1980S MUSIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
1980S MUSIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular 1980s Music Concerts in Manchester
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall
Thu 8 Oct 2026 - Fri 12 Nov 2027
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Stockport Plaza
Fri 16 Oct 2026 - Fri 2 Apr 2027
Francis Rossi (Status Quo)
Stockport Plaza
Mon 12 Oct 2026 - Sat 27 Mar 2027
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
King George's Hall
Wed 21 Oct 2026 - Fri 26 Mar 2027
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Hallé St Peter's
Thu 26 Nov 2026 - Fri 5 Feb 2027
Candlelight - Tribute to Michael Jackson
Hallé St Peter's
Sun 27 Dec 2026 - Sat 16 Jan 2027
Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 31 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 acclaime...REM - A Performance by Stipe
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 31 October 2026
The definitive R.E.M. tribute. R.E.M. remain one of the world's most enigmatic bands. With a string of peerless albums; one eye on the underground and one eye on the soaring chorus; it's safe to say we will never see their like again. Fro...Leo Sayer
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 6 November 2026
Leo and his band brings boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show to some of his favourite venues across the country. Leo is known the world over for his army of hits which include Thunder In My Heart, Moonlighting, One Man Band, ...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. Musical...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 t...The Rocket Man - A Celebration of Sir Elton John
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 7 November 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 sta...Candlelight - Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 7 November 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. ...Stevie Wonder
Co-op Live, Manchester
Sunday 8 November 2026
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 ...David Byrne (Talking Heads) - Book Tour
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Presenting a brand-new solo talk inspired by his forthcoming book, Sleeping Beauties, David Byrne is one of the most original and influential artists of the last half century. Since co-founding Talking Heads in 1975, his work has spanned m...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. T...REM - A Performance by Stipe
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 13 November 2026
The definitive R.E.M. tribute. R.E.M. remain one of the world's most enigmatic bands. With a string of peerless albums; one eye on the underground and one eye on the soaring chorus; it's safe to say we will never see their like again. Fro...Paul Heaton (The Beautiful South & The Housemartins)
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriting genius Paul Heaton will be performing songs from throughout his career including classic tracks by The Beautiful South and The Housemartins, with the help of guest singer Rianne Downey. One of the...Moments of Pleasure - The Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 14 November 2026
Tribute band Moments Of Pleasure are considered by many to be the next best thing to listening to Kate Bush herself! This 5 piece band features the stunning vocals of Lisa-Marie Walters, as seen on BBC, ITV and heard on BBC 5 and various ...For Vini - The Music of The Durutti Column
Albert Hall, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
Celebrate the iconic musical moments of Vini Reilly and The Durutti Column, with the band's collaborators Keir Stewart and Bruce Mitchell. For half a century, The Durutti Column have occupied a musical world entirely their own, blending di...Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet)
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
 Co-founder and frontman of '80s New Romantic legends Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley has announced a brand new UK tour for 2025, which will be a spectacular celebration of swing and crooner classics, as well as his own hits reimagined. The ...
Terry Christian & Smug Roberts
Cuckoo Prestwich, Manchester
Sunday 22 November 2026
Smug Roberts & Terry ChristianTwo Manchester lads, one city and a big bag of stories. Join Smug Roberts and Terry Christian for No Country for Old Manc's, a night of comedy, conversation, music and memories as they look back at the Manches...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 tradition...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Thursday 26 November 2026 - Friday 5 February 2027
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 sound...80's Mania
The Met, Bury
Friday 27 November 2026
Europe's long standing premier 1980's multi-tribute concert show is back. With 28 chart topping artistes, the 80's are authentically recreated to look and sound as they did back in the day with a live band and awesome dancers. Mindblowin...Skids + Theatre of Hate
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026
Two era defining artists come together for an explosive co-headline tour. The Skids formed in 1977 in their hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan. After releasing an independent ...Mama - The All Era Genesis Tribute Band
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 27 November 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 fr...Dirty DC - AC/DC Tribute
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Friday 27 November 2026
Dirty/DC have been playing throughout the UK and Europe since 1998 and have developed a lineup and stage show that has made their reputation seriously strong amongst AC/DC fans, whether die hard fanatics or people who just want a good nigh...Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
The Edge Wigan, 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 greate...Absolute Bowie - Tribute to David Bowie
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 28 November 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 B...The Smyths - Tribute to The Smiths
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 28 November 2026
The Smyths are a joyous celebration of arguably the greatest band of all time, Manchester legends The Smiths. Thrillingly accurate, the group have amassed a huge following and regularly sell out huge venues both here and abroad. 2023 mark...Moving Pictures - A Tribute to the Music of Rush
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 28 November 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 ...Big Country Redux
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Monday 30 November 2026
 Formed in Dunfermline, Scotland by the former-Skids guitarist Stuart Adamson and childhood friend Bruce Watson, Celtic-inspired Big Country quickly broke worldwide with their ringing, bagpipe-like guitars and anthemic songs helping thei...The Pogues
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 4 December 2026
Following the death of Kent frontman Shane MacGowan in 2023, Celtic punk legends The Pogues return to celebrate their greatest hits. Original members, Mancunian accordian player James Fearnley, Stoke banjoist Jem Finer, and Eastbourne tin ...A Tribute To Manchester
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 4 December 2026
A Tribute to Manchester returns featuring The Clone Roses, Oasish, The Smiths Ltd, Cortinas and DJ Clint Boon. ...The Chameleons
New Century, Manchester
Friday 4 - Saturday 5 December 2026
 After celebrating their 40th anniversary in style, legendary underground Manchester band Chameleons return. The Middleton-formed band serve-up a career spanning set. Helmed from the front by long-standing custodian "Vox", previously kno...
