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
Fri 21 Nov 2025 - Sun 11 Oct 2026
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
London Palladium
Fri 14 Nov 2025 - Sat 28 Nov 2026
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Wycombe Swan Theatre
Thu 28 May - Wed 22 Jul 2026
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Aldwych Theatre
Thu 13 Nov 2025 - Sat 10 Jan 2026
The Classic Rock Show
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West
Mon 12 Jan - Wed 4 Feb 2026
ABBA Voyage
Abba Arena, London
Thursday 13 November 2025 - Sunday 31 May 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...MJ - The Musical
Prince Edward Theatre, London
Thursday 13 November 2025 - 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...Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre, London
Thursday 13 November 2025 - 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...TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Aldwych Theatre, London
Thursday 13 November 2025 - Saturday 10 January 2026
West End mega-hit TINA - The Tina Turner Musical announces its first ever UK & Ireland tour. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi award-winning global superstar, Tina Turner didn't just...Level 42
London Palladium, London
Friday 14 November 2025
Isle of White jazz funk pop legends Level 42 have sold in excess of 30 million albums worldwide, scored 18 top 40 singles, including Lessons in Love, Something About You, Leaving Me Now, Running in the Family, and Hot Water, and sold out ...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Fairfield Halls, Croydon
Friday 14 November 2025
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...The Chameleons
Electric Ballroom, London
Friday 14 November 2025
After celebrating their 40th anniversary in style, legendary Manchester band Chameleons return. The Middleton-formed band serve-up a career spanning set. Helmed from the front by long-standing "Chameleons Vox" custodian Mark Burgess, these ...Legend - The Music of Bob Marley
Boisdale of Canary Wharf, London
Saturday 15 November 2025
Legend - the Music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating the musical icon, the reggae legend that was Bob Marley, in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship...Tanita Tikaram
Southbank Centre, London
Saturday 15 November 2025
Multi-million selling 1980's pop folk star Tanita Tikaram makes her long-awaited return. The daughter of an Indo-Fijian British Army officer, and a Sarawakian Malay mother, she rose to fame at just 18, and became known for her remarkable vo...Hey Pixies - Pixies Tribute Band
O2 Academy Islington, London
Saturday 15 November 2025
The UK'S most "Gigantic" Pixies Tribute Band ...Howard Jones
London Palladium, London
Monday 17 November 2025
Hailed by many as an electronic music pioneer, Howard Jones first burst upon the contemporary music scene in 1983, with his very English song-writing and pioneering synthesizers. He topped the charts in the UK and worldwide with his deut a...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
The O2 Arena, London
Friday 21 November 2025
After selling 100,000 tickets last year with its theatre tour, including sold-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall, The London Palladium and other UK venues, Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston is back bigger than ever with th...Gary Numan
Eventim Apollo, London
Friday 21 November 2025
London-born Gary Anthony James Webb helped turn the UK's budding new wave scene on its head in the late '70s. He launched his music career by starting the band Tubeway Army, who released their eponymous debut in 1978. At the time, he adopte...Cabaret Voltaire
Institute Of Contemporary Arts, London
Friday 21 November 2025
Stephen 'Mal' Mallinder and Chris Watson celebrate 50 years since Cabaret Voltaire first performed live. The first performance, at the Sheffield Students Union Refectory on 13 May 1975, the live launch of one of Britain's most influential a...Jim Henson's Labyrinth in Concert
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Saturday 22 November 2025 - 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...Gary Numan
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Sunday 23 November 2025
London-born Gary Anthony James Webb helped turn the UK's budding new wave scene on its head in the late '70s. He launched his music career by starting the band Tubeway Army, who released their eponymous debut in 1978. At the time, he adopte...Colin Hay (Men at Work)
Union Chapel, London
Sunday 23 November 2025
Possessing one of the most distinctive and recognisable voices on the planet, former Men at Work songwriter and frontman Colin Hay has gone on to establish himself as a solo artist with an ability to interpret other songs which he fell in ...my bloody valentine
OVO Arena Wembley, London
Tuesday 25 November 2025
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...Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
Adelphi Theatre, London
Tuesday 25 November 2025
'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...Pop Will Eat Itself
Electric Ballroom, London
Thursday 27 November 2025
With the help of John Peel, the industrial/alt-rock Stourbridge band's earliest singles became surprise chart hits in the late 80s and early 90s thanks to their many samples of other songs and musical scores. Tracks like "Get the Girl! Kill...Jim Henson's Labyrinth in Concert
Southbank Centre, London
Friday 28 November 2025
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...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Central Hall Westminster, London
Friday 28 November 2025
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...The Selecter
Koko, London
Friday 28 November 2025
Get on down to see Coventry 2 tone ska revival legends The Selecter. Having co-released the first 2 tone ska single, "The Selecter", reaching UK no.6 in 1979 as a Double A-side with the Specials' "Gangsters", they were one of the founding a...MANIA - The ABBA Tribute
Boisdale of Canary Wharf, London
Saturday 29 November 2025
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...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA by Piano
Friends House, London
Saturday 29 November 2025
Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a classical pianist under the gentle glow of candlelight at this awe-inspiring location. ...Moving Pictures - A Tribute to the Music of Rush
O2 Academy Islington, London
Saturday 29 November 2025
Scottish power trio Moving Pictures play for over two hours covering all the Rush classics such as Tom Sawyer, The Spirit of Radio and Xanadu (with doubleneck guitars) plus some deeper cuts such as By Tor and later belters such as Far Cry a...Tony Hadley
Royal Albert Hall, London
Tuesday 2 December 2025
