Chameleons
Chameleons – legendary post-punk band live at Rockefeller
- Tickets available
The legendary post-punk band Chameleons return to Oslo and Rockefeller on 7 March 2027! The cult band from Manchester is often regarded as one of the most underrated groups of the 1980s. They played in Norway for the first time in January 2025, when strong demand led the concert to be moved from John Dee to Rockefeller.
Chameleons:
The story of Chameleons began back in 1981, when the band was discovered by legendary BBC presenter John Peel.
After their debut single “In Shreds” in 1982, the band released three groundbreaking albums. Script of the Bridge (1983) is considered by many to be a masterpiece far ahead of its time, while its follow-ups What Does Anything Mean? Basically! (1984) and Strange Times (1986) are also regarded as landmarks. The band broke up as early as 1987, but made a brief comeback in the early 2000s, releasing the album Why Call It Anything (2001).
Over the years, the band’s popularity has only grown, leading them to share the stage with acts including U2, Killing Joke, Bauhaus, Simple Minds, Talk Talk and The Cure.
Chameleons reunited in 2021 and now consist of original members Mark Burgess and Reg Smithies, along with Stephen Rice, Danny Ashberry and Todd Demma. They released Arctic Moon in 2025 – the band’s first full-length album of new studio material in over 20 years.
“The music world is celebrating the return of Post-Punk pioneers, The Chameleons, and their first new music in over 20 years!” – Torched Magazine
“The Chameleons, as any loyal fan will tell you to this day, rightfully belong in the discussion among the all-time great Manchester bands.” – Far Out Magazine
“Manchester’s ultimate cult band the Chameleons’ gnarled angst and integrity remains intact.” – The Guardian
Tickets: kr. 420,- + booking fee.
18+ event. Valid physical ID is required. No guardian scheme is available. Accepted ID: physical national ID card, passport, physical driving licence or bank card with a photo. Digital ID (digital driving licence or Bank-ID) and photos of ID are not accepted.
Standing room only.
Doors open at 19:00. The event starts approximately one hour after doors open. Please arrive well in advance of the start time, as queues may form.
Venue: Rockefeller, Mariboes gate 5B, 0183 Oslo
