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 20 Mar 2025 - Fri 26 Jun 2026
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 20 March 2025
After selling 100,000 tickets last year with its theatre tour, including sold-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall, The London Palladium and other UK venues, Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston is back bigger than ever with th...Tropiloco
FAC251, Manchester
Thursday 20 - Thursday 27 March 2025
A UK wide club night with three floors of 80s, 90s, 00s, + RnB, HipHop and Rap + House, Tech and UK Garage ...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...The Dusty Show - A Celebration of Dusty Springfield
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 21 March 2025
Welcome to The Dusty Show, The celebration of a true British pop icon. An unforgettable evening of wall-to-wall hits and classics spanning the success of Dusty Springfield's life and music. Singer Louise Ann Masters takes you on a journey t...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...Pete Wylie & the Mighty Wah
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Friday 21 March 2025
Described as "like the Lightning Seeds crossed with Phil Spector and the Manic Street Preachers, with lavishes of grand guitars and swathes of strings", part time rock star, full time Liverpool legend, singer, musician, composer Pete...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...Dancing In The Daylight
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 22 March - Saturday 27 September 2025
Step back in time and let loose at Dancing in the Daylight hosted by BrunchBaby. The party will come alive with the sounds of the past as the day is transformed into a lively, nostalgia-filled disco for grown-ups with the DJ spinning all th...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 sell...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. ...Dvotion
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 22 March - Saturday 31 May 2025
A club night of Minimal / House / Tech / UK Garage / Jungle + Disco / 80s / 90s / Classics + Breaks / Speedy G ...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
The Met, Bury
Friday 28 March 2025
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 acclaimed...Duran Duran Experience
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 29 March 2025
Enjoy a live performance of all your favourite Duran Duran hits including 'Girls On Film', 'Hungry Like The Wolf', 'The Reflex', 'Rio' and more from these 'Wild Boys'. The Duran Duran Experience have been established as the premier Duran Du...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...Martin Kemp - Back To The 80s DJ Set
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 4 April 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 George Michael Singers
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 5 April 2025
The ultimate celebration of George Michael's music, brought to you by the singers who performed and recorded with him for over 30 years. Join Shirley Lewis, Jo Garland, and Jay Henry-alongside some of George's original band members with ...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...Briana Corrigan (The Beautiful South)
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Sunday 6 April 2025
With a voice that "could melt icebergs at 50 paces" (VOX), Briana Corrigan was a member of The Beautiful South from 1988 to 1992 and is best known for delivering their most successful single - the chart-topping, Brit Award-winning 'A Li...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...Primal Scream
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Friday 11 April 2025
Formed in Glasgow in 1982 by Bobby Gillespie, a member of Manchester-based Glaswegian indie act The Wake, Primal Scream's career didn't really take off until the legendary frontman had left his temporary role as drummer of The Jesus and Mar...The 30+ Club
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 12 April 2025
Love to dance but can't hack late nights? The 30+ Club reclaim the dancefloor for the over 30s, with the pop music, the atmosphere and bedtime to suit those who've 'still got it'. ...Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 12 April 2025
Fully endorsed by members of Shaky's own family, the award-winning tribute to the UK's biggest selling singles artist of the 1980's - Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story is a nostalgic celebration, jam packed with feel-good Roc...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...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...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...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...Erasured - The Ultimate Erasure Tribute
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 19 April 2025
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 th...Sound Of The Crowd - A Night Of Retro Electro
The Peer Hat, Manchester
Saturday 19 April 2025
If you like New Wave, Synthpop, Italo, Hi-NRG and all things Retro Electro from 1980 until now, then Manchester-based Welsh DJ Dinsdale Godfrey and Liam Moody will take you through the night playing anything from ABC to ZYX. Expect to hear...Matt Goss (Bros)
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Wednesday 23 April 2025
The legendary Bros frontman, Matt Goss, performs an unmissable night of his biggest hits. With his twin brother Luke, Bros achieved chart success and a large teenage fanbase in 1988 with Top 10 singles such as "When Will I Be Famous", "...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...Electromantics
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 26 April 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...Andy Bell (Erasure)
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 3 May 2025
Erasure's Andy Bell has announced a tour to support his new solo album, Ten Crowns. The shows will feature songs from the new album and favourites from Andy's solo catalogue alongside plenty of Erasure hits, and will see Andy performing wit...The Christians
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 3 May 2025
Renowned for an endless string of soulful yet socially aware hits such as Forgotten Town, Ideal World, Born Again, Harvest for the World, What's in a Word, Hooverville, Words, Father, The Bottle and many more, Liverpool pop soul band The Ch...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 FIXX
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 4 May 2025
Despite never scoring a Top 40 hit in their home country, London new wave act The FIXX have been heralded as one of the most innovative bands to come out of the 1980's "MTV era", garnering three #1 hits in the USA, five more in the Top 5 a...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...The Whitney Bottomless Brunch
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 10 May - Saturday 8 November 2025
Get the gang together and get those group chats ready, because Brunch Baby are hosting a massive 'Whitney' themed Bottomless Brunch and you're all invited! Prepare yourselves for the ultimate brunch experience, jam packed with unforgettabl...Electromantics
Blackbrook Rugby Club, Warrington
Saturday 17 May 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...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...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...Magic Disco - 80's Tribute Festival
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 24 May 2025
If you're a lover of the 80s era you simply cannot miss this exciting spectacular Summer 80s Festival with like minded 80s revellers dancing and singing under the sun. LINE UP TRIBUTE ACTS NOW ANNOUNCED! DURAN DURAN + MADNESS + BOY GEOR...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
