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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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

Arrival - The Hits of Abba

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 12 September 2026
Calling all "Dancing Queens" and "Super Troopers" - it has been 50 years since ABBA's Iconic 1974 Eurovision win with their legendary performance of Waterloo, and what better way to celebrate than with Arrival - The Hits of ABBA! Get read...

Thank ABBA For The Music

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Saturday 12 September - Sunday 18 October 2026
Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves with this two-hour theatre spectacular that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history's most successful ...

Lost In Music

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
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...

Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show

Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 19 September 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...

Go Your Own Way - The Fleetwood Mac Legacy

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Sunday 20 September 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 ...

Northern Live - Do I Love You

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Thursday 24 September 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 ...

Jazz Sabbath

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 24 September 2026
Created by Adam Wakeman, touring keyboard and guitar player for Black Sabbath (2004-2017) and Ozzy Osbourne band member (2004-present), Jazz Sabbath is a fictional English jazz trio said to be from the late sixties. The band plays jazz rend...

Pete McCall - The Rod Stewart Songbook

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 25 September 2026
The Rod Stewart Songbook's spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Rod Stewart, featuring the sensational Pete McCall.  Rod Stewart's sister, Mary Cady said to Pete "you were excellent". The Hull Daily Mail wrote, "Pete Mc...

A Tribute To The Carpenters

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 1 October 2026
It's time to get over that rainbow and make the smallest of dreams come true as the Entertainers present A Tribute to the Carpenters, featuring Gordy Marshall's The British Carpenters and starring the fantastic Sally Creedon as Karen Carpen...

STRONG ENOUGH - Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 1 - Thursday 22 October 2026
Featuring all of the classic hits including Turn Back Time, I Found Someone, Believe, Strong Enough, Gypsies Tramps and thieves, her modern Abba remixes and many more. This is one show-stopping dazzling extravaganza you do not want to miss!...

Wishbone Ash

The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 2 October 2026
The 1970's Torquay Prog-rock legends are noted for their extensive use of harmony twin lead guitars which helped Andy Powell and Ted Turner to be voted "Two of the Ten Most Important Guitarists in Rock History" and to appear in Rolling Sto...

Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show

The Met, Bury
Friday 2 October 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...

A VISION OF ELVIS

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Saturday 3 October 2026
  Officially Endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) for charitable contributions and Officially Endorsed by Mr Ed Bonja - Elvis's Photographer and Road Manager (1970-1977) who said "On stage Rob Kingsley looks extraordinarily like Elv...

Legend - The Music of Bob Marley

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 4 October 2026
Legend - the Music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating the musical icon, the reggae legend that was Bob Marley, in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship...

Pure Weller - A Tribute to the Music of Paul Weller

Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 10 October 2026
A tribute to Paul Weller, Style Council & The Jam with a set containing classics from a career spanning 45 years ...

Man of the World - The Music of Peter Green

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 16 October 2026
Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac. Guitarist Remi Harris will be joined by vocalist Dave Small, bassist Tom Moore and Shane Dixon on drums to perform music from throughout Peter Green's car...

Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 17 October 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...

Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show

King George's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 17 October 2026
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 ...

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Sunday 18 October 2026
The Martians are back! Based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, the production remains a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages.  In October 2026, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds - Live...

What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner

King George's Hall, Blackburn
Wednesday 21 October 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...

Showaddywaddy

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 30 October 2026
  '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 ...

Emilio Santoro As Elvis

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 5 November 2026
  Internationally acclaimed youngster Emilio Santoro brings his award-winning Elvis Presley theatre show to the UK. Emilio has won both European and World Championships as Elvis in the past year, and wowed America's Got Talent viewers with...

Supreme Queen - A Dazzling Tribute to Queen

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 6 November 2026
  Now undoubtedly one of the most established and successful Tribute Bands in the world, The Supreme Queen production is a brilliantly designed presentation paying homage to the halcyon days of one of the greatest rock bands ever. Musicall...

Voodoo Room - Tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 6 November 2026
Paying tribute to some of the greatest names in rock history, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Cream, Voodoo Room are a stunning power-trio featuring some of the UK's finest musicians. Members of the band have played with Massive Attack, Ben...

A Band Called Malice - Tribute to The Jam

St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 6 November 2026
The Definitive Tribute to The Jam.A Band Called Malice has quickly taken the tribute world by storm in their quest to become the number one choice tribute-act to The Jam. The talented trio are the real deal and guarantee to take you back to...

The Australian Pink Floyd

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
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...

Squeeze + Billy Bragg

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Monday 23 November 2026
As one of the most traditional pop bands of the new wave, London's Squeeze provided one of the links between classic British guitar pop and post-punk providing the vehicle for the wry, subtle lyric writing of Chris Difford and traditiona...

Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson

The Edge, Wigan
Saturday 28 November 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...

What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 21 January 2027
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...

Ben Portsmouth - This is Elvis

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 22 January 2027
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...
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