Grand re-opening of The Palais with huge reunion party

In a nod to its storied history, the club event for over 30s is a chance for all those who have been on the well trodden dancefloor to be the first through the doors for the grand re-opening.

The Palais Reunion event will see DJs spinning 80s and 90s pop and dance anthems for a chance for everyone to relive the glory days, and welcome The Palais back where it belongs at the heart of the city’s entertainment.

Kicking off at 8PM, tickets come with two drinks tokens to celebrate the occasion too, to be claimed on arrival.

The Palais manager Sam Dye said: “We're excited to start this new chapter in the Palais story and show everyone what we have been working on since we have taken over the iconic venue which is an integral part of Nottingham’s culture.

“We have a really diverse events programme coming up and can’t wait to welcome back old faces and bring in new people too and see life brought back to this end of town.”

The 2,500-capacity venue on Lower Parliament Street has been given a freshen up by new owners DHP Family ahead of the re-opening.

Upcoming events include Groovebox with Franky Wah on 14 September; Ducky Fuzz student nights weekly each Monday kicking off with a Freshers’ Welcome on 22 September; Oktoberfest at the Palais on 4 October while Bonkerz Bingo, the biggest student bingo session in the Midlands, will be making The Palais its new home from 8 October.

The Palais Northern Soul Club is also bringing back Northern Soul to the venue that was known for its legendary all-dayers in the 70s and beyond, on Saturday 5 October.

A 90s night, an Abba disco and plenty of Halloween themed fun is also in the schedule with more to be announced.

The Palais de Danse first opened 24 April 1925 as a dance hall and billiard saloon. The dance hall was considered to be one of the finest of its kind outside London and its exterior architectural features were distinctive, particularly the large ornate globe. It hosted dancing in the evening and daily afternoon tea dances, as well as private hire every Tuesday and Friday.

During the late 1980s, it reinvented itself as a nightclub, most well-known for hosting the popular TV show Hitman and Her, and has been known by several names including the Ritzy and Oceana.

Now the venue prepares for its next chapter, set to once again become an important cultural asset for Nottingham as an event space for private hire, with the diary open for bookings now.

Got an idea for an event? Get in touch with The Palais team to discuss your event ideas and how they can help you bring them to life.

To find out more about the upcoming events, go to www.thepalais.co.uk