Wham! 10 Days in China

Wham! 10 Days in China (2026)



7.2 2026 90 min —

Director: Mike Christie

Cast: George Michael, Andrew Ridgeley

Documentary Music
In 1985, WHAM! shattered cultural barriers as the first Western pop group to ever take the stage in communist China. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s landmark shows in Beijing and Guangzhou became a powerful fusion of East and West, where music collided with politics. Today, with stunningly restored footage, the hidden tale of this legendary tour—the one that catapulted WHAM! into worldwide fame—is finally uncovered.

More About This Film

WHAM! 10 Days in China revisits the pop duo's landmark 1985 visit to China, when George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley became the first Western pop group to perform there. The documentary follows their ten-day trip, including concerts in Beijing and Guangzhou, while considering what the visit meant for the band's career and the people who saw them perform.

Mike Christie combines newly restored archival footage with present-day interviews, creating a portrait that looks beyond the concerts to the cultural and logistical challenges surrounding the tour. The film also features reflections from Andrew Ridgeley, members of the touring party, and people who experienced the concerts as fans.

  • Directed by Mike Christie.
  • Produced by Alice Popplewell and Supercollider for Zinc Media Group in partnership with Sony Music.
  • Runtime is approximately 90 minutes.
  • WHAM!'s original China concerts took place in Beijing and Guangzhou in April 1985.
  • A global theatrical event release began on July 28, 2026 through Trafalgar Releasing.

Where to Watch

WHAM! 10 Days in China was released as a global theatrical event, with home-viewing availability developing by territory.