1980S MUSIC CONCERTS IN LONDON
1980S MUSIC CONCERTS IN LONDON
Most Popular 1980s Music Concerts in London
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Churchill Theatre
Sat 4 Jul 2026 - Thu 18 Feb 2027
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Churchill Theatre
Sat 24 Oct 2026 - Sun 27 Jun 2027
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Wycombe Swan Theatre
Thu 28 May - Wed 22 Jul 2026
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Southwark Cathedral
Sat 8 Aug - Sat 28 Nov 2026
Absolute Bowie - Tribute to David Bowie
Chinnerys
Thu 17 Sep 2026 - Sat 9 Jan 2027
Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre, London
Tuesday 19 May 2026 - Saturday 13 March 2027
Join us at Mamma Mia! and enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the world's sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical! Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless so...ABBA Voyage
Abba Arena, London
Wednesday 20 May 2026 - Wednesday 10 March 2027
Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Anni-Frid have created the kind of concert they always wanted, performing for their fans at their very best: as digital versions of themselves backed by today's finest musicians. Blurring the lines between the phys...Thomas Dolby
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 21 May 2026
London musician, producer, film composer, entrepreneur and teacher Thomas Dolby came to prominence in the 1980s, releasing hit singles including "She Blinded Me with Science" and "Windpower" (1982), "Hyperactive!" (1984), "Close but No Ciga...Midge Ure (Ultravox / Visage)
Barbican Centre, London
Monday 25 May 2026
Multi-instrumentalist Scottish legend transports fans back to the decade of electronics, experimentation, synthesizers and great songwriting through Midge Ure's incredible back catalogue of Ultravox, Visage, and solo hits. Originally voc...Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Cadogan Hall, London
Thursday 28 - Saturday 30 May 2026
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll's most remarkable groups. Formed in Liverpool, in 1999, the tribute group have gone on to perf...The Wonder of Stevie
Boisdale of Canary Wharf, London
Friday 29 May - Wednesday 28 October 2026
Voted one of Britain's top soul singers, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland's R&B Orchestra) and their world-class live band present a diverse catalogue of Stevie Wonder classics, taken from ...PorkPie
The T.E Dingwall Building, London
Saturday 30 May 2026
Scotland's 9 piece Ska Behemoth, a music force of nature that have been tearing up stages the length and breadth of the country. Combining top quality dance along ska standards from The Specials, Bad Manners, Madness, The Beat, etc. with...The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight
London Palladium, London
Sunday 31 May 2026
Featuring a cast of West End singers and a live band, this 'landslide' concert is jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you have never heard them before! This incredible show will feature best loved songs including 'Little Lies', 'The Chain...Midge Ure (Ultravox / Visage)
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Tuesday 2 June 2026
Multi-instrumentalist Scottish legend transports fans back to the decade of electronics, experimentation, synthesizers and great songwriting through Midge Ure's incredible back catalogue of Ultravox, Visage, and solo hits. Originally voc...UB40
OVO Arena Wembley, London
Friday 5 June 2026
Formed in 1978, UB40 and named themselves after the unemployment benefit form. Their debut album, Signing Off, was released in 1980 and is considered by many to be one of the greatest reggae albums ever released by a British band. That coll...UB40
OVO Arena Wembley, London
Friday 5 June 2026
Formed in 1978, UB40 and named themselves after the unemployment benefit form. Their debut album, Signing Off, was released in 1980 and is considered by many to be one of the greatest reggae albums ever released by a British band. That coll...Mica Paris
Boisdale of Canary Wharf, London
Friday 5 June 2026
Mica Paris, M.B.E. is the queen of British Soul and one of Britain's most versatile and beloved entertainers: a major label recording artist; West End theatre & television actress; best-selling author and BBC broadcaster, all of which have ...The Smyths - Tribute to The Smiths
Electric Ballroom, London
Saturday 6 June 2026
The Smyths are a joyous celebration of arguably the greatest band of all time, Manchester legends The Smiths. Thrillingly accurate, the group have amassed a huge following and regularly sell out huge venues both here and abroad. 2023 marks...Echoes of Prince
Jazz Cafe, London
Saturday 6 June 2026
Echoes of Prince is a very special and unique show, an opera funk in tribute to The Kid Of Minneapolis, created by the Parisian funk band, Echoes Of, better known recently as Jeroboam on Space Grapes Records and Echoes Of A New Dawn Orchest...From The Jam
Islington Assembly Hall, London
Saturday 6 June 2026
Bruce Foxton is a part of the English Rock and Roll establishment. A musician who is most commonly recognised as the bass player and vocalist in legendary bands Stiff Little Fingers and, more famously, mod-revivalists The Jam, with Paul Wel...
