The 80s produced some of the most reliable party songs ever recorded. Here's a set of floor-fillers, grouped by mood, and acts who can play them live.
Pop floor-fillers
- Like a Prayer, Madonna
- Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, Wham!
- Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Cyndi Lauper
- Karma Chameleon, Culture Club
- I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Whitney Houston
- Don't You Want Me, The Human League
Singalong anthems
- Livin' on a Prayer, Bon Jovi
- Don't Stop Believin', Journey
- Come On Eileen, Dexys Midnight Runners
- Take On Me, a-ha
Party novelty
- Agadoo, Black Lace
- Superman, Black Lace
Black Lace can perform their own party records live.
80s acts on our books
- Madonna tribute by Jeni Jaye, moving through Madonna's eras.
- George Michael tribute by Lee Raymond, with Wham! and solo hits.
- Cyndi Lauper tribute by Yzzy Bella, solo, with dancers or a band.
- Boy George tribute by Paul Sutton, with an 80s party set.
Try the 80s icon quiz to pick one.
Building the set
Start with pop, build to the anthems, and save the biggest singalong for the end. Mixing a tribute set with a DJ playing the rest of the decade keeps the theme going all night.
Quick answers
Is an 80s party good for mixed ages?
Yes. Older guests remember it, and younger guests know the songs from films and playlists.
Should guests dress up?
An 80s theme is one of the easiest fancy dress themes. See our fancy dress ideas.
Next steps
Book an 80s act for your party.
Ready to find your act?
Flair Entertainments has been booking entertainers for clients across the UK since 1984. Send us your date, venue and the kind of night you want and we’ll come back with acts that suit.
