Dates and headliners announced for Blackpool 80s Weekender 2027 and it includes Marc Almond and The Fizz
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Early headliners for the 2027 event have been confirmed as Marc Almond, Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Heaven 17, Altered Images, The Fizz with a promise of more to be announced.
Organisers of Blackpool’s 80s Weekender have announced the stellar line up for 2027 following the success of their inaugural event this weekend.
As thousands of 80s fans took over Blackpool’s iconic Winter Gardens to see acts including Kim Wilde, Katrina, Nik Kershaw, ABC, Toyah Wilcock, Hue and Cry and Jenny Powell, the dates for the second edition of the festival have been for Friday, September 10 and Saturday, September 11, 2027.
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Early headliners for the 2027 event have been confirmed as Marc Almond, Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Heaven 17, Altered Images, The Fizz with a promise of more to be announced.
A spokesman for Blackpool 80s Weekender said: “Blackpool will once again transform into the ultimate destination for 80s music fans in the North West, as Blackpool 80s Weekender takes over the iconic Winter Gardens.
“Spanning two unforgettable days, this is set to be the biggest 80s celebration of the year, bringing together legendary artists, guest DJs, and a full-on immersive 80s experience that will have fans dancing, singing, and reminiscing all weekend long.
“The Blackpool Weekender will feature headline performances from some of the decade’s most iconic acts in the Winter Gardens’ Empress Ballroom, with further acts performing in the Arena, alongside an 80s themed quiz and after show parties plus further events to be announced taking place in the Pavilion.
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“Throughout the weekend, artists will include Marc Almond, the legendary new wave artist; Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, the voice behind countless hits; Heaven 17, synth-pop pioneers; Altered Images, gurus of post-punk; The Fizz, one of Britain’s most recognisable pop acts; China Crisis, purveyors of sophisticated, catchy pop; and Jaki Graham, delivering soulful, emotive vocals, plus more to be announced.
“The Blackpool Weekender will see the Winter Gardens transformed into a full 80s playground to transport fans straight back to the era of neon, big hair, and synth-driven anthems.”
Doors will open at 6.30pm on Friday, September 10 and 1pm on Saturday, September 11.
For more information or for tickets which go on general sale at 10am on October 2 visit here.