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
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
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Manchester Academy
Sat 13 Dec 2025 - Sat 17 Oct 2026
Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Manchester Academy
Fri 19 Dec 2025 - Fri 2 Oct 2026
Bowie Experience - David Bowie Tribute
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 10 January 2026
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...Jean Genie - David Bowie Tribute
The Met, Bury
Saturday 10 January 2026
One of only a few tribute artists to tour and perform with an original artist's band, David Bowie tribute act Jean Genie was created by John Mainwaring and John Ford in 1993. An original recording artist in his own right, John Mainwaring ha...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Hall? St Peter's, Manchester
Thursday 15 January 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
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 15 January 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...The Classic Rock Show
Lowry, Salford
Monday 19 - Saturday 31 January 2026
The ultimate live juke box is back, bigger and even better, celebrating the very best-of-the-best of Classic Rock. Paying tribute to its favourite rock heroes CRS thunders through legendary performances from the likes of Queen, Led Zeppelin...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 23 January 2026
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...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Thursday 29 January 2026
After selling 100,000 tickets last year with its theatre tour, including sold-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall, The London Palladium and other UK venues, Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston is back bigger than ever with th...The Specials Ltd - Tribute to 2Tone Legends The Specials
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 30 January 2026
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the The Specials' classic #1 single 'Ghost Town' with a live set from The Specials Ltd., the world's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Records Legends, The Specials. When the original line up ...80s Live
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 6 February 2026
Feel shiny and new as yout travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music for the night - put your hands together and get into the groove as the live band, Electric Dreams, perform over two dozen chart topping anthems from arti...Hey Pixies - Pixies Tribute Band
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 7 February 2026
The UK'S most "Gigantic" Pixies Tribute Band ...Barbara Dickson
Waterside, Manchester
Thursday 12 February 2026
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...Dave Kelly & Paul Jones (The Blues Band)
The Met, Bury
Thursday 12 February 2026
Two blues legends, one unforgettable performance. Paul Jones and Dave Kelly are two of the UK's most revered and respected blues musicians. Together they have played alongside the greats, including Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker, and Sonn...Saving All My Love For You - A Celebration Of Whitney Houston
The Edge, Wigan
Friday 13 February 2026
Experience the magic of Whitney Houston like never before with Saving All My Love For You - a breathtaking celebration of the voice that defined generations. This spectacular tribute brings Whitney's greatest hits to life, from heart-mel...Go Your Own Way - The Fleetwood Mac Legacy
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 20 February 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 ...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 21 February 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 Rocket Man - A Celebration of Sir Elton John
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Thursday 26 February 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...That'll Be The Day
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 26 February 2026
Celebrate the golden age of Rock 'n' Roll and Pop from the '50s right the way through to the '80s from Trevor Payne and an exceptional cast of who combine hilarious comedy sketches and impersonations with brilliant vocals and superb musicia...Luther - Luther Vandross Celebration
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 27 February 2026
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...Sanctum Sanctorium - The Dark Side Of The 80s
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 27 February 2026
Formed through a mutual love of 80's goth and alternative rock music. Sanctum Santorium are a live 5-piece tribute band that faithfully recreate classic hits by artists such as The Cult, Killing Joke, Sisters of Mercy, Billy Idol, Bauhaus a...Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 28 February 2026
'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...New Dawn Fades: A Play About Joy Division and Manchester
Lowry, Salford
Monday 2 - Wednesday 4 March 2026
The brand-new stage production of New Dawn Fades: A Play About Joy Division & Manchester celebrates its 10th anniversary. The new touring production is written by Brian Gorman, produced & directed by Giles D Bastow and Sean Mason fo...Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young
The Met, Bury
Thursday 5 March 2026
Los Pacaminos is a Tex-Mex band that was formed by pop star Paul Young in 1992 during a break in his music career. The band originally consisted of six members, including guitarist Jamie Moses, accordion/keyboard player Matt Irving, songwr...Echo & The Bunnymen
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 6 March 2026
One of the most influential British bands in modern history, Echo & The Bunnymen will celebrate the songs that have brought the group twenty top 20 hits and nine top 20 albums so far during their incredible 40-year career. The band's semina...The Freddie & Queen Experience - Queen & Freddie Mercury Tribute
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 6 March 2026
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...U2 by U2UK
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 6 March 2026
Over their 20 year history, it's easy to see why U2UK are Europe's Premiere U2 Tribute show, winning the hearts of U2 fans all over by performing in Europe and beyond, including U2's after show party....The Smiths Ltd + Clint Boon (DJ Set)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 7 March 2026
