Lost 80's Live tour hits Phoenix in August

Dust off your parachute pants and Aqua Net: A night of '80s tunes is headed Phoenix's way in August.

December 17, 2024

Relive the 1980s at Arizona Financial Theatre on Aug. 20. Courtesy of Live Nation

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Still longing for the halcyon days of the 1980s? Didn't get enough retro music during last year's Totally Tubular Festival?

Then consider buying a ticket to Lost 80's Live, a national concert tour that is gearing up for its 23rd year in 2025.

The tour stops at Arizona Financial Theatre on Aug. 20.

Hosted by legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame DJ Richard Blade, the show's headliners are "I Ran (So Far Away)" hitmakers A Flock of Seagulls. Also on the bill are General Public, Big Country, The Vapors, The Icicle Works, China Crisis, Josie Cotton, Belouis Some and The Polecats.

“Lost 80’s Live is more than a concert — it’s a celebration of an era,” tour creator Rob Juarez said in the announcement. “We’re thrilled to be celebrating 23 years of sharing the magic of the '80s, and this year’s tour promises to be our biggest and best yet.”

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday on the Ticketmaster website.

Jennifer Goldberg is the Senior Editor of Culture at Phoenix New Times. She joined the New Times staff in February 2016. In her role, Jennifer writes and publishes profiles of both local and regional musicians, previews upcoming performances and provides guides on the best of Phoenix’s entertainment scene. She also oversees the Best of Phoenix. Jennifer previously worked for Jewish News of Greater Phoenix. During her career, Jennifer has received awards from the Arizona Press Club, the Arizona Newspaper Association and the American Jewish Press Association. She holds a bachelor’s of arts in English from Arizona State University.

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