Show format
Ticketed night or private booking. Set length and running order can be tailored to your programme.
Simply Aretha
Live Aretha Franklin tribute
Simply Aretha tribute show with live band
A lifelong group of friends in a theatre ready tribute celebrating the songs of Aretha Franklin with elite live musicianship and a big stage sound. Available from a tight core lineup up to a 10 piece band with 2 Backing Vocalists and up to 3 Horns.
For booking enquiries, include venue, city, proposed date, audience size, and whether the event is ticketed or private.
Lineups
Core band through to a full 10 piece show with 2 Backing Vocalists and up to 3 Horns.
Venue ready
Professional, easy advancing, and venue compliant documentation available.
Touring
UK wide bookings with options for Europe and international dates.
Audience impact
Big soul classics delivered with a bold live sound and confident stage presence.
Live footage from Simply Aretha, featuring a six song Aretha Franklin showreel recorded at Pizza Express in 2026. Send your proposed date and city and we will confirm availability and lineup options.
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See upcoming public shows, new videos, behind the scenes moments, and latest announcements on our social pages.
A good spot for public ticket announcements, show clips, and future venue news.
What venues get
An entertaining premium tribute show with flexible lineups, built for theatres, clubs, festivals, corporate stages, and ticketed nights.
Big band option
Scale up to a 10 piece lineup with 2 Backing Vocalists and up to 3 Horns for a full theatre sound.
Fast booking
Clear options, quick comms, simple advancing, and a straightforward booking process.
Upcoming dates
Want Simply Aretha at your venue? Enquire to hold a date and receive lineup options and pricing.
Hold a date
Send your venue, city and preferred date. We will confirm availability and recommend the best lineup for your room and audience.
Want first notice of new shows?
Follow Simply Aretha Live on Facebook for fresh date announcements, ticket links, and live performance clips. You can also point Instagram visitors there for full show updates.
Useful for public dates, ticket pushes, venue announcements, and audience clips.
Friday
24 Apr 2026
7:30pm
Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham by Sea
Tickets via Ropetackle.
Friday
4 Sep 2026
7:30pm
PizzaExpress Live, Holborn
Find this date under Holborn in the listings.
Saturday
19 Sep 2026
7:30pm
Godalming Borough Hall
Tickets now available for this show.
More public dates coming soon
We are currently updating the public schedule. Please enquire for private bookings, venue holds, and upcoming availability.
FAQ
Is Simply Aretha suitable for theatres and ticketed events?
Yes. The show is designed for venues and promoters, with professional advancing and venue compliant documentation available.
Can you offer larger lineups for bigger rooms?
Yes. We can scale up to a 10 piece band with 2 Backing Vocalists and up to 3 Horns for a full theatre sound.
What do you need to confirm a booking?
Proposed date, venue address, event type, schedule, and any production notes. We then confirm availability and send booking details.
Do you provide insurance and PAT?
Yes. Provide your venue contact and we will share the relevant documentation.
Ready to book
Send your venue, city and preferred date and we will confirm availability and options within 1 working day.
Follow Simply Aretha Live
Keep the audience warm between shows with a clear route to Facebook and Instagram for clips, updates, and ticket announcements.