1980S MUSIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
1980S MUSIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular 1980s Music Concerts in Manchester
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Thu 29 Jan - Fri 26 Jun 2026
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
The Grand
Fri 11 Jul 2025 - Sat 18 Apr 2026
Martin Kemp - Back To The 80s DJ Set
Uppermill Civic Hall
Fri 7 - Fri 14 Nov 2025
Dancing In The Daylight
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 14 June - Saturday 27 September 2025
Step back in time and let loose at Dancing in the Daylight hosted by BrunchBaby. The party will come alive with the sounds of the past as the day is transformed into a lively, nostalgia-filled disco for grown-ups with the DJ spinning all th...Sound Of The Crowd - A Night Of Retro Electro
The Peer Hat, Manchester
Saturday 14 June - Monday 14 July 2025
If you like New Wave, Synthpop, Italo, Hi-NRG and all things Retro Electro from 1980 until now, then Manchester-based Welsh DJ Dinsdale Godfrey and Liam Moody will take you through the night playing anything from ABC to ZYX. Expect to hear...Tropiloco
FAC251, Manchester
Thursday 19 June - Thursday 3 July 2025
A UK wide club night with three floors of 80s, 90s, 00s, + RnB, HipHop and Rap + House, Tech and UK Garage ...Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 20 June 2025
'Stars in Their Eyes' live finalist Rob Lamberti has earned the title of the UK's number one George Michael tribute artist and has even worked on behalf of the late Wham legend for Sony Music to promote the album 25 Live. In a 2014 interv...Day Fever
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 21 June - Sunday 24 August 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...Iron Maiden
Co-op Live, Manchester
Sunday 22 June 2025
One of the most influential and successful bands in history, with over 200 million sales, the legendary East London heavy metal heroes return. With a career spanning over four decades, Bruce Dickinson and the boys are best known for th...An Evening Without Kate Bush
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 22 June 2025
Howl with the Hounds of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights! She's not there - but you are. Whether you've been a fan for decades or recently joined the shoal via the 'Stranger Things' phenomenon, there has never been a bette...Kid Creole & The Coconuts
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 22 June 2025
Incorporating a variety of styles and influences, in particular a mix of disco and Latin American, Caribbean, and Cab Calloway styles conceptually inspired by the big band era, Platinum-selling "Tropical Gangsters" Kid Creole and the Coconu...Diana Ross & Hallé Orchestra - A Symphonic Celebration
Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 26 June 2025
Diana Ross presents her "Symphonic Celebration" surrounded by an ensemble of great musicians of Soul, Jazz, Rock, Pop and more. She will be performing alongside the Manchester based Halle Orchestra. For the first time ever on tour, Ms Ross ...Start to End - Prefab Sprout's Steve McQueen
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 26 June - Sunday 13 July 2025
A group of Scotland's leading young musicians perform a selection of albums from Start to End. Organised by Admiral Fallow's Joe Rattray with Pronto Mama duo Craig McMahon and Martin Johnston. ...ABBA Believe In Angels Brunch - ABBA Tribute
Area, Manchester
Saturday 28 June - 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...Electromantics
The Penketh And Sankey Conservative Club, Warrington
Saturday 28 June 2025
Electromantic's are a 1980's Electronica/New Wave Tribute band from Merseyside. Gold is the lead vocalist / frontman, Green is the second vocalist / guitarist / keyboard player and Red is the main keyboard player / backing vocalist. They ar...Pil (Public Image LTD)
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Tuesday 1 July 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...Legend - The Music of Bob Marley
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 4 July 2025
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...The Kate Bush Song Book
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 4 July 2025
The Kate Bush Song Book is an acoustic offshoot of tribute band Cloudbusting, a chance to indulge in Kate Bush's piano-based compositions and to re-imagine some of her larger scale works with stripped back, more intimate arrangements. Cl...
