Casa Presents The Drake's Island Day Party

5th July 2025

Drake's Island, Plymouth

The team responsible for popular dance events in Plymouth, known as Casa, is set to host a significant dance music event on Drake's Island, located in front of Plymouth Hoe, on July 5th, 2025. This event is noteworthy not only for its location but also for the logistical challenges involved, as access to the island will be strictly regulated through a private ferry service, ensuring controlled entry and exit for attendees. This unique setting and organisation make the event a significant addition to the city's cultural calendar.

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What the organisers say

The location we all thought wasn’t possible... happening 2025

So here we go… Casa brings you its biggest outdoor event ever. This is a full circle moment for us after joking about having a party here as an April Fools joke back in 2019. We’ve been able to finally MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!



Voyage over to the uninhabited, private island off the coast of Plymouth Hoe. We’ve all looked over at Drake’s Island wanting to venture over. Well now after years and years of trying, we are finally giving you all the chance to have a big fat party on it.


Sign-up for tickets that will be available exclusively to sign-up holders on Friday 28th March at 10am. Demand is going to be massive and space is EXTREMELY LIMITED. THIS WILL SELL OUT. TICKETS WILL UNLIKELY BE ON GENERAL SALE – SIGN-UPS ARE NECESSARY!!!!

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This fortress island sits 500 metres away in Plymouth Sound.
Historical records of the island are from 1135 AD, the island gained importance when it was used as a strategic defensive point in defending Plymouth against enemy ships. 


Over it's time the island has been used for many purposes including a state prison, barracks, chapel, artillery tower, observatory, smuggling spot.


The island has many military fortifications including the cannons which will surround you at our mainstage.

How to Get to the Island


Return transport to the island is included in the ticket price.
Boats will depart from Barbican Wharf from Plymouth Boat Trips. Ferries will depart at 2pm and stop 2:30pm. 


DO NOT MAKE YOUR OWN WAY TO THE ISLAND, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ENTRY TO THE EVENT

AFTER THE PARTY


The party at Drake’s Island will be ending at 9pm so we can get everyone off the island safely. There will be an afterparty at THE DEPO. More details about the afterparty will be made available closer to the date.

Tickets

Line Up

Casa resident DJs

Map

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