On 13 July 1985, music united the world. Now, more than 40 years on, audiences can discover the behind-the-scenes story of Live Aid in a whole new way. Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical is the story behind the greatest concert in music history.

With hit songs by Bob Dylan, David Bowie, The Who, U2, Queen, Madonna, The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Diana Ross and more. Experience classic tracks from the iconic artists who made history at simultaneous charitable concerts in London and Philadelphia in a completely new way.

Live Aid was an unprecedented global music event that brought 1.5 billion people together, and they all have a story to tell about ‘the day rock ‘n’ roll changed the world’.

Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical  finished its run in London on Saturday 7 February 2026. The West End production opened in May 2025 following a successful North American run at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre 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.

Celebrating the iconic Live Aid concerts in London and Philadelphia, Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical will continue to support the work of The Band Aid Charitable Trust with £1.6million raised to date.

Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical 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. 

JUST FOR ONE DAY – The Live Aid Musical was originally presented at The Old Vic theatre, London in January 2024.