Relive the magic of Live Aid in hit musical
It was an unprecedented global music event that brought 1.5 billion people together – and now audiences in Nottingham can get a taste of Live Aid thanks to a hit new musical.
Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical gives audiences the chance to discover the behind-the-scenes story of “the greatest gig in music history” in a whole new way.
It features hit songs by Bob Dylan, David Bowie, The Who, U2, Queen, Madonna, The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Diana Ross and more of the artists who made history at simultaneous charitable concerts in London and Philadelphia on July 13, 1985.
The West End production opened in May 2025 following a successful North American run in Toronto and a record-breaking world premiere at London’s The Old Vic theatre where it became the theatre’s fastest selling musical ever. The show will be heading out on tour next year.
Live Aid was held in aid of famine relief in Ethiopia, and was organised by Sir Bob Geldof – who is a fan of the show himself.
Sir Bob said: "Just For One Day brilliantly reimagines why Live Aid worked then and why the humanity of that day still matters now.
"I'm delighted that more of the UK will finally get to see this extraordinary and compelling musical. The reaction the show gets continually surprises and amazes me, standing ovations and people come back time and again, introducing the Live Aid story to new generations."
Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical will continue to support the work of The Band Aid Charitable Trust with £1.5 million raised to date.
The show is written by John O’Farrell and directed by Luke Sheppard, with musical supervision, arrangements and orchestration by Matthew Brind, choreography by Ebony Molina and casting by Stuart Burt Cdg.
It will run at the Theatre Royal from Tuesday July 20 to Saturday July 24, 2027. Visit theliveaidmusical.com/tour to book or for more information.