1980S MUSIC CONCERTS IN LIVERPOOL
1980S MUSIC CONCERTS IN LIVERPOOL
Most Popular 1980s Music Concerts in Liverpool
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
M&S Bank Arena
Sat 19 Sep - Wed 11 Nov 2026
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
The Live Rooms
Fri 15 May - Sat 5 Sep 2026
Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
The Live Rooms
Fri 4 Dec 2026 - Sat 16 Jan 2027
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
St George's Hall
Sat 30 May - Sat 20 Jun 2026
EXTC
Cavern Club, Liverpool
Thursday 30 April 2026
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 ...Genesis Songbook - The Ultimate Phil Collins-era Genesis Show
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Friday 1 - Saturday 2 May 2026
Formed by former Genesis Visible Touch singer Chris O'Connell, Genesis Songbook do exactly what they say - take you through the Songbook of Phil Collins fronted Genesis! Their acoustic show sees them stripped down to keys and vocals, taking...Electromantics
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 1 May 2026
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...Heartbreak - The Tom Petty Show
The Live Rooms, Chester
Saturday 2 May 2026
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...Paul Simon
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Thursday 7 May 2026
Experience an unforgettable evening with legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon as he brings his critically acclaimed A Quiet Celebration Tour to Europe. Following a triumphant, sold-out run across the United States, this intimate concert s...Roland Gift (Fine Young Cannibals)
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Friday 8 May 2026
40 years since double Brit-Award winners, The Fine Young Cannibals (FYC), stormed into the UK charts with their debut single and album in 1985, lead singer, Roland Gift presents Fine Young Cannibals at 40. As they celebrate 40 fine years, ...Bowie performed by The Classic Double Band
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 8 May 2026
The music of David Bowie performed live by The Classic Double Band at Liverpool's Camp and Furnace...Midge Ure (Ultravox / Visage)
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Saturday 9 May 2026
At the start of 1981, Ultravox were laying their claim to be one of the defining acts of the 80's, following the global success of hit "Vienna". Heading back into the studio the same year invigorated, they recorded their second album wit...Briana Corrigan (The Beautiful South)
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Sunday 10 May 2026
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...Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
The Live Rooms, Chester
Friday 15 May 2026
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 ...Slippery People - Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense Live
Arts Club, Liverpool
Saturday 16 May 2026
Following on from a sold out debut show at Manchester's Gorilla, Talking Heads tribute band Slippery People will recreate the 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense live on stage, with all of the pulsating basslines, big suits, wild synths an...Toots and The Maytals Featuring Leba Hibbert
Dome at Grand Central Hall, Liverpool
Thursday 21 May 2026
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...The Christians
Alexander's Live, Chester
Thursday 21 May 2026
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...Blondie, Television and Talking Heads Performed by The Classic Double Band
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 22 May 2026
Step into a world of nostalgia and bluesy rock wonder as The Classic Double Band celebrate the unparalleled artistry of some of the greatest bands of all time, Blondie, Talking Heads and Television. ...Bruce Watson (Big Country)
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 22 May 2026
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 ...Bowie Experience - David Bowie Tribute
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 30 May 2026
Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy. Bowie Experience continues to amaze audiences with an ast...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
St George's Hall, Liverpool
Saturday 30 May - Saturday 20 June 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...Dirty Dancing in Concert
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Sunday 31 May 2026
You fell in love with their first dance, now it's your turn to relive it. Dirty Dancing in Concert is a cinematic live-to-film concert event that brings the iconic love story back to the big screen, with a twist. Watch the digitally remaste...Paradise Found - A Dedication to the Legend of Meat Loaf
Epstein Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 3 June 2026
The UK's ultimate Meat Loaf theatre rock show, Paradise Found delivers a two hour high octane tribute performance featuring an electrifying all-star headline band. Blazing through Meat Loaf's greatest hits outa hell & legendary singalong a...From Big Country
Alexander's Live, Chester
Thursday 4 June 2026
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...Cillirion - A Tribute to Fish-Era Marillion
Newton Functions, Warrington
Saturday 6 June 2026
A tribute to Fish-Era Marillion, bringing a musical spectacular of Marillion's back catalogue tracks. ...The ELO Experience - Tribute to Electric Light Orchestra
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 13 June 2026
The ELO Experience have been bringing the music of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light orchestra to the live stage since 2006. The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction - suffice to say that be...Mama - The All Era Genesis Tribute Band
Oak Theatre and Studios, Scarisbrick
Saturday 13 June 2026
One of the UK's most successful Genesis tribute bands, Mama faithfully reproduce the sights and sounds of a high octane, contemporary Genesis rock concert with fantastic musicianship from acclaimed musicians. Taking you on a journey fro...John Otway
Alexander's Live, Chester
Thursday 18 June 2026
From the age of 9, the cult Buckinghamshire folk punkster knew he wanted to be a pop star. But even at that young age, having listened to his sister's Beatles and Stones records, he knew he would never be able to do what they do. However, w...The Proclaimers