Co-founder and frontman of '80s New Romantic legends Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley has announced a brand new UK tour for 2025, which will be a spectacular celebration of swing and crooner classics, as well as his own hits reimagined. The C...The George Michael Singers
The O2 Arena, London
Wednesday 3 December 2025
The ultimate celebration of George Michael's music, brought to you by the singers who performed and recorded with him for over 30 years. Join Shirley Lewis, Jo Garland, and Jay Henry-alongside some of George's original band members with ...The Icicle Works
O2 Academy Islington, London
Thursday 4 December 2025
The Liverpool alt rock trio, fronted by Ian McNabb, are best known for their 1983 UK Top 20 hit "Love is a Wonderful Colour" and their 1984 US Top 40 hit, "Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)". ...The Wailers
The O2 Arena, London
Friday 5 December 2025
Bob Marley and the Wailers recorded, toured and made history together between 1972 and 1981. It was Bob Marley himself that requested the Wailers stayed together. Today, carrying on the mission are legitimate members, children-of-legends an...Tony Hadley
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Saturday 6 December 2025
Co-founder and frontman of '80s New Romantic legends Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley has announced a brand new UK tour for 2025, which will be a spectacular celebration of swing and crooner classics, as well as his own hits reimagined. The C...Day Fever
HERE at Outernet, London
Saturday 6 December 2025
The day-time clubbing event started by Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure, her husband, Welsh actor and filmmaker Jonny Owen and Sheffield indie kings, Reverend & The Makers has swept the UK since it's launch in 2024 "The day-time disco tha...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA by Piano
The Great Hall - Barts North Wing, London
Saturday 6 December 2025
Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a classical pianist under the gentle glow of candlelight at this awe-inspiring location. ...Cliff Richard
Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 8 - Tuesday 9 December 2025
With the release of his debut single, Move It, Richard shot to superstardom when it reached No.2 spot on the charts where it stayed for 17 weeks. He garnered his first No.1 with his fifth single, Living Doll, in 1959 which became the hig...Primal Scream
The Roundhouse, London
Monday 8 December 2025
Formed in Glasgow in 1982 by Bobby Gillespie, a member of Manchester-based Glaswegian indie act The Wake, Primal Scream's career didn't really take off until the legendary frontman had left his temporary role as drummer of The Jesus and Mar...From Big Country
229 London, London
Friday 12 December 2025
After splitting with Bruce Watson in October 2024, original Big Country drummer Mark Brzezicki and long time vocalist Simon Hough formed From Big Country with The Icicle Works bassist Chris Leyhe and Steeleye Span guitarist Ken Nicol. Fo...Sanctum Sanctorium - The Dark Side Of The 80s
The Garage, London
Saturday 13 December 2025
Formed through a mutual love of 80's goth and alternative rock music. Sanctum Santorium are a live 5-piece tribute band that faithfully recreate classic hits by artists such as The Cult, Killing Joke, Sisters of Mercy, Billy Idol, Bauhaus a...Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
The O2 Arena, London
Sunday 14 December 2025
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...Bad Manners
Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea
Tuesday 16 - Wednesday 17 December 2025
Buster Bloodvessel, one of the biggest characters in Ska, has stayed loyal to the music and has become as influential as he is entertaining with his band Bad Manners, who are best known for their biggest hits, "Lip Up Fatty" (UK No.15 in 19...Candlelight - Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
St Mary's Church Marylebone, London
Thursday 18 December 2025
Discover the music of Queen and The Beatles performed under the gentle glow of candlelight by a string quartet in this awe-inspiring location. ...Bad Manners
O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
Thursday 18 December 2025
Buster Bloodvessel, one of the biggest characters in Ska, has stayed loyal to the music and has become as influential as he is entertaining with his band Bad Manners, who are best known for their biggest hits, "Lip Up Fatty" (UK No.15 in 19...Soul II Soul
Koko, London
Friday 19 December 2025
Soul II Soul was founded in London in the late 80s and quickly became one of the most important sound-systems in the country and the world, selling over 10 million albums worldwide. They are best known for their two major hits; 1989's UK no...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
The Great Hall - Barts North Wing, London
Friday 19 December 2025
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...The Beat featuring Ranking Jnr
New Cross Inn, London
Friday 19 December 2025
With 1980's Top 10 hits like "Can't Get Used To Losing You", "Mirror In The Bathroom", "Tears Of A Clown", "Ranking Full Stop", "Too Nice To Talk To", "Hands Off, She's Mine", and "Twist & Crawl", the Birmingham ska legends fused Latin, s...Madness
The O2 Arena, London
Saturday 20 December 2025
Madness may have been at the forefront of the late '70s ska revival, but the band quickly moved beyond the constraints of two-tone. By the time the '80s were in full swing, their embrace of everything from Motown to pure pop had made them o...Trevor Horn & His Band
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 20 December 2025
Trevor and his band are playing an exclusive run of UK tour dates with a new career-spanning 'Video Killed The Radio Star' live show ...Candlelight - Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
The Great Hall - Barts North Wing, London
Sunday 21 December 2025
Discover the music of Queen and The Beatles performed under the gentle glow of candlelight by a string quartet in this awe-inspiring location. ...Pil (Public Image LTD)
O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
Saturday 27 December 2025
After fronting the Sex Pistols, John Lydon formed Public Image Ltd in 1978 and, with a shifting line-up and unique sound, PiL have gone on to become widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of all time. Their musi...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA by Piano
Southwark Cathedral, London
Saturday 3 January 2026
Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a classical pianist under the gentle glow of candlelight at this awe-inspiring location. ...Absolute Bowie - Tribute to David Bowie
Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea
Friday 9 January 2026
There will only ever be one David Bowie, he was unique in every way and an inspiration to millions. Absolute Bowie continue to celebrate the life and music of the Starman with a spectacular show uniting Bowie fans across the UK. Absolute Bo...Go Your Own Way - The Fleetwood Mac Legacy
