80s kids

Schedule

Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

21 Essex Way, Suite #300 Essex Vermont 05452 | Essex Junction, VT

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6pm Doors
7pm Show

"HOLY JOHN HUGHES THAT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!!"

Get ready to turn up the nostalgia and sing your heart out! Synthpop sweethearts Shannon Curtis [https://shannoncurtis.net/] and Jamie Hill [https://deptofenergymgmt.com/work/] are coming back to The Double E with 80s kids 2 — the second installment of their nationally touring hit side project 80s kids.

80s kids 2 — lovingly referred to by those in the know as "80s kids 2: The Empire Strikes Back" — is a high-octane joyride through the best of 1980s synthpop — tied together with funny, moving stories about growing up in the 80s.

From the electrifying beats of Pet Shop Boys and New Order to the heart-on-the-sleeve melodies of OMD and Erasure, this show is a love letter to the decade of iconic anthems and underdog heroes.

This dynamic concert-style theater show features all-time favorites from Thompson Twins, Soft Cell, Alphaville, Naked Eyes, The Human League, and many more — delivered in a wildly fun and interactive performance that feels like you’re experiencing them live for the first time.

With awesome, authentic sound, amazing immersive video art, killer merch, inclusive energy, and magnetic, joyful stage presence, this hit show is an experience that you don’t want to miss. Get your tickets today!

* Freebies at the merch table for people wearing 80s fashion!

Live videos and more information: https://80skids.live


RAVES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY

"HOLY JOHN HUGHES THAT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!! You guys were amazing!!" — Andrea W, Burlington, VT

"I wasn't sure what to expect from your show, but I didn't have any idea it was going to be that amazing. That was phenomenal!!" — Mary S, St. Louis, MO

"OMG that was so incredible!! It was sincerely the best time I've had in months." — Simone D, Oakland, CA

"It was electric, exciting, and emotional. I needed to see your show so much more than I anticipated!" — Hillary C, San Diego, CA

"My partner and I had such a great time singing and dancing along to literally every single song! SO. Friggin. Good!!" — Brenton S, Austin, TX
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21 Essex Way, Suite #300 Essex Vermont 05452, 21 Essex Way, Essex Junction, VT 05452-3300, United States

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