Sounds of the 60s Live – Hosted by Tony Blackburn OBE

Sounds of the 60s Live – Hosted by Tony Blackburn

 Every week, listeners across the UK tune into BBC Radio 2 to hear Tony Blackburn  play the greatest songs of the 60s. Now, the legendary DJ is taking his Sounds of the 60s show on the road again, for a UK tour celebrating the music of this much-loved decade, taking in a return visit to the Cornwall Playhouse.  

Featuring stories and songs from perhaps the most iconic 10 years in music, fashion and popular culture, the Sounds of the 60s tour will bring to life memories of the era. 

With 2026 marking the 62nd anniversary of his first broadcast on pirate radio station Radio Caroline South in 1964, Tony Blackburn is remembered as a defining voice of the 1960s. His incredible career has seen him present on BBC Radio 1, Top of the Pops, and since 2017 he has presented Sounds of the 60s on BBC Radio 2. 

The Sounds of the 60s All-Star Band and Singers will perform classic hits from the likes of Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Everly Brothers, Elvis, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, The Walker Brothers, The Drifters, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and many more.  

Running time: 2 hours and 50 minutes including a 20 minute interval
Age recommendation: under 16s to be accompanied by an adult