Martin Kemp: Back to the 80s

Get ready to dance like it's the 80s all over again with Spandau Ballet legend Martin Kemp at Brewhemia - for one glorious, neon-soaked night of pure retro revelry!

About Martin Kemp: Back to the 80s

	1st May 2026
	7pm
	Brewhemia 1A Market Street , Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1DE
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He’s back… and turning the volume up even louder.After tearing the roof off Brewhemia with his Back to the 80s show last year, 80s icon, heart-throb and Spandau Ballet legendMartin Kemp returns on Friday 1st Mayfor the ultimate kickstart to summer.

Expect wall-to-wall anthems as Martin spins the biggest hits of the decade - thinkDuran Duran, Madonna, George Michael, Chaka Khan, and yes…Goldwill absolutely be played. Cue colossal singalongs, hands-in-the-air moments and more throwbacks than your first mixtape.

So dust off the shoulder pads, tease that fringe sky-high and embrace the party as the Beer Palace is transformed into the ultimate 80s playground - all big tunes, bold looks and zero inhibitions. If you joined us last summer, you know exactly what’s coming. If you didn’t… consider this your warning.

Buy your tickets now - if last year's anything to go by, this is set to sell out fast!

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