FAQ
DLDK London 2026
9 Oct 2026 · Drumsheds
Don't Let Daddy Know London takes place on Friday 9 October 2026.
The event takes place at Drumsheds, London, a large-scale event venue in North London, in the Tottenham area.
Address: Drumsheds, Meridian Water, London N18 3HF. The entrance to the venue is on Meridian Way.
Doors open at 7:00pm. Last entry is at 10:30pm and the event closes at 3:00am.
Yes. This event is strictly 18+. Entry may be refused if you cannot prove your age.
We only accept a valid passport, foreign national ID card, driving licence or Home Office approved PASS hologram as proof of age. If there is a name on your ticket, you must provide photographic ID matching that name.
Expired or out-of-date ID cannot be accepted. Without valid, in-date ID you may be refused entry.
Drumsheds is committed to being inclusive and accessible. Read the venue's accessibility information before attending and follow the instructions provided there.
Yes. There is a £1 transaction fee per booking and a £2 venue levy per ticket.
Your e-ticket is sent within 48 hours before the event starts. This is a venue measure to help stop ticket touting.
If your e-ticket has not arrived after that time, or you misplace it, log in to your online account to download it again. The link is in your booking confirmation email.
Payment plans split your booking cost into two or three monthly instalments, depending on how long is left until the show. Bookings must be paid in full one month before the show — the cut-off date is 9 September 2026.
TicketPlan is refund protection you can add during checkout. It covers a range of circumstances and refunds the face value of your ticket, subject to the TicketPlan terms.
Limited Income Tickets are for guests who cannot otherwise afford a regular priced ticket. They are available by application only, via the application link on the ticket page, and are non-transferable.
You must be inside the venue before 10:30pm. Arriving after this time may mean you are refused entry.
With a Pre 8pm or Pre 9pm ticket you must enter the venue before the time stated on your ticket. The ticket is not valid after that time.
Bags and rucksacks larger than A4 (21cm x 30cm) are not allowed on site. If you bring a larger bag you will not be permitted entry with it.
Lockers are available on site at a cost, for smaller items and personal clothing such as coats and jackets. Please only bring essential items.
The following are not permitted inside the venue:
- Light-up devices, including fairy lights, light-up headwear, glowsticks and torches
- Inflatables of any size, costume masks, hi-vis, flags, banners, signs and inappropriate branded items
- Professional cameras and recording equipment
- Illegal substances, legal highs and any other psychoactive substances
- Food, any form of liquid including drinks and perfume, chewing gum and bottles
- Imitation weapons, weapons, ammunition, explosives and fireworks
- Horns, whistles and drums
- Any other item that may be used as a weapon or missile, or that we reasonably consider a danger or disruption to visitors
We reserve the right to confiscate prohibited items. Anyone found in possession may be refused admission, ejected from the venue and liable for prosecution. No refunds are given to customers refused admission for possession of prohibited items.
If you have a specific reason for bringing a prohibited item — a dietary or medical condition, for example — contact the venue before the event at info@drumshedslondon.com.
Animals are not permitted, with the exception of guide dogs.
Drumsheds Plus is an upgraded experience that includes:
- Fast-track entry
- An exclusive viewing platform overlooking the stage
- A dedicated bar
- A complimentary cloakroom
- A private smoking area
- Toilets closer to the dancefloor
Yes. Additional upgrades include:
- A shuttle bus from Tottenham Hale station to Drumsheds
- E-lockers, bookable in advance to avoid queueing on arrival
- Exclusive Drumsheds merchandise
Yes. E-lockers are available and can be booked in advance to avoid queueing on arrival.
A complimentary cloakroom is included with Drumsheds Plus.
Yes. Exclusive Drumsheds merchandise is available as an upgrade option.
Only in the designated outdoor smoking areas.
If you are caught smoking or vaping anywhere else, you will be ejected from the venue without a refund.
Drumsheds is a 5 minute walk from Meridian Water station. On event days there are frequent Greater Anglia services to and from Meridian Water, with trains from Tottenham Hale, Stratford and Liverpool Street.
Travelling on the Victoria line, change at Tottenham Hale for Greater Anglia services to Meridian Water. Please do not walk to the venue from Tottenham Hale.
You can also reach the venue by bus. Route 341 from Waterloo to Glover Drive and route 192 from Tottenham Hale to Glover Drive both serve the venue.
There is no parking at Drumsheds and no parking on site. Parking restrictions and enforcement are in place on the surrounding roads.
There is a designated pick-up point on site for private hire cars, and a taxi rank. We strongly encourage you to use public transport.
Yes. A shuttle bus runs from Tottenham Hale station to Drumsheds, available as an upgrade option.
Drumsheds operates a strict zero tolerance drugs policy. Searches are in operation and are a condition of entry.
Anyone found in possession of illegal substances will be refused admission, ejected from the venue and may be liable for prosecution. We reserve the right to pass your details to the relevant authorities if we consider an offence has taken place.
Find a member of staff immediately. Our staff and our dedicated medical and welfare teams are there to help, without judgement. We work closely with The Loop on harm reduction.
The Loop recommends:
- Take regular breaks if you are dancing, especially if you feel hot
- Drink water regularly
The medical and welfare room is on Level 1, opposite the main bar in The Stores.
Yes. Free drinking water stations are located around the venue and cups are provided. Water is also available at all bars.
Signs include excessive sweating, a significantly raised temperature, muscle rigidity, non-responsiveness, chest pain and seizures. Know the symptoms and seek help quickly if you or a friend experiences them.
Yes. If you need to bring items that would otherwise be prohibited — because of a dietary or medical condition, for example — contact the venue before the event at access@drumshedslondon.com so the items can be verified in advance.
When you arrive on site, make security staff aware that you are bringing medical items with you.