A pop-up party, appearing briefly in some of the world's most beautiful and unexpected locations.

The 2024 edition takes place over three days around the valley of Lauterbrunnen in Switzerland – Friday 10-Sunday 12 May.

There are three venues: the terrace at the Birg cable car station (Friday evening); the restaurant, Piz Gloria on top of Schilthorn mountain (Saturday night); and Trinkhalle am Kleinen Rugen near Interlaken (Sunday evening). Read more about venues here. There’s also an afterparty on Friday night at Stump bar in Lauterbrunnen.

4-10pm on Friday; 8pm-4am on Saturday; 4-10pm on Sunday.

There are around 300 tickets.

D.I.S.C.O. Think classic disco and world music from the 70s and 80s – something like legendary New York clubs The Loft or Paradise Garage. You can read more about the acts playing here.

Entries to Detour Discotheque at the times shown on your ticket and cable car travel. It doesn’t include food, accommodation or other travel.

You’ll need to exchange your ticket for a wristband, which you’ll be able to do before you board the cable car.

It's up to individuals to organise their own accommodation and source their own food (that's all part of the adventure). Here are some places you can stay.

Lauterbrunnen is relatively easy to reach (for Detour Discotheque, anyway). It has a train station that’s well-connected to several Swiss airports. Or just train all the way there in under 9 hours from the UK. Read more about travel here.

We’ll be operating a valley coach service (weekend pass: £30, sold with your tickets) which will take pass holders between Stechelberg, Lauterbrunnen and Interlaken at key times. There’s also good public transport via rail and bus (the 141 runs up and down the valley) and taxis are available in Interlaken.

Springtime in Lauterbrunnen is beautiful, but it can still be a little chilly. On the mountain, especially, you’ll need to be prepared with warm clothing.

Your phone to display your ticket, and some photo ID.

Yes, there’ll be a free cloakroom for coats and bags, though items are left at the owner’s risk.

Plenty! From hikes to farm visits. Read more on the Lauterbrunnen Tourism website.

There will be an official ticket exchange via our partner, Tixel, where you can sell your ticket (including to your friends, via a private link). The ticket exchange will open closer to the time. This is the only way to sell tickets. Other than that, they are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Very. We take the use of illegal substances seriously, and they are not welcome at the Discotheque.