Are you in the mood for a dance? Well, now’s your chance to bust out your best moves and go back to the '70s with ABBA Voyage.

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After 40 years off stage, you can see the Swedish supergroup reunite and perform their classic hits in one unforgettable concert experience at London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Described as "jaw-dropping" by fans, ABBA Voyage combines live music with virtual reality to create a unique, immersive show.

Through the powers of modern technology, you’ll be able to see Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid looking and sounding just as they did when they first shot to stardom in 1974.

For 90 minutes, these brilliantly-named ABBA-Tars run through 20 songs from the band's career, from the hits of Mamma Mia! to their iconic Eurovision entry.

To explain how it works, we've put together this handy guide with everything you need to know about the concert, including price, location and how to buy. How could you ever refuse? Here’s what you need to know about the experience.

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What is ABBA Voyage?

ABBA Voyage is a live concert performed entirely by CGI versions of the four members of ABBA. The singers don’t appear in person but have instead recorded their voices and body movements to be transformed into 3D avatars (or ABBAtars).

Together, the reunited couples sing 22 of their greatest hits including Voulez-Vous, Lay All Your Love on Me and Thank You for the Music. They also perform perfectly choreographed dances and play virtual instruments, all the while getting backed by a live 10-piece band.

The show runs every Thursday to Monday with concerts usually taking place at 3pm or 7:45pm. In the audience, you can party from a seat, or book a spot on the dancefloor in the middle where you’ll find the other dancing queens. You can also hire a private booth for you and your super troop.

ABBA Voyage is currently running until January 2026, so don’t let this chance slip through your fingers and read on to find out how to get tickets.

How does ABBA Voyage work?

ABBA Voyage avatars hand in hand
ABBA Voyage. Ticketmaster

The four avatars were created and designed by Industrial Light & Magic, a visual effects company responsible for the CGI in the Star Wars and Marvel films. With motion capture technology, Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid appear life-like on stage to perform the full setlist, complete with singing, dancing and piano-playing.

All members of the band were involved in the creation of the concert, which makes it unsurprising that the avatars are younger versions of themselves. But with the lighting, sound, and cutting-edge special effects, you’d never know that nearly 50 years had passed since they first stepped onto the stage at Eurovision.

The singing was done by the present-day band members who performed the song set over the course of five weeks while wearing motion-capture suits. The choreography is also based on the Swedes’ real movements but was actually filmed by younger body doubles. Then, on the night, all of this is put together into one seamless projection and is backed by a real band.

How much do ABBA Voyage tickets cost?

We know you work all night and day to pay the bills you have to pay, so we’ve broken down the different prices you’ll find at ABBA Voyage.

There are four types of tickets you can book: auditorium seating, accessible seating, dance floor and dance booths. Within that, prices range depending on the date you want to book and where you choose to sit.

According to ABBA Voyage the lowest price you can pay for a ticket is £21.50, however these are rarely seen. Here are the rough base prices for each ticket:

Where to buy ABBA Voyage tickets

You can buy ABBA Voyage tickets from a number of official ticketing partners, including Ticketmaster, See Tickets, Today Tix, Headout and London Theatre Direct. All sites have good availability in the coming months, so you’ve got lots of options for dates.

Shows run all week except Tuesdays and Wednesdays and are currently available to book until January 2026.

Can you get tickets and hotel packages for ABBA Voyage?

If you don’t fancy fighting your way through London when the show’s over, there are plenty of hotel options open to you. Holiday Extras has some great deals for packages that include tickets to the event and a one-night stay at a London hotel, plus breakfast the next morning. Currently, it's offering exclusive packages for the Holiday Inn at the London Docklands and the Crowne Plaza on Royal Victoria Dock.

The Ticketmaster site also has a range of hotel packages in places such as Canning Town and Stratford, which all look to be less than a 30-minute trip to the ABBA Voyage arena. The hotels also have breakfast included, so you can re-fuel after your incredible ABBA experience.

ABBA Voyage location: Where in London is the ABBA Voyage arena?

ABBA Voyage arena
ABBA Voyage. Ticketmaster

The ABBA Arena is a "temporary" building that was entirely purpose-built for this project. It sits in Queen Elizabeth Park in Stratford (where the 2012 Olympics took place) - and with a big light-up ABBA sign on the front, it’s pretty hard to miss.

The nearest station is Pudding Mill Lane, which is available on the DLR, but you can also go to Stratford station (on the Jubilee, Central, Elizabeth, DLR and Overground lines) and Stratford International (which has National Rail services).

The only car parking at the venue is 10 blue badge spaces that need to be booked in advance. The building is also entirely accessible for wheelchair users, with accessible tickets and accessible companion tickets available to buy online.

How long does ABBA Voyage last?

The concert lasts for approximately 90 minutes with no interval. Doors open one hour and 45 minutes before the concert, so if you want to arrive early and take full advantage of the bar areas, you can.

What is the setlist for ABBA Voyage?

ABBA Voyage recently celebrated its third anniversary by updating the established setlist. A few more of the well-loved favourites were added including Money, Money, Money and Super Trouper.

When this was announced, the band said: "When we first opened, we never imagined that we’d still be in London three years on. We’re very grateful that so many of you have joined us… So, to celebrate we’ll be adding a little something to our concert from 27th May to thank you for your love and support. We hope you enjoy it!"

Here's the updated list:

  1. The Visitors
  2. Hole in Your Soul
  3. SOS
  4. Knowing Me, Knowing You
  5. Chiquitita
  6. Fernando
  7. Mamma Mia
  8. Does Your Mother Know
  9. Eagle
  10. Lay All Your Love on Me
  11. Summer Night City
  12. Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!
  13. Voulez-vous
  14. When All Is Said and Done
  15. Don't Shut Me Down
  16. I Still Have Faith in You
  17. Waterloo
  18. Thank You for the Music
  19. Dancing Queen
  20. The Winner Takes it All

What is the ABBA Voyage seating plan and where are the best seats?

The ABBA Voyage Arena is split into three main categories: dance floor, dance booths and the seating blocks.

If you're looking for a boogie, then we'd recommend the dance floor, which is right in front of the stage. From experience, the floor doesn't tend to get too cramped or crowded and you can see the action from any vantage point.

If you'd rather sit, however, reports have said that the best place to sit is Block H, specifically the centre section – from there, you should have a perfect view of the ABBAtars, but won't feel like you're too far from the stage.

If you're going in a big group, there are eight dance booths at the arena, and each have capacity for 10-12 people. You can book the whole booth, or individual tickets. With the booth, you have your own dance floor and dedicated booth bar.

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Authors

Olivia Garrett
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