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 - Sun 11 Oct 2026
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Churchill Theatre
Sun 19 Apr 2026 - Fri 19 Mar 2027
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Wycombe Swan Theatre
Thu 28 May - Wed 22 Jul 2026
David Byrne (Talking Heads)
Eventim Apollo, London
Monday 16 March 2026
The iconic Scotland-born, Canada-raised, Maryland frontman of Talking Heads returns to Europe. Known for his quirky stage presence and artful blending of rock, funk, world music, and avant-garde influences, beyond Talking Heads his prolific...MJ - The Musical
Prince Edward Theatre, London
Monday 16 - Saturday 28 March 2026
From his beginnings in the highly successful Motown group The Jackson 5 to his reign as a pop superstar, Michael Jackson is known for operating his own creative lane completely. He is often known to be one of the world's most successful and...I'm Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical
Peacock Theatre, London
Monday 16 - Saturday 28 March 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...Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre, London
Monday 16 March - Saturday 26 September 2026
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...The Pogue Traders - Tribute to The Pogues
The Water Rats, London
Tuesday 17 March 2026
The finest Pogues homage imaginable, with every note, inflection, reel and run served up with passion, love and credibility. Wonderful stuff, and not so much a tribute as a continuation of that remarkable band's incredible music. Since Sh...The Pogue Traders - Tribute to The Pogues
Dublin Castle, London
Tuesday 17 March 2026
The finest Pogues homage imaginable, with every note, inflection, reel and run served up with passion, love and credibility. Wonderful stuff, and not so much a tribute as a continuation of that remarkable band's incredible music. Since Sh...ABBA Voyage
Abba Arena, London
Wednesday 18 March - Sunday 1 November 2026
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...The Billy Joel Songbook
London Palladium, London
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Acclaimed singer-songwriter and pianist Elio Pace will thrill you with his smash-hit award-winning show The Billy Joel Songbook. The Billy Joel Songbook pays homage to one of the most iconic musicians, singer-songwriters, and composer...Echo & The Bunnymen
The Roundhouse, London
Wednesday 18 March 2026
One of the most influential British bands in modern history, Echo & The Bunnymen will celebrate the songs that have brought the group twenty top 20 hits and nine top 20 albums so far during their incredible 40-year career. The band's semina...The Wonder of Stevie
Boisdale of Canary Wharf, London
Wednesday 18 March - 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 ...Chesney Hawkes
Islington Assembly Hall, London
Wednesday 18 March 2026
With his era-defining smash hit The One and Only, film star good looks and boy next door charm, Chesney Hawkes was one of the UK's biggest pop stars of the '90s. Three decades on, and now certifiably the kind of bloke you'd love to have a p...Jason Donovan
The O2 Arena, London
Thursday 19 March 2026
Jason Donovan's latest tour is a spectacular celebration of his remarkable career in music, theatre, film and TV. This exciting tour will take fans on a journey through 35 years of hits on stage and screen via Jason's energetic and uniqu...Bonnie Tyler
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 19 March 2026
One of the UK's greatest vocalists, the husky voiced Welsh rock legend returns. Known for her 70s and 80s hits, her signature song 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart', was a transatlantic #1 single as well as a huge seller across Europe. Other hig...I'm Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical
Hackney Empire, London
Saturday 21 - Wednesday 25 March 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...Stiff Little Fingers
The Roundhouse, London
Saturday 21 March 2026
During the first wave of U.K. punk rock, plenty of bands sang about a world full of violence and chaos, but Stiff Little Fingers didn't have to imagine a dystopian world - formed in Belfast in 1977 at the height of "The Troubles," police br...Candlelight - Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
The Great Hall - Barts North Wing, London
Saturday 21 March 2026
Discover the music of Queen and The Beatles performed under the gentle glow of candlelight by a string quartet in this awe-inspiring location. ...Nitzer Ebb
Jazz Cafe, London
Saturday 21 March 2026
Essex EBM act Nitzer Ebb were inspired by the post-punk scene and specifically acts like Siouxsie and the Banshees, Killing Joke and Bauhaus. Depeche Mode invited them to open for the European leg of their successful Music for the Masses ...My Bloody Valentine