Odyssey
Boisdale of Canary Wharf, London
Friday 12 June - Thursday 12 November 2026
Chart-topping icons of Disco - Odyssey will perform their greatest hits from the 1970s and 80s, including "Native New Yorker", "Use It Up & Wear It Out", "Looking for a Way Out", "Don't Tell Me Tell Her", "Inside Out", and "Going Back to My...The Proclaimers
The Royal Hospital Chelsea, London
Saturday 13 June 2026
Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 35 years ago with their debut album This Is The Story and Top 3 single Letter from America. Since then, their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years see...Here We Go Again - Tribute to Mamma Mia! The Musical
The O2 Arena, London
Saturday 13 June 2026
Atomic Kitten's Kerry Katona stars in the greatest party tribute to Mamma Mia! The Musical! We're sending out an S.O.S. to anyone who might Have a Dream of a great night out... so grab your platform boots and sequined jump-suits and j...Kerry Katona's Super Troupers
The O2 Arena, London
Saturday 13 June 2026
Kerry Katona's "Super Troupers" are coming for you! They're sending out an SOS to anyone who might Have a Dream of a great night out... So grab your platform boots and sequin jumpsuits for the ultimate non-stop party night! Featuring a d...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA by Piano
Central Hall Westminster, London
Saturday 13 June 2026
Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a classical pianist under the gentle glow of candlelight at this awe-inspiring location. ...China Crisis
Bush Hall, London
Thursday 18 June 2026
Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly are the founder members of the synth pop band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside back in 1979. China Crisis found major success in the UK with five Top 40 singles, ten Top 50 singles and three Top 40 albums an...Foreigner
OVO Arena Wembley, London
Friday 19 June 2026
Hard-rocking hit makers, known for their power ballads and catchy anthems, Foreigner celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2026. The hybrid rock band got its start in 1976 when Portsmouth-born musician Mick Jones found himself stranded in New...Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
O2 Academy Islington, London
Friday 19 June 2026
Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute into their show to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist (and world reno...The B-52's + Devo
The O2 Arena, London
Saturday 20 June 2026
A co-headline tour from the dance rock legends. Formed in 1976 in Athens, Georgia (the same town as R.E.M.), and drawing from 1950s and 1960s pop music, rock and roll, and camp/kitsch culture, The B-52's are best known for their 1989 intern...Endorphinmachine - Prince Tribute
O2 Academy Islington, London
Saturday 20 June 2026
The nine piece Prince tribute is made up of amazing musicians who all have one thing in common - they are huge fans of the music. This love is clear to see and hear when the band perform. Fast becoming known as 'the tightest live band out t...Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Wycombe Swan Theatre, High Wycombe
Monday 22 June 2026
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll's most remarkable groups. Formed in Liverpool, in 1999, the tribute group have gone on to perf...Too Much Too Young - The Music of 2 Tone And Beyond
O2 Academy Islington, London
Saturday 27 June 2026
Pack your bags and get ready to board the Night boat to Cairo as we celebrate the iconic story of 2-Tone and beyond! 'Too Much Too Young' is the non stop Ska party that tells the story of one of the most influential musical movements in Br...10cc
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 1 July 2026
One of the UK's most innovative and influential bands, Mancunian art pop and soft rock legends 10cc return with the typically tongue-in-cheek 'And Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour' - celebrating a genre-defying repertoire that continue...Bowie Experience - David Bowie Tribute
New Wimbledon Theatre, London
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy. Bowie Experience continues to amaze audiences with an ast...Jess Robinson - Elton Reimagined
Underbelly Boulevard, London
Wednesday 1 - Sunday 5 July 2026
Elton John's greatest hits are reimagined by multi award-winning comedian and singer Jess Robinson (Radio 4's Dead Ringers, Channel 4's The Last Leg), renowned for her pitch-perfect impressions. Channeling a variety of legendary female ar...Def Leppard
The O2 Arena, London
Thursday 2 July 2026
Blending glam metal gloss with hard rock heft and pop hooks, Sheffield titans Def Leppard have spent over five decades defining - and defying - the sound of stadium-sized rock, selling over 100 million records in the process. Tapping int...Def Leppard
The O2 Arena, London
Thursday 2 July 2026
Blending glam metal gloss with hard rock heft and pop hooks, Sheffield titans Def Leppard have spent over five decades defining - and defying - the sound of stadium-sized rock, selling over 100 million records in the process. Tapping int...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Saturday 4 July 2026
