1970S MUSIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
1970S MUSIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular 1970s Music Concerts in Manchester
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall
Thu 8 Oct 2026 - Fri 26 Feb 2027
Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Manchester Opera House
Fri 12 Jun - Sat 28 Nov 2026
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Lowry
Wed 27 May 2026 - Thu 21 Jan 2027
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Manchester Cathedral
Thu 11 Jun - Fri 21 Aug 2026
Go Your Own Way - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 25 May 2026
Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac. Their rock n roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians ...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 27 May 2026
After a sensational 2025 that saw over 60,000 Tina Turner fans across the UK singing, dancing, and having the time of their lives, What's Love Got To Do With It? is back and bigger than ever for 2026! This electrifying tribute show celebrat...Toots and The Maytals Featuring Leba Hibbert
New Century, Manchester
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Jamaican ska and rocksteady legends The Maytals, were not only key figures in popularising reggae music with their frontman Toots Hibbert, who died in 2020, considered a reggae pioneer on par with Bob Marley, but they also coined the name...Toots and The Maytals Featuring Leba Hibbert
New Century, Manchester
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Jamaican ska and rocksteady legends The Maytals, were not only key figures in popularising reggae music with their frontman Toots Hibbert, who died in 2020, considered a reggae pioneer on par with Bob Marley, but they also coined the name...Northern Live - Do I Love You
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 29 May 2026
Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits, expect to ...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Mechanics Institute, Manchester
Saturday 30 May 2026
Live/Wire is the AC/DC Show. The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band, AC/DC - complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls and over two hours of High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll, in a show critically acclaimed...The Illegal Eagles - Eagles Tribute Band
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 2 June 2026
Celebrating the music of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band, The Illegal Eagles return for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship. This cri...Peter Hook & the Light
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 4 June 2026
The legendary Joy Division and New Order bassist performs music from his entire career. The Mancunian bass player, musician, singer, DJ, nightclub owner, record company boss and author was a co-founder of the seminal post-punk band Joy ...Here We Go Again - Tribute to Mamma Mia! The Musical
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 4 June 2026
Atomic Kitten's Kerry Katona stars in the greatest party tribute to Mamma Mia! The Musical! We're sending out an S.O.S. to anyone who might Have a Dream of a great night out... so grab your platform boots and sequined jump-suits and j...North West Calling
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 6 June 2026
All-day punk festival, North West Calling, is back and features another riotous line-up. 2026 Lineup - The Exploited, UK Subs, GBH, Peter & The Test Tube Babies, Subhumans, Gimp Fist, The Meffs, Dirt Box Disco, Riskee & The Ridicule, Red...Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band - The Songs of Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Sunday 7 June 2026
Step into a world of poetic lyrics, timeless melodies, and folk-rock magic as The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band bring the legendary music of Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell to lifel. Celebrate two of the most influential songwriters in music h...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Thursday 11 June - Friday 21 August 2026
Come and be whisked away to the Fleetwood Mac tribute of your "Dreams" with a programme selected from the band's impressive catalogue of most treasured iconic Rock masterpieces. A talented group of classical musicians will be melding sounds...Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 12 June 2026
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the "Man in the Mirror" - The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world's greates...Jive Talkin' Perform The Bee Gees Live in Concert
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 12 June 2026
Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and the only Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin performed live on Heart FM with The Bee Ge...Absolute Bowie - Tribute to David Bowie
The Grand, Clitheroe
Saturday 13 June 2026
There will only ever be one David Bowie, he was unique in every way and an inspiration to millions. Absolute Bowie continue to celebrate the life and music of the Starman with a spectacular show uniting Bowie fans across the UK. Absolute Bo...
