1980S MUSIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
1980S MUSIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular 1980s Music Concerts in Manchester
Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical
Manchester Opera House
Tue 4 - Sat 8 Feb 2025
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Manchester Opera House
Sun 16 Feb - Wed 3 Sep 2025
NOW That's What I Call A Musical
Manchester Opera House
Tue 28 Jan - Sat 1 Feb 2025
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
80's Live
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 17 January 2025
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 arti...Martin Kemp - Back To The 80s DJ Set
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 17 January 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! ...Jean Genie - David Bowie Tribute
The Met, Bury
Saturday 18 January 2025
One of only a few tribute artists to tour and perform with an original artist's band, David Bowie tribute act Jean Genie was created by John Mainwaring and John Ford in 1993. An original recording artist in his own right, John Mainwaring ha...The Classic Rock Show
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 19 January 2025 - Monday 19 January 2026
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 Zeppelin...NOW That's What I Call A Musical
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Tuesday 28 January - Saturday 1 February 2025
Celebrating 40 years of iconic and chart-topping compilation albums, this brand-new musical comedy has an unbeatable 80s soundtrack and show-stopping direction and choreography by Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood. This is an even...Gimme Gimme Disco
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 31 January 2025
If you can't get enough of ABBA, boy do we have THE dance party for you! The International DJ based dance party plays all your favourite ABBA tracks, plus plenty of other disco hits from the 70s & 80's like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Cher,...Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 February 2025
For the first time ever, all of Dolly Parton's biggest hits can be experienced together in a rollicking and joyous new musical comedy. Packed with the iconic songs Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You, Here You Come...Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 7 February 2025
Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, touring worldwide, selling over 500,000 tickets. Join us for one very special night as we celebrate the late great George Michael. Make new memories whilst reliving old classics - this o...The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Friday 14 February 2025
Featuring the classical reimaginings of a 13-piece Chamber Orchestra, guests will be able to re-live and experience some of the most well-known and well-loved Rock & Metal songs from the last 40 years, including the likes of Metallica, L...Sing-a-long-a Dirty Dancing
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 15 February 2025
The producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music and Sing-a-Long-a GREASE bring you their latest interactive film. The brand new singalonga screening of the classic film starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. It's the Summer of 1963, it's ...Queen Extravaganza - The Official Queen Tribute Band
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 15 February 2025
The official Queen tribute band produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May. The band, who began touring all over the globe back in 2012, are made up of a rolling cast of gifted musicians who have been hand picked by Roger Taylor and Brian May. ...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 16 February 2025
What's Love Got To Do With It? is the joyous new show celebrating the music of the incredible Tina Turner. Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney - Queen Of The Night, What's Love Got To Do With I...MANIA - The ABBA Tribute
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Thursday 20 February 2025
Formed in 1999 - as ABBA Mania - and following an eighteen week run in London's West End in 2002, MANIA is accepted as the world's number one ABBA tribute show. A special concert which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoya...Alison Moyet
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 21 February 2025
How time flies. It's been 40 years since Alison Moyet stepped out of Yazoo and fired up a solo career with her #1 debut album 'Alf' and Top 10 hits 'Love Resurrection' and 'All Cried Out'. That unmistakable voice - big enough to fill a stad...Bat Out Of Hell
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Monday 24 February - Saturday 8 March 2025
Bat Out of Hell makes a triumphant return, with a thrilling spectacle of a show where the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reigns supreme! Get ready for an electrifying experience that will ignite your passion for rock 'n' roll....Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 28 February 2025
Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a string orchestra at this awe-inspiring location. ...Jason Donovan
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 9 March 2025
Jason Donovan's Doin' Fine 25 tour, is a spectacular celebration of his remarkable career in music, theatre, film and TV. This exciting tour will take fans on a journey through 35 years of hits on stage and screen via Jason's energetic an...Mike + The Mechanics
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 9 March 2025
