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80s Live!
A touring 1980s pop tribute show with a live band, Electric Dreams, playing hits by Wham!, Madonna, Culture Club and others at Harrogate's Royal Hall on Friday 22 January 2027, 7.30pm.
What 80s Live! is
80s Live! is a touring tribute show built around a live band, Electric Dreams, and a cast who play more than two dozen pop and soft-rock hits from the 1980s. The material draws on acts such as Wham!, Culture Club, Madonna, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears and Rick Astley. The producers describe it as a tribute show with no affiliation to the original artists. It is aimed at general audiences and the organisers encourage guests to dress up for the decade. Entertainers promotes the tour, and Harrogate Theatre runs ticketing for this date.
Dates and times
The Harrogate performance is on Friday 22 January 2027 in the Royal Hall. It starts at 7.30pm. We could not find a published doors time or finish time for this date, so check your ticket confirmation nearer the day. Tickets are priced from £34 to £74, and the top price is for a box that seats two. The recommended age is 14 and over, and under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.
For visitors
Book through Harrogate Theatre online, or call the box office on 01423 502116. The box office is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. The Royal Hall and Harrogate Convention Centre take card and contactless payments only, so leave the cash at home. The promoter may alter the programme. Wheelchair and companion bookings should go through the box office directly.
Getting there
Harrogate station is about a 10-minute walk from the Convention Centre and Royal Hall. LNER runs direct trains to London King's Cross roughly hourly. Leeds is about 35 minutes away by train, and Leeds Bradford Airport is about 30 minutes by taxi. If you are driving, the Convention Centre lists more than 1,200 parking spaces in the town centre.
Book early
This is a January date, and the same night suits a late dinner, so tables and rooms may be limited. If you are travelling in from further away, it makes sense to book your seats and your stay together. A Friday-night show also leaves the weekend free to explore the town.
After the show
Dinner before the 7.30pm start works well, with plenty of restaurants within an easy walk of the venue. Bars in the town centre stay open after the show if you want to carry on. If you stay over, the Turkish Baths in Harrogate are a gentle way to spend Saturday morning, though check their opening times first.
Staying with us
Short Stay Harrogate is a local, family-run company. We have serviced apartments and townhouses in central Harrogate, many within a short walk of the Royal Hall. They suit groups of friends and families who want a kitchen, more space and a place to get ready together. If you are planning a group night out, have a look at what is available for 22 January.
Staying for this event?
Your base in Harrogate, a short walk from the venue
An evening show at the Royal Hall: stay over, have dinner nearby and skip the late drive home.
See available homesCentral and walkable
Our homes are spread across central Harrogate, many within a short walk of the Convention Centre, the Royal Hall and the station.
Room for the whole team
Apartments and townhouses that sleep groups, often better value than booking several hotel rooms for exhibitors or delegates.
Book direct, best rate
Self check-in for late arrivals, fast Wi-Fi and a local team on hand. Rated 4.9 from 1,500+ five-star reviews.
Getting there
Harrogate station is in the town centre, with direct trains to London King's Cross roughly every hour and to Leeds in about 35 minutes. The Convention Centre is around a ten-minute walk from the station.
Book early
Big shows and conferences fill the town quickly, especially multi-day trade fairs. Book your stay as soon as your dates are confirmed.
Make a night of it
After the event, Harrogate's restaurants, bars and Turkish Baths are on the doorstep. See our local guide for where we eat and drink.
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See what's onQuestions people ask
Where should I stay for 80s Live!?
A central apartment or townhouse keeps the Royal Hall within walking distance, so you do not need a taxi or a parking space after the show. Short Stay Harrogate has serviced apartments and townhouses in the town centre, and many are a short walk from the venue. Group travellers often find the extra space useful.
Is 80s Live! open to the public?
Yes. Tickets are on sale to everyone through Harrogate Theatre. The venue recommends the show for ages 14 and over, and under-16s must be accompanied.
What time does 80s Live! start in Harrogate?
The performance on Friday 22 January 2027 starts at 7.30pm in the Royal Hall. We could not find a published finish time for this date, so check with the box office or your ticket confirmation.
How much are tickets?
Harrogate Theatre lists prices from £34 to £74. The top price is for a box that seats two. Contact the box office on 01423 502116 or at bookings@harrogatetheatre.co.uk with any ticket questions.
Can I pay by cash at the venue?
No. The Royal Hall and Harrogate Convention Centre accept card and contactless payments only.
Is it a show by the original artists?
No. It is a tribute show and has no affiliation with the original artists, estates or management companies.
