
Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary
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Mike Joyce and Stephen Street will present The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary event at New Century in Manchester on 4 October 2026. They will discuss the making of The Smiths' 1986 album through conversation and behind-the-scenes insights.
Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary Tour
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Smiths' seminal The Queen Is Dead with an evening dedicated to one of the most acclaimed and influential albums of all time. Voted NME's Greatest Album of All Time and consistently ranked among the finest records ever made, The Smiths' 1986 masterpiece continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans alike.
Join legendary Smiths drummer Mike Joyce and acclaimed producer Stephen Street, alongside a special guest host, for an insightful and joyful conversation celebrating the making and enduring legacy of this landmark album.
Through stories, memories, and behind-the-scenes insights, Mike and Stephen will take a deep dive into the recording of The Queen Is Dead, discussing each song track-by-track, the studio sessions, and the creative processes that helped define a generation and continue to resonate with listeners four decades later. The evening will also feature an audience Q&A, archival video, signings, and memorabilia, giving fans a rare chance to hear firsthand from two of the people behind the record.
Don't miss this unique celebration of one of the greatest British albums ever made, with two of the people who helped bring it to life.
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Frequently asked questions
Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary takes place on Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 19:00.
Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary is held at New Century in Manchester (34 Hanover St, Manchester, M4 4AH).
Tickets for Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary are priced at £32.44. Live prices and availability are shown on gigantic.com.
The forecast for Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary is Mainly clear · 12°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of New Century can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary can be booked via gigantic.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary
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Mike Joyce and Stephen Street will present The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary event at New Century in Manchester on 4 October 2026. They will discuss the making of The Smiths' 1986 album through conversation and behind-the-scenes insights.
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Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary Tour
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Smiths' seminal The Queen Is Dead with an evening dedicated to one of the most acclaimed and influential albums of all time. Voted NME's Greatest Album of All Time and consistently ranked among the finest records ever made, The Smiths' 1986 masterpiece continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans alike.
Join legendary Smiths drummer Mike Joyce and acclaimed producer Stephen Street, alongside a special guest host, for an insightful and joyful conversation celebrating the making and enduring legacy of this landmark album.
Through stories, memories, and behind-the-scenes insights, Mike and Stephen will take a deep dive into the recording of The Queen Is Dead, discussing each song track-by-track, the studio sessions, and the creative processes that helped define a generation and continue to resonate with listeners four decades later. The evening will also feature an audience Q&A, archival video, signings, and memorabilia, giving fans a rare chance to hear firsthand from two of the people behind the record.
Don't miss this unique celebration of one of the greatest British albums ever made, with two of the people who helped bring it to life.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary?
Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary takes place on Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary taking place?
Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary is held at New Century in Manchester (34 Hanover St, Manchester, M4 4AH).
How much are tickets for Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary?
Tickets for Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary are priced at £32.44. Live prices and availability are shown on gigantic.com.
What will the weather be like at Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary?
The forecast for Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary is Mainly clear · 12°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of New Century can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary?
Tickets for Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary can be booked via gigantic.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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