Genesis founding member Mike Rutherford's supergroup Mike and The Mechanics, who have sold over ten million records worldwide, perform all the hits and a drop of Genesis. Following the death of former Sad Cafe frontman Paul Young and depar...Sing-a-long-a Dirty Dancing
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 15 March 2025
The producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music and Sing-a-Long-a GREASE bring you their latest interactive film. The brand new singalonga screening of the classic film starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. It's the Summer of 1963, it's ...Cillirion - A Tribute to Fish-Era Marillion
The Roundhouse, Bolton
Saturday 15 March 2025
A tribute to Fish-Era Marillion, bringing a musical spectacular of Marillion's back catalogue tracks. ...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...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...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...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 ...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", "...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...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...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...Mike Peters (The Alarm)
Waterside, Manchester
Tuesday 3 June 2025
It's been a remarkable career. Mike Peters, frontman of The Alarm, created one of Britain's best-loved rock bands at the turn of the 1980s. He filled arenas, enjoyed hits with Sixty Eight Guns Spirit Of '76, and Absolute Reality, and opened...Mike Peters (The Alarm)
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Sunday 8 June 2025
It's been a remarkable career. Mike Peters, frontman of The Alarm, created one of Britain's best-loved rock bands at the turn of the 1980s. He filled arenas, enjoyed hits with Sixty Eight Guns Spirit Of '76, and Absolute Reality, and opened...Iron Maiden
Co-op Live, Manchester
Sunday 22 June 2025
One of the most influential and successful bands in history, with over 200 million sales, the legendary East London heavy metal heroes return. With a career spanning over four decades, Bruce Dickinson and the boys are best known for th...Pil (Public Image LTD)
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Tuesday 1 July 2025
After fronting the Sex Pistols, John Lydon formed Public Image Ltd in 1978 and, with a shifting line-up and unique sound, PiL have gone on to become widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of all time. Their musi...MANIA - The ABBA Tribute
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Saturday 12 July 2025
Formed in 1999 - as ABBA Mania - and following an eighteen week run in London's West End in 2002, MANIA is accepted as the world's number one ABBA tribute show. A special concert which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoya...The ELO Experience - Tribute to Electric Light Orchestra
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 27 July 2025
The ELO Experience have been bringing the music of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light orchestra to the live stage for over 13 years. The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction - suffice to ...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Wednesday 3 September 2025
What's Love Got To Do With It? is the joyous new show celebrating the music of the incredible Tina Turner. Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney - Queen Of The Night, What's Love Got To Do With I...Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 13 September 2025
Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, touring worldwide, selling over 500,000 tickets. Join us for one very special night as we celebrate the late great George Michael. Make new memories whilst reliving old classics - this o...Cillirion - A Tribute to Fish-Era Marillion
The Irish Club, Warrington
Sunday 21 September 2025
A tribute to Fish-Era Marillion, bringing a musical spectacular of Marillion's back catalogue tracks. ...Angels of Darkness - A Tribute to The World of Goth
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Saturday 27 September 2025
Birmingham's premier gothic rock tribute band deliver an almost encyclopaedic collection of music from the World of Goth: from A to Dead! Expect a "Weird beautiful mixture of exquisite excellence" paying tribute to not only 80s greats such ...PorkPie
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 18 October 2025
Scotland's 9 piece Ska Behemoth, a music force of nature that have been tearing up stages the length and breadth of the country. Combining top quality dance along ska standards from The Specials, Bad Manners, Madness, The Beat, etc. with...Rushed - A Tribute to Rush
The Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 7 November 2025
Rushed are a three piece authentic tribute act performing the music of Canada's finest progressive Rock trio - Rush. ...Death or Glory - Tribute to The Clash
The Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 21 November 2025
Formed on International Clash Day in 2023, Manchester-based tribute band provide a young and energetic stage show, delivering a near like-for-like night of live music that is as close to the intensity of The Clash as you can get. With a lo...The Australian Pink Floyd
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 22 November 2025
Since their first ever concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988 the Australian Pink Floyd Show have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour's 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by Rick Wright. TA...Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
