1970S MUSIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular 1970s Music Concerts in Manchester
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Northern Live - Do I Love You
Stockport Plaza
Sat 10 May - Fri 21 Nov 2025
The Illegal Eagles - Eagles Tribute Band
Stockport Plaza
Sat 12 Apr - Sat 30 Aug 2025
Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Monday 17 March 2025
Direct from the West End, the show brings to life the music of Ireland's favourite sons 'The Dubliners'. Telling the story of a career spanning 50 years and evoking the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, Jim McCann, Ciaran B...The Dublin Legends (The Dubliners)

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Following the sudden death of founding member Barney McKenna in 2012 and John Sheahan's' decision to retire it was agreed that The Dubliners, as a touring band, would end and The Dublin Legends were born. The Dublin Legends - Sean Cannon, P...The Story of Guitar Heroes

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Wednesday 19 March 2025
The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music. Led by guitar virtuoso Phil Walker, ...From The Jam

Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 21 March 2025
Bruce Foxton is a part of the English Rock and Roll establishment. A musician who is most commonly recognised as the bass player and vocalist in legendary bands Stiff Little Fingers and, more famously, mod-revivalists The Jam, with Paul Wel...Back Into Hell - A Tribute To Meat Loaf & Jim Steinman

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 21 March 2025
Let us take you Back Into Hell, where Rock and Roll dreams come true, with this 2 hour extravaganza celebrating the iconic music of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman. World class musicians recreate such legendary anthems as Bat Out Of Hell, I'd do...The John Martyn Project

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 21 March 2025
A special project where six artists come together to celebrate the music of John Martyn. Each brings their own story and connection to John's music which adds to the fabric of the overall experience of the project and take you on a musical ...Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 21 March 2025
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 reno...Showaddywaddy

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 22 March 2025
'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World' is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades! Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records ...Day Fever

New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 22 March - Saturday 10 May 2025
The day-time clubbing event started by Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure, her husband, Welsh actor and filmmaker Jonny Owen and Sheffield indie kings, Reverend & The Makers has swept the UK since it's launch in 2024 "The day-time disco tha...Heartbreak - The Tom Petty Show

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 22 March 2025
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 selling...ZZ Not (UK) - Tribute to ZZ Top

The Spinning Top, Stockport
Saturday 22 March 2025
Tribute to ZZ Top.. Featuring Rev Kev-guitar, Crusty Hill-bass and Frank Beer-drums. Playing all the hits and classics from the famous Texas trio. ...Bye Bye Baby - Celebrating Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 30 March 2025
Bye Bye Baby is a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon 'Jersey Boys' and the timeless, iconic music of 'Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons'. Enjoy a night to remember with incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto and en...Rick Buckler (The Jam) - A Night of Memories & Music

Waterside, Manchester
Sunday 30 March 2025
This is your chance to witness history in the making. It's a must for all fans of The Jam! Feel the rhythm of A Town Called Malice, and get lost in the soulful sounds that define a generation, as the band's legendary drummer recalls all his...Strawberry Studios Forever

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Monday 31 March 2025
The Stockport Music Story presents Strawberry Studios Forever, a celebration concert of the legendary music recorded at Strawberry Recording Studios. Many of Manchester's iconic bands made their early recordings here in Stockport. An evenin...Elkie Brooks

Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 2 April 2025
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...Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds

Co-op Live, Manchester
Sunday 6 April 2025
Based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, the production remains a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages. In 2006, TWOTW was already considered a cutting-edge production with six trucks filled to the brim. By ...Legend - The Music Of Bob Marley

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 6 April 2025
Legend - the Music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating the musical icon, the reggae legend that was Bob Marley, in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship...Mark Hoyle In Conversation with Tony Walsh

The Met, Bury
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Two Crows proudly present an evening with musician Mark Hoyle spotlighting his critically acclaimed book Swerve. Featuring a Q&A, signing and readings from the book - including his account of the infamous Joy Division gig in The Met's Derby...The Illegal Eagles - Eagles Tribute Band

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 12 April 2025
Celebrating the music of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band, The Illegal Eagles return in 2020 for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship. Thi...A Band Called Malice - Tribute to The Jam

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 12 April 2025
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 to...Eban Brown (The Stylistics)

John Street Social, Manchester
Saturday 12 April 2025
Direct from the USA on his Stylistics Songbook Tour, Eban Brown performs hits such as: You Make Me Feel Brand New; Can't Give You Anything (But My Love); You Are Everything; Betcha By Golly Wow; Stone In Love With You; Break Up To Make Up;...Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Lowry, Salford
Monday 14 April 2025
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. Originating from the North West of England, the group channel the spiri...Neil Young - Coastal (15)

HOME, Manchester
Thursday 17 April 2025
Take a journey with maverick musician Neil Young in this personal, behind-the-scenes doc as he cruises the coast on his recent solo tour. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker and Young's wife,Daryl Hannah, Coastal offers a glimpse behind t...Power Up - The Ultimate Power Ballad Night

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 19 April 2025
Power Up is a night playing nothing but the greatest power ballads ever written! Grab your mates, pump your fist, scream your heart out and air drum all night to the greatest songs ever written! Expect to hear the likes of: Journey / M...Deptford Northern Soul Club

Yes, Manchester
Saturday 19 April - Saturday 17 May 2025
Deptford Northern Soul Club are childhood friends, Will Foot and Lewis Henderson, whose early love of soul developed after discovering Lewis' Dad's record collection. After finally bringing their musical heritage to the forefront with their...Pink Floydian - The Pink Floyd Experience

