Every memorable party starts and ends with disco lights. Preferably warm, bright, colourful and dynamic disco lights that can create the perfect atmosphere for throwing some shapes. Disco lights come in various shapes and sizes, and what you need depends entirely on the kind of party you're organising; the number of guests that are coming; the size of the room; and whether it's all happening indoors or not. From plasma-bulbs to coloured beams of light, lasers, blacklights and flashing lights, disco lights are loved by kids and adults like.
Disco Light Effects
Disco lights aren't just fun and exciting but spread the feel-good vibes every party needs, whether it's thrown in the living room, your kid's bedroom or the garden. The benefit of disco lighting is the fact that it's often cheap, accessible and can be set up almost anywhere. Deploying a small army of different disco lights will result in a varied light show full of colour, rotating light beams and laser effects, so don't forget to browse our full range of light effects!
Disco Lamps for Kids
For kids, nothing beats having their own place to do their own thing. Fortunately, it doesn't take much to turn a bedroom into a tiny disco. Just a single disco light can fill the room with a spectacle of light, and if your kid loves to deejay too, a couple of carefully picked out little disco lamps combined with a beginner-friendly DJ set will make for the ultimate birthday gift. Also, most light effects feature a built-in microphone that allows them to respond in time to the beat of music, but always check the product specifications to see exactly what any bit of lighting kit has to offer.
Disco Ball Lights
Another ever-cool effect for kids is the classic disco ball. This well-known spinning mirror ball shapes sparkling effects when a light is aimed at it. For the best results, it's worth considering picking up a complete disco ball pack that includes what's called a 'pinspot'. Finally, there are FX machines such as smoke or fog machines and bubble machines. Fog machines are a superb addition to light effects since the mist renders the light beams clearly visible, so make sure to browse the rest of our range of Lighting and Special Effects.
Rotating Disco Lights
Rotating disco lights offer a spectacular light show full of ecstatic beams and vibrant colours. Great at getting everyone in that dancing mood, these effects are at their best when set to respond to the beat of the music. You'll find rotating lights equipped with multiple effects in one unit (e.g. a 5-in-1 or 3-in-1 configuration), possibly furnished with UV light (blacklight), a water effect, a mirror ball or other effects.
Frequently Asked Questions About Disco Lights
Are disco lights expensive?
Most standard disco lights aren't too expensive and will set you up with one or more fun effects built into a single fixture with a price ranging from a few tenners to a hundred quid or more. To get an idea, check out the Ayra TDC Derby: a popular derby light effect made to offer a lot of value for money.
Do I need an external controller or remote control to operate disco lights?
No, not if you opt for a simple-yet-effective disco light loaded with a pre-programmed light show that can be toggled using a fitted switch or button. That said, if you're planning to use more professional lighting gear that's compatible with the DMX protocol, you may want to use a controller, but you won't need to one to get started.
Are there any complete disco lamp packs available?
Yes. These sets bundle up various lighting effects, like a mirror ball plus a colour wheel. We also have packs that come including a smoke machine so you can immediately start creating more serious light shows.
Are there disco lights that feature a built-in microphone?
Actually, you'll find that most disco lights feature a built-in microphone as standard. This allows the light to detect music and respond in time to the beat, delivering a fun, fuss-free and fully automatic light show.
Are there disco lights that can react to music?
Most disco lights have an integrated microphone that allows them to respond to the music in the room. This function can be toggled on and off at will.
Are there LED disco lights?
Almost all standard disco lights feature LED lights. LEDs are bright, cheap and last longer than traditional light bulbs. LEDs also generate less heat.
Are there any things I should look out for?
Our Party Lighting - Do's and Don'ts blog is a solid starting point and a handy source of information.
