80s Classical

Name: 80s Classical — With Bananarama, Nik Kershaw, Nick Heyward, Johnny Hates Jazz, and Opera North.
Start: 2026-06-27T18:30:00+01:00
Location: Millennium Square

With Bananarama, Nik Kershaw, Nick Heyward, Johnny Hates Jazz, and Opera North.

Sat 27 Jun 2026 18:30

Millennium Square

Outdoor concert

Tickets

27 Jun 2026

18:30

Tickets

Featuring Bananarama, Nik Kershaw, Nick Heyward, Johnny Hates Jazz, and the Orchestra of Opera North.

This summer, Millennium Square will once again come alive as 80s Classical returns for its 7th spectacular season.

Get ready to step back in time and experience the ultimate celebration of 80s pop, as original artists perform their biggest hits live - reimagined with the symphonic power of the 50-piece Orchestra of Opera North.

This year’s show is headlined by pop legends Bananarama, joined by Nik Kershaw, Nick Heyward, and Johnny Hates Jazz. Together, they’ll deliver an unforgettable night filled with timeless hits including 'Venus', 'Wouldn’t It Be Good', 'Shattered Dreams', 'Fantastic Day', and many more.

The brilliant backing vocalists, Bianca Claxton, Adetoun Anibi and Jesse Smith, will also perform a bonus set of crowd-pleasing favourites, guaranteed to keep you dancing all night long.

Accessibility

Tickets for the Raised Accessible Viewing Platform are available to purchase in advance for disabled customers plus up to one companion. Please contact Leeds Ticket Hub on 0113 376 0318 or tickets@leeds.gov.uk to find out more and book tickets. Customers will be required to sign up to the council’s Leeds Ticket Hub Access Scheme via an online form to access these tickets.

Ticket Prices
GA Standing: £42.50
Group Standing (4+): £39.50
Reserved Seating: SOLD OUT
Group Reserved Seating: SOLD OUT
VIP Bar add-on: SOLD OUT

Running Times
Doors: 6.30pm
The event will finish by approx. 10.30pm

Age Guidance
14+ (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)

Part of

Summer Series

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A great night! I’ve been a few times now, and it never disappoints. It’s always great to see singers that I was too young to see back in the day.

Lisa B - Audience Member