
About this Event
Marilyn’s 80s Party has been an iconic night out since its inception in 1981, when it first kicked off at the legendary Treasury Hotel as Marilyn’s Cocktail Bar. Over the decades, it has evolved into one of Brisbane’s most beloved and enduring celebrations of alternative 80s music and culture. Today, the party lives on in with regular events, bringing together the people the music and the added edition of the videos, fully remasted.
This year’s event features the best of new wave, alternative, and synth-pop artists, with their iconic songs and videos playing on the big screen to create a fully immersive experience. From The Cure’s haunting melodies to the pulsating synths of Depeche Mode, the infectious hooks of New Order, the night celebrates a diverse range of legendary acts that shaped the greatest music era of all time. Marilyn’s 80s Party 2025 returns on Saturday, October 11, at the refurbished Wickham Hotel in Fortitude Valley. DJs Peter Brown and DJ Kyle will be packing the dance floor with hits from the following artists from 7:30pm until late. This is an 18+ event. Early Bird tickets on sale now
Remastered Videos clips from:
- The Cure
- New Order
- Depeche Mode
- The Human League
- Tears for Fears
- Joy Division
- OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark)
- Siouxsie and the Banshees
- Blondie
- Gary Numan
- The Smiths
- The Psychedelic Furs
- A Flock of Seagulls
- Simple Minds
- Visage
- Ultravox
- Bauhaus
- Soft Cell
- Duran Duran
- Echo & the Bunnymen
- ABC
- Eurythmics
- Pet Shop Boys
- Madness
- Bananarama
- Thompson Twins
- The Go-Go’s
- Spandau Ballet
- B 52's
- The Go Gos
- The Communards
- Bronski Beat
- Heaven 17
- Modern English
- Real Life
- Pseudo Echo
- Adam Ant
- Bancmanche
- Talking Heads
- + More...





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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Wickham, 308 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, Australia
AUD 27.78 to AUD 33.08