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Silent Disco: A Night Out Behind Bars at Shepton Mallet Prison | 26 September 2026 | Two Sessions Experience a silent disco inside a real former prison, with two sessions to choose from. Join the Early Lock-In as evening falls or report for the Night Shift after dark.
Three channels. One real prison. Choose your soundtrack.
This is no ordinary night out.
Step inside a real former prison, collect your glowing headphones and see the historic wing come alive with colour and music as hundreds of people choose their own soundtrack.
Bringing friends who never agree on the playlist? Perfect. Each person can change channel whenever they like, so your group can dance together without having to listen to the same music.
Whether you are planning an early evening out with friends, celebrating a birthday or looking for something different to do in Shepton Mallet, this is one event you will be talking about long after your sentence is served.
Book your place behind bars
Switch between three music channels at the touch of a button. You can choose from:
Change channel as often as you like—or stay loyal to your favourite throughout the whole session.
Make your night out behind bars even more memorable with the limited Governor’s VIP Package. It includes:
This package is ideal for birthdays, hen parties, reunions and milestone celebrations.
Private cells are available for groups of four to six people, with one group sharing each cell. All members of the group must hold a Governor’s VIP Package ticket.
Book the Governor’s VIP Package
Both sessions include an official welcome, a little discipline and light-hearted Governor-led moments. His job is to keep your time behind bars running smoothly.
Choose your channel carefully. For crimes against rhythm, you may be Sentenced to Dance!
Gather your friends, choose your soundtrack and experience a silent disco inside Shepton Mallet Prison – as evening falls or after dark.
This is a one-day-only event with two sessions and limited availability.
Please read the Silent Disco Event Terms & Conditions before booking.
Book your place behind barsInstead of music playing through speakers, everyone receives a pair of wireless headphones. You can switch between three different music channels and control your own volume.
No. Everyone chooses their own soundtrack and can change channel at any time. The colour of each person’s headphones shows which channel they are listening to.
For the Early Lock-In, gates open at 4.40pm and we recommend arriving between 4.45pm and 5.15pm.
For the Night Shift, gates open at 8.15pm and we recommend arriving between 8.15pm and 8.45pm.
This gives you time to check in, collect your headphones, visit the bar and be ready for the Governor’s welcome.
Last entry is at 6.30pm for the Early Lock-In and 9.30pm for the Night Shift.
No. Private cells are available for groups of four to six people. All members of the group must hold a Governor’s VIP Package ticket. VIP capacity is limited, so advance booking is strongly recommended.
A bar will be open during both sessions, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available. Crisps and other bagged snacks will also be available. Shepton Mallet Prison is a cashless venue, so please bring a card or contactless payment method.
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