The Reflex and Lovesong: Tributes to Duran Duran and The Cure comes to Variety Playhouse in Atlanta's Little Five Points neighborhood on Friday, June 26, 2026. This double-bill tribute concert brings together two of the most celebrated acts in the '80s tribute world — The Reflex, one of the premier Duran Duran tribute bands performing today, and Lovesong, Atlanta's definitive The Cure tribute act — for a single electrifying evening of new wave nostalgia and arena-worthy showmanship in one of the city's most beloved intimate venues.

  • Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
  • Venue: Variety Playhouse
  • Location/Neighborhood: 1099 Euclid Ave NE, Little Five Points, Atlanta, GA 30307
  • Category: Live Concert / Tribute Show

About The Reflex and Lovesong: Two Tributes, One Legendary Night

The 1980s produced some of the most sonically distinctive and visually iconic bands in the history of popular music, and Duran Duran and The Cure stand at the absolute pinnacle of that era. These two acts defined a generation — one with sleek, synth-driven pop glamour and the other with brooding, atmospheric post-punk beauty. On June 26, 2026, Atlanta gets both in a single evening.

The Reflex is widely recognized as one of the most faithful and high-energy Duran Duran tribute bands in the country. Armed with the full sonic arsenal of Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, and the rest of the Birmingham legends, The Reflex delivers deep catalog cuts alongside era-defining anthems like Hungry Like the Wolf, Rio, Girls on Film, and, of course, the band's namesake track. Fans of The Reflex and Lovesong: Tributes to Duran Duran and The Cure in Atlanta know that a Reflex performance is not a pale imitation — it is a full-production, note-perfect celebration of one of new wave's greatest catalogs.

Lovesong brings the gothic romanticism and cinematic depth of Robert Smith's legendary band to life with equal conviction. The Cure's catalog is vast and emotionally complex — from the jangly melancholy of Boys Don't Cry to the sweeping grandeur of Disintegration — and Lovesong navigates that full spectrum with authority. For Atlanta fans who grew up with Lovesong, Friday I'm in Love, Close to Me, and A Forest woven into the soundtrack of their lives, this performance is a genuine event.

Together, these two acts represent something rare on the Atlanta concert calendar: a double tribute bill where both headliners are genuinely world-class, and where the combined repertoire spans virtually every corner of the '80s new wave landscape. The Reflex and Lovesong: Tributes to Duran Duran and The Cure at Variety Playhouse is the kind of show that sells out fast and leaves audiences talking for years.

What to Expect at Variety Playhouse

Variety Playhouse is not just a venue — it is an Atlanta institution. Situated in the heart of Little Five Points, one of Atlanta's most eclectic and culturally vibrant neighborhoods, the Playhouse has been the city's premier mid-capacity live music room for decades. With a standing capacity that keeps every fan close to the stage and a sound system that does full justice to synth-heavy, multi-layered production, it is genuinely one of the best rooms in the Southeast for this kind of show.

The venue's interior strikes the perfect balance between historic character and modern performance infrastructure. Sight lines are excellent throughout, the acoustics are tuned for live music, and the staff is seasoned and professional. Arrive early to secure a strong position on the floor or claim one of the elevated spots along the sides for a full view of the stage spectacle.

Little Five Points itself is part of the experience. The neighborhood surrounding Variety Playhouse is packed with independent restaurants, bars, and shops that make pre-show dinner or post-show drinks a seamless extension of the night. Fans attending The Reflex and Lovesong: Tributes to Duran Duran and The Cure at Variety Playhouse should plan to make a full evening of it in the neighborhood.

Street parking is available in the surrounding blocks, and the venue is accessible via MARTA bus routes along Moreland Avenue. The nearest MARTA rail station is Inman Park/Reynoldstown on the Blue and Green lines, approximately a 15-minute walk from the venue — a straightforward and reliable option for fans coming from across the metro area.

Why Atlanta Fans Can't Miss This

Double-bill tribute concerts of this caliber at Variety Playhouse are genuinely uncommon. The '80s new wave scene produced a handful of truly transcendent acts, and two of the very best are represented here in peak tribute form. Whether you are a lifelong Duran Duran devotee, a devoted follower of The Cure, or someone who simply loves the era and the music it produced, this June 26 show delivers an experience that standalone tribute acts rarely match.

Atlanta has a deep and passionate base of new wave and alternative music fans, and The Reflex and Lovesong: Tributes to Duran Duran and The Cure in Atlanta is precisely the event that community shows up for in force. Variety Playhouse does not have unlimited capacity, and shows of this profile consistently sell out in advance. Waiting is a risk fans should not take with a night this significant on the calendar.

This is the rare concert where nostalgia and genuine musicianship meet at the highest level — where every synth line, every guitar riff, and every lyric lands exactly as it should. June 26, 2026, is a night to be inside Variety Playhouse, not outside wishing you had grabbed a ticket sooner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Variety Playhouse accessible by MARTA?

Yes. Variety Playhouse in Little Five Points is accessible via MARTA. The closest rail station is Inman Park/Reynoldstown on the Blue and Green lines, located approximately a 15-minute walk from the venue at 1099 Euclid Ave NE. MARTA bus service along Moreland Avenue also provides convenient access for fans traveling from across the Atlanta metro area.

What songs will The Reflex and Lovesong perform at Variety Playhouse?

The Reflex performs a full set of Duran Duran's greatest hits and album deep cuts, including fan favorites like Rio, Hungry Like the Wolf, Girls on Film, and The Reflex. Lovesong covers The Cure's extensive catalog, spanning beloved tracks like Lovesong, Friday I'm in Love, Close to Me, and A Forest. Together, the two acts deliver a comprehensive and emotionally charged journey through the best of '80s new wave and post-punk.