80s Calling! The Human League + Bananarama + Level 42 + More

80s Calling! is one of the most exciting events to join the city’s summer music calendar, featuring The Human League, Bananarama, Level 42, The Farm, Hue & Cry and The Christians all on one stage at Colchester Castle Park on Saturday 3rd August!

Fans can expect a truly incredible festival line-up of the cream of 80s icons; this is retro revival at its finest, promising a night of evocative fun and some of the best tunes from the decade!

Legendary '80s synth-pop band The Human League will be headlining Colchester Castle Park this summer. The new wave band formed in 1977 and achieved huge success in the ’80s with hits including ‘Don’t You Want Me’, ‘Together In Electric Dreams’ and ‘Tell Me When.’ They won their first BRIT award for Best British Breakthrough Act in 1982.

On the day & Security

Accessible tickets are available via Ticketmaster website on a first come first serve basis only.

This concert is a standing only concert, if you have any queries, please contact lizhobbsgroup.com/contact.

Accessible tickets are available via Ticketmaster only on a first-come-first-served basis.

Do you have set times?

We do not release set times as they are subject to change.

What can and can't I bring?

• No food and drink can be brought in to the venue – (a doctor’s note will permit food/drink required for medical conditions). Cups of water are available at bars free of charge.
• No glass containers (including perfume/aftershave)
• No chairs including camping chairs, folding chairs, gazebos, picnic blankets or tents are permitted.
• Umbrellas are permitted, but must be taken down during the show.
• No dogs are permitted, except assistance dogs.
• No professional cameras, video cameras or audio recording devices.
• Pyrotechnics, lasers, smoke machines, strobe lighting or other special effects may take place during the performance.
• Please do bring a smile and your dancing shoes!

Searches will be in operation at this event – bags will be searched. No bags over the size of A4 will be allowed into the arena.

Are there any age restrictions?

Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times and require a ticket. Babes in arms are free – Prams are ok. All ticket holders may be asked to produce proof of age upon entry and at the bars.

Please be mindful of the weather and wear appropriate clothing and footwear!

Travel

To get to Castle Park by walking, cycling or using public transport visit: Find Us – Colchester Events.

Artists performing live