China Crisis - The RETROspective Tour

If you have been looking for plans for later this year, China Crisis is heading to Brighton. They are scheduled to play at Concorde 2 on Friday, 11 September 2026. The show is part of what they are calling 'The RETROspective tour', where the band plans to perform a mix of their well-known hits alongside tracks from across their seven studio albums. It is a straightforward setup for anyone who has followed their music over the years or is interested in the new wave sound that defined much of the 80s.

For those who might need a refresher on their background, the band was formed back in 1979 in Kirkby, Merseyside, by Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly. They built a solid reputation with tracks like 'African & White', 'Christian', 'Working with Fire and Steel', 'Black Man Ray', and 'Wishful Thinking'. Over their career, they managed to land five singles in the UK Top 40 and three albums in the Top 40, with their music reaching audiences across Australia, Europe, and America. Seeing them live in a venue like Concorde 2 offers a chance to hear that material in a more intimate setting than a larger arena.

The event is set to start at 19:00. Regarding the logistics, while the specific ticket price is currently listed as 'To Be Confirmed' on the official Visit Brighton page, there is a direct link available to book tickets online through AXS. It is worth checking that link if you are planning to go, as it is the primary way to secure a spot. Whether you are a long-time fan of their specific brand of pop or just curious about seeing a band with that kind of history perform live, the date is now on the calendar for September.