ABC plus Barbara

Ticket prices: Adult £55 Child (4-12) £27

Gates open 7pm

ABC

Hampton Pool favourites, ABC and Martin Fry, return to the pool in 2026.

ABC have enjoyed a glittering career to date as one of a number of groups who kick-started the Eighties with their own brand of pop for a new decade. On its release in May 1982, their debut album, The Lexicon of Love, entered the UK album chart at number one. A ground-breaking collection of modern love songs, it showcases the hits songs ‘Tears Are Not Enough’, ‘Poison Arrow’, ‘The Look Of Love’ and ‘All Of My Heart’. With majestic production from the legendary Trevor Horn, this platinum-selling album remains a classic to this day and has been voted by many as the best British album of the decade.

Eight further studio albums followed, including 1987’s Alphabet City. Co-produced by Chic’s Bernard Edwards, it featured the worldwide hit ‘When Smokey Sings’ alongside ‘The Night You Murdered Love’ and ‘King Without A Crown’.

In June 2022, ABC celebrated the 40^th anniversary of the release of The Lexicon Of Love with a sold out UK orchestra tour, performing at Sheffield City Hall on the exact date the album had been released 40 years earlier. Further orchestra tours followed in 2024 and 2025 featuring The ABC Band and the 40-piece Southbank Sinfonia, conducted by Academy Award winning musician, arranger and composer, Anne Dudley, who originally orchestrated The Lexicon of Love.

What they said

“Four decades may have passed since ABC’s music first dazzled new ears by the millions, but Fry’s voice and his songs remain full of life. Who wouldn’t love such a joyful trip in the way-back machine?” – Jeff Elbel, The Illinois Entertainer

“ABC’s Martin Fry is a revelation, a soul man supreme, belting out pristine Vegas glitter pop and uptown House in his electric blue longe suit. An ageless performer, Fry is the missing link between Bryan Ferry and Jarvis Cocker” – Stephen Dalton, NME

Barbara

Charming chamber pop is heading to Hampton Pool, courtesy of Brighton group Barbara.

Inspired by 1970s greats – the Kinks, ABBA, ELO – Barbara make classic, irresistible pop music with a literary approach.

There’s something for everyone in Barbara’s sound: 70s US AM radio, a dash of English music hall, the effortless catchiness of a Broadway musical, a sprinkling of sequinned power pop, luscious Disney strings and glorious golden harmonies.

Barbara have previously toured with Paul Weller, The Divine Comedy, Haircut 100, Kid Creole & the Coconuts and Dean Friedman.

What they said

“Barbara are one of the best groups about. Live they’re great, and their songs too. Clever and melodic. The Babs are fab!” – Paul Weller

“Barbara are wonderful. I love their songs and their humour. We need more Barbara in our lives!” – Chris Difford, Squeeze

Please read these terms and conditions before purchase

Purchase of tickets and entry to the venue are subject to the following Hampton Pool Concerts' terms and conditions. Purchase and / or use of this ticket signifies agreement to the following:

NOTE: Any purchaser in dispute acknowledges having read these terms and conditions prior to purchase and informing other ticket holders in their party about them prior to venue entry.

1. No refunds except if the event is cancelled by the organiser, in which case only the face value of the ticket will be refunded. In the event of a partial cancellation any refund will be at the promoter’s discretion.
2. The following items are not allowed in the venue:
   • These are licensed premises and you are not allowed to bring your own alcohol into Hampton Pool
   • As this is a swimming pool, sharp knives (including cheese knives), ceramics and glass are not allowed onto the premises under any circumstances. This also applies to disposable barbeques, candles, Chinese or sky lanterns, and laser pens
   • You may bring picnic blankets and folding picnic chairs, but tables and non-folding furniture are not permitted. You should not seek to create an ‘encampment’ in the audience
   • Any illegal substances
   • Any item which may reasonably be considered for use as a weapon.
3. For your security, we will be conducting bag searches before entry and any items noted above will be confiscated.
4. NO SMOKING ALLOWED (including e-cigarettes/vaping), except in the designated smoking area in the car park.
5. An adult must accompany children under 16. The responsible adult must be in possession of a child ticket for children aged between 4 and 12 years old (on the date of the concert). Infants aged 3 or below may attend free of charge and no ticket is necessary. In all cases, we would recommend the use of ear defenders for young children.
6. The ticket user assumes all risks of personal injury incidental to the event, whether occurring prior to, during, or subsequent to the event. The ticket user also accepts responsibility for loss, injury or damage to property. However nothing shall exclude liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence or any other type of liability that cannot be limited or excluded by law.
7. This ticket is a revocable licence. Management reserves the right, without the refund of any portion of the ticket purchase price, to refuse admission or to eject any person who fails to comply with the rules of the venue, any of these terms & conditions and applicable laws.
8. This ticket is valid only for the event for which it is issued. 
9. This ticket is not redeemable for cash.
10. Reproduction of this ticket is not permitted.
11. The ticket user consents to the use of his/her image or likeness, incidental to any video display, transmission or recording of the event by venue, artist or promoter.
12. Any resale of tickets must be at face value or below.
13. This ticket may not be used for advertising, promotion (including contests and sweepstakes) or other trade purposes without the express written consent of the venue.
14. Fake or counterfeit tickets are void.
15. The use of cameras, video or audio recording equipment (including smartphones) for filming of performances for professional purposes is prohibited.
16. There is no readmittance to the venue after initial entry at the main gate.
17. No animals (except assistance dogs) are allowed into the venue.
18. We reserve the right to introduce any government or local authority mandated requirements / restrictions in place on the date of the event.
19. Pool usage: Rules & regulations regarding using the pool are available to be read here: Swimming - Hampton Pool

General Information

1. The advertised start time is 7pm but gates may open up to 20 minutes earlier.
2. A licensed bar and food will be available with all major credit and debit cards accepted. We do not take cash.
3. If driving, please park considerately.
4. Please respect our neighbours by leaving Hampton Pool quietly. 
5. Please note that you are not guaranteed an unobstructed view of the stage as standing and dancing are permitted.
6. Customers are advised to wear appropriate clothing and footwear and protection against potential inclement weather.
7. Please be considerate to others at the concert and do not open umbrellas during performances.
8. Ticket resales will be available via Twickets which you can access here.
9. Warning - Strobe lighting may be used during the concert.