The ELO Encounter

The ELO Encounter play the Royal Hippodrome Theatre on Thursday 18 February 2027, starting at 7:30 pm. It's a tribute to Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra, and the set is built around the hits: 'Evil Woman', 'Telephone Line' and 'Don't Bring Me Down' are among the songs they'll be working through.

What sets this apart from a standard cover band is the arrangement. The show is built around soaring strings and striking vocal harmonies, the two things that defined ELO's sound in the first place. They pair that library of hits with lights and special effects, so it's a full-stage production rather than just a band standing in a line. A recent reviewer described it as an authentic recreation that transports you back to those days, rather than just a tribute.

The music is performed by a group of skilled musicians who've spent their time honing the sound to capture the essence of the original band. Critics have praised the result as being so sensitively and authentically done that it feels as if the real ELO is on stage.

Tickets are £27.50 across the board, and the show starts at 7:30 pm at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, 106-114 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 3PF.