1980S MUSIC CONCERTS IN LIVERPOOL
1980S MUSIC CONCERTS IN LIVERPOOL
Most Popular 1980s Music Concerts in Liverpool
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
M&S Bank Arena
Thu 18 Feb - Fri 12 Nov 2027
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
St George's Hall
Sat 31 Oct - Sun 27 Dec 2026
Country Superstars
Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
Saturday 3 October 2026
Hosted by Europe's No1 Dolly Parton Tribute Act, Sarah Jayne, and Award Winning Vocal Impersonator Andy Crust, they take us on a journey through the history of Country Music. The show features Patsy Cline, Billie Jo Spears, Kenny Rogers, Wi...Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
Hangar 34, Liverpool
Saturday 3 October 2026
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...T'Pau
The Live Rooms, Chester
Sunday 4 October 2026
Fronted by Carol Decker, the multi-Platinum selling, well-loved Shrewbury pop-rock outfit found fame with their 1987 debut single 'Heart And Soul' before going on to score the UK Chart #1 smash hit 'China In Your Hand' alongside other Top ...Alison Moyet
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Monday 5 October 2026
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...Joe Jackson
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Monday 5 October 2026
Though often depicted as a chameleonic artist who constantly "changes his style," Joe Jackson insists that most of his albums are in "his own mainstream" - collections of sophisticated pop songs, using different kinds of rhythms and combin...How Soon is Now?
Storyhouse, Chester
Tuesday 6 - Wednesday 7 October 2026
Set to a live soundtrack of indie classics, How Soon is Now? is a new indie musical from Box of Tricks Theatre Company about mates, music and magic - finding your place and finding yourself. "You open the door into this club. And the n...The Long Ryders
Cavern Club, Liverpool
Tuesday 6 October 2026
The Long Ryders, pioneers of the Alt-Country movement, return to the stage with the same fiery spirit that first made them legends. Fusing punk energy with country-rock harmonies, the band bridged the gap between Gram Parsons and today's Am...The Blow Monkeys
Dome at Grand Central Hall, Liverpool
Friday 9 October 2026
With hits like 'Digging Your Scene' and 'It Doesn't Have To Be This Way', The Blow Monkeys epitomised the glamour of mid-80s pop at its most graceful and sophisticated. In the London band's frontman Robert Howard (aka Dr. Robert), they poss...Genesis Songbook - The Ultimate Phil Collins-era Genesis Show
Alexander's Live, Chester
Saturday 10 October 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...DS:UK - Tribute to Dire Straits
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 10 October 2026
"DSUK... in tribute to Dire Straits" began touring in 2016 and quickly became regarded as *the definitive* tribute band among Dire Straits fans with their unsurpassed attention to musical detail, the humour, fun, and interesting history tha...Pure Weller - A Tribute to the Music of Paul Weller
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 10 October 2026
A tribute to Paul Weller, Style Council & The Jam with a set containing classics from a career spanning 45 years ...Cabaret Voltaire
Arts Club, Liverpool
Sunday 11 October 2026
Stephen 'Mal' Mallinder and Chris Watson celebrate 50 years since Cabaret Voltaire first performed live. The first performance, at the Sheffield Students Union Refectory on 13 May 1975, the live launch of one of Britain's most influential a...THE WONDER OF STEVIE
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Voted one of Britain's top soul singers, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland's R&B Orchestra) and their world-class live band present a diverse catalogue of Stevie Wonder classics, taken from ...Transvision Vamp
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Friday 16 October 2026
Iconic 80's alternative rock band Transvision Vamp enjoyed massive chart success with a string of hits including Baby I Don't Care, I Want Your Love and Revolution Baby. Fronted by Wendy James, her sexually charged and rebellious image won ...Roxy Magic - Celebrating the Music of Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 17 October 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...Electromantics
Penketh And Great Sankey Conservative Club, Warrington
Saturday 17 October 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...The Proclaimers
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Sunday 18 October 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...Eddi Reader (Fairground Attraction)
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Sunday 18 October 2026
The supremely talented, unique and charismatic triple BRIT award-winning Scottish folk pop singer delivers the most consistently beautiful, often deeply personal and intimate songs, including the charming acoustic pop of 1988 chart-topper P...Thank ABBA for the Music
