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
Fri 23 Jan - Sat 25 Apr 2026
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Lowry
Thu 30 Apr - Wed 27 May 2026
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Manchester Academy
Sat 13 Dec 2025 - Sat 18 Apr 2026
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Manchester Academy
Fri 19 Dec 2025 - Sat 28 Mar 2026
Rick Wakeman (Yes)
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 19 October 2025
Legendary keyboardist Rick Wakeman is well known for being a member of the rock band Yes as well as having his own successful solo career. He made chart history in 2017 when his Piano Portraits album became the first solo piano album to...Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple / Trapeze / Black Sabbath)
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 21 October 2025
The former bassist and singer of Deep Purple, known to millions as the 'Voice of Rock', Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and the current front man for rock super group Black Country Communion, is pleased to announce that he will be per...The Freddie & Queen Experience - Queen & Freddie Mercury Tribute
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 24 October 2025
One of the UK's premier, internationally and critically acclaimed Queen & Freddie Mercury tribute bands, delivering a passionate and energy packed show chock full of Queen's greatest hits! Ian Adams as Freddie Mercury replicates Freddie M...Day Fever
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 25 October - Saturday 20 December 2025
The day-time clubbing event started by Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure, her husband, Welsh actor and filmmaker Jonny Owen and Sheffield indie kings, Reverend & The Makers has swept the UK since it's launch in 2024 "The day-time disco tha...Purple - Deep Purple Tribute Show
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Wednesday 29 October - Wednesday 12 November 2025
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...Lost In Music
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 30 October 2025
Get ready to recreate the Magical 70's and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge...Björn Again - The Australian Abba Show
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 31 October 2025
Established in Melbourne, Australia, in 1988 and endorsed by ABBA, Bjorn Again are the world's leading ABBA tribute-parody show and have now toured over 120 countries worldwide, performing concerts at Wembley, The Sydney Opera House and Th...The Stylistics
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Philadelphia soul legends The Stylistics recorded a remarkable 10 straight top ten hits during the early 1970s including the Grammy nominated 'You Make Me Feel Brand New', plus numerous classics including 'Can't Give You Anything (But My Lo...The Stylistics
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Philadelphia soul legends The Stylistics recorded a remarkable 10 straight top ten hits during the early 1970s including the Grammy nominated 'You Make Me Feel Brand New', plus numerous classics including 'Can't Give You Anything (But My Lo...Beth Nielsen Chapman & Judie Tzuke
RNCM, Manchester
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Two of the most revered female singer-songwriters unite for an evening of unparalleled music. Texas singer Beth Nielsen Chapman has been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame while London folk pop rocker Judie Tzuke is best ...Candlelight - Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Hall? St Peter's, Manchester
Thursday 6 November 2025
Discover the music of Queen and The Beatles performed under the gentle glow of candlelight by a string quartet in this awe-inspiring location. ...The Boomtown Rats
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 7 November 2025
Formed in 1975 in Dublin The Boomtown Rats exploded out of Ireland in '76 and their fast, loud, furious music and their fast loud furious attitude meant they became part of the burgeoning punk scene. Singer Bob Geldof's defiant motormouth a...The Upbeat Beatles
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 7 November 2025
Did you miss The Beatles first time around? Don't miss them now!The Upbeat Beatles are a rockin' band with tight musicianship and powerhouse vocals! You'll be jumping from the word go! There isn't a band to touch them - 8 bars of Twist an...Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond: The Ultimate Tribute
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Friday 7 November 2025
The good times never seemed so good... introducing Sweet Caroline, the ultimate tribute show to Neil Diamond featuring Gary Ryan, as seen on 'Stars in Their Eyes'. Taking it back to where it began, this musical journey celebrates 50 years o...Rushed - A Tribute to Rush
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 7 November 2025
Rushed are a three piece authentic tribute act performing the music of Canada's finest progressive Rock trio - Rush. ...Bowie Experience - David Bowie Tribute
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 8 November 2025
Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy. Bowie Experience continues to amaze audiences with an ast...Mama - The All Era Genesis Tribute Band
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 8 November 2025
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...ABBA Believe In Angels Brunch - ABBA Tribute
Area, Manchester
Saturday 8 November - Saturday 13 December 2025
 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 Ultimate Classic Rock Show
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 14 November 2025
Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present! Let The Ultimate Classic Rock Show take you on a roller coaster journey of classic rock nostalgia. Performing hit after hit live w...Showaddywaddy
The Edge, Wigan
Friday 14 November 2025
 'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World' is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades! Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records ...Death or Glory - Tribute to The Clash
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Friday 14 November 2025
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...Pretty Green - A Tribute to The Jam
The Sound Lounge Darwen, Blackburn
Friday 14 November 2025
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...Don't Stop Queen Now - Tribute to Queen
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 15 November 2025
Don't Stop Queen Now's energetic and true-to-life performance, fronted by the incredible Michael Spence who has featured on ITV1 as Freddie Mercury, brings Queen's 50 year reign to life in a show that's guaranteed to blow your mind! The si...Northern Live - Do I Love You
The Edge, Wigan
Saturday 15 November 2025
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 ...Absolute Bowie - Tribute to David Bowie