ABBA Believe In Angels Brunch - ABBA Tribute
Area, Manchester
Saturday 13 June - Saturday 12 December 2026
Live your best dancing queen life, all afternoon, to your favourite ABBA and pop hits with this ABBA tribute show and delicious brunch. Get ready for the biggest ABBA-TASTIC bottomless brunch show the city has ever seen! Featuring a fu...The Illegal Eagles - Eagles Tribute Band
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Wednesday 17 June 2026
In 2026, the Illegal Eagles celebrate an incredible 30 years on the road with their brand-new Hotel California Tour. Renowned for their flawless vocals, stunning guitars, and an uncanny ability to recreate the legendary sound of the Eagle...Foreigner
AO Arena, Manchester
Thursday 18 June 2026
Hard-rocking hit makers, known for their power ballads and catchy anthems, Foreigner celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2026. The hybrid rock band got its start in 1976 when Portsmouth-born musician Mick Jones found himself stranded in New...Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts
Heaton Park, Manchester
Friday 19 June 2026
Canadian Folk rock musical legend Neil Young returns with his band, the Chrome Hearts - Spooner Oldham (Farfisa organ), Micah Nelson (guitar and vocal), Corey McCormick (bass and vocal), Anthony LoGerfo (drums). Neil Young is, without doubt...Ultimate Ozzy UK - A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 20 June 2026
UK based Ozzy Osbourne tribute band, playing covers from Ozzys solo career and monumentous Black Sabbath back catalogue. ...The B-52's + Devo
AO Arena, Manchester
Sunday 21 June 2026
A co-headline tour from the dance rock legends. Formed in 1976 in Athens, Georgia (the same town as R.E.M.), and drawing from 1950s and 1960s pop music, rock and roll, and camp/kitsch culture, The B-52's are best known for their 1989 intern...Rhiannon - Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Fatbird, Wigan
Friday 26 June 2026
Dedicated to celebrating the timeless music of Fleetwood Mac, Rhiannon bring their iconic hits to life with authentic sound and energy. From Stevie Nicks' enchanting vocals to Lindsey Buckingham's unforgettable guitar riffs, the tribute ban...The Hallé - ABBA Symphonica
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 27 June 2026
Timeless pop meets modern orchestra in this ultimate symphonic celebration of ABBA's greatest hits. Led by the inimitable conductor Stephen Bell, the Halle Orchestra will be joined by vocal powerhouses Annie Skates, Emma Kershaw, David Comb...The Rocket Man - A Celebration of Sir Elton John
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 27 June 2026
Pack your bags, strap yourself in, for a night like no other and celebrate Sir Elton John with Jimmy Love. The Rocket Man is the world's favourite celebration to a musical icon, playing to audiences all around the world. So, catch a star...Kerry Katona's Super Troupers
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 27 June 2026
Kerry Katona's "Super Troupers" are coming for you! They're sending out an SOS to anyone who might Have a Dream of a great night out... So grab your platform boots and sequin jumpsuits for the ultimate non-stop party night! Featuring a d...Day Fever
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 27 June 2026
The day-time clubbing event started by Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure, her husband, Welsh actor and filmmaker Jonny Owen, and Jon McClure, the frontman of Sheffield indie kings Reverend & The Makers, has swept the UK since it's launch i...Manchester Music Tours - Joy Division Tour
Vinyl Revival, Manchester
Saturday 27 June - Saturday 29 August 2026
A four hour musical journey covering all things Joy Division and Factory Records! The chance to visit many of the important venues and locations around Manchester and surrounding areas that helped shape and influence the Joy Division sound....Classic Albums Live - Led Zeppelin II
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 30 June 2026
Do you remember dropping the needle on the world's greatest albums? Classic Albums Live does. Since 2003, Classic Albums Live has been performing iconic albums, live on stage, using the world's best musicians. Classic Albums Live is the mod...SilhouetteBand
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Silhouette is not defined as a 'band with a sound' - for each song introduces a completely new timbre to the programme. Listening to the great songs of the decade can certainly pull at the heart strings - but hearing them with orchestration...The Brit Fest
Ashley Hall Showground, Altrincham
Thursday 2 - Sunday 5 July 2026
A celebration of all things British; music, culture, cars, food, drink, sport, entertainment and more... Prepare to be blown away by an incredible lineup of top-notch British musicians and bands. From iconic anthems to chart-topping pop hit...