Man in the Mirror - A Tribute to Michael Jackson
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Friday 4 July 2025
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...Stevie Wonder
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 5 July 2025
American singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, Stevie Wonder is one of the most celebrated and prominent figures in popular music who, at the age of 12, was the youngest recording artist to have achieved a #1 single with "Fingertips P...Manc 25 - The Mancunian Way
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Saturday 5 July 2025
Oasis. The Smiths. The Stone Roses. Three tribute bands. One place. One night. The music of Manchester. Oasis Maybe: Did you miss Oasis' early rough and ready gigs of 94/95? Did you miss the era defining concerts at Earls Court, Maine Road,...That Night In Manchester
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 11 July 2025
That Night in Manchester is a brand new musical regaling the audience with a nostalgic and emotional journey through the heady days of the 80s and 90s Manchester indie scene. The audience will be taken back to the vibrant and exhilarating ...Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Northwich Memorial Court, Northwich
Friday 11 July 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 ...MANIA - The ABBA Tribute
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Saturday 12 July 2025
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...The 30+ Club
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 12 July 2025
Love to dance but can't hack late nights? The 30+ Club reclaim the dancefloor for the over 30s, with the pop music, the atmosphere and bedtime to suit those who've 'still got it'. ...Rock For Heroes - The Ultimate Rock Anthems
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 25 July 2025
Classic rock anthems, incredible musicians, sensational vocalists and a Rocktacular experience; with a lot of laughs thrown in! All the ingredients that make up the phenomenal, 'Rock for Heroes'! Performed by a superb 7-piece band, the sh...The ELO Experience - Tribute to Electric Light Orchestra
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 27 July 2025
The ELO Experience have been bringing the music of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light orchestra to the live stage since 2006. The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction - suffice to say that be...The Selecter
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 9 August 2025
Get on down to see Coventry 2 tone ska revival legends The Selecter. Having co-released the first 2 tone ska single, "The Selecter", reaching UK no.6 in 1979 as a Double A-side with the Specials' "Gangsters", they were one of the founding a...The Whitney Bottomless Brunch
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 9 August - Saturday 8 November 2025
Get the gang together and get those group chats ready, because Brunch Baby are hosting a massive 'Whitney' themed Bottomless Brunch and you're all invited! Prepare yourselves for the ultimate brunch experience, jam packed with unforgettabl...Death or Glory - Tribute to The Clash
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Thursday 14 August 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...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 15 August - Wednesday 17 September 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...Will Smith
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Wednesday 27 August 2025
GRAMMY-Award winning artist, Hollywood actor and multifaceted entertainer, Will Smith brings his "Based on a True Story" Tour, to Europe. These live shows will see the Fresh Prince performing songs from his new album along with his classic ...Luther - Luther Vandross Celebration
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 29 August 2025
The world's premier show in celebration of 'The Velvet Voice'. Experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever...
The Devout - Depeche Mode Tribute Act
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 30 August 2025
Fast becoming The World's number one Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically. The band members are made up of well known artists in their own right:Reza...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Wednesday 3 September 2025
What's Love Got To Do With It? is the joyous new show celebrating the music of the incredible Tina Turner. Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney - Queen Of The Night, What's Love Got To Do With I...Whitney - The Candlelight Concert starring Taryn Charles
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Thursday 4 September 2025
This Candlelight Concert stars Taryn Charles, Britain's Got Talent 2024 golden buzzer winner & acclaimed vocalist featuring a world-class live band, delivering Whitney Houst...Lost In Music
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 5 September 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...Hey Pixies - Pixies Tribute Band
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 5 September 2025
The UK'S most "Gigantic" Pixies Tribute Band ...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Thursday 11 September 2025
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson - the man, the music and the magic. MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and...Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
The Edge, Wigan
Friday 12 September 2025
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...Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 13 September 2025
Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, touring worldwide, selling over 500,000 tickets. Join us for one very special night as we celebrate the late great George Michael. Make new memories whilst reliving old classics - this o...Thank ABBA For The Music
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Saturday 13 September 2025 - Saturday 12 September 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 ...Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
The Grand, Clitheroe
Saturday 13 September 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 ...The Greatest Love of All - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Tuesday 16 September 2025
After her show-stopping Britain's Got Talent finals appearance, Belinda Davids returns with her acclaimed Whitney Houston tribute. Whitney's musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute show described as "m...The Smiths Ltd - The Smiths Tribute Band
The Met, Bury
Friday 19 - Saturday 20 September 2025
The Smiths Ltd was formed in Manchester, UK the hometown of The Smiths. After an extensive search to find the perfect Morrissey, the band played their first gig in Manchester to an audience of avid Smiths fans. The response was spectacular...Cillirion - A Tribute to Fish-Era Marillion
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Sunday 21 September 2025
A tribute to Fish-Era Marillion, bringing a musical spectacular of Marillion's back catalogue tracks. ...Barbara Dickson
Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 27 September 2025
Barbara Dickson returns to perform both classic and more recent material from her extraordinary canon of music across both pop and folk, all with her exceptional band. As a multi-million selling recording artist with an equally impressiv...W.A.S.P.
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 27 September 2025
American West Coast heavy metal band W.A.S.P. emerged in 1982 from the same Los Angeles scene that spawned Motley Crue, Ratt, Quiet Riot and others. The band was a prominent target in the mid-1980s of the Parents Music Resource Center (P...
Jive Talkin' Perform The Bee Gees Live in Concert
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 27 September 2025
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...Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 27 September 2025
Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute into their show to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist (and world reno...The Freddie & Queen Experience - Queen & Freddie Mercury Tribute
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 27 September - 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...Angels of Darkness - A Tribute to The World of Goth
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Saturday 27 September 2025
Birmingham's premier gothic rock tribute band deliver an almost encyclopaedic collection of music from the World of Goth: from A to Dead! Expect a "Weird beautiful mixture of exquisite excellence" paying tribute to not only 80s greats such ...Manchester Music Tours - The Smiths Tour
Vinyl Revival, Manchester
Saturday 27 September 2025
The Smiths fans from across the globe will have the opportunity to experience once again how this iconic band made their mark in Manchester and the world. Iconic places that will be visited on the tour include; Strangeways prison, which bec...That Night In Manchester
