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Luther - Luther Vandross Celebration

The Grand Bar, Warrington
Friday 28 November 2025
The world's premier show in celebration of 'The Velvet Voice'. Experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever...

The Wailers

O2 Academy, Liverpool
Friday 28 November 2025
Bob Marley and the Wailers recorded, toured and made history together between 1972 and 1981. It was Bob Marley himself that requested the Wailers stayed together. Today, carrying on the mission are legitimate members, children-of-legends an...

British Music Experience

British Music Experience Cunard Building, Liverpool
Friday 28 November - Friday 12 December 2025
Discover the ultimate history of British rock and pop at the UK's only museum dedicated to celebrating British music. The British Music Experience boasts an unrivalled collection of memorabilia, stage outfits, instruments, images and foota...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

St George's Hall - Great Hall, Liverpool
Saturday 29 November 2025
Come and be whisked away to the Fleetwood Mac tribute of your "Dreams" with a programme selected from the band's impressive catalogue of most treasured iconic Rock masterpieces. A talented group of classical musicians will be melding sounds...

From Big Country

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 29 November 2025
After splitting with Bruce Watson in October 2024, original Big Country drummer Mark Brzezicki and long time vocalist Simon Hough  formed From Big Country with The Icicle Works bassist Chris Leyhe and Steeleye Span guitarist Ken Nicol. Fo...

Noel Burke (Echo & The Bunnymen)

Rough Trade, Liverpool
Saturday 29 November 2025
Noel Burke was offered one of the most difficult gigs in rock when he was offered the job of fronting Liverpool legends, Echo & The Bunnymen, following the departure of enigmatic frontman, Ian McCulloch, in 1989. The former St Vitus Dance f...

Gary Numan

O2 Academy, Liverpool
Sunday 30 November 2025
London-born Gary Anthony James Webb helped turn the UK's budding new wave scene on its head in the late '70s. He launched his music career by starting the band Tubeway Army, who released their eponymous debut in 1978. At the time, he adopte...

Mark Stanway's Kingdom of Madness - Ex Magnum Members

The Live Rooms, Chester
Sunday 30 November 2025
Former members of Birmingham hard rockers Magnum, led by former long time keyboard player Mark Stanway, unite to perform music from the band's celebrated 1978-94 period. Stanway was the keyboard player for Magnum from 1980 until the end of...

Back to 80s Comedy Bingo

Southport Market, Southport
Wednesday 3 December 2025
Eyes Down for a fabulous hilarious and unique event. Comedy Bingo is a highly interactive show hosted by Comedian Brendan Riley - "a Great Compere" - The Guardian. The show appeals to audiences of all ages and guarantees you a memorab...

Tony Hadley

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Friday 5 December 2025
  Co-founder and frontman of '80s New Romantic legends Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley has announced a brand new UK tour for 2025, which will be a spectacular celebration of swing and crooner classics, as well as his own hits reimagined. The C...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA by Piano

St George's Hall - Great Hall, Liverpool
Friday 5 December 2025
  Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a classical pianist under the gentle glow of candlelight at this awe-inspiring location. ...

China Crisis

The Live Rooms, Chester
Saturday 6 December 2025
  Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly are the founder members of the synth pop band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside back in 1979. China Crisis found major success in the UK with five Top 40 singles, ten Top 50 singles and three Top 40 albums an...

Madness

M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Wednesday 10 December 2025
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 them o...

The Icicle Works

O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 13 December 2025
  The Liverpool alt rock trio, fronted by Ian McNabb, are best known for their 1983 UK Top 20 hit "Love is a Wonderful Colour" and their 1984 US Top 40 hit, "Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)". ...

Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 13 December 2025
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 ...

Pure Weller - A Tribute to the Music of Paul Weller

Alexander's Live, Chester
Saturday 13 December 2025
A tribute to Paul Weller, Style Council & The Jam with a set containing classics from a career spanning 45 years ...

China Crisis

Cavern Club, Liverpool
Thursday 18 - Friday 19 December 2025
  Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly are the founder members of the synth pop band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside back in 1979. China Crisis found major success in the UK with five Top 40 singles, ten Top 50 singles and three Top 40 albums an...

Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show

Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 19 December 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...

The Christians

Jacaranda Baltic, Liverpool
Friday 19 December 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...

Day Fever

Camp and Furnace, Liverpool
Saturday 20 December 2025 - Saturday 7 February 2026
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...

Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy

The Live Rooms, Chester
Saturday 20 December 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...

New Purple Celebration - The Music of Prince

Camp and Furnace, Liverpool
Saturday 10 January 2026
Formerly known as Purple Rain, New Purple Celebration celebrate the life, legacy and The Music of Prince, with their brilliantly funky show featuring world class musicians delivering a non-stop 2 hour hit packed extravaganza. Expect to see,...

Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 15 January 2026
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the "Man in the Mirror" - The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world's greates...

The Classic Rock Show

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Friday 16 - Saturday 17 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...

Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show

The Live Rooms, Chester
Friday 16 - Monday 19 January 2026
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...

Queen Rhapsody - A Tribute to Queen

Alexander's Live, Chester
Saturday 24 January 2026
Paying tribute to the legends that are Queen. ...

Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Thursday 29 January 2026
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...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool
Friday 30 January 2026
Come and be whisked away to the Fleetwood Mac tribute of your "Dreams" with a programme selected from the band's impressive catalogue of most treasured iconic Rock masterpieces. A talented group of classical musicians will be melding sounds...

Back to 80s Comedy Bingo

Waterfront Southport Hotel, Southport
Friday 30 January 2026
Eyes Down for a fabulous hilarious and unique event. Comedy Bingo is a highly interactive show hosted by Comedian Brendan Riley - "a Great Compere" - The Guardian. The show appeals to audiences of all ages and guarantees you a memorab...

A Band Called Malice + The Phonics (The Jam + Stereophonics Tributes)

O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 31 January 2026
A Band Called Malice - The Definitive Tribute to The Jam - have quickly taken the tribute sector by storm in their quest to become the number one choice tribute act of the devoted fans of The Jam. The talented musicians are the real deal a...

Alchemy Live - A Tribute to Mark Knopfler & Dire Straits

Alexander's Live, Chester
Thursday 5 February 2026
The new tribute show to Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler. Based in York UK, the band faithfully reproduces Dire Straits classics. ...

Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel performed by The Classic Double Band

Camp and Furnace, Liverpool
Friday 6 February 2026
The Classic Double Band are BACK. Performing the greatest hits of Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel....

Hey Pixies - Pixies Tribute Band

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 7 February 2026
The UK'S most "Gigantic" Pixies Tribute Band ...

The Rocket Man - A Celebration of Sir Elton John

Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 8 February 2026
  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 star...

Sad Cafe

Alexander's Live, Chester
Thursday 12 February 2026
One of the great classic English rock bands of the 70s and 80s, the Manchester favourites have finally found the perfect voice in Barry James Thomas to replace their late lead singer Paul Young (also of Mike and the Mechanics), who tragic...

Roxy Magic - Celebrating the Music of Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music

Alexander's Live, Chester
Saturday 14 February 2026
A fabulously entertaining evening celebrating the music of Roxy Music & Bryan Ferry as performed by Roxy Magic, with a great combination of high quality musicianship and a wonderful Bryan Ferry look and sound-alike in Kevin Hackett. Formed...

Elkie Brooks

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Sunday 15 February 2026
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...

Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson

M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Saturday 21 February 2026
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...

Lost in Music

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Saturday 21 February 2026
Get ready to recreate the Magical 70's and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge...

THAT'LL BE THE DAY

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 26 February 2026
Celebrate the golden age of Rock 'n' Roll and Pop from the '50s right the way through to the '80s from Trevor Payne and an exceptional cast of who combine hilarious comedy sketches and impersonations with brilliant vocals and superb musicia...

Luther - Luther Vandross Celebration

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 27 February 2026
The world's premier show in celebration of 'The Velvet Voice'. Experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever...

Sanctum Sanctorium - The Dark Side Of The 80s

Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 27 February 2026
Formed through a mutual love of 80's goth and alternative rock music. Sanctum Santorium are a live 5-piece tribute band that faithfully recreate classic hits by artists such as The Cult, Killing Joke, Sisters of Mercy, Billy Idol, Bauhaus a...

Echo & The Bunnymen

Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 6 March 2026
One of the most influential British bands in modern history, Echo & The Bunnymen will celebrate the songs that have brought the group twenty top 20 hits and nine top 20 albums so far during their incredible 40-year career. The band's semina...

The Freddie & Queen Experience - Queen & Freddie Mercury Tribute

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 6 March 2026
One of the UK's premier, internationally and critically acclaimed Queen & Freddie Mercury tribute bands, delivering a passionate and energy packed show chock full of Queen's greatest hits! Ian Adams as Freddie Mercury replicates Freddie M...

U2 by U2UK

Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 6 March 2026
Over their 20 year history, it's easy to see why U2UK are Europe's Premiere U2 Tribute show, winning the hearts of U2 fans all over by performing in Europe and beyond, including U2's after show party....

10cc

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Saturday 7 March 2026
  One of the UK's most innovative and influential bands, Mancunian art pop and soft rock legends 10cc return with the typically tongue-in-cheek 'And Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour' - celebrating a genre-defying repertoire that continue...

A Band Called Malice - Tribute to The Jam

Alexander's Live, Chester
Saturday 7 March 2026
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...

Jason Donovan

Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
Monday 9 March 2026
  Jason Donovan's latest 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 and uniqu...

Jason Donovan

Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Wednesday 11 March 2026
  Jason Donovan's latest 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 and uniqu...

Moving Pictures - A Tribute to the Music of Rush

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 14 March 2026
Scottish power trio Moving Pictures play for over two hours covering all the Rush classics such as Tom Sawyer, The Spirit of Radio and Xanadu (with doubleneck guitars) plus some deeper cuts such as By Tor and later belters such as Far Cry a...

Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young

Arts Club, Liverpool
Saturday 14 March 2026
Los Pacaminos is a Tex-Mex band that was formed by pop star Paul Young in 1992 during a break in his music career. The band originally consisted of six members, including guitarist Jamie Moses, accordion/keyboard player Matt Irving, songwr...
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