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
The Classic Rock Show
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 16 January 2027
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 Zeppeli...Don't Stop Queen Now - Tribute to Queen
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 16 January 2027
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 s...Candlelight - Tribute to Simon and Garfunkel
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 16 January 2027
Discover the music of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight ...Candlelight - Tribute to Michael Jackson
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 16 January 2027
Discover the music of Michael Jackson performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...These Smiths - The Smiths Tribute Band
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 16 January 2027
A tribute to The Smiths and Morrissey from their home city of Manchester. Formed shortly after the lead singer appeared on the UK television show Stars In Their Eyes, they are renowned a the closest sounding tribute to the real thing. ...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 celebra...Money For Nothing - Dire Straits Tribute Show
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Friday 22 January 2027
Money For Nothing is a tribute to the Dire Straits like no other before. Prepare to be captivated by the authentic sounds of one of the most successful rock bands of all time. A show of the highest quality, meticulous attention is paid t...The Jesus and Mary Chain + The Psychedelic Furs
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 23 January 2027
A co-headline gig from two of the most influential British rock bands of all time. The Jesus & Mary Chain are one of the UK's most influential groups embrace a maelstrom of sweet melody, searing feedback and controlled chaos, informed deep...Lost In Music - One Night at the Disco
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 28 January 2027
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 Sledg...Paradise Found - A Dedication to the Legend of Meat Loaf
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 31 January 2027
The UK's ultimate Meat Loaf theatre rock show, Paradise Found delivers a two hour high octane tribute performance featuring an electrifying all-star headline band. Blazing through Meat Loaf's greatest hits outa hell & legendary singalong ...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Thursday 4 February 2027
Queen Of The Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK, including an arena tour and iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladi...The Show Must Go On - Tribute to Queen
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Saturday 6 February 2027
Get ready to relive the magic, the music, and the legend. The Show Must Go On is the ultimate Queen tribute experience - an electrifying, high-energy celebration of one of the greatest rock bands of all time. This spectacular live show br...HEARTBREAK - THE TOM PETTY SHOW
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 6 February 2027
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 sel...Go Your Own Way - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 11 February 2027
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...The Specials Ltd - Tribute to 2Tone Legends The Specials
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 12 February 2027
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...
The Beat featuring Ranking Jnr
Holy Diver, Stockport
Friday 12 February 2027
With 1980's Top 10 hits like "Can't Get Used To Losing You", "Mirror In The Bathroom", "Tears Of A Clown", "Ranking Full Stop", "Too Nice To Talk To", "Hands Off, She's Mine", and "Twist & Crawl", the Birmingham ska legends fused Latin, ...Dave Kelly & Paul Jones (The Blues Band)
Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 13 February 2027
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 Son...REM - A Performance by Stipe
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 13 February 2027
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...The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Monday 15 February 2027
After mesmerising audiences across the USA and Europe, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is set to electrify the UK once again. Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beaut...Too Much Too Young - The Music of 2 Tone And Beyond
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 18 February 2027
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 B...Cheryl Baker
St. Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Thursday 18 February 2027
An intimate evening with 1981 Eurovision Winner, Cheryl Baker. In 2026, Cheryl invites you to join her to celebrate her 50+ years in the entertainment industry with music, laughter and chat with her new show Wearing Cheryl Baker. A real-...Saxon
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 19 February 2027
1979 was a momentous year for British Hard Rock, with the birth of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal and the subsequent rise of future giants of the genre. After 40 years and 22 studio album releases, Saxon remain as one of those giants ...The ELO Experience - Tribute to Electric Light Orchestra
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Friday 26 February 2027
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 b...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 26 February 2027
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 an...80s Live
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 26 February 2027
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 art...Vanessa Williams
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 27 February 2027
Join the legendary New York singer, actress, model, producer, and dancer Vanessa Williams as she takes to the road with her first full UK concert tour. Accompanied by her incredible band of world-class musicians, Vanessa Williams will ta...Sanctum Sanctorium - The Dark Side Of The 80s
The Witchwood, Ashton-under-Lyne
Saturday 27 February 2027
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 ...Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 5 March 2027
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 ren...REM - A Performance by Stipe
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 6 March 2027
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...U2 by U2UK
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 6 March 2027
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....
