1974: The ABBA Tribute Show
Dig out your 70s fashion, dust off your platform boots and get ready to celebrate all things ABBA. The ultimate ABBA tribute show returns to Edinburgh Playhouse on 3rd February!
About 1974: The ABBA Tribute Show
Don’t miss this hugely popular live concert featuring the unforgettable Agnetha, Frida, Benny and Björn from the 1974 Abba Tribute Show. These not-so Swedish superstars have been delighting audiences for over 20 years with worldwide success. Along with a full live band, they perform the greatest hits of ABBA in their own fun and unique style.
This highly acclaimed show tours all over the world, frequently performing throughout Scandinavia (home of the original super group) to critical acclaim, where they are renowned for their authentic voices and musical excellence.
Enjoy all your favourite ABBA hits, such as The Winner Takes It All, Mamma Mia and Money, Money, Money to name but a few, taking you all the way back to the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 where ABBA won with Waterloo.
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