On this day December 27 1983, The Police played the first of four sold out concerts at Wembley Stadium, marking one of the biggest live milestones of their career. The shows came at the height of the band’s global popularity, with massive demand reflecting their dominance on radio, MTV, and international charts.
The Wembley concerts highlighted how The Police had grown from a tight new wave trio into one of the most powerful touring acts of the 1980s. Playing multiple sold out nights at one of the world’s most iconic venues cemented their status as stadium headliners and underscored the scale of 80s rock at its commercial and cultural peak.
80s insight: The 1980s turned elite rock bands into global stadium attractions driven by albums radio and MTV exposure.
The Wembley concerts highlighted how The Police had grown from a tight new wave trio into one of the most powerful touring acts of the 1980s. Playing multiple sold out nights at one of the world’s most iconic venues cemented their status as stadium headliners and underscored the scale of 80s rock at its commercial and cultural peak.
80s insight: The 1980s turned elite rock bands into global stadium attractions driven by albums radio and MTV exposure.
