Heritage. Uniting the World Through Disco

Global Initiative

July 12 – International Disco Day

Crowd sets rejected records on fire at Disco Demolition night in Comiskey Park, Chicago, July 12, 1979.; Source: Chicago History Museum ST-17500981-E1, Chicago Sun-Times collection, Chicago History Museum

International Disco Day™ (IDD) is a vibrant global movement that celebrates the cultural, social, and historical impact of disco music. Our mission is to preserve the legacy of disco while promoting inclusivity and equality within the community. From educational programs to exciting events, we connect people around the world through the joy of disco.

Join us in honoring this transformative genre and its enduring influence on music and society from our base in the heart of the global disco scene. > MORE

History of Disco

A History That Matters

George McCrae – Rock Your Baby (1974) / Record Cover; Source: www.discogs.com

Disco wasn’t just a sound — it was a statement. Emerging from the underground scenes of Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ communities, disco defied the mainstream and gave voice to the unheard. From Studio 54 to political backlash, discover how disco became both a celebration and a battleground. This isn’t just nostalgia — it’s a history that still echoes today.

It laid the foundation for countless genres and reshaped how we see identity on the dance floor. > MORE

Celebrate disco culture

Join the global disco movement

From New York to Tokyo, from Paris to Cape Town — the disco movement is alive and evolving. Every July 12th, IDD brings people together in clubs, bars, homes, and public squares to celebrate unity through music and dance. Want to join the groove? Explore how you can take part, throw your own event, or become a supporter. The world dances together — and you’re invited.
Disco is no longer just a genre — it’s a universal language of freedom, joy, and community. > MORE