ALLSTARS - The Music of ABBA
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 11 March 2027
Four stars. One iconic soundtrack. Don't miss pop royalty Samantha Mumba, Duncan James, Antony Costa (Blue) and Una Healy (The Saturdays), as they unite to celebrate the music of one of the greatest bands of all time, in a brand-new ...RUSH
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 12 - Sunday 14 March 2027
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inducted Canadian rock legends Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee celebrate their iconic catalogue while honouring late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. With UK hits including "The Spirit of Radio", "Tom Sawyer", "Close...Megadeth
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 13 March 2027
Legendary GRAMMY® Award-winning thrash metal pioneers Megadeth are bringing their farewell tour to Europe. Following the monumental success of their chart-topping final album, the band is hitting the road for one final, unforgettable chap...Kim Wilde
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 19 March 2027
Blending nostalgic elements with contemporary sounds, ever since bursting on to the scene in 1981 "Love Blonde" Kim Wilde's signature mix of pop, new wave, and rock - known for its infectious hooks, powerful vocals, and anthemic choruse...Lost In Music - One Night at the Disco
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 20 March 2027
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 Sledg...Pet Shop Boys, Actually - Tribute to Pet Shop Boys
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 20 March 2027
Pet Shop Boys, Actually deliver a night of pure synth-pop celebration, bringing the iconic sound and style of the Pet Shop Boys to life with spectacular energy. This full production show features dazzling visuals alongside all the timeles...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 25 March 2027
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 an...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Friday 26 March 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 celebra...Ian McNabb (The Icicle Works)
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 26 March 2027
Part of the Liverpool renaissance movement of the eighties, alongside acts such as Echo And The Bunnymen, The Teardrop Explodes, WAH!, Heat, OMD, Black, Dead Or Alive, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, The Lotus Eaters, and China Crisis, in 1981 ...Francis Rossi (Status Quo)
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 27 March 2027
Co-founder, lead singer, lead guitarist and the sole continuous member of the legendary rock band Status Quo, Francis Rossi embarks on a solo tour performing fan favourites from a remarkable 50+year career. Also known as the GOMOR (Th...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 2 April 2027
Queen Of The Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK, including an arena tour and iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladi...A Night of Sade (Tribute)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 2 April 2027
A tribute night celebrating 40 years of Essex soul pop star Sade's seminal debut album, 'Diamond Life', as the house band breathes fresh life into all of the classics, including 'Sweetest Taboo', 'Smooth Operator', 'Kiss of Life' and more....Björn Again - The Australian Abba Show
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 9 April 2027
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 T...Ruts DC
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 9 April 2027
Some band's sound punk. Some look punk. Some even look and sound punk. And some, simply, are punk. London reggae-influenced punk rock legends The Ruts were early challengers to the misunderstood notion that punk was a somewhat luddite dogm...Too Much Too Young - The Music of 2 Tone And Beyond
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Saturday 10 April 2027
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 B...
House of Fun - The Ultimate 2Tone & Ska Revival Experience
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Sunday 11 April 2027
The Ultimate 2Tone & Ska Revival Experience House of Fun is a full-throttle touring theatre show celebrating the sound, style and attitude of the UK's legendary 2Tone and Ska era. This high-energy live show brings to life the iconic hits o...Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Monday 12 April 2027
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 Iris...Slippery People - Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense Live
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Saturday 17 April 2027
Following on from a sold out debut show at Manchester's Gorilla, Talking Heads tribute band Slippery People will recreate the 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense live on stage, with all of the pulsating basslines, big suits, wild synths a...The Blow Monkeys
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 24 April 2027
With hits like 'Digging Your Scene' and 'It Doesn't Have To Be This Way', The Blow Monkeys epitomised the glamour of mid-80s pop at its most graceful and sophisticated. In the London band's frontman Robert Howard (aka Dr. Robert), they pos...
Tubeway Days - The Gary Numan Live Experience 1979/80
