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
Erasure
AO Arena, Manchester
Saturday 1 May 2027
Erasure is back with new music and an arena tour, although Vince Clarke will be Musical Director for the tour but will not be appearing onstage with Andy Bell. Having previously co-founded Depeche Mode and teamed up with Alison Moyet on th...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Middleton Arena, Manchester
Sunday 2 May 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...Rod Stewart
Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 6 May 2027
The multi million-selling superstar and one of the most enduring musicians of his generation announces his farewell to life on the road. With his soulful and singular voice - courtesy of that distinctive rasp - Rod Stewart has enjoyed o...The Rocket Man - A Celebration of Sir Elton John
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Thursday 6 May 2027
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...King of Pop starring Navi featuring Jennifer Batten
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 7 May 2027
King of Pop celebrates the life and work of Michael Jackson, through note-perfect recreations of his many huge hits, starring the world's leading MJ tribute artist Navi, who is joined on stage by Jackson's iconic guitarist - Jennifer Bat...EXTC
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 7 May 2027
It's been a long time coming (over 40 years, in fact) but Terry Chambers, the drummer for XTC, is back on the road with his new band, EXTC (named and approved by Andy Partridge), bringing the XTC songbook to audiences worldwide - including...Martin Kemp (Spandau Ballet) - Back To The 80s DJ Set
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 8 May 2027
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! ...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 15 May 2027
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...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Manchester University, Manchester
Saturday 15 May 2027
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...Hounds of Love & Orchestra - Classically Kate Bush
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 21 May 2027
A celebration of the music of the iconic Kate Bush which sees the legendary singer-songwriter's eternal, era-defining songs - including Cloudbusting, Hounds of Love, Babooshka, Wuthering Heights and Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God) -...Bruce Watson (Big Country)
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 21 May 2027
In A Big Country, an evening with Big Country's Bruce Watson. Big Country founder and guitarist, Bruce Watson, dominated the charts in the 1980s and has never looked back. Alongside singer Stuart Adamson, Watson and co enjoyed hits on both...The Specials Ltd - Tribute to 2Tone Legends The Specials
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 22 May 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...Absolute Bowie - Tribute to David Bowie
St. Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 22 May 2027
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...Forever Springsteen - Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 28 May 2027
Experience the energy, musicianship, and spirit of The Boss as Forever Springsteen takes you on a downbound train through his legendary career. This powerhouse seven-piece band pays homage to the entire E Street Band in every note they pl...Go Your Own Way - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 29 May 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...
Mike + The Mechanics
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 11 June 2027
Formed in 1985, Mike + The Mechanics have evolved over its 40+ years. Originally Mike Rutherford's "side project" to Genesis, as a band they have released some of the most beloved songs of a generation including 'The Living Years', 'All...Cloudbusting & West London Sinfonia - Classical Kate Bush
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 12 June 2027
Cloudbusting are the longest running and most universally celebrated tribute to the music of Kate Bush. With TV appearances and live performances across the UK and Europe, the band has earned an enviable reputation for being the most accur...Madness
Delamere Forest, Northwich
Saturday 19 June 2027
Madness may have been at the forefront of the late '70s ska revival, but the band quickly moved beyond the constraints of two-tone. By the time the '80s were in full swing, their embrace of everything from Motown to pure pop had made th...Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 20 June 2027
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll's most remarkable groups. Formed in Liverpool, in 1999, the tribute group have gone on to per...Erasured - The Ultimate Erasure Tribute
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 26 June 2027
In 1995 Mark Rodway appeared on ITV's "Stars In Their Eyes" (and again for the 1995 Christmas Special) as Erasure's Andy Bell, to universal acclaim. He met Pete Faint in 1996 and the pair began writing original material together and at t...The Magic of the Bee Gees - A Tribute to The Bee Gees
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Saturday 7 August 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...King of Pop starring Navi
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 23 - Friday 24 September 2027
King of Pop celebrates the life and work of Michael Jackson, through note-perfect recreations of his many huge hits, starring the world's leading MJ tribute artist Navi. Navi is regarded as the world's number one MJ tribute artist, and w...King of Pop starring Navi featuring Jennifer Batten
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 23 - Friday 24 September 2027
King of Pop celebrates the life and work of Michael Jackson, through note-perfect recreations of his many huge hits, starring the world's leading MJ tribute artist Navi, who is joined on stage by Jackson's iconic guitarist - Jennifer Bat...Elkie Brooks
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 9 October 2027
Having started her career in music in 1960, a remarkable 64 years of performing live, Salford blues legend Elkie Brooks will embark upon her Long Farewell Tour. A celebration of Elkie's illustrious award winning career in music performing ...Wet Wet Wet
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 17 October 2027
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 ...Deacon Blue
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 22 October 2027
Best known for their late '80s hits "Real Gone Kid", "Dignity", and "I'll Never Fall in Love Again", the name is inspired by Steely Dan. The music is influenced by the integrity of Bruce Springsteen, channelled through a Scottish upbrin...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
