1980S MUSIC CONCERTS IN LONDON
1980S MUSIC CONCERTS IN LONDON
Most Popular 1980s Music Concerts in London
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 24 Oct 2026 - Sat 27 Nov 2027
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Churchill Theatre
Sun 11 Oct 2026 - Sun 3 Oct 2027
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Cliffs Pavilion
Fri 29 Jan - Fri 12 Nov 2027
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Southwark Cathedral
Sat 17 Oct 2026 - Sat 30 Jan 2027
Candlelight - Tribute to Michael Jackson
The Great Hall - Barts North Wing
Sat 24 Oct - Sat 7 Nov 2026
Paul Heaton (The Beautiful South & The Housemartins)
The O2 Arena, London
Saturday 7 November 2026
Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriting genius Paul Heaton will be performing songs from throughout his career including classic tracks by The Beautiful South and The Housemartins, with the help of guest singer Rianne Downey. One of the ...Paul Heaton (The Beautiful South & The Housemartins)
The O2 Arena, London
Saturday 7 November 2026
Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriting genius Paul Heaton will be performing songs from throughout his career including classic tracks by The Beautiful South and The Housemartins, with the help of guest singer Rianne Downey. One of the ...Candlelight - Tribute to Michael Jackson
The Great Hall - Barts North Wing, London
Saturday 7 November 2026
Discover the music of Michael Jackson performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...Tanita Tikaram
Union Chapel, London
Sunday 8 November 2026
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...Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet)
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Monday 9 November 2026
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 Proclaimers
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Tuesday 10 November 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...Gipsy Kings by André Reyes
London Palladium, London
Thursday 12 November 2026
One of three line-ups currently touring, Gipsy Kings by original guitarist Andre Reyes, will be bringing their Catalan rumba, flamenco, and salsa party to town. Founded in 1979 in Arles, France, by French born Catalan musicians from the ...Odyssey
Boisdale of Canary Wharf, London
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...Pet Shop Boys, Actually - Tribute to Pet Shop Boys
The Courtyard Theatre, London
Sunday 15 November 2026
Pet Shop Boys, Actually deliver a night of pure synth-pop celebration, bringing the iconic sound and style of the Pet Shop Boys to life with spectacular energy. This full production show features dazzling visuals alongside all the timeless...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA by Piano
Banking Hall, London
Friday 20 November 2026
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
Friday 20 November 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...The Undertones
Electric Ballroom, London
Sunday 22 November 2026
Formed in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1975, The Undertones became renowned for combining lyrical invention and musical flair with intelligent simplicity. Their anthemic Teenage Kicks, much loved by John Peel, is one of the most influential s...Skids + Theatre of Hate
Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea
Sunday 22 November 2026
Two era defining artists come together for an explosive co-headline tour. The Skids formed in 1977 in their hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan. After releasing an independent s...Alison Moyet
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Monday 23 November 2026
How time flies. It's been 40 years since Alison Moyet stepped out of Yazoo and fired up a solo career with her #1 debut album 'Alf' and Top 10 hits 'Love Resurrection' and 'All Cried Out'. That unmistakable voice - big enough to fill a stad...The Australian Pink Floyd
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Tuesday 24 November 2026
Since their first ever concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988 the Australian Pink Floyd Show have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour's 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by Rick Wright. TA...Squeeze + Billy Bragg
The O2 Arena, London
Thursday 26 November 2026
As one of the most traditional pop bands of the new wave, London's Squeeze provided one of the links between classic British guitar pop and post-punk providing the vehicle for the wry, subtle lyric writing of Chris Difford and traditiona...Squeeze + Billy Bragg
The O2 Arena, London
Thursday 26 November 2026
As one of the most traditional pop bands of the new wave, London's Squeeze provided one of the links between classic British guitar pop and post-punk providing the vehicle for the wry, subtle lyric writing of Chris Difford and traditiona...Pop Will Eat Itself
Electrowerkz, London
Thursday 26 November 2026
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...Dirty DC - AC/DC Tribute
New Cross Inn, London
Friday 27 November 2026
Dirty/DC have been playing throughout the UK and Europe since 1998 and have developed a lineup and stage show that has made their reputation seriously strong amongst AC/DC fans, whether die hard fanatics or people who just want a good night...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Saturday 28 November 2026 - Saturday 27 November 2027
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 Monochrome Set
West Hampstead Arts Club, London
Saturday 28 November 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...Big Country Redux
O2 Academy Islington, London
Wednesday 2 December 2026
