Purpose
Is The Disco a fundraiser?
Yes! The World’s Largest Disco is a fundraising event benefiting Camp Good Days and Special Times, a camp in Upstate New York for children with cancer, along with several local cancer-related charities.
Our staff is 100% volunteer—no one has ever been paid since we brought back the event in 1994. Thanks to our guests and supporters, we’ve donated over $9 million to charity, with the majority going to Camp Good Days.
We have been incorporated and recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization since 1994.
Tickets
How many tickets are available?
Our maximum event capacity is 7,000 guests.
How old do I have to be to attend?
All guests must be 21 years of age or older.
Will I need ID?
Yes. Every guest must present a valid, current, government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.).
The following are not accepted:
• Expired driver’s licenses
• Work or college IDs
• High school yearbooks
• Any other non-government-issued identification
The New York State DMV will be checking IDs at the entrance.
What is your demographic?
Our guests range in age from 21 to 81 years old.
How and when can I buy tickets?
Tickets go on sale through Ticketmaster in late July.
Guests who purchased tickets during the previous five years (using their own name and a valid email address) will receive a presale password via email, allowing them to purchase tickets before the general public at a discounted price.
The remaining tickets go on sale approximately one week later.
Please note: Receiving a presale password does not guarantee tickets, as demand is extremely high.
How do I join the email list?
Keeping your email address current is very important.
If you attended between 2020 and 2025, we’ll send presale information to the email address associated with your Ticketmaster purchase at the time of purchase.
If you’ve changed email addresses, you may miss important announcements.
To join or update our mailing list, visit: www.theworldslargestdisco.com/mailinglist
Is there a ticket limit?
Yes,there is a 4-ticket limit per person.
Ticketmaster cross-checks:
• Credit card numbers
• Email addresses
• Street addresses
• Names
If the purchase policy is violated, all associated orders will be canceled.
Are tickets paper or mobile?
All tickets are mobile/electronic tickets and must be presented on your smartphone.
Paper tickets are not available.
What’s included with my ticket?
Please visit:
• VIP Ticket Information
• General Admission Information
Are there physical seats?
General Admission – The Main Floor is standing room only with no reserved seating.
VIP – The Lower Level VIP area includes seating and is accessible only with a VIP ticket.
Event Hours
VIP
• 8:00 PM – 1:30 AM
General Admission
• 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Celebrity Guests
When will the celebrity guests be announced?
Celebrity guests will be announced at 10:00 AM on the morning of the event.
As many celebrities from the 1970s are now in their 70s and beyond, we continue to feature a combination of classic stars and more recent pop culture personalities to appeal to guests of all ages.
Will celebrities be available for photos or autographs?
Photos
Celebrity photo opportunities are available:
• VIP Room: 8:15 PM – 9:00 PM (VIP ticket holders only)
• Main Floor: Beginning at 9:15 PM
Photo pricing:
• $20 per person appearing in the photo
Your group will receive:
• One photo taken with your cellphone
• One professional photo that will be posted online within a few days after the event
Autographs
Unfortunately, celebrity guests will not be signing autographs.
Smoking
Can I smoke inside or leave to smoke?
No.
Smoking, including:
• Cigarettes
• E-cigarettes
• Nicotine inhalers
is prohibited inside the Buffalo Convention Center.
Because there is no re-entry, guests who leave the building—including to smoke—will not be allowed back inside.
Coat Check
Is there a coat check?
Yes.
Coat Check is located on the left side of the lower-level main lobby.
• Suggested donation: $3 per coat
• Personal belongings (purses, phones, cameras, etc.) cannot be checked.
Please keep your claim ticket.
If it’s lost, you’ll need to return the following day to retrieve your coat.
Tip: Take a picture of your coat check ticket before putting it away.
Please be patient during peak arrival times. On cold evenings we may check more than 4,000 coats, so short waits are possible. There are no delays when exiting.
Bags, Cameras & Prohibited Items
What can I bring?
All guests should expect security screening upon entry.
Small Bags
Small clutch-style bags with or without straps are permitted and will be searched.
For the quickest entry, we recommend leaving purses at home whenever possible.
Not Permitted
• Backpacks
• Large bags
• Roller skates
• Weapons or firearms
• Selfie sticks
• Professional video cameras
• Underage children
• Any item not permitted at a concert or sporting event
Can I take photos or videos?
Yes.
Smartphones are encouraged.
Professional cameras and video equipment are not permitted.
Be sure to tag us on social media—we love seeing your photos!
Parking, Rideshare & Drop-Offs
Is parking available?
Yes.
There are numerous parking lots surrounding the Convention Center, click here for a list of some of the places you can park.
Please note:
• Parking lots are privately operated.
• We do not control pricing.
We strongly encourage:
• Carpooling
• Uber
• Lyft
• Limousines
• Local taxi services
Where is rideshare drop-off?
Police officers will direct rideshare and limousine drop-offs directly in front of the Convention Center.
Franklin Street will operate as one-way northbound during the event.
First Time Attending?
Here’s what to expect!
• About 95% of guests wear 1970s-inspired outfits.
• Costumes aren’t required, but dressing up is part of the fun.
• Wear comfortable shoes—the Main Floor is concrete, and high heels are strongly discouraged.
• Leave valuable items at home.
• Sing loudly.
• Dance like nobody’s watching.
• Have fun!
Many guests say this is the best people-watching event of the year, and it only happens once annually.
Enjoy every minute!
Still have questions?
Email us anytime at Discobflo@gmail.com and we’ll be happy to help.
