Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: the Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary

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 Queen Is Dead producer Stephen Street, alongside a special guest host, for an in-depth conversation exploring 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, studio sessions and 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, archive video, signings and memorabilia, giving fans a rare chance to hear first-hand 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.

This event has a minimum age requirement of 10. Attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.