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
Sun 11 Jan - Sun 11 Oct 2026
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
London Palladium
Sun 15 Feb - Sat 28 Nov 2026
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Aldwych Theatre
Mon 15 Dec 2025 - Sat 10 Jan 2026
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Wycombe Swan Theatre
Thu 28 May - Wed 22 Jul 2026
The Classic Rock Show
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West
Mon 12 Jan - Wed 4 Feb 2026
ABBA Voyage
Abba Arena, London
Saturday 13 December 2025 - Friday 31 July 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
Saturday 13 December 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
Saturday 13 December 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...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...TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Aldwych Theatre, London
Monday 15 December 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...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...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...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
New Wimbledon Theatre, London
Saturday 10 January 2026
Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac. Their rock n roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians ...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Wycombe Swan Theatre, High Wycombe
Sunday 11 January 2026
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...The Classic Rock Show
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Monday 12 January 2026
The ultimate live juke box is back, bigger and even better, celebrating the very best-of-the-best of Classic Rock. Paying tribute to its favourite rock heroes CRS thunders through legendary performances from the likes of Queen, Led Zeppelin...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Thursday 15 January 2026
After a sensational 2025 that saw over 60,000 Tina Turner fans across the UK singing, dancing, and having the time of their lives, What's Love Got To Do With It? is back and bigger than ever for 2026! This electrifying tribute show celebrat...The Specials Ltd - Tribute to 2Tone Legends The Specials
Electric Ballroom, London
Saturday 17 January 2026
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the The Specials' classic #1 single 'Ghost Town' with a live set from The Specials Ltd., the world's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Records Legends, The Specials. When the original line up ...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA by Piano
Southwark Cathedral, London
Friday 23 January - Saturday 14 February 2026
Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a classical pianist under the gentle glow of candlelight at this awe-inspiring location. ...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Central Hall Westminster, London
Saturday 24 January - 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...The Smyths - Tribute to The Smiths
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 24 January 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...The Classic Rock Show
Cadogan Hall, London
Thursday 29 - Friday 30 January 2026
The ultimate live juke box is back, bigger and even better, celebrating the very best-of-the-best of Classic Rock. Paying tribute to its favourite rock heroes CRS thunders through legendary performances from the likes of Queen, Led Zeppelin...New Purple Celebration - The Music of Prince
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 30 January 2026
Formerly known as Purple Rain, New Purple Celebration celebrate the life, legacy and The Music of Prince, with their brilliantly funky show featuring world class musicians delivering a non-stop 2 hour hit packed extravaganza. Expect to see,...The Classic Rock Show
Wycombe Swan Theatre, High Wycombe
Wednesday 4 February 2026
The ultimate live juke box is back, bigger and even better, celebrating the very best-of-the-best of Classic Rock. Paying tribute to its favourite rock heroes CRS thunders through legendary performances from the likes of Queen, Led Zeppelin...Day Fever
HERE at Outernet, London
Saturday 7 February 2026
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...The John Martyn Project
EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney), London
Saturday 7 February 2026
A special project where six artists come together to celebrate the music of John Martyn. Each brings their own story and connection to John's music which adds to the fabric of the overall experience of the project and take you on a musical ...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Wycombe Swan Theatre, High Wycombe
Sunday 15 February 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...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
London Palladium, London
Wednesday 18 February 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...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Alexandra Palace, London
Saturday 21 February 2026
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...Moving Pictures - A Tribute to the Music of Rush
Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea
Friday 27 February 2026
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...Morrissey
The O2 Arena, London
Saturday 28 February 2026
The outspoken former lead singer of Manchester legends The Smiths - arguably the most important indie band in Britain during the '80s - Stephen Patrick Morrissey has enjoyed a successful solo career, since 1988, with his theatrical crooning...Slippery People - Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense Live
Electric Ballroom, London
Saturday 28 February 2026
Following on from a sold out debut show at Manchester's Gorilla, Talking Heads tribute band Slippery People will recreate the 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense live on stage, with all of the pulsating basslines, big suits, wild synths an...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Churchill Theatre, Bromley
Sunday 1 March 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...David Byrne (Talking Heads)
Eventim Apollo, London
Tuesday 3 - 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...Jason Donovan
Wycombe Swan Theatre, High Wycombe
Tuesday 3 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...Central Line
Jazz Cafe, London
Saturday 7 March 2026
Award winning Pioneers of Brit Funk formed in London in 1978, scoring the Top 30 hit "Nature Boy" in 1983. ...Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes
Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 9 March 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...10cc
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Thursday 12 March 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...John Otway
New Cross Inn, London
Sunday 15 March 2026
From the age of 9, the cult Buckinghamshire folk punkster knew he wanted to be a pop star. But even at that young age, having listened to his sister's Beatles and Stones records, he knew he would never be able to do what they do. However, w...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...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...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...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)
