Looking for things to do in Edinburgh this October? Well, you can stop looking.
After tearing the roof off the Beer Palace earlier this year, Martin Kemp is heading back to Brewhemia for another Back to the 80s party on Friday the 23rd of October 2026.
If you joined us last time, you already know what happens when a packed-out Beer Palace, a dancefloor full of questionable 80s garbs and a few hundred people singing their hearts out to the biggest songs of the decade come together.
If you missed it … consider this your sign.
Whether you’re planning a night out in Edinburgh, searching for the best events in October, organising Susan’s 60th birthday party plans, or simply looking for an excuse to spend your Friday night singing along to songs you definitely still know every word to, Martin Kemp’s Back to the 80s is back for another round.
Yes, Martin Kemp. As in Spandau Ballet. As in Gold. As in one of the most recognisable faces and voices of the 80s.
On Friday the 23rd of October, Martin retrns to the Beer Palace at Brewhemia to take us straight back to the decade of big hair, bigger tunes and absolutely no such thing as too much shoudler padding.
Expect a full night of 80s music, dancefloor anthems and the songs that have somehow remained permanently lodged in your brain for the last four decades. We’re talking Duran Duran, Madonna, George Michael, Chaka Khan and, of course, Spandau Ballet.
This isn’t a sit-down-and-politely-watch-from-your-seat kind of evening. This is hands in the air, singing at the top of your lungs, dancing with your mates kind of Edinburgh night out.
And yes, Gold will absolutely be played.
If you joined us for Martin’s last Back to the 80s party in May, you’ll know exactly what we’re talking about. The Beer Palace was packed, the tunes were huge and the dancing got progressively more enthusiastic as the night went on.
If you didn’t make it last time, you’ve got another chance.
Friday the 23rd of October. Martin Kemp. Brewhemia’s Beer Palace. One massive 80s party.
Not a bad addition to your October calendar, eh?
October in Edinburgh is not short on things to do, but if your idea of a good Friday night involves live entertainment, legendary music and a dancefloor full of people who know that the 80s produced some absolute belters, we’d say this one’s worth getting in the diary.
Located in the heart of the city, just moments from Waverly, Brewhemia will be transformed for a night of wall-to-wall 80s nostalgia.
So dig out the shoulder pads. Tease that fringe. Practice your air guitar. Or don’t. The dress code may be optional, but the urge to sing along definitely won’t be.
First things first: you’ll need a ticket to attend the event.
Your ticket gives you access to Martin Kemp’s Back to the 80s party from 7pm, ready for a full evening of 80s anthems, dancing and singalongs in the Beer Palace.
It’s worth noting that an entry ticket does not include a reserved table or seating. Do if you and your group are happy to head straight into the party, get your tickets and we’ll see you under the disco ball.
But if you’d like to make a proper night of it, we’ve also got a few ways to upgrade your experience on the night.
Want to arrive early, get the drinks flowing and have somewhere to rest your dancing feet before inevitably getting back up again? You can upgrade your Martin Kemp Back to the 80s ticket with one of our dining or drinks packages.
Just remember: your event ticket is required separately and must be purchased before upgrading your experience.
Well, if you’re doing it, you might as well do it properly. Arrive from 5pm and kick off the evening with a glass of Prosecco before sharing a continental board and enjoying your pre-ordered main course,
Then, when the party gets underway, you’ll have the best seats in the house to take in all the action.
Perfect for groups who want dinner, drinks and a prime spot for one of the biggest Edinburgh nights out this October.
From: 5pm
Package: Prosecco · Continental Sharing Board · Pre-ordered Main · Best Seats in the Haus
Price: £45pp
Want to start the night with dinner before heading into the party? Arrive from 5pm for a glass of Prosecco, a continental sharing board and your choice of pre-ordered main course, followed by a reserved table in the Beer Palace’s lower levels.
Views of the stafe may vary, and some sightlines restricted, but you’ll have somewhere to settle in before the serious business of singing along to Martin Kemp’s 80s soundtrack begins.
From: 5pm
Package: Prosecco · Continental Sharing Board · Pre-ordered Main · Reserved Table with Restricted/No View
Price: £35pp
Dinner plans already sorted? No problem.
Arrive from 6pm, grab a glass of prosecco and share a continental board with your group before the party gets underway.
You’ll also have a reserved table in the Beer Palace’s upper levels, giving you a base for the evening while you prepare yourself for several hours of 80s classics.
From: 6pm
Package: Prosecco · Continental Sharing Board · Reserved Table in the Beer Palace · View of Stage Not Guaranteed
Price: £25pp
For those who simply want to get the night started with a little fizz.
Arrive from 6pm and enjoy a glass of prosecco before heading into the party. Your group will also have a reserved table in either the Bothy or Boudoir.
There won’t be a view of the stage from these spaces, but you’ll have a place to start the evening before joining the rest of the Beer Palace for a night of Martin Kemp, Spandau Ballet, 80s music and plenty of dancing.
From: 6pm
Package: Prosecco · Reserved Table in the Bothy or Boudoir · No View of Stage
Price: £15pp
Whether you’re planning the full dinner-and-drinks experience or simply want somewhere to regroup between trips to the dancefloor, there’s an upgrade option to suit your night.
Still wondering what a Martin Kemp night at Brewhemia actually looks like? We could tell you about the packed Beer Palace, the hands-in-the-air moments, the questionable dancing and the point in the night where everyone suddenly remembers every word to every 80s classic.
But we’ll let the photos do the talking.
Don’t believe us? Check out the gallery from our last two Martin Kemp events below.
Then get your tickets for Friday 23rd October and come and see what all the fuss is about.
