etta joins Minneapolis-born, Brooklyn-based Yasmeenah for an extended B2B that promises serious dancefloor education. Local favourite SEB ODYSSEY completes the lineup with his impressive range from slow-burning deep house to drum-heavy workouts. For those who love OG house and techno style straight from Motor City, this one's for you baby.
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