MANIA - The ABBA Tribute
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Friday 3 July 2026
Formed in 1999 - as ABBA Mania - and following an eighteen week run in London's West End in 2002, MANIA is accepted as the world's number one ABBA tribute show. A special concert which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoya...Transmission - The Sound Of Joy Division
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 4 - Friday 10 July 2026
Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. Joy Division were formed in Manchester during the late 1970s and d...Mama - The All Era Genesis Tribute Band
The Met, Bury
Saturday 4 July 2026
One of the UK's most successful Genesis tribute bands, Mama faithfully reproduce the sights and sounds of a high octane, contemporary Genesis rock concert with fantastic musicianship from acclaimed musicians. Taking you on a journey fro...Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Sunday 12 July 2026
The Sex Pistols - Paul Cook, Glen Matlock, and Steve Jones - unite with Frank Carter to celebrate 50 years of punk. ...Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Sunday 12 July 2026
The Sex Pistols - Paul Cook, Glen Matlock, and Steve Jones - unite with Frank Carter to celebrate 50 years of punk. ...Jess Robinson - Elton Reimagined
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Friday 17 July 2026
Elton John's greatest hits are reimagined by multi award-winning comedian and singer Jess Robinson (Radio 4's Dead Ringers, Channel 4's The Last Leg), renowned for her pitch-perfect impressions. Channeling a variety of legendary female ar...Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 18 July 2026
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll's most remarkable groups. Formed in Liverpool, in 1999, the tribute group have gone on to perf...Madness
Haydock Park, Newton-le-Willows
Saturday 18 July 2026
Madness may have been at the forefront of the late '70s ska revival, but the band quickly moved beyond the constraints of two-tone. By the time the '80s were in full swing, their embrace of everything from Motown to pure pop had made them o...Pink Floydian - The Pink Floyd Experience
The Met, Bury
Saturday 18 July 2026
Pink Floydian are a 7-piece tribute to the greatest prog rock band of all time. They have been building up a reputation as one of the finest and most authentic Pink Floyd tributes in the UK. They have received praise for their incredibly ac...Death or Glory - Tribute to The Clash
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Friday 24 July 2026
Formed on International Clash Day in 2023, Manchester-based tribute band provide a young and energetic stage show, delivering a near like-for-like night of live music that is as close to the intensity of The Clash as you can get. With a lo...Janet Kay & Carroll Thompson
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 25 July 2026
The Queen's of Lovers Rock announce a rare concert together. Janet Kay is best known for the Dennis Bovell produced track "Silly games" which went to Number 1 in the National UK charts in 1979. This was the first time a British born black f...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 7 August - Thursday 10 September 2026
Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a string orchestra at this awe-inspiring location. ...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 21 August 2026
Come and be whisked away to the Fleetwood Mac tribute of your "Dreams" with a programme selected from the band's impressive catalogue of most treasured iconic Rock masterpieces. A talented group of classical musicians will be melding sounds...Pretty Green - A tribute to The Jam
The Sound Lounge Darwen, Blackburn
Saturday 22 August 2026
Pretty Green - A Tribute to The Jam are a hard working and dedicated band who are passionately devoted to the music of The Jam. Pretty Green have a no song left out guarantee from songs like Burning Sky or Scrape Away to classics like Go...Rushed - A Tribute to Rush
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Saturday 22 August 2026
Rushed are a three piece authentic tribute act performing the music of Canada's finest progressive Rock trio - Rush. ...
Robin Trower (Procol Harlem)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 3 September 2026
Often compared to his idol Jimi Hendrix, Robin Trower achieved success with Procol Harum from 1967 until 1971, and as the bandleader of his own power trio known as the Robin Trower Band. If you've followed the seven-decade career of the aw...Maze
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 5 September 2026
One of the most acclaimed and influential bands of their era, MAZE, renowned for their unique & timeless R&B and funk sound, decades of unforgettable live performances return to the stage. With a career spanning more than five decades, MAZE...Ultimate 70s Show
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 5 September 2026
The Ultimate 70s Show is a totally live tribute to the rock and pop idols of the 1970s, featuring the music of Slade, T. Rex, The Sweet, David Bowie, Suzi Quatro, Alice Cooper, Mott the Hoople and Queen to name but a few. It was the decad...The Bootleg Beatles
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 6 September 2026
The world's Premier Beatles band continues to draw critical acclaim with their flawless recreation of the greatest songbook in history. Tracing the Fab Four's journey through the swinging 60s, every tiny detail is forensically observed fro...From The Jam
New Century, Manchester
Sunday 6 September 2026
Bruce Foxton is a part of the English Rock and Roll establishment. A musician who is most commonly recognised as the bass player and vocalist in legendary bands Stiff Little Fingers and, more famously, mod-revivalists The Jam, with Paul Wel...From The Jam