The Chameleons & Manchester Camerata
New Century, Manchester
Friday 4 - Saturday 5 December 2026
 After celebrating their 40th anniversary in style, legendary underground Manchester band Chameleons return. The Middleton-formed band serve-up a career spanning set. Helmed from the front by long-standing custodian "Vox", previously kno...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 4 December 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 acclaime...Echoes of the Bunnymen - An Aural Tribute to Echo & The Bunnymen
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 4 December 2026
Echoes of the Bunnymen are an aural tribute to the alternative Fab Four. "A bloody good tribute, go check them out" - Will Sergeant (Echo & The Bunnymen). After Will Sergeant bought tickets and surprised Echoes of the Bunnymen by showing u...MANIA - The ABBA Tribute
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Saturday 5 December 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 enjoy...The ABBA Reunion Tribute Show
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Saturday 5 December 2026
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 replic...The Pogue Traders - Tribute to The Pogues
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 5 December 2026
The finest Pogues homage imaginable, with every note, inflection, reel and run served up with passion, love and credibility. Wonderful stuff, and not so much a tribute as a continuation of that remarkable band's incredible music. Since S...UB40 featuring Ali Campbell
Co-op Live, Manchester
Sunday 6 December 2026
After walking away from Birmingham reggae legends UB40 after 30 years, in 2008, due to creative differences, original lead singer Ali Campbell formed a new line-up and was shortly to be followed by keyboard player Mickey Virtue and fellow ...David Bowie - You're Not Alone
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Tuesday 8 December 2026 - Sunday 10 January 2027
Be transported into the many worlds of David Bowie. Through iconic performances, rarely-seen interviews and never-before-exhibited material, discover the creative mind, spirit and soul of one of the world's greatest, most visionary artists...Culture Club
AO Arena, Manchester
Thursday 10 December 2026
Music icons Boy George and Culture Club are thrilled to bring their tour to celebrate their first two monumental albums, 'Kissing to Be Clever' and 'Colour by Numbers'. The prolific band will perform these landmark albums in their entirety...808 State
New Century, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
Graham Massey's Manchester dance legends and Acid House pioneers have been described as "masters of their art" (Q), "pioneers" (Future Music), "for sonic trailblazing and inestimable influence, among our most important groups" (Record Coll...DC/UK + Shef Leppard - Tributes to AC/DC + Def Leppard
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
Previously known as AC/DC UK, now DC/UK, Europe's top tribute are a band of international renown, having played over 20 countries worldwide, major festival appearances in front of thousands, an appearance on Polish national TV to 5 millio...The Whitney Bottomless Brunch
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Get the gang together and get those group chats ready, because Brunch Baby are hosting a massive 'Whitney'Â themed Bottomless Brunch and you're all invited! Prepare yourselves for the ultimate brunch experience, jam packed with unforgettab...The Devout - Depeche Mode Tribute Act
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 12 December 2026
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:Rez...Michelle Lawson - The Voice of Whitney
The Grand Bar, Warrington
Thursday 17 December 2026
Experience a breathtaking celebration of one of the greatest vocalists of all time with Michelle Lawson - The Voice of Whitney. Renowned as one of the UK's leading Whitney Houston tribute artists, Michelle captivates audiences with her spi...Trevor Horn & His Band
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 19 December 2026
One of the world's most successful and innovative producers Trevor Horn achieved great success as a member of The Buggles, Yes, and Art of Noise. Dubbed "the man who invented the eighties," the Durham-born bassist also worked as producer...
Sanctum Sanctorium - The Dark Side Of The 80s
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 19 December 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 ...Candlelight - Tribute to Michael Jackson
Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester
Sunday 27 December 2026
Discover the music of Michael Jackson performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...Rushed - A Tribute to Rush
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Saturday 9 January 2027
Rushed are a three piece authentic tribute act performing the music of Canada's finest progressive Rock trio - Rush. ...The Magic of the Bee Gees - A Tribute to The Bee Gees
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 14 January 2027
Direct from London's West End. Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, when the feeling's gone and you can't go on, it's time to put on your dancing shoes, for the night out of the year you have been waiting for to celebrate t...Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 15 January 2027
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 greate...A Band Called Malice - Tribute to The Jam
