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Queen 1986 Magic Tour 40th-anniversary commemorations

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In July 2026, the 40th anniversary of Queen’s 1986 Magic Tour was marked in London and Budapest. Wembley Stadium hosted a two-day programme recalling the historic dual concerts that featured a 50-metre stage, giant side screens and 15 trucks of equipment, and where Freddie Mercury sang through a severe cold. The shows were recorded and later issued as the live album and film *Live at Wembley ’86*, cementing them as the final large-scale performances of the classic line-up. Budapest’s Népstadion, the tour’s sole Eastern-Bloc stop, was celebrated with a diplomatic reception at the British Embassy, a Freddie Mercury wax figure, remarks from photographer Denis O’Regan and attendance by Mercury’s confidant Peter Freestone. Fans recalled the massive logistical effort, the black-market ticket surge and the cultural impact of the concert, including a spontaneous rendition of the Hungarian folk song “Tavaszi szél vizet áraszt”. Extending the commemorations, the 4K restored version of the Budapest concert, titled “Queen Budapest”, has ~~now~~ launched in cinemas and IMAX theaters worldwide. The film, which utilizes original 35mm footage and a rebuilt Dolby Atmos audio mix, is being shown in more than 2,000 cinemas across over 50 territories for a limited engagement. The theatrical release includes new interviews with band members Brian May and Roger Taylor. This follows the film’s world premiere during the Budapest Classic Film Marathon in September. The 4K digital restoration was carried out by the National Film Institute Hungary (NFI), with post-production by Sir Peter Jackson’s Park Road facility. Following the theatrical ~~release, a soundtrack is scheduled for international release on 6 November~~ run, the film will receive an expanded encore screening across 47 IMAX screens in ~~digital, CD,~~ Japan from October 30 to November 2. This release marks the beginning of a formal partnership between Sony Music and ~~3LP vinyl formats.~~ Queen’s catalog.

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