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NEWCASTLE CATHEDRAL
NEWCASTLE CATHEDRAL
A BEACON OF LIGHT
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80s Anthems by Candlelight (Concerts by Candlelight)
26th September 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
£35 – £50Calling 80s music fans ‘Everywhere’ – this is your show… 80s Anthems by Candlelight is here, serving up the biggest and best rock anthems, power ballads and pop classics of the decade, live!
Featuring an incredible cast of world-class singers and an epic live band, get ready to ‘turn back time’ and experience ‘The Best’ of the 80s at this euphoric celebration of live music.
Expect to hear the biggest hits by your favourite artists, including Bon Jovi, Prince, George Michael, Journey, Fleetwood Mac, Erasure, Queen, Madonna, a-ha and many more, all performed live by candlelight.
It’s time to show the 80s ‘A Little Respect’, so get ready to ‘Dance With Somebody’ and sing the night away at the ultimate throwback concert!
Please note:
- An external organisation hosts this concert, and booking fees may apply.
- All seating is general admission within your selected block, and seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on the night. We recommend arriving early to secure the best available seats.
- Ticket queries should be directed via the Concerts by Candlelight website.
- Access tickets (including a free carer ticket) are available for this event.
- Drinks will be available from a fully-stocked bar in the Cathedral Refectory before the show and during the interval.
The income generated from welcoming events such as ‘80s Anthems by Candlelight’ helps raise funds to maintain this beautiful building, continue our charitable work and keep our doors open for all.
