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
Manchester Opera House
Fri 26 Jun 2026 - Fri 2 Apr 2027
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
King George's Hall
Wed 21 Oct 2026 - Thu 21 Jan 2027
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Manchester Cathedral
Fri 21 Aug - Thu 26 Nov 2026
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 ...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 Br...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-l...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 and...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", "Closer...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 choruses...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 timeless...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 Palladiu...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 Th...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 Br...Thank ABBA for the Music
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 17 April 2027
Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves with this two-hour theatre spectacular that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history's most successful ...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 poss...Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Northwich Memorial Court, Northwich
Saturday 24 April 2027
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 ...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 and...
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 ...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 Bo...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 accura...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 s...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 b...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
