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Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical

Manchester Opera House4 May 2027 to 25 September 2027 (selected dates)

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4 May 2027 to 25 September 2027 (selected dates)

Venue

Manchester Opera House

About the show

Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical is an Olivier-nominated UK tour featuring songs from Queen, U2, David Bowie and more. Find tickets.

Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical tickets and regional UK dates

Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical brings music associated with the benefit concert to the stage through an ensemble cast. The Olivier-nominated production features songs by artists including Queen and David Bowie, with U2 also represented, and runs for two hours and thirty minutes.

What the show is

The musical draws on songs associated with artists who performed at the original Live Aid benefit concert, brought to life by an ensemble cast. It received an Olivier Award nomination during its West End run and is now touring the UK.

The production states that a percentage of each ticket sale is donated to The Band Aid Charitable Trust.

Audience considerations

The show carries a 12+ age guidance. It involves loud music, flashing lights, haze effects, and frequent strong language. Anyone affected by these elements is advised to contact their chosen venue before booking.

Dates, venues and booking links

These are the dates listed by ATG as checked on 21 September 2026. A date range may contain selected performances, rather than a show every day. Open your chosen venue link for exact times, seats and current prices.

Venue	Town or city	Dates	Booking status	Tickets
Opera House Manchester	Manchester	Tue 4 May 2027 - Sat 15 May 2027	On sale	Book tickets
New Theatre Oxford	Oxford	Tue 18 May 2027 - Sat 22 May 2027	On sale	Book tickets
Edinburgh Playhouse	Edinburgh	Tue 25 May 2027 - Sat 29 May 2027	On sale	Book tickets
Sunderland Empire	Sunderland	Tue 8 Jun 2027 - Sat 12 Jun 2027	On sale	Book tickets
The Alexandra, Birmingham	Birmingham	Tue 22 Jun 2027 - Sat 3 Jul 2027	On sale	Book tickets
King's Theatre, Glasgow	Glasgow	Tue 27 Jul 2027 - Sat 31 Jul 2027	On sale	Book tickets
Liverpool Empire	Liverpool	Tue 3 Aug 2027 - Sat 7 Aug 2027	On sale	Book tickets
Woking Theatre	Woking	Tue 10 Aug 2027 - Sat 14 Aug 2027	On sale	Book tickets
Milton Keynes Theatre	Milton Keynes	Tue 21 Sept 2027 - Sat 25 Sept 2027	On sale	Book tickets

Choosing your tickets

Start with the venue and date that suit your trip, then compare the seats offered by ATG. Check the final total, any restricted-view information and the ticket conditions before paying. Availability and prices can change; the listed run dates do not guarantee seats for every performance.

Plan your theatre visit

Our venue guides cover getting there, seating and access information: Manchester Opera House, New Theatre Oxford, Edinburgh Playhouse, Sunderland Empire, The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham, King's Theatre, Glasgow, Liverpool Empire Theatre, Woking Theatre, Milton Keynes Theatre. If you need accessible seating or an assisted performance, check the arrangements for that venue and date with ATG before booking.

Tickets are sold by ATG Tickets, which handles checkout and booking support. British Theatre may earn a commission from the affiliate links on this page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a concert by the original artists or a staged musical?

Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical is a staged musical performed by an ensemble cast. It is not a concert by, or featuring appearances from, the original artists whose songs are represented.

Does buying a ticket contribute to charity?

Yes. A percentage of all ticket sales is donated directly to The Band Aid Charitable Trust.

What content warnings apply to the show?

The production carries guidance for loud music, flashing lights, haze, and frequent strong language. The 12+ age guidance is a recommendation rather than a stated legal age restriction.

How long does the show run?

The running time is two hours and thirty minutes.

Where can I book Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical tickets?

Choose a venue from the dates table and follow its ATG Tickets link. You can then check performance times, available seats and the total price before paying.

Which regional venues are listed for Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical?

Manchester Opera House: Tue 4 May 2027 - Sat 15 May 2027; New Theatre Oxford: Tue 18 May 2027 - Sat 22 May 2027; Edinburgh Playhouse: Tue 25 May 2027 - Sat 29 May 2027; Sunderland Empire: Tue 8 Jun 2027 - Sat 12 Jun 2027; The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham: Tue 22 Jun 2027 - Sat 3 Jul 2027; King's Theatre, Glasgow: Tue 27 Jul 2027 - Sat 31 Jul 2027; Liverpool Empire Theatre: Tue 3 Aug 2027 - Sat 7 Aug 2027; Woking Theatre: Tue 10 Aug 2027 - Sat 14 Aug 2027; Milton Keynes Theatre: Tue 21 Sept 2027 - Sat 25 Sept 2027.

Who handles my booking?

ATG Tickets sells the tickets and handles checkout, ticket delivery and booking support. British Theatre may earn a commission from these links.

Venue

Manchester Opera House

3 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP

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Train

Deansgate station is around 0.3 miles from the theatre and Salford Central is around 0.4 miles away. The nearest Metrolink tram stop is Deansgate-Castlefield, also about 0.3 miles away.

Bus

Many bus routes stop close to the theatre in the centre of Manchester. Plan your journey using tfgm.com.

Parking

Q-Park is the official parking partner and offers 15% off when you pre-book online at https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/atg/. For accessible parking there is on-street parking on Byrom Street by the park, though not directly opposite the theatre, and further bays on Lower Byrom Street.