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
Manchester Academy
Sat 13 Sep 2025 - Sat 18 Apr 2026
Martin Kemp - Back To The 80s DJ Set
Uppermill Civic Hall
Fri 7 - Fri 14 Nov 2025
Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
Manchester Academy
Sat 27 Sep - Sat 29 Nov 2025
Wet Wet Wet + Heather Small (M People)
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 19 October 2025
Iconic Clydebank pop act Wet Wet Wet have sold more than 15 million singles and albums to date and have featured in the UK Singles Chart and Album Chart for an incredible time period of over 500 weeks. Formed in 1982, their albums have been...Miles Hunt (The Wonder Stuff)
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Sunday 19 October 2025
Miles Hunt is the singer of highly successful late 80s / early 90s indie band The Wonder Stuff, and also briefly of Vent 414. His solo career began in 1999 and he will perform tracks from his new album together with classic Top 20 hits s...Suzanne Vega
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 20 October 2025
A masterful storyteller, with literary lyrics that guide the listener through her poetic observations of the world around her, Vega's understated melodic beauty is immediately recognisable and as utterly distinct and thoughtful as it was wh...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...Wendy James (Transvision Vamp)
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Tuesday 21 October 2025
Most recognised as front-woman of iconic 80's alternative rock band TRANSVISION VAMP, Wendy enjoyed massive chart success with a string of hits including Baby I Don't Care, I Want Your Love and Revolution Baby. Her sexually charged and rebe...Echoes of the Bunnymen - An Aural Tribute to Echo & The Bunnymen
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Thursday 23 October 2025
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 up...Sanctum Sanctorium - The Dark Side Of The 80s
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 25 October 2025
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...The Terminator Live
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Tuesday 28 October 2025
Experience the ground-breaking, cult classic, The Terminator, on a vast HD screen while Brad Fiedel's signature synthesizer-led, percussive score is performed live by The Avex Ensemble in-sync with the 1984 motion picture. The US box-off...Saving All My Love For You - A Celebration Of Whitney Houston
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Tuesday 28 October 2025
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...Sananda Maitreya (Terence Trent D'Arby)
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 28 October 2025
New York pop soul singer Sananda Maitreya (born Terence Trent Howard), started his career with the stage name Terence Trent D'Arby (adapting his stepfather's surname of Darby). He found fame in 1987 with the 5 x Platinum chart-topping albu...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...Duran Duran
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 31 October 2025
Birmingham New Wave idols Duran Duran were one of the first bands to truly capitalise on the new frontier of MTV. With a run of high concept, high-end production videos to innately catchy funk rock singles, the band's rise to stardom was pr...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 Smyths - Tribute to The Smiths
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 1 November 2025
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 marks...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...
Martin Kemp - Back To The 80s DJ Set
Freight Island, Manchester
Friday 7 November 2025
The hottest 80s club night is coming to town as actor, TV personality and star of Spandau Ballet Martin Kemp will be spinning the biggest and best hits of that decade for what promises to be a pure 'Gold' night! ...China Crisis
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 7 November 2025
Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly are the founder members of the synth pop band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside back in 1979. China Crisis found major success in the UK with five Top 40 singles, ten Top 50 singles and three Top 40 albums an...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...Electromantics
The Brickhouse, St Helens
Saturday 8 November 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...80s Live
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Sunday 9 November 2025
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...Howard Jones
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 13 November 2025
Hailed by many as an electronic music pioneer, Howard Jones first burst upon the contemporary music scene in 1983, with his very English song-writing and pioneering synthesizers. He topped the charts in the UK and worldwide with his deut a...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...Martin Kemp - Back To The 80s DJ Set
Uppermill Civic Hall, Uppermill
Friday 14 November 2025
The hottest 80s club night is coming to town as actor, TV personality and star of Spandau Ballet Martin Kemp will be spinning the biggest and best hits of that decade for what promises to be a pure 'Gold' night! ...The Specials Ltd - Tribute to 2Tone Legends The Specials
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 14 November 2025
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 ...When in Rome UK
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 14 November 2025
Manchester synth-pop/new wave group When in Rome, which originally consisted of vocalists Clive Farrington and Andrew Mann, and keyboardist Michael Floreale are best known for their 1988 single "The Promise", which reached no.11 in the USA ...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...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...
Cabaret Voltaire
Gorilla, Manchester
Tuesday 18 November 2025
Stephen 'Mal' Mallinder and Chris Watson celebrate 50 years since Cabaret Voltaire first performed live. The first performance, at the Sheffield Students Union Refectory on 13 May 1975, the live launch of one of Britain's most influential a...The Chameleons
The Grand, Clitheroe
Thursday 20 November 2025
After celebrating their 40th anniversary in style, legendary Manchester band Chameleons return. The Middleton-formed band serve-up a career spanning set. Helmed from the front by long-standing "Chameleons Vox" custodian Mark Burgess, these ...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. ...ABC & Southbank Sinfonia
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 21 November 2025
To celebrate 40 years since the release of their lauded and timeless debut album The Lexicon of Love, ABC have announced they will perform the iconic album in its entirety with the Soutbank Sinfonia, and conducted by Anne Dudley. Martin Fr...Adam Ant
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 21 November 2025
Pop icon Adam Ant returns with his UK Antics tour, with a set list that promises to get everyone on their feet. Performing his classic chart-topping singles and personal favourites, audiences will be thrilled with the return of live musi...The Chameleons
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 21 November 2025
After celebrating their 40th anniversary in style, legendary Manchester band Chameleons return. The Middleton-formed band serve-up a career spanning set. Helmed from the front by long-standing "Chameleons Vox" custodian Mark Burgess, these ...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...Heaven 17
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 22 November 2025
Sheffield new wave duo Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh left the original lineup of the Human League in after having differences with Phil Oakey. They recruited Glenn Gregory (who's vocal's were remarkably similar to Oakey's) and Heaven 17 w...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...Colin Hay (Men at Work)
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 22 November 2025
Possessing one of the most distinctive and recognisable voices on the planet, former Men at Work songwriter and frontman Colin Hay has gone on to establish himself as a solo artist with an ability to interpret other songs which he fell in ...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 ...My Bloody Valentine
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Monday 24 November 2025
Shattering the boundaries of genre and convention, Dublin shoegaze pioneers my bloody valentine emerged in the 1980s with a sound that felt like nothing before it. After a series of more typically indie releases, they pursued a far more si...
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...Maxi Priest + David Rodigan
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
A truly special night of rhythm and roots as reggae legend Maxi Priest and iconic DJ David Rodigan unite for a genre-defining celebration of British-Caribbean music and culture. Expect smooth vocals, deep dub grooves, and a masterclass in s...Luther - Luther Vandross Celebration
The Grand Bar, Warrington
Friday 28 November 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...Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
The Edge, Wigan
Friday 28 November 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...Bad Manners
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 28 November 2025
Buster Bloodvessel, one of the biggest characters in Ska, has stayed loyal to the music and has become as influential as he is entertaining with his band Bad Manners, who are best known for their biggest hits, "Lip Up Fatty" (UK No.15 in 19...Gary Numan
