With his impeccable vocal abilities, Freddie Mercury and his rock band, Queen, achieve superstardom. However, amidst his skyrocketing success, he grapples with his ego, sexuality and a fatal illness.
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The Queen biopic climaxes with a note-perfect recreation of the band’s legendary 1985 Live Aid set – and to film it, the production rebuilt the entire Wembley stage, down to the cups of Pepsi on Freddie’s piano, at a disused English airfield.
Where was Bohemian Rhapsody filmed?
Bohemian Rhapsody was filmed across England – Bovingdon Airfield (the Live Aid recreation), Surrey and London.
Every Bohemian Rhapsody location, explained
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Live Aid – Bovingdon Airfield
The climactic Live Aid concert was recreated on a replica Wembley stage built at Bovingdon Airfield in Hertfordshire.
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Freddie’s home – Surrey
Freddie Mercury’s house exteriors used locations around Long Ditton and Weybridge in Surrey.
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London landmarks
The film used London, including Borough Market’s Flat Iron Square.
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The studio recreations
Interiors and venue recreations used English studios and locations.
Planning a visit
The Live Aid stage was a temporary set, but the film’s London locations – around Borough Market – are real, walkable parts of the city.
Bohemian Rhapsody Fun Facts
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They rebuilt the Live Aid stage The production recreated the entire 1985 Wembley Live Aid stage at Bovingdon Airfield, down to the Pepsi cups on the piano.
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Filmed the concert first The Live Aid sequence was shot early in production to anchor the film.
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Malek won an Oscar Rami Malek won Best Actor for his transformation into Freddie Mercury.
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Surrey played Freddie's home The house scenes used locations in Surrey.
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A box-office phenomenon The film became one of the highest-grossing music biopics ever.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the Live Aid scene filmed?
On a replica Wembley stage built at Bovingdon Airfield in Hertfordshire.
Did they rebuild the Live Aid stage?
Yes – to exact dimensions, even down to the Pepsi cups on Freddie’s piano.
Can you visit the locations?
The Live Aid set was temporary, but the London locations around Borough Market are accessible.