Royal Albert Hall, London
Friday 27 March 2026
Shattering the boundaries of genre and convention, Dublin shoegaze pioneers my bloody valentine emerged in the 1980s with a sound that felt like nothing before it. After a series of more typically indie releases, they pursued a far more si...Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
O2 Academy Islington, London
Friday 27 March 2026
Fleetwood Bac are the world's first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, the only Mac tribute to authentically replicate the classic 'Rumours' line-up. The show focuses on the 'Rumours' era of the band ...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA by Piano
Central Hall Westminster, London
Saturday 28 March - 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. ...Wolfgang Flür (Kraftwerk)
Jazz Cafe, London
Saturday 28 March 2026
Member of the classic Kraftwerk line up 1973-1987, author of "I Was A Robot" and Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame 2021 Inductee - Wolfgang Flur returns!A member of Kraftwerk during the group's golden era, Wolfgang Flur was the band's electronic pe...Echoes of the Bunnymen - An Aural Tribute to Echo & The Bunnymen
The Water Rats, London
Saturday 28 March 2026
Echoes of the Bunnymen are an aural tribute to the alternative Fab Four. "A bloody good tribute, go check them out" - Will Sergeant (Echo & The Bunnymen). After Will Sergeant bought tickets and surprised Echoes of the Bunnymen by showing up...PorkPie
100 Club, London
Friday 3 April 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...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Central Hall Westminster, London
Saturday 4 April 2026
Come and be whisked away to the Fleetwood Mac tribute of your "Dreams" with a programme selected from the band's impressive catalogue of most treasured iconic Rock masterpieces. A talented group of classical musicians will be melding sounds...Day Fever
HERE at Outernet, London
Saturday 4 April 2026
The day-time clubbing event started by Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure, her husband, Welsh actor and filmmaker Jonny Owen, and Jon McClure, the frontman of Sheffield indie kings Reverend & The Makers, has swept the UK since it's launch i...Janet Kay & Carroll Thompson
Boisdale of Canary Wharf, London
Saturday 4 April - Saturday 12 September 2026
The Queen's of Lovers Rock announce a rare concert together. Janet Kay is best known for the Dennis Bovell produced track "Silly games" which went to Number 1 in the National UK charts in 1979. This was the first time a British born black f...Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners
New Wimbledon Theatre, London
Tuesday 7 April 2026
Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners is back for 2026!Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish musicians, the show is packed full of classics like Whiskey in the Jar, The Irish...Lost In Music
New Wimbledon Theatre, London
Friday 10 April 2026
Get ready to recreate the Magical 70's and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge...The Christians
Soul Mama, London
Saturday 11 April 2026
Renowned for an endless string of soulful yet socially aware hits such as Forgotten Town, Ideal World, Born Again, Harvest for the World, What's in a Word, Hooverville, Words, Father, The Bottle and many more, Liverpool pop soul band The Ch...The Shoop Shoop Show - The Cher Collection
Aldwych Theatre, London
Sunday 12 April 2026
Get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of Cher Turn Back Time and experience The Shoop Shoop Show - The Cher Collection, an exhilarating music-led production with a party atmosphere. Led by the sensational Rachael Hawnt, winner of...Jim Henson's Labyrinth in Concert
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Wednesday 15 April 2026
Experience the 80s Cult Classic on Screen with the Iconic Soundtrack Performed by a Live Band on Stage with David Bowie's Legendary Vocals. An Exciting Fusion of Film and Live Music, audiences are invited to experience an epic evening as Ji...James
The O2 Arena, London
Friday 17 April 2026
One of Britain's most enduring success stories, Manchester indie folk rock legends James have sold over 25 million records with their recent run of Top 5 albums proving to be a golden era for the band, only narrowly missing out on the top s...James
The O2 Arena, London
Friday 17 April 2026
One of Britain's most enduring success stories, Manchester indie folk rock legends James have sold over 25 million records with their recent run of Top 5 albums proving to be a golden era for the band, only narrowly missing out on the top s...James
The O2 Arena, London
Friday 17 April 2026
