NEWS - JUST FOR ONE DAY – THE LIVE AID MUSICAL ANNOUNCES MAJOR UK & IRELAND TOUR FOR 2027
- Sarah Monaghan
- 4 days ago
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Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical has announced a major UK and Ireland tour, bringing the powerful story behind the iconic Live Aid concerts to theatres across the country in 2027, including a stop at Manchester Opera House.
The production, produced by Jamie Wilson Productions in association with Curve, will open at Curve in Leicester in March 2027 before touring to cities including Cardiff, Canterbury, Manchester, Oxford, Edinburgh, Plymouth, Sunderland, Birmingham and Nottingham. Further venues and dates are set to be announced.
Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical UK Tour Announced for 2027
The Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical UK tour will see the acclaimed production travel across the UK and Ireland, sharing the extraordinary behind-the-scenes story of Live Aid with a new generation of theatre-goers. Following a record-breaking world premiere at The Old Vic and a successful West End run at the Shaftesbury Theatre, the musical continues its journey beyond London with a large-scale national tour.
The production celebrates the events of 13 July 1985, when music united the world during the unprecedented Live Aid concerts held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia — a moment watched by an estimated 1.5 billion people worldwide.
The Story Behind the Greatest Gig in Music History
On 13 July 1985, music united the world. Live Aid became a global phenomenon, watched by 1.5 billion people, raising vital funds and awareness during one of the most significant charitable moments in modern history.
More than 40 years later, Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical tells the behind-the-scenes story of how that extraordinary day came together — celebrating the people, passion and urgency that made Live Aid possible.
The musical features songs by legendary artists including Bob Dylan, David Bowie, The Who, U2, Queen, Madonna, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Diana Ross and more — artists who all played a part in making music history.
From The Old Vic to the West End — and Beyond
The musical originally premiered at The Old Vic, where it became the venue’s fastest-selling musical ever. Following a successful North American run in Toronto, the production transferred to the West End, opening at Shaftesbury Theatre in May 2025.
The West End run will conclude on Saturday 7 February 2026, ahead of a scheduled refurbishment of the theatre, making way for the 2027 UK and Ireland tour.
Supporting the Band Aid Charitable Trust
In keeping with the spirit of Live Aid, Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical continues to support the work of the Band Aid Charitable Trust, with £1.5 million raised to date. All income received by the Trust from ticket sales goes directly towards its ongoing humanitarian work.
Bob Geldof said:
“Just For One Day brilliantly reimagines why Live Aid worked then and why the humanity of that day still matters now. I’m delighted that more of the UK and Ireland will finally get to see this extraordinary and compelling musical.”
Creative Team
The musical is written by John O’Farrell and directed by Luke Sheppard, with musical supervision, arrangements and orchestration by Matthew Brind, choreography by Ebony Molina, and casting by Stuart Burt.
UK & Ireland Tour Dates (2027)
Curve, Leicester – w/c 29 March & w/c 5 April
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff – w/c 19 April
Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury – w/c 26 April
Manchester Opera House – w/c 3 & w/c 10 May
Oxford New Theatre – w/c 17 May
Edinburgh Playhouse – w/c 24 May
Plymouth Theatre Royal – w/c 31 May
Sunderland Empire – w/c 7 June
Birmingham Alexandra – w/c 21 & w/c 28 June
Nottingham Theatre Royal – w/c 19 July
Ticket availability varies by venue, with several dates already on sale.
Tickets & Further Information
Tickets for Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical are available via ATG Tickets, with presales already live for selected venues and general sale opening soon.
For full details and booking information, visit the official ticket page.
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