Three years after its debut, ABBA Voyage has returned to the ABBA Arena in East London with a new anniversary edition. The show, already a phenomenon, now comes with “a little something” added to refresh the experience. For fans who know the setlist by heart, the changes feel like a welcome update.

What’s different in the playlist?

The biggest change comes in the setlist. When All Is Said and Done has been removed, and in its place four classics join the programme: The Name of the Game, Money, Money, Money, Super Trouper, and Take a Chance on Me.

The new format includes the first two every night, with the other two rotated in. It means that no two evenings are quite the same, giving audiences a reason to come back for another round.

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Full setlist now includes

The show now runs just over 100 minutes, unfolding with energy from start to finish:

• The Visitors
• Hole in Your Soul
• SOS
• Knowing Me, Knowing You
• Chiquitita
• Fernando
• Super Trouper (or Take a Chance on Me)
• Mamma Mia
• Does Your Mother Know
• Eagle
• Lay All Your Love on Me
• Summer Night City
• Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
• Voulez-vous
• The Name of the Game
• Don’t Shut Me Down
• I Still Have Faith in You
• Waterloo
• Money, Money, Money
• Thank You for the Music
• Dancing Queen
• The Winner Takes It All

It is a careful mix of world hits, deep cuts, and more recent favourites, making this new edition one of the richest yet.

Technical brilliance and visual flourish

The centrepiece of ABBA Voyage remains the “ABBAtars”—digital avatars of Agnetha, Björn, Benny, and Anni-Frid at their 1979 peak, created by Industrial Light & Magic, the studio behind Star Wars.

They move, gesture, and shine in their sequined costumes with astonishing detail, making them feel alive on stage. The purpose-built arena adds to the illusion with wraparound screens, striking lighting, and choreography by Wayne McGregor that turns each song into a stage picture.

The 10-piece live band drives the show with power and rhythm, keeping the music real while letting the avatars lead the spectacle.

Fan reactions and atmosphere

The atmosphere in the ABBA Arena remains as lively as ever. Fans speak of “an extra dimension” and marvel at the attention to detail. A few long-time followers hope to hear more live vocals, but the blend of backing singers and pre-recorded layers works smoothly in the context of the show.

A glowing tribute renewed

This anniversary version of ABBA Voyage is not a gimmick. It refreshes the experience with new classics and keeps the magic intact. It is emotional, technically ambitious, and full of pop joy.

Whether you are returning to relive the music or seeing it for the first time, ABBA Voyage continues to be one of London’s most memorable nights out.

Final verdict: A spectacular and shimmering tribute—refreshed, polished, and more alive than ever. Five stars.