1980S MUSIC CONCERTS IN LONDON
1980S MUSIC CONCERTS IN LONDON
Most Popular 1980s Music Concerts in London
Wet Wet Wet + Heather Small (M People)
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 25 - Sun 26 Oct 2025
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Wycombe Swan Theatre
Sat 14 Jun 2025 - Sat 21 Feb 2026
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West
Sat 7 Jun - Thu 11 Sep 2025
Wet Wet Wet + Heather Small (M People)
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 25 - Sun 26 Oct 2025
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Wycombe Swan Theatre
Sat 14 Jun 2025 - Sat 21 Feb 2026
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West
Sat 7 Jun - Thu 11 Sep 2025
Alison Moyet
Kew Gardens, London
Saturday 12 July 2025
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...Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes
Kew Gardens, London
Sunday 13 July 2025 - 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...Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
O2 Academy Islington, London
Friday 18 July 2025
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...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Cadogan Hall, London
Saturday 19 July 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...Herbie Hancock
Barbican Centre, London
Thursday 24 - Saturday 26 July 2025
The GRAMMY award-winning legend Herbie Hancock returns to celebrate his 85th birthday. Few artists have shaped modern music like Herbie Hancock. Across six decades, his innovative work spans acoustic and electronic jazz, R&B, and beyond. Fr...Lita Ford
The O2 Arena, London
Thursday 24 July 2025
One of the most influential female performers in the music industry, the London-born, Californian raised "Queen of Metal" is best known for her 1989 hit single "Close My Eyes Forever", a duet with Ozzy Osbourne, which reached No. 8 on the ...The SOS Band
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Thursday 31 July 2025
From Atlanta Georgia USA , the legendary S.O.S. Band celebrate the 45th anniversary of their debut USA release Take Your Time, Do It Right. In the United States it reached the number-one spot on the Billboard R&B singles chart and number th...The SOS Band
The O2 Arena, London
Sunday 3 August 2025
From Atlanta Georgia USA , the legendary S.O.S. Band celebrate the 45th anniversary of their debut USA release Take Your Time, Do It Right. In the United States it reached the number-one spot on the Billboard R&B singles chart and number th...Men Without Hats
The Garage, London
Monday 25 August 2025
Men Without Hats are a Canadian new wave and synth-pop band, originally from Montreal, Quebec. Their music is characterized by the baritone voice of their lead singer Ivan Doroschuk, as well as their elaborate use of synthesizers and electr...Will Smith
O2 Academy Brixton, London
Thursday 28 August 2025
GRAMMY-Award winning artist, Hollywood actor and multifaceted entertainer, Will Smith brings his "Based on a True Story" Tour, to Europe. These live shows will see the Fresh Prince performing songs from his new album along with his classic ...The Smyths - Tribute to The Smiths
100 Club, London
Friday 5 September 2025
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 Devout - Depeche Mode Tribute Act
Electric Ballroom, London
Saturday 6 September 2025
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...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Wycombe Swan Theatre, High Wycombe
Thursday 11 September 2025
What's Love Got To Do With It? is the joyous new show celebrating the music of the incredible Tina Turner. Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney - Queen Of The Night, What's Love Got To Do With I...Aslan
O2 Academy Islington, London
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Multi-Platinum selling Irish chart-topping celtic rockers Aslan have continued to score hit after hit in their homeland since forming in Dublin's Northside in 1982. Since their debut single "This Is" reached no.2, they have also graced the ...Hue and Cry
Boisdale of Canary Wharf, London
Thursday 18 September 2025
Alongside Wet Wet Wet, Texas, and Deacon Blue, blue-eyed soul pop siblings Pat and Greg Kane, aka Hue & Cry, were one of the most successful acts to emerge from the Scottish music scene that dominated the charts in the late '80s. The duo fr...
