Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical

Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical

Relive the Day Music Changed the World

Get ready to rock the West End! Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical is back, following its record-breaking, sold-out run at The Old Vic. This exhilarating new show lands at the Shaftesbury Theatre for a strictly limited run — and it’s your chance to experience the story behind the concert that united 1.5 billion people.

Dates: 15 May 2025 – 10 January 2026
Venue: Shaftesbury Theatre, London
Run Time: 2 hrs 30 min (includes interval)
Recommended Age: 14+ (parental guidance recommended; contains strong language, haze, flashing lights)

🎟 Perfect for tourists, music lovers, and anyone who wants a once-in-a-lifetime night of pure rock ‘n’ roll nostalgia in London.

What’s It About?

On 13 July 1985, the world came together for Live Aid — a global music event like no other. Now, 40 years later, this thrilling new musical lets you experience the behind-the-scenes magic, chaos, and triumph of the day rock and roll changed the world.

Expect an unforgettable soundtrack featuring hits by:

• Queen
• David Bowie

Whether you were there, watched from home, or weren’t even born yet, Just For One Daywill sweep you into the passion, energy, and pure joy of one of music’s most iconic moments.

Why Critics and Audiences Love It

⭐ “Blew the roof off The Old Vic” — Baz Bamigboye⭐ “Rocks in all the right ways” — WhatsOnStage⭐ “Rip-roaring” — The Telegraph⭐ “Remarkable” — Daily Mail

Fun Live Aid Facts

🎤 Bob Geldof reportedly hitchhiked home after the show — no taxis left!
🎤 Pete Townshend smashed a stage light to keep The Who playing longer
🎤 The 16-hour concert became the most-watched TV special ever
🎤 Queen almost didn’t perform (imagine if they hadn’t!)
🎤 The Live Aid DVD went 10x platinum in America

Cast Highlights

• Craige Els as Bob Geldof
• George Ure as Midge Ure

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Make It the Highlight of Your London Trip

Whether you’re reliving the glory days or discovering the magic of Live Aid for the first time, Just For One Daypromises a night of unforgettable music, history, and heart. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this global celebration — back for one more epic encore.

🎟 Book your Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musicaltickets now at theatre-london.uk — and relive the day music brought the world together!

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