If you are lucky enough to experience a trip to London to see the immersive show ABBA Voyage, you are in for an absolute treat. While I feel like I’m the last person from Scotland to see the show, it has been well worth the wait. Here are five tips to help you get the best out of the fabulous musical journey.
Tips for ABBA Voyage
1. Travel and London Transport
As always, I recommend taking the train from Edinburgh to London to avoid additional transport links between the airport and the city, and to avoid wasting time going through customs.
The direct train takes less than five hours and has toilets and a café on board for comfort.
The train gets into King’s Cross, which is approximately 30 minutes away from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, where the ABBA Arena is located.
From here, make your way to the Underground and use the tube system to Pudding Mill Lane (Docklands Light Railway (DLR)), which sits just underneath the purpose-built stadium.
Plan your journey using the Transport for London journey planner or Google Maps.
Just remember to tap your bank card in and out at either end of the station; staff will help if you are unsure.
2. Stay in Central London
Due to how run-down our apartment was, I wouldn’t rate our accommodation, which was chosen for its proximity to the stadium.
We learned that there is no need to stay at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – with the ease of the public transport links, the majority of attendees travel to and from the show from central London.
3. Ticket Choices
Choose your tickets wisely.
If you want to move, select Dance Floor tickets, or if you prefer to watch the show seated with the audience, select auditorium seating.
4. Dress and Phone Code
We were surprised at how few people were dressed up.
I suppose this will depend on who is attending the show at the same time as you.
We went for a disco vibe, but most people around us were in jeans and trainers.
There is a limited, space-free cloakroom, but bags over A3 (29.7 x 42 cm) won’t be permitted, so organise left luggage before you enter the show.
You are not allowed to film or photograph any part of the show, so grab some photos in the arena foyer before you go in.
5. The Live Event
While ABBA aren’t on stage in person, their avatars (ABBAtars) look insanely real and are presented on the stage and up close on huge screens.
You really will be blown away by how the show is digitally presented.
The four-piece is also accompanied by live singers and a full band.
The show is on for 90 minutes, and it flies by, taking you through the hits.
Arrive an hour before the start time to grab a drink and get settled, or earlier if you want to visit the container bar, Snoozebox, across from the stadium.
We went to Snoozebox after the show for burgers and a wee boogie before heading back to the apartment.
Let me know how you get on. I’d love to go back!