Bugged Out Weekender Guide
The Official Unofficial
Bugged Out
Weekender
After a 10-year hiatus, the legendary rave-in-a-holiday-camp is back. Acid House. Techno. Pool Parties. Master the logistics of the Bognor Regis takeover right here.
The Bugged Out Ecosystem
This isn't a nostalgia trip; it's a serious festival infrastructure dropped into a seaside resort. Bugged Out 2026 takes over Butlins Bognor Regis, turning family venues into world-class techno dungeons.
Venue Intelligence
Centre Stage
The "Big Room." Hosting the Chemical Brothers-tier headliners. Massive production, lasers, and a huge capacity. The Vibe: Peak-time energy. If you lose your mates here, meet by the Burger King outside.
Reds
The "Sweatbox." Dark, intense, and home to the heavier Techno/Acid sets (Erol Alkan, Daniel Avery). Warning: It gets incredibly hot. Leave the coats in the chalet. You need breathable cotton tees here.
Splash Waterworld
The legendary Pool Party. Dancing to disco in a tropical climate with flumes. Essential: "Swim-safe" rave accessories and a locker token. The pool party is ticketed/limited capacity—queue early.
The 72-Hour Rave Forecast
Pacing is everything. Bugged Out is a marathon, not a sprint.
| Day | The Mission | Uniform Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| Friday |
The Check-In Finding the chalet & the first pint. |
Transit Rave. Personalised Squad Hoodies & Cargo Pants. Comfortable for the queue, ready for the first beat drop. |
| Saturday |
The Peak Pool Party & 4 AM Finish. |
Acid Casual. Smiley Face Tees, Bucket Hats, and comfortable trainers (15,000 steps minimum). |
| Sunday |
The Survival Pub Quiz & Closing Set. |
Recovery Tech. Fresh, clean cotton tees. You will be exhausted; clean clothes are your armor against the hangover. |
Pick Your Tribe
Bugged Out isn't "Fancy Dress" like the 80s weekends. It's about Club Culture Identity.
The Acid House Veteran
Icons: Chemical Brothers, 2ManyDJs.
The Look: Yellow Smiley Faces, Bucket Hats, and bold typography. A nod to the 1988 Summer of Love.
The Berlin Techno Tourist
Icons: Daniel Avery, Helena Hauff.
The Look: All Black Everything. Minimalist personalised tees with stark white text. Sunglasses indoors.
The Pool Party Posse
The Vibe: Tropical Disco.
The Look: Custom printed swim shorts, Hawaiian shirts over rave tees, and inflatables. Ready to get wet.
Bognor Logistics: The "Oh Sh*t" List
🚨 The "No Tent" Rule
The beauty of Bugged Out is the accommodation. Butlins Bognor has Hotels (The Ocean, The Shoreline) which are game-changers for recovery.
Pro Tip: If you are in a Standard Apartment, bring an extension lead. 6 people charging phones + speakers = power wars.
Food & Fuel
Premium Dining: Highly recommended. The breakfast buffet is essential recovery fuel.
The Supermarket: There is a Tesco superstore a 5-minute walk from Bognor resort gates. Go there for crate deals before check-in.
The "Arcade" Factor
One of the unique vibes of Bugged Out is raving next to penny pushers. Bring cash for the arcade games—it’s the classic Sunday morning comedown activity.
Strict ID Policy
Challenge 25 is mandatory. You cannot enter the resort without physical photo ID. No exceptions. Don't be the one sent home at the gate.
Why Squads Choose Adult Weekender
Butlins provides the venue; we provide the squad identity. Here is why Bugged Out veterans wear our gear.
Sweatbox-Proof
Reds is hot. Polyester fancy dress kills the vibe. Our cotton-rich tees breathe, letting you dance until 6 AM without melting.
Squad Signal
In a dark room with strobes, you need to find your mates. Matching neon/bold print tees act as a beacon in the crowd.
Club Credible
This isn't a "Hen Do" fancy dress party. Our designs are inspired by genuine club culture—Acid, Techno, and House aesthetics.