The Magic of Motown
17 January 2027 @ 7.30pm to 9.50pm
About The Magic of Motown
Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown!
Seen by million people and back for its 20th anniversary tour, it’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.
Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breathtaking live concert spectacular.
You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more.
This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
Please note: The promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.
Watch the trailer
What the critics say
“A spellbinding performance from start to finish.”
Daily Record, Scotland
“The evening throbbed with music. . . oh, the songs were back to back.”
Blues & Soul Magazine
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
From £28.08
Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95
Dates and times:
Sunday 17 January 2027 at 7.30pm
Running time:
2 hours 20 minutes, including an interval
Age guidance:
No under‑3s will be permitted in the venue.
Under‑16s must be seated next to an adult aged 18 or over and must be supervised at all times.
About New Theatre Oxford
There has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836, and a second in 1886. In 1934, the third New Theatre opened.
The theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals.
On performance days, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts.
There is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks.
There is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members.
See important information about Getting there and Access here
