NEWS: ROCK 'N' ROLL SPECTACULAR 'THAT'LL BE THE DAY' KICK STARTS 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Neill Kovacic-Clarke
Sep 3
4 min read

Beloved rock ‘n’ roll spectacular

THAT'LL BE THE DAY

returns for an unmissable

40th Anniversary Tour

Smash-hit sensation THAT'LL BE THE DAY is embarking on its 40th Anniversary Tour this Autumn, dazzling fans across the UK with its iconic rock ‘n’ roll show. Led by the beloved performer and creator Trevor Payne and joined by his wonderful ensemble of musicians and singers, THAT'LL BE THE DAY continues to take audiences on a nostalgic journey from the ‘50s to the ‘80s with the decade’s greatest hits of pop culture.

Marking its triumphant ruby anniversary, this renowned production brings back its adored time tested formula of music that has defined generations. With its foot-stomping rhythms, THAT'LL BE THE DAY presents a phenomenal tribute to the legendary writers and performers behind these world-famous hits. The tour delights new and old fans with classic hits including the likes of The Beatles, Cliff Richard, ABBA, Tom Jones, The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston and Dolly Parton. Not only does the rock ‘n’ roll tour honour over 60 nostalgic hits, THAT'LL BE THE DAY delves into the cultural soul of the past with laugh-out-loud comedy sketches and iconic vintage adverts, transporting audiences back to the golden era of music.

An impeccable band of musicians and vocalists deliver a quality production for a music-loving crowd. With the amount of repeat visitors in the audience, and the volume of the response, That’ll Be The Day will continue to pack houses up and down the country for years to come (Glasgow Theatre Blog).
With the band on point throughout the night, great singers and the heritage of the show, we can see why this has been going for so long and look forward to the 40th anniversary show next year (Brighton and Hove News).

THAT'LL BE THE DAY has raised over £1 million for Childline, Make A Wish, Help for Heroes, Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, and numerous appeals, including the Red Cross Ukraine Appeal, through post-show bucket collections.

Trevor Payne, director, producer and vocalist for THAT'LL BE THE DAY comments:

"One of the secrets behind our success is the dedication and hard work of the entire company. I’m especially proud that what began as performances in clubs and holiday camps has evolved into the UK’s number one touring rock and roll theatre show in the country. Unlike any other act I know, That’ll Be The Day refreshes its content annually and strives to improve production year on year. It is unique in many ways and continues to captivate and delight our loyal army of fans across the country."

THAT'LL BE THE DAY opened last week in Somerset, with further dates in Wiltshire, Sussex, Hertfordshire, Merseyside, Shropshire, Wales, Warwickshire, London, Lincolnshire, Essex, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Nottinghamshire and Suffolk.

Previous praise for That’ll Be The Day

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you see one show this year, see this one – Daily Mail
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Three hours of music and mayhem – The Express
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The best rock ‘n’ roll show on the road – Time Out
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A whirlwind, high energy trip through the history of popular music - Pink Prince Theatre
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ – The Sun

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary THAT'LL BE THE DAY is playing a special performance at the iconic London Palladium on Tuesday 3rd February 2026

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AUTUMN TOUR DATES

Wednesday 3rd September: The Hawth, Crawley

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