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 19 June 2026
Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 35 years ago with their debut album This Is The Story and Top 3 single Letter from America. Since then, their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years see...The Devout - Depeche Mode Tribute Act
Camp and Furnace, Liverpool
Friday 26 June 2026
Fast becoming The World's number one Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically. The band members are made up of well known artists in their own right:Reza...Pink Floydian - The Pink Floyd Experience
Oak Theatre and Studios, Scarisbrick
Saturday 27 June 2026
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...The Smiths Ltd - The Smiths Tribute Band
The Live Rooms Dnu, Chester
Saturday 27 June 2026
The Smiths Ltd was formed in Manchester, UK the hometown of The Smiths. After an extensive search to find the perfect Morrissey, the band played their first gig in Manchester to an audience of avid Smiths fans. The response was spectacular...Nik Kershaw
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Saturday 11 July 2026
One of the most popular pop stars and talented songwriters of the '80s is ready to look back with an intimate evening to coincide with the release of his new book. Expect songs, stories, and silliness from one of the nation's most-loved per...Moving Pictures - A Tribute to the Music of Rush
The Live Rooms, Chester
Saturday 11 July 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...Madness
Haydock Park, Newton-le-Willows
Saturday 18 July 2026
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...Roxy Magic - Celebrating the Music of Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music
Cavern Club, Liverpool
Thursday 23 July 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...Billy Ocean
Salt & Tar, Liverpool
Thursday 13 August 2026
Billy Ocean is the biggest selling black recording star Britain has ever produced and has sold over 30 million records in his lifetime to date. Having achieved extraordinary success as both an artist and a songwriter, Billy has collected mu...Tom Jones + Nile Rodgers & CHIC
Chester Racecourse, Chester
Friday 14 August 2026
Two Music Legends. One Incredible Night of Timeless Hits. Music icons Tom Jones and Nile Rodgers & CHIC are two of the most influential names in music with decades of era-defining hits. This double-bill live show will celebrate their le...The Waterboys
Salt & Tar, Liverpool
Friday 14 August 2026
Best known for songs including "The Whole of the Moon", "Fisherman's Blues" and "The Return of Pan", London-formed folk rockers The Waterboys have been led by Scottish singer and guitarist Mike Scott - their line-up otherwise ever-evolv...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
Thursday 27 August 2026
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...Day Fever
Carriage Shed, Chester
Saturday 29 August 2026
The day-time clubbing event started by Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure, her husband, Welsh actor and filmmaker Jonny Owen, and Jon McClure, the frontman of Sheffield indie kings Reverend & The Makers, has swept the UK since it's launch i...Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 30 August 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...Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Friday 4 - Saturday 5 September 2026
'Stars in Their Eyes' live finalist Rob Lamberti has earned the title of the UK's number one George Michael tribute artist and has even worked on behalf of the late Wham legend for Sony Music to promote the album 25 Live. In a 2014 interv...Gareth Taylor and his Queenies - A Performance of Queen's Music
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Friday 4 September 2026
Foormally Bulsara and his Queenies, internationally recognised singer of Queen's music, Gareth Taylor is known for his remarkable and uncanny resemblance to the vocals of Freddie Mercury. Gareth Taylor and His Queenies are a world-class ban...Tony Visconti & Woody Woodmansey's Holy Holy - A Celebration of Bowie
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 5 September 2026
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...Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Epstein Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 5 September 2026
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 ...From The Jam
Cavern Club, Liverpool
Thursday 10 September 2026
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...Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Saturday 12 September 2026
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. Formed in Liverpool, in 1999, the tribute group have gone on to perf...Thank ABBA For The Music
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Saturday 12 September - Sunday 18 October 2026
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 ...These Smiths - The Smiths Tribute Band
Alexander's Live, Chester
Saturday 12 September 2026
A tribute to The Smiths and Morrissey from their home city of Manchester. Formed shortly after the lead singer appeared on the UK television show Stars In Their Eyes, they are renowned a the closest sounding tribute to the real thing. ...The Freddie & Queen Experience - Queen & Freddie Mercury Tribute
Southport Market, Southport
Saturday 12 September 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...Cillirion - A Tribute to Fish-Era Marillion
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Sunday 13 September 2026
A tribute to Fish-Era Marillion, bringing a musical spectacular of Marillion's back catalogue tracks. ...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Saturday 19 September 2026
After a sensational 2025 that saw over 60,000 Tina Turner fans across the UK singing, dancing, and having the time of their lives, What's Love Got To Do With It? is back and bigger than ever for 2026! This electrifying tribute show celebrat...Forever Springsteen - Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band
Camp and Furnace, Liverpool
Saturday 19 September 2026
Experience the energy, musicianship, and spirit of The Boss as Forever Springsteen takes you on a downbound train through his legendary career. This powerhouse seven-piece band pays homage to the entire E Street Band in every note they pla...Erasured - The Ultimate Erasure Tribute