One of Britain's most enduring success stories, Manchester indie folk rock legends James have sold over 25 million records with their recent run of Top 5 albums proving to be a golden era for the band, only narrowly missing out on the top s...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Churchill Theatre, Bromley
Sunday 19 April 2026
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson - the man, the music and the magic. MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and...Tori Amos
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 21 April 2026
Hugely influential North Carolina singer/songwriter Tori Amos mixes the raw honesty of Joni Mitchell with the haunting atmospherics of Kate Bush. A piano prodigy, Tori Amos signed to Atlantic Records as a teenager, releasing her debut al...Rick Astley
The O2 Arena, London
Saturday 25 April 2026
Rick Astley has proven to be a consistently huge draw in the live arena. The Newton-le-Willows pop star's shows are a celebration, mixing the famous hits that he made his name with, in the 1980s, alongside current fan favourites. Burstin...Rick Astley
The O2 Arena, London
Saturday 25 April 2026
Rick Astley has proven to be a consistently huge draw in the live arena. The Newton-le-Willows pop star's shows are a celebration, mixing the famous hits that he made his name with, in the 1980s, alongside current fan favourites. Burstin...Haircut One Hundred
London Palladium, London
Friday 1 May 2026
The return of Nick Heyward's 1980's new wave jazz funk pop band forty years on from the release of their much-loved debut album, "Pelican West", which saw the group move from being London underground darlings to chart sensations in less ...Wrong Jovi - Tribute to Bon Jovi
Cart & Horses, London
Friday 8 May 2026
Wrong Jovi are widely considered to be "the best Bon Jovi tribute band in the world!" So much so, that even the former Bon Jovi guitarist, Richie Sambora, has personally thanked the band for their hard work and unforgettable performances. I...Paul Simon
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 13 - Thursday 14 May 2026
Experience an unforgettable evening with legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon as he brings his critically acclaimed A Quiet Celebration Tour to Europe. Following a triumphant, sold-out run across the United States, this intimate concert s...Toots and The Maytals Featuring Leba Hibbert
Electric Ballroom, London
Wednesday 13 May 2026
Jamaican ska and rocksteady legends The Maytals, were not only key figures in popularising reggae music with their frontman Toots Hibbert, who died in 2020, considered a reggae pioneer on par with Bob Marley, but they also coined the name...Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
The O2 Arena, London
Saturday 16 May 2026
'Stars in Their Eyes' live finalist Rob Lamberti has earned the title of the UK's number one George Michael tribute artist and has even worked on behalf of the late Wham legend for Sony Music to promote the album 25 Live. In a 2014 interv...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Southwark Cathedral, London
Saturday 16 May 2026
Come and be whisked away to the Fleetwood Mac tribute of your "Dreams" with a programme selected from the band's impressive catalogue of most treasured iconic Rock masterpieces. A talented group of classical musicians will be melding sounds...Dave Formula & Noko (Magazine)
The Garage, London
Saturday 16 May 2026
Magazine's Dave Formula (Keys) & Noko (Guitar) present a full set of work-outs culled from the Manchester band's classic back catalogue. Alongside Dave and Noko, stepping into Howard Devoto's, Barry Adamson's and John Doyle's not inconsider...The Monochrome Set
The Lexington, London
Saturday 16 May 2026
2025 marks the fortieth anniversary of the release of London post-punk/new wave band The Monochrome Set's fourth album, The Lost Weekend, to celebrate this, the album will be performed in full by the band along with the original guitarist F...Paul Simon
London Palladium, London
Sunday 17 - Monday 18 May 2026
Experience an unforgettable evening with legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon as he brings his critically acclaimed A Quiet Celebration Tour to Europe. Following a triumphant, sold-out run across the United States, this intimate concert s...Midge Ure (Ultravox / Visage)
Barbican Centre, London
Monday 25 May 2026
At the start of 1981, Ultravox were laying their claim to be one of the defining acts of the 80's, following the global success of hit "Vienna". Heading back into the studio the same year invigorated, they recorded their second album wit...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...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...Midge Ure (Ultravox / Visage)
