Blackpool 80s Weekender announces further lineup additions - including Johnny Hates Jazz & Katrina
Blackpool 80s Weekender has unveiled another wave of iconic additions to its already star-studded line-up for the ultimate 80s celebration later this year.
The iconic event comes to the Blackpool Winter Gardens between Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 2026.
The dates for the Blackpool 80s Weekender were announced back in December, alongside an initial line-up. but at last more details have been revealed...
What’s new?
Joining the bill are sophisti-pop favourites Johnny Hates Jazz, whose timeless anthem Shattered Dreams helped define the late 80s sound.
Also newly announced is Katrina (formerly of Katrina & The Waves), bringing the sunshine energy and powerhouse vocals behind global smash Walking on Sunshine.
Fans will also be treated to a very special In Conversation with Haircut 100 event, offering a rare opportunity to go behind the music with one of the decade’s most stylish and influential bands.
And when the main stage lights go down, the party continues…
The Weekender will host unmissable aftershow parties featuring TV and radio presenter Jenny Powell, alongside high-energy 80s aerobic dance troupe 80s Lycra, guaranteeing wall-to-wall retro anthems, neon vibes and late-night dancefloor moments at the Winter Gardens.
Who has already been announced?
These new additions join an already packed line-up featuring ABC, Kim Wilde, Go West, Toyah, The Christians, and Hue and Cry, making Blackpool 80s Weekender the ultimate North West celebration of the decade.
What can we expect from the Blackpool 80s Weekender?
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.
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 plus further events to be announced taking place in the Pavilion.
Tickets can be purchased now via https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/ or via the Witner Gardens website.
General admission is £139/76 and VIP tickets are £255.08.
Doors open at 6:30pm on Friday and 1:00pm on Saturday.
There is an age restriction of 14 and those aged 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult.