Time Shown is Start Time. Gates Open at 6pm.
Get ready to step back in time for an unforgettable outdoor party as Smash Hits – The 80s brings the ultimate celebration of the decade of big hair, bold fashion, and even bigger anthems!
Join the full Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra for a high-energy night packed with the biggest hits of the 1980s — from Madonna, Michael Jackson and George Michael to Elton John, Bonnie Tyler, Toto, A-Ha, Ultravox, David Bowie and more.
Dig out your neon, grab your leg warmers, and get ready to dance the night away in Guildhall Square!
Pack a picnic, bring a chair and enjoy a night under the stars at the Summer Concerts
With the iconic Portsmouth Guildhall as the backdrop, this electric evening promises feel-good vibes, a spectacular finale, and non-stop nostalgia as the Symphonic Spectacular series continues in full swing.
Presented by The Guildhall Trust and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Super Early Bird Tickets for just £20 are on sale now for a limited time! Prices will rise from 1st November, so bag a bargain while you can. And with Christmas just around the corner, Summer Concert tickets would make the ideal gift for the music, film and 80s lovers in your life!

Gold package – £25 per person – BOOK NOW!
- Early Entry
- Access to a private bar and lounge
- Access to private toilet facilities
- Cream tea and prosecco pre-show
- Tea, coffee and ice cream at interval
Silver package – £18 per person – BOOK NOW!
- Early Entry
- Access to a private bar and lounge
- Access to private toilet facilities
- Glass of prosecco and nibbles pre-show
- Tea, coffee and ice cream at interval
Find out more and buy tickets for The Best of William & Zimmer on Friday 17th July here.
*Audience are welcome to bring their own food for a picnic. External alcoholic drinks are not permitted. Soft drinks are permitted as long as they are in sealed plastic bottles or cans. No glass. No Tables. Camping chairs, deck chairs and rugs/blankets are welcome.