The Met, Bury
Saturday 19 April 2025
Pink Floydian are a 7-piece tribute to the greatest prog rock band of all time. They have been building up a reputation as one of the finest and most authentic Pink Floyd tributes in the UK. They have received praise for their incredibly ac...Manchester Music Tours - Joy Division Tour

Vinyl Revival, Manchester
Saturday 19 April - Saturday 28 June 2025
A four hour musical journey covering all things Joy Division and Factory Records! The chance to visit many of the important venues and locations around Manchester and surrounding areas that helped shape and influence the Joy Division sound....Bye Bye Baby - Celebrating Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Bye Bye Baby is a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon 'Jersey Boys' and the timeless, iconic music of 'Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons'. Enjoy a night to remember with incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto and en...Rhiannon - Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Fatbird, Wigan
Friday 25 April 2025
Dedicated to celebrating the timeless music of Fleetwood Mac, Rhiannon bring their iconic hits to life with authentic sound and energy. From Stevie Nicks' enchanting vocals to Lindsey Buckingham's unforgettable guitar riffs, the tribute ban...Toots and The Maytals Featuring Leba Hibbert

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 26 April 2025
Jamaican ska and rocksteady legends The Maytals, were not only key figures in popularising reggae music with their frontman Toots Hibbert, who died in 2020, considered a reggae pioneer on par with Bob Marley, but they also coined the name...Beatles Complete - Tribute to The Beatles

Bask, Wigan
Saturday 3 May 2025
Direct from the world famous Cavern Club, Liverpool, Beatles Complete present a night of Beatlemania packed with massive hits from the most influential band of all time. This Liverpool based 'beat combo' are the youngest ever Beatles band...Beatles Complete - Tribute to The Beatles

Bask, Wigan
Saturday 3 May 2025
Direct from the world famous Cavern Club, Liverpool, Beatles Complete present a night of Beatlemania packed with massive hits from the most influential band of all time. This Liverpool based 'beat combo' are the youngest ever Beatles band...Beatles Complete - Tribute to The Beatles

Bask, Wigan
Saturday 3 May 2025
Direct from the world famous Cavern Club, Liverpool, Beatles Complete present a night of Beatlemania packed with massive hits from the most influential band of all time. This Liverpool based 'beat combo' are the youngest ever Beatles band...Rushed - A Tribute to Rush

The Spinning Top, Stockport
Saturday 3 May 2025
Rushed are a three piece authentic tribute act performing the music of Canada's finest progressive Rock trio - Rush. ...The Australian Bee Gees Show

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 5 May 2025
It's Saturday Night Fever every night with The Australian Bee Gees Show - a tribute to the Bee Gees. One of the most successful and adored acts in musical history is recreated in a 120-minute multi-media concert event. You'll hear hits like...Northern Live - Do I Love You

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Saturday 10 May 2025
Keeping the faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits, expect ...Tony Visconti & Woody Woodmansey's Holy Holy - A Celebration of Bowie

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 18 May 2025
Capturing the magic and spirit of David Bowie, his former producer and bassist Tony Visconti, and drummer Woody Woodmansey are joined by Heaven 17's Glenn Gregory, plus all-star band Holy Holy to perform music from Bowie's extensive bac...Daryl Hall (Hall & Oates)

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 23 May 2025
Legendary Pennsylvanian singer, pop culture icon, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and one half of the most successful duo of all time, Hall & Oates singer Daryl Hall returns for the first time in over a decade with his new solo project...Northern Live - Do I Love You

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 23 May 2025
Keeping the faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits, expect ...Don't Stop Queen Now - Tribute to Queen

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 24 May 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...From The Jam

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 24 May 2025
Bruce Foxton is a part of the English Rock and Roll establishment. A musician who is most commonly recognised as the bass player and vocalist in legendary bands Stiff Little Fingers and, more famously, mod-revivalists The Jam, with Paul Wel...John Helliwell's Super Big Tramp Band

RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 24 May 2025
Supertramp's John Helliwell is known for his classy, distinctive, cool saxophone playing and famously dry wit, a stunning big band and the unforgettable music of this legendary supergroup - touring possibly for the last time, as the eternal...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 29 May 2025
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...The Ultimate Classic Rock Show

RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 31 May 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...Transmission - The Sound of Joy Division

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 31 May 2025
Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. Joy Division were formed in Manchester during the late 1970s and d...Echoes of Prince

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Monday 9 June 2025
Echoes of Prince is a very special and unique show, an opera funk in tribute to The Kid Of Minneapolis, created by the Parisian funk band, Echoes Of, better known recently as Jeroboam on Space Grapes Records and Echoes Of A New Dawn Orchest...Lionel Richie

Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 12 - Friday 13 June 2025
Alabama soul star Lionel Richie first came into prominence in the '70s as a member of the hugely successful funk and soul band The Commodores. Richie's star shone increasingly brighter as the band moved away from their funky origins and tow...Brutus Gold's Love Train

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 14 June 2025
Lock up your daughters.... your mothers.... your self-tan spray and your cheap cologne! Brutus Gold and his Love Train are steaming into town for a night thick and heavy with 70s grooves. Self-proclaimed Puerto Rican Love God, Brutus Gold ...Santana

Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 19 June 2025
Mexican-born San Francisco guitar legend Carlos Santana returns with his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted American Latin rock band. Over a career spanning 50 years, the group have sold well in excess of 100 million records scoring intern...Sparks

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 21 - Sunday 22 June 2025
The provocateurs of pop return. Masters of reinvention, with an unappeasable ambition and a ravenous hunger for the now, Sparks - Californian brothers Ron and Russell Mael - have been creating eye-poppingly brilliant pop music for more t...An Evening Without Kate Bush