Supreme Queen - A Dazzling Tribute to Queen
New Wimbledon Theatre, London
Friday 19 September 2025
Now undoubtedly one of the most established and successful Tribute Bands in the world, The Supreme Queen production is a brilliantly designed presentation paying homage to the halcyon days of one of the greatest rock bands ever. Musicall...The Billy Joel Songbook
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Sunday 21 September 2025
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...Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Symphonic Queen
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Get ready for an evening of rock like no other as Symphonic Queen returns to the Royal Albert Hall. Back by popular demand, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will deliver a tribute to one of the world's most iconic rock bands: Queen. Experie...Gipsy Kings by André Reyes
Southbank Centre, London
Friday 26 September 2025
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 ...Liqueur - A Tribute to the Cure
New Cross Inn, London
Saturday 27 September 2025
A Cure tribute band formed in tribute to The Cure's reputation as enthusiastic drinkers and lovers of a good curry!Original Liqueur members, Mark (drums), Daz (bass) and Chris (Guitar/Vocals) were seasoned veterans of the Norfolk music s...W.A.S.P.
Eventim Apollo, London
Sunday 28 September 2025
American West Coast heavy metal band W.A.S.P. emerged in 1982 from the same Los Angeles scene that spawned Motley Crue, Ratt, Quiet Riot and others. The band was a prominent target in the mid-1980s of the Parents Music Resource Center (P...Wendy James (Transvision Vamp)
100 Club, London
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Most recognised as front-woman of iconic 80's alternative rock band TRANSVISION VAMP, Wendy enjoyed massive chart success with a string of hits including Baby I Don't Care, I Want Your Love and Revolution Baby. Her sexually charged and rebe...Edwyn Collins (Orange Juice)
Southbank Centre, London
Saturday 4 October 2025
Scottish pop rocker Edwyn Collins is back with his tenth solo album. Best known for his indie hit "A Girl Like You", which reached no.4 in the UK in 1994, he was previously the lead singer of Glaswegian jangle pop act Orange Juice who scor...Nena
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 11 October 2025
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...Björn Again - The Australian Abba Show
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Sunday 12 October 2025
Established in Melbourne, Australia, in 1988 and endorsed by ABBA, Bjorn Again are the world's leading ABBA tribute-parody show and have now toured over 120 countries worldwide, performing concerts at Wembley, The Sydney Opera House and Th...Level 42
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Tuesday 14 October 2025
To date the band and Mark have released 14 studio albums, 7 live albums, the Sirens' EP, and 6 compilation albums, had 18 top 40 singles, including Lessons in Love, Something About You, Leaving Me Now, Running in the Family, and Hot Water, ...Björn Again - The Australian Abba Show
London Palladium, London
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Established in Melbourne, Australia, in 1988 and endorsed by ABBA, Bjorn Again are the world's leading ABBA tribute-parody show and have now toured over 120 countries worldwide, performing concerts at Wembley, The Sydney Opera House and Th...The Australian Pink Floyd
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Thursday 16 October 2025
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...Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple / Trapeze / Black Sabbath)
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 18 October 2025
The former bassist and singer of Deep Purple, known to millions as the 'Voice of Rock', Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and the current front man for rock super group Black Country Communion, is pleased to announce that he will be per...Francis Rossi (Status Quo)
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Sunday 19 October 2025
Co-founder, lead singer, lead guitarist and the sole continuous member of the legendary rock band Status Quo, Francis Rossi embarks on a solo tour performing fan favourites from a remarkable 50+year career. Also known as the GOMOR (The...