Queen Of The Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK, including an arena tour and iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladiu...Duran Duran
Hyde Park, London
Sunday 5 July 2026
Birmingham New Wave idols Duran Duran were one of the first bands to truly capitalise on the new frontier of MTV. With a run of high concept, high-end production videos to innately catchy funk rock singles, the band's rise to stardom was pr...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Sunday 5 July 2026
Queen Of The Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK, including an arena tour and iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladiu...Chris Isaak
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 5 July 2026
Over the course of his forty-year career, Multi-platinum selling and GRAMMY-nominated singer & actor Chris Isaak has performed to sold-out crowds across the globe with members of his longtime band Silvertone. His music and film credits incl...Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
British Airways Arc, London
Wednesday 8 July 2026
The "Godmother of Punk", California hard rocker Joan Jett is an originator, an innovator, and a visionary. As the leader of the hard-rocking Blackhearts, with whom she has become a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, she's had eight platin...Sammy Hagar (Van Halen)
The O2 Arena, London
Thursday 9 July 2026
For almost forty years, Sammy Hagar has been one of rock music's most dynamic and prolific artists. From first bursting onto the scene in San Francisco as the lead singer of seminal hard rock band Montrose to his multiplatinum solo career ...Sammy Hagar (Van Halen)
British Airways Arc, London
Thursday 9 - Sunday 12 July 2026
For almost forty years, Sammy Hagar has been one of rock music's most dynamic and prolific artists. From first bursting onto the scene in San Francisco as the lead singer of seminal hard rock band Montrose to his multiplatinum solo career ...The Devout - Depeche Mode Tribute Act
Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea
Friday 10 July 2026
Fast becoming The World's number one Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically. The band members are made up of well known artists in their own right:Reza...MANIA - The ABBA Tribute
Boisdale of Canary Wharf, London
Saturday 11 July - Thursday 15 October 2026
Formed in 1999 - as ABBA Mania - and following an eighteen week run in London's West End in 2002, MANIA is accepted as the world's number one ABBA tribute show. A special concert which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoya...Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes
Kew Gardens, London
Monday 13 July 2026
One of three line-ups currently touring, Gipsy Kings featuring original vocalist Nicolas Reyes will be bringing their Catalan rumba, flamenco, and salsa party to town. Founded in 1979 in Arles, France, by French born Catalan musicians fr...Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Wednesday 22 July 2026
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll's most remarkable groups. Formed in Liverpool, in 1999, the tribute group have gone on to perf...I'm Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical
Troubadour Wembley Park, London
Wednesday 22 July - Sunday 27 September 2026
Get ready to witness the incredible untold life story and music of multi-platinum selling, 10-time GRAMMY® winner and global icon, Chaka Khan! With 22 albums, 25 chart-topping hits, 70 million records sold and a career spanning five decade...Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
New Wimbledon Theatre, London
Thursday 23 July 2026
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the "Man in the Mirror" - The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world's greates...The Rocket Man - A Celebration of Sir Elton John
New Wimbledon Theatre, London
Friday 24 July 2026
Pack your bags, strap yourself in, for a night like no other and celebrate Sir Elton John with Jimmy Love. The Rocket Man is the world's favourite celebration to a musical icon, playing to audiences all around the world. So, catch a star...Coleen Nolan
Bush Hall, London
Sunday 2 August 2026
Blackpool-born, Wilmslow-living Coleen Nolan is hitting the road for a joyous celebration of life, love, and laughter with her brand new live show This Is Me. She was the girl next door who, with her sisters, set an entire generation I...Tom Jones
Crystal Palace Bowl, London
Wednesday 5 August 2026
Welsh vocalist Sir Tom Jones OBE is a living legend. The son of a miner and homemaker who grew up singing at school and for family gatherings, he went on to quit school at the age of 16 before recording music that's traversed many genres -...Mica Paris
Soul Mama, London
Friday 7 August 2026
Mica Paris, M.B.E. is the queen of British Soul and one of Britain's most versatile and beloved entertainers: a major label recording artist; West End theatre & television actress; best-selling author and BBC broadcaster, all of which have ...Mica Paris