Formed in Dunfermline, Scotland by the former-Skids guitarist Stuart Adamson and childhood friend Bruce Watson, Celtic-inspired Big Country quickly broke worldwide with their ringing, bagpipe-like guitars and anthemic songs helping their...UB40
The O2 Arena, London
Thursday 3 December 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...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
The O2 Arena, London
Thursday 3 December 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...UB40 featuring Ali Campbell
The O2 Arena, London
Thursday 3 December 2026
After walking away from Birmingham reggae legends UB40 after 30 years, in 2008, due to creative differences, original lead singer Ali Campbell formed a new line-up and was shortly to be followed by keyboard player Mickey Virtue and fellow v...Level 42
The O2 Arena, London
Friday 4 - Saturday 5 December 2026
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 ...Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet)
London Coliseum, London
Friday 4 December 2026
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 Pogues
O2 Academy Brixton, London
Saturday 5 December 2026
Following the death of Kent frontman Shane MacGowan in 2023, Celtic punk legends The Pogues return to celebrate their greatest hits. Original members, Mancunian accordian player James Fearnley, Stoke banjoist Jem Finer, and Eastbourne tin w...DAY FEVER
Outernet Live, London
Saturday 7 November - Saturday 5 December 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...Mike Joyce & Stephen Street (The Smiths)
Kings Place (hall One), London
Saturday 5 December 2026
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Smiths' seminal The Queen Is Dead with an evening dedicated to one of the most acclaimed and influential albums of all time. Voted NME's Greatest Album of All Time and consistently ranked among the fi...Skids + Theatre Of Hate
The Dome, London
Saturday 5 December 2026
Two era defining artists come together for an explosive co-headline tour. The Skids formed in 1977 in their hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan. After releasing an independent s...Skids + Theatre of Hate
The Dome England, London
Saturday 5 December 2026
Two era defining artists come together for an explosive co-headline tour. The Skids formed in 1977 in their hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan. After releasing an independent s...Janet Kay & Carroll Thompson
Cadogan Hall, London
Friday 11 December 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...Odyssey
Soul Mama, London
Saturday 12 December 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...Odyssey
Soul Mama Music Venue & Restaurant, London
Saturday 12 December 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...Odyssey
Soul Mama Music Venue - Angel, London
Saturday 12 December 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...Nena
Jazz Cafe, London
Sunday 13 December 2026
The most successful German pop singer in chart history, with over 25 million records sold, NENA is playing her first UK shows in 15 years. Featuring a 10-piece band, fans can expect to hear the 1983 smash hit '99 Red Balloons' and other ico...The Pogues
O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
Tuesday 15 December 2026
Following the death of Kent frontman Shane MacGowan in 2023, Celtic punk legends The Pogues return to celebrate their greatest hits. Original members, Mancunian accordian player James Fearnley, Stoke banjoist Jem Finer, and Eastbourne tin w...Trevor Horn & His Band
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 17 December 2026
One of the world's most successful and innovative producers Trevor Horn achieved great success as a member of The Buggles, Yes, and Art of Noise. Dubbed "the man who invented the eighties," the Durham-born bassist also worked as producer ...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Soul Mama Islington, London
Friday 18 December 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...Mica Paris
Jazz Cafe, London
Friday 18 December 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 ...Culture Club
The O2 Arena, London
Saturday 19 December 2026
Music icons Boy George and Culture Club are thrilled to bring their tour to celebrate their first two monumental albums, 'Kissing to Be Clever' and 'Colour by Numbers'. The prolific band will perform these landmark albums in their entirety....Go West & The Southbank Sinfonia
Cadogan Hall, London
Monday 21 December 2026
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a special orchestral performance, Go West, alongside the Southbank Sinfonia, will be joined by fellow 80s luminaries Johnny Hates Jazz. Peter Cox met Richard Drummie...Absolute Bowie - Tribute to David Bowie
Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea
Friday 8 January 2027
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...Absolute Bowie - Tribute to David Bowie
O2 Academy Islington, London
Saturday 9 January 2027
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...The Christians
Soul Mama Islington, London
Saturday 23 January 2027
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 Classic Rock Show
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Tuesday 26 January 2027
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...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Rose Theatre, Kingston upon Thames
Thursday 28 January 2027
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...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Friday 29 January 2027
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...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Rose Theatre, Kingston upon Thames
Friday 29 January 2027
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 Classic Rock Show