Formed in 2009, the ONLY Smiths tribute band from and based in Manchester have a unique selling point and an authenticity that is hard to beat. Committed to getting the same energy that Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce h...Queen Of The Night - A Tribute To Whitney Houston
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 8 March 2026
After selling 100,000 tickets last year with its theatre tour, including sold-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall, The London Palladium and other UK venues, Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston is back bigger than ever with th...Jive Talkin' Perform The Bee Gees Live in Concert
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Sunday 8 March 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...David Byrne (Talking Heads)
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Monday 9 - Wednesday 11 March 2026
The iconic Scotland-born, Canada-raised, Maryland frontman of Talking Heads returns to Europe. Known for his quirky stage presence and artful blending of rock, funk, world music, and avant-garde influences, beyond Talking Heads his prolific...Echo & The Bunnymen
Albert Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 11 March 2026
One of the most influential British bands in modern history, Echo & The Bunnymen will celebrate the songs that have brought the group twenty top 20 hits and nine top 20 albums so far during their incredible 40-year career. The band's semina...Jason Donovan
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Jason Donovan's latest tour is a spectacular celebration of his remarkable career in music, theatre, film and TV. This exciting tour will take fans on a journey through 35 years of hits on stage and screen via Jason's energetic and uniqu...Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Thursday 12 March 2026
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...Tribute to Luther Vandross - The Candlelight Concert
Victoria Hall, Bolton
Thursday 12 March 2026
A heartfelt evening honouring the timeless music of Luther Vandross, as a gifted vocalist and an incredible live band bring his greatest hits to life in a stunning candlelit setting. This tribute concert celebrates the velvet voice of one o...The Fureys
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 12 March 2026
Legends of Irish music & song The Fureys, renowned for their hit songs 'I will love you', 'When you were sweet 16', 'The Green fields of France', 'The old man', 'Red rose cafe', 'From Clare to here', 'Her father didn't like me anyway', '...Too Much Too Young - The Music of 2 Tone And Beyond
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 12 March 2026
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...Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 13 March 2026
One of three line-ups currently touring, Gipsy Kings featuring original vocalist Nicolas Reyes will be bringing their Catalan rumba, flamenco, and salsa party to town. Founded in 1979 in Arles, France, by French born Catalan musicians fr...Stiff Little Fingers
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 13 March 2026
During the first wave of U.K. punk rock, plenty of bands sang about a world full of violence and chaos, but Stiff Little Fingers didn't have to imagine a dystopian world - formed in Belfast in 1977 at the height of "The Troubles," police br...Moving Pictures - A Tribute to the Music of Rush
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 14 March 2026
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...Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 15 March 2026
Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners is back for 2026!Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish musicians, the show is packed full of classics like Whiskey in the Jar, The Irish...Jason Donovan
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Sunday 15 March 2026
Jason Donovan's latest tour is a spectacular celebration of his remarkable career in music, theatre, film and TV. This exciting tour will take fans on a journey through 35 years of hits on stage and screen via Jason's energetic and uniqu...10cc
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 17 March 2026
One of the UK's most innovative and influential bands, Mancunian art pop and soft rock legends 10cc return with the typically tongue-in-cheek 'And Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour' - celebrating a genre-defying repertoire that continue...Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 20 March 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 ...That Night In Manchester
The Edge, Wigan
Saturday 21 March 2026
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 ...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 21 March 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...Candlelight - Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Hall? St Peter's, Manchester
Sunday 22 March 2026
Discover the music of Queen and The Beatles performed under the gentle glow of candlelight by a string quartet in this awe-inspiring location. ...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Middleton Arena, Manchester
Friday 27 March 2026
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...Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 27 March 2026
Los Pacaminos is a Tex-Mex band that was formed by pop star Paul Young in 1992 during a break in his music career. The band originally consisted of six members, including guitarist Jamie Moses, accordion/keyboard player Matt Irving, songwr...Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 28 March 2026
Fully endorsed by members of Shaky's own family, the award-winning tribute to the UK's biggest selling singles artist of the 1980's - Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story is a nostalgic celebration, jam packed with feel-good Roc...Heartbreak - The Tom Petty Show
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 28 March 2026
Heartbreak - The Tom Petty Show perform the greatest hits of Tom Petty, The Heartbreakers, Travelling Wilburys and Stevie Nicks duets. Grammy Award winning artist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Tom Petty is one of the biggest sell...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
The Grand, Clitheroe
Saturday 28 March 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 Billy Joel Songbook
