JUST FOR ONE DAY - The Live Aid Musical

On 13 July 1985, music united the world.

40 years on, discover the story of Live Aid in a whole new way — in London’s West End at JUST FOR ONE DAY - The Live Aid Musical.

The show’s World Premiere production “blew the roof off the Old Vic” (Baz Bamigboye) in early 2024, where it became the theatre’s fastest-selling musical ever.

This exhilarating night out “rocks in all the right ways” (WhatsOnStage), with hit songs by Bob Dylan, David Bowie, The Who, U2, Queen, Madonna, The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Diana Ross and more of the iconic artists who made history at simultaneous charitable concerts in London and Philadelphia.

Live Aid was an unprecedented global music event that brought 1.5 billion people together, and they all have a story to tell about ‘the day rock ‘n’ roll changed the world’. Whether you saw it live, watched it from home or weren’t even born yet, you won’t want to miss this “rip-roaring” (The Telegraph) and “remarkable” (Daily Mail) new musical written by John O’Farrell (Mrs. Doubtfire, Something Rotten!) and directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, The Little Big Things).

10% from the sale of all tickets will be donated directly to The Band Aid Charitable Trust.

By permission of The Band Aid Charitable Trust.

Important Information

£1.60 restoration levy (collected on behalf of the theatre) appears as part of the face value.

Booking Period: 13 May 2025 - 10 January 2026

Performance Times: Monday - Saturday: 7.30pm, Wednesday & Saturday: 2.30pm

Running Time: Approx 2 ½ hours (including interval) exact timings TBC

Age Restriction: 12 and over Parent guidance recommended

Show Warnings: Please be aware this production has: Loud music, flashing lights, haze, frequent strong language

Venue: Shaftesbury Theatre, 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, LONDON, WC2H 8DP

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