Now at the risk of sounding slightly ageist here, when you think of bingo you tend to conjure up images of blue rinses and blindingly tacky carpets, but after you pay a visit to Bongo’s Bingo those notions quickly become a distant memory.Īnd that’s because Bongo’s Bingo, which was started by two mates in Liverpool, isn’t like a night at the Mecca, more of a mecca for all things off the wall, brilliantly bonkers and wickedly wild. Bongo's Bingo announces NINE new Newcastle dates including Halloween specialīut what’s all the fuss about? Well we’ve now been a few times so here’s a guide.The Vengaboys are back for two more dates in September which sold out straight away. The record so far is just two minutes for tickets for a special edition of the event featuring the Vengaboys.
Its first few visits to Tyneside generated quite a bit of interest, out of curiosity more than anything, but social media and word of mouth has quickly seen its popularity soar in Newcastle, so much so that every time new dates are announced, tickets sell out in minutes. Over the past year the event has gone from hosting a few events around the UK to taking over venues worldwide in the likes of Amsterdam, Dubai, Ibiza and Australia.Īnd Geordies have definitely taken it to their hearts. If there’s one club night that should be on your to do list for 2018 it’s Bongo’s Bingo.