Just for One Day At the Shaftsbury Theatre

Approximate Journey Time: 2 hrs 40 mins

Time at Destination: 5 hours

There will be a comfort stop on route

Seats in theatre located in the mid-stalls

Show starts 1430

Departure after show

Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical

On 13 July 1985, the world came together for one unforgettable day of music and unity—Live Aid. Now, 40 years later, experience the magic of this historic event like never before in London’s West End at JUST FOR ONE DAY - The Live Aid Musical.

Following its World Premiere at the Old Vic, where it became the fastest-selling musical in the theatre’s history, this “rip-roaring” production (The Telegraph) brings the spirit of Live Aid to life on stage. Featuring legendary songs by Queen, David Bowie, U2, Elton John, The Who, and many more, the show celebrates the artists who made history at the simultaneous concerts in London and Philadelphia.

Written by John O’Farrell (Mrs. Doubtfire, Something Rotten!) and directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, The Little Big Things), Just For One Day is a thrilling journey through the day rock ‘n’ roll changed the world. Whether you watched Live Aid live or are hearing about it for the first time, this “remarkable” (Daily Mail) new musical will take you back to a time when music united 1.5 billion people across the globe. Don’t miss this exhilarating celebration of one of the most powerful moments in music history!

On 13 July 1985, music united the world.

40 years on, discover the story of Live Aid in a whole new way — in London’s West End at 

JUST FOR ONE DAY - The Live Aid Musical. 

The show’s World Premiere production “blew the roof off the Old Vic” (Baz Bamigboye) in early 2024, where it became the theatre’s fastest-selling musical ever.

This exhilarating night out “rocks in all the right ways” (WhatsOnStage), with hit songs by Bob Dylan, David Bowie, The Who, U2, Queen,  Madonna, The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Diana Ross and more of the iconic artists who made history at simultaneous charitable concerts in London and Philadelphia.

Live Aid was an unprecedented global music event that brought 1.5 billion people together, and they all have a story to tell about ‘the day rock ‘n’ roll changed the world’. Whether you saw it live, watched it from home or weren’t even born yet, you won’t want to miss this “rip-roaring” (The Telegraph) and “remarkable” (Daily Mail) new musical written by John O’Farrell (Mrs. Doubtfire, Something Rotten!) and directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, The Little Big Things).

Craige Els reprises his performance as Bob. Further casting to be announced.

10% from the sale of all tickets will be donated directly to The Band Aid Charitable Trust.