The Swedish legends gathered in high spirits at the ABBA Arena for their first show since their 2016 reunion.

ABBA made a highly anticipated public appearance together for the first time in six years ahead of their groundbreaking virtual concert, ABBA Voyage, at the specially constructed ABBA Arena in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The legendary Swedish band, consisting of Björn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, and Benny Andersson, gathered for the event, much to the delight of their fans.

The public reunion marked the first time the foursome had been seen together since their rare appearance in Stockholm in 2016. Pictured on the red carpet, the group looked radiant and in high spirits. Fältskog, 72, and Lyngstad, 76, both wore stunning white outfits, flashing beaming smiles as they posed alongside their bandmates. Ulvaeus, 77, donned a classic navy suit, while Andersson, 75, opted for a bold floral ankle-length coat.

Speaking to the BBC, Fältskog expressed: “ABBA has never left us… in our hearts,” adding, “The music is a part of us, and we love it.” Lyngstad shared her excitement, stating, “I’ve dreamed of this for years. We love our music, we love to sing, we love the material that Benny and Björn write, and it’s a challenge at the same time.” Andersson commented, “I think the only way you can understand what this is, you have to come and see it.”

Although ABBA had long declared that they would never reunite after their 1982 split, the release of their Voyage album in 2021 sent fans into a frenzy. They confirmed their return, though in an innovative form—appearing as holograms during their concerts.

The ABBA Voyage show, running until December, takes place in the ABBA Arena, where 3,000 fans can experience a unique holographic concert featuring the band in avatar form. Reflecting on the performance, Ulvaeus remarked that it felt “unbelievable” to see themselves on stage again. “We were sitting in the darkness, so nobody saw us. Benny was there, and Frida, we just looked at ourselves and thought, ‘What the hell is this? How did this happen?’”

Andersson also praised the project, telling Variety, “Everyone who has been working on this project has done a fantastic job. It is us up there. It’s ABBA, and so beautifully done.”