Francis Rossi (Status Quo)
Orchard Theatre & Orchard West, Dartford
Sunday 19 October 2025
Co-founder, lead singer, lead guitarist and the sole continuous member of the legendary rock band Status Quo, Francis Rossi embarks on a solo tour performing fan favourites from a remarkable 50+year career. Also known as the GOMOR (The...Level 42
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 22 October 2025
To date the band and Mark have released 14 studio albums, 7 live albums, the Sirens' EP, and 6 compilation albums, had 18 top 40 singles, including Lessons in Love, Something About You, Leaving Me Now, Running in the Family, and Hot Water, ...The Blow Monkeys + The Christians
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 23 October 2025
British pop royalty, The Blow Monkeys and The Christians have announced a co-headline UK tour. Both bands continue to create great new music and are live acts to be reckoned with. The Blow Monkeys' new album Birdsong will be released ahea...Wet Wet Wet + Heather Small (M People)
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Saturday 25 October 2025
Iconic Clydebank pop act Wet Wet Wet have sold more than 15 million singles and albums to date and have featured in the UK Singles Chart and Album Chart for an incredible time period of over 500 weeks. Formed in 1982, their albums have been...The Wedding Present
O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
Saturday 25 October 2025
Stalwarts of the flourishing independent scene from the mid-eighties onwards and continuing to impact to this day, the Leeds-formed indie band, fronted by Manchester-raised David Gedge, were avidly championed by BBC Radio One's John Peel. T...Wet Wet Wet + Heather Small (M People)
The O2 Arena, London
Sunday 26 October 2025
Iconic Clydebank pop act Wet Wet Wet have sold more than 15 million singles and albums to date and have featured in the UK Singles Chart and Album Chart for an incredible time period of over 500 weeks. Formed in 1982, their albums have been...Wendy James (Transvision Vamp)
One Ninetyfour, London
Wednesday 29 October 2025
Most recognised as front-woman of iconic 80's alternative rock band TRANSVISION VAMP, Wendy enjoyed massive chart success with a string of hits including Baby I Don't Care, I Want Your Love and Revolution Baby. Her sexually charged and rebe...The Boomtown Rats
Eventim Apollo, London
Friday 31 October 2025
Formed in 1975 in Dublin The Boomtown Rats exploded out of Ireland in '76 and their fast, loud, furious music and their fast loud furious attitude meant they became part of the burgeoning punk scene. Singer Bob Geldof's defiant motormouth a...The Australian Pink Floyd
London Palladium, London
Sunday 2 - Tuesday 4 November 2025
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...The Terminator Live
Eventim Apollo, London
Sunday 2 November 2025
Experience the ground-breaking, cult classic, The Terminator, on a vast HD screen while Brad Fiedel's signature synthesizer-led, percussive score is performed live by The Avex Ensemble in-sync with the 1984 motion picture. The US box-off...Adam Ant
The Roundhouse, London
Sunday 2 November 2025
Pop icon Adam Ant returns with his UK Antics tour, with a set list that promises to get everyone on their feet. Performing his classic chart-topping singles and personal favourites, audiences will be thrilled with the return of live musi...Suzanne Vega
Royal Albert Hall, London
Monday 3 November 2025
A masterful storyteller, with literary lyrics that guide the listener through her poetic observations of the world around her, Vega's understated melodic beauty is immediately recognisable and as utterly distinct and thoughtful as it was wh...ABC & Southbank Sinfonia
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Tuesday 4 November 2025
To celebrate 40 years since the release of their lauded and timeless debut album The Lexicon of Love, ABC have announced they will perform the iconic album in its entirety with the Soutbank Sinfonia, and conducted by Anne Dudley. Martin Fr...Adam Ant
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Thursday 6 November 2025
Pop icon Adam Ant returns with his UK Antics tour, with a set list that promises to get everyone on their feet. Performing his classic chart-topping singles and personal favourites, audiences will be thrilled with the return of live musi...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Rose Theatre, Kingston upon Thames
Thursday 6 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...
Heaven 17
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 6 November 2025
Sheffield new wave duo Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh left the original lineup of the Human League in after having differences with Phil Oakey. They recruited Glenn Gregory (who's vocal's were remarkably similar to Oakey's) and Heaven 17 w...Adam Ant
Eventim Apollo, London
Friday 7 November 2025
Pop icon Adam Ant returns with his UK Antics tour, with a set list that promises to get everyone on their feet. Performing his classic chart-topping singles and personal favourites, audiences will be thrilled with the return of live musi...ABC & Southbank Sinfonia
London Palladium, London
Sunday 9 - Monday 10 November 2025
To celebrate 40 years since the release of their lauded and timeless debut album The Lexicon of Love, ABC have announced they will perform the iconic album in its entirety with the Soutbank Sinfonia, and conducted by Anne Dudley. Martin Fr...Level 42
London Palladium, London
Friday 14 November 2025
To date the band and Mark have released 14 studio albums, 7 live albums, the Sirens' EP, and 6 compilation albums, had 18 top 40 singles, including Lessons in Love, Something About You, Leaving Me Now, Running in the Family, and Hot Water, ...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 ...Hey Pixies - Pixies Tribute Band
