Grantham - HANDS UP! Christmas Family Rave

The HANDS UP! Family Rave is heading to Edwards Bar and Lounge, Grantham on Saturday 13th December — part of our first-ever Christmas tour, packed with festive beats, confetti, and family-friendly fun! Expect a magical afternoon with Santa, The Grinch, and Hans the Raver Chimp joining the party!

A club experience for the whole family to rave as one – but this time with a festive twist!

Expect an epic afternoon of family-friendly rave tunes — from Drum and Bass to 90s Ibiza classics, Techno, Speed Garage, and more — all blended with modern dance tracks and remixes the kids will recognise. And yes — we’ll be dropping festive remixes throughout to keep the Christmas vibes strong!

🎅 Santa, The Grinch, and Hans the Raver Chimp will be at every Xmas rave, spreading joy, mischief, and confetti all around!

🎄 Featuring a live DJs, professional lighting effects, lasers, sparklers, UV, confetti, and more to deliver an authentic rave atmosphere with a festive glow!
(All advertised effects are subject to venue permission)

🎨 For the little ones, enjoy our craft corner with colouring, bracelet making, scratch art, and stickers — plus face painting and a merch stand for all your rave accessories. And for the grown-ups, a licensed bar will be serving drinks and snacks to keep the energy up.

🎁 We’re also proud to be raising money for charity at this event, making your festive rave experience even more meaningful.

As featured on BBC Radio and in local press — this is the Christmas event your family will never forget.

So grab your glow sticks, put on your best rave wear (Santa hats welcome!), and join the HANDS UP! Family for an afternoon of festive fun and hands-in-the-air energy — we can’t wait to party with you all!

Important info on this event can be found below;
Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred or resold. If you find you cannot attend, please email and we will try to help sell your tickets to others.

Most of the event involves standing and dancing with limited seating available. Please contact us in advance if anyone in your group requires seating.

A maximum of 3 children (aged 2–12) per adult is allowed. For larger groups, please allow one adult per two children. If your group has more than 4 adults per child, please email for pre-approval before purchasing tickets.

This event is designed for families with younger children (aged 2–12), though all ages are welcome. Adults must be accompanied by a child to attend, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bag searches will be conducted at entry to ensure everyone’s safety.

Photography and filming will take place during the event. By attending, you consent to your photos and videos being used for Grantham Events Company promotional purposes.

Please check the Facebook event page for parking information at the venue, or contact [email protected] for advice.

For groups attending with babies, free buggy storage and a baby change area near the toilets will be available. Drinks and snacks will be sold on-site, but no baby-specific foods will be provided, so please bring what you may need.

Music will be played at a safe volume while maintaining a club atmosphere. If anyone in your group is sensitive to sound, we recommend bringing ear defenders as a precaution.

Please note that HANDS UP! Family Rave is a family-friendly club experience — not a traditional children’s party or disco. There will be some interaction during the event, but mostly we aim to provide a fun, safe space where families can come together to party and dance as one.

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