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 15 November 2025
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...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA by Piano
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Thursday 20 November - Saturday 27 December 2025
 Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a classical pianist under the gentle glow of candlelight at this awe-inspiring location. ...Northern Live - Do I Love You
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 21 November 2025
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 ...The ABBA Reunion Tribute Show
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 21 November 2025
Created by the director, producer and choreographer of the award-winning ABBAMANIA musical and starring the original 'Frida' from the London West End cast! Superbly accurate harmony vocals, guitar and keyboards combine with stunning replica...Death or Glory - Tribute to The Clash
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 21 November 2025
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...The Australian Pink Floyd
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 22 November 2025
Since their first ever concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988 the Australian Pink Floyd Show have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour's 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by Rick Wright. TA...The ABBA Reunion Tribute Show
The Met, Bury
Saturday 22 November 2025
Created by the director, producer and choreographer of the award-winning ABBAMANIA musical and starring the original 'Frida' from the London West End cast! Superbly accurate harmony vocals, guitar and keyboards combine with stunning replica...Moving Pictures - A Tribute to the Music of Rush
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 22 November 2025
Scottish power trio Moving Pictures play for over two hours covering all the Rush classics such as Tom Sawyer, The Spirit of Radio and Xanadu (with doubleneck guitars) plus some deeper cuts such as By Tor and later belters such as Far Cry a...Go Your Own Way - The Fleetwood Mac Legacy
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 23 November 2025
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 ...The Saints '73-'78
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Monday 24 November 2025
One of the most influential punk bands of all time, Australian rockers The Saints were formed in Brisbane, Queensland in 1973 by singer-songwriter Chris Bailey, drummer Ivor Hay, and guitarist-songwriter Ed Kuepper. According to Bob Geldof,...Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 2025 - Saturday 3 January 2026
West End mega-hit TINA - The Tina Turner Musical announces its first ever UK & Ireland tour. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi award-winning global superstar, Tina Turner didn't just...Ben Portsmouth - This is Elvis
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 28 November 2025
Internationally renowned as one, if not THE best Elvis tribute in the world today, Ben Portsmouth will bring his unique style and charisma and will show audiences why he is regarded as the best in the business. A multi-talented musician, si...Gary Numan
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 29 November 2025
London-born Gary Anthony James Webb helped turn the UK's budding new wave scene on its head in the late '70s. He launched his music career by starting the band Tubeway Army, who released their eponymous debut in 1978. At the time, he adopte...Too Much Too Young - The Music of 2 Tone And Beyond
The Edge, Wigan
Saturday 29 November 2025
Pack your bags and get ready to board the Night boat to Cairo as we celebrate the iconic story of 2-Tone and beyond! 'Too Much Too Young' is the non stop Ska party that tells the story of one of the most influential musical movements in Br...The Wailers
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 30 November 2025
Bob Marley and the Wailers recorded, toured and made history together between 1972 and 1981. It was Bob Marley himself that requested the Wailers stayed together. Today, carrying on the mission are legitimate members, children-of-legends an...Madness
AO Arena, Manchester
Friday 5 December 2025
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...The Bootleg Beatles
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 5 December 2025
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...Rhinestone Cowboy - The Glen Campbell Story
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 12 December 2025
From his humble beginnings to his meteoric rise to fame, and the tumultuous rollercoaster ride in between, backed by a live band of top-tier musicians, this theatre show from Lars Pluto delivers an immersive experience that celebrates the h...Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 13 December 2025
Fleetwood Bac are the world's first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, the only Mac tribute to authentically replicate the classic 'Rumours' line-up. The show focuses on the 'Rumours' era of the band ...Robert Plant's Saving Grace featuring Suzi Dian
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Monday 15 December 2025
Saving Grace are a folk co-operative between Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant with Suzi Dian (vocals), Oli Jefferson (percussion), Tony Kelsey (mandolin, baritone and acoustic guitars), and Matt Worley (banjo, acoustic and baritone guitar...Trevor Horn & His Band
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Trevor and his band are playing an exclusive run of UK tour dates with a new career-spanning 'Video Killed The Radio Star' live show ...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 19 December 2025
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...Dave Hill's Slade
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Monday 22 December 2025
The farewell tour from Dave Hill and the boys end with a Christmas gig at the O2 Ritz in Manchester. Slade's unique blend of pop and rock'n'roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23 Top 20 singles, they have become a fi...Pil (Public Image LTD)
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 28 December 2025
After fronting the Sex Pistols, John Lydon formed Public Image Ltd in 1978 and, with a shifting line-up and unique sound, PiL have gone on to become widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of all time. Their musi...New Purple Celebration - The Music of Prince
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 9 January 2026
Formerly known as Purple Rain, New Purple Celebration celebrate the life, legacy and The Music of Prince, with their brilliantly funky show featuring world class musicians delivering a non-stop 2 hour hit packed extravaganza. Expect to see,...Bowie Experience - David Bowie Tribute
