The long weekend looms large on the horizon and with several big club events happening in the city from birthday blow-outs to niche old school sessions and street parties, those with a bit of foresight will be gearing up, clearing their calendars, booking tickets before they skyrocket and scheduling in a whole 4 days of Easter excess on the dancefloor. Look no further for the full line up:

Chase & Status | Thurs 24 Mar | Central Hall | From £22.25
Book Now: Chase & Status take over the iconic Central Hall for the grand launch of Grhymers, a collaboration between events company GLAS and online store EDJER. The dynamic drum and bass duo are joined by Dimension, Logan Sama, Rude Kid Music and rising UK rapper Yungen.
Tickets: www.skiddle.com

Chapter XII | Sat 26 Mar | The Rainbow | From £33.75
Book now: On Easter weekend, The Rainbow celebrates its twelfth birthday with house/techno festival Chapter XII. Featuring a diverse line-up from across the globe, including Art Department, Joseph Capriati and Pan-Pot, there is surely something here for everyone.
Tickets: www.therainbowvenues.co.uk

Chapter XII By Night | Sat 26 Mar | The Rainbow (119 Floodgate Street) | £19.25
The daytime festivities of Chapter XII spill over into the small hours of the morning for an after party of epic proportions. Elrow team up with Hot Creations for a New York-themed night in a never-before-seen venue, with sets from Patrick Topping, Waff, Infinity Ink and more.
Tickets: www.skiddle.com

GLAS presents DJ EZ | Sun 27 Mar | Central Hall | Sold Out
Following a massive New Year’s Day party featuring Craig David, GLAS celebrates Easter Sunday by welcoming none other than DJ EZ to the Central Hall. Practically royalty of the UK Garage world, EZ has been on the decks for two whole decades and is joined by a lineup of top DJs, who are yet to be announced.

So It Goes: The Street Party | Sun 27 Mar | Nightingale | From £14
Bank holiday weekend sees KISS FM selector Majestic, jacking house specialist Ill Phil, Tom Shorterz and over fifteen other DJs tear up Nightingale for an afternoon that promises to be a fitting celebration of Resurrection Sunday.
Tickets: www.theticketsellers.co.uk

Pure Speedgarage & Bassline One Off Special | Fri 25 Mar | Nightingale | From £8.50
Nightingale takes 500 “lucky bass skankers” on a trip down memory lane to the speed garage-dominated dance scene of the late 90s. Featuring a carefully selected lineup of the very best old-school DJs, such as Joe Hunt, Clinton Shawe and Ric James, this is sure to be a night of hazy memories and banging dance anthems.
Tickets: www.theticketsellers.co.uk

EBL 6th Birthday Super Rave | Fri 25 Mar | LAB11 | £14
EBL unite with Dave to commemorate their 6th birthday in style. The mighty DJ Q headlines alongside Heartless Crew, Mighty Moe & Bushkin and MC Vapour.
Tickets: www.skiddle.com