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
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 ...Heaven 17
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Thursday 22 October 2026
Sheffield new wave duo Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh left the original lineup of the Human League in after having differences with Phil Oakey. They recruited Glenn Gregory (who's vocal's were remarkably similar to Oakey's) and Heaven 17 w...Duran Duran
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Friday 23 October 2026
Birmingham New Wave idols Duran Duran were one of the first bands to truly capitalise on the new frontier of MTV. With a run of high concept, high-end production videos to innately catchy funk rock singles, the band's rise to stardom was pr...The Smyths - Tribute to The Smiths
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 24 October 2026
The Smyths are a joyous celebration of arguably the greatest band of all time, Manchester legends The Smiths. Thrillingly accurate, the group have amassed a huge following and regularly sell out huge venues both here and abroad. 2023 marks...Candlelight - Tribute to Michael Jackson
St George's Hall, Liverpool
Saturday 24 October - Friday 6 November 2026
Discover the music of Michael Jackson performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...China Crisis
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 24 October 2026
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...Bowie Experience - David Bowie Tribute
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 30 October 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...The Devout - Depeche Mode Tribute Act
The Live Rooms, Chester
Friday 30 October 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...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
St George's Hall, Liverpool
Saturday 31 October 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...Candlelight - Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
St George's Hall, Liverpool
Saturday 31 October 2026
Discover the music of Queen and The Beatles performed under the gentle glow of candlelight by a string quartet in this awe-inspiring location. ...Skids + Theatre of Hate
Hangar 34, Liverpool
Saturday 31 October 2026
Two era defining artists come together for an explosive co-headline tour. The Skids formed in 1977 in their hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan. After releasing an independent s...Trevor Horn & His Band
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Tuesday 3 November 2026
One of the world's most successful and innovative producers Trevor Horn achieved great success as a member of The Buggles, Yes, and Art of Noise. Dubbed "the man who invented the eighties," the Durham-born bassist also worked as producer ...Leo Sayer
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Saturday 7 November 2026
Leo and his band brings boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show to some of his favourite venues across the country. Leo is known the world over for his army of hits which include Thunder In My Heart, Moonlighting, One Man Band, I...Mari Wilson
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Saturday 7 November 2026
Mari Wilson, the Neasden Queen of Soul, first captured everyone's attention in the early eighties with her unforgettable beehive hairdo, unique style and fully choreographed twelvepiece band The Wilsations. People raved about her live sho...The Australian Pink Floyd
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Sunday 8 November 2026
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...Mike Joyce & Stephen Street (The Smiths)
Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, Liverpool
Sunday 8 November 2026
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Smiths' seminal The Queen Is Dead with an evening dedicated to one of the most acclaimed and influential albums of all time. Voted NME's Greatest Album of All Time and consistently ranked among the fi...Gipsy Kings by André Reyes
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Monday 9 November 2026
One of three line-ups currently touring, Gipsy Kings by original guitarist Andre Reyes, will be bringing their Catalan rumba, flamenco, and salsa party to town. Founded in 1979 in Arles, France, by French born Catalan musicians from the ...Paul Heaton (The Beautiful South & The Housemartins)
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriting genius Paul Heaton will be performing songs from throughout his career including classic tracks by The Beautiful South and The Housemartins, with the help of guest singer Rianne Downey. One of the ...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
Wednesday 11 November 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...Secret Affair + Purple Hearts
Cavern Club, Liverpool
Thursday 12 November 2026
Secret Affair will be celebrating the 45th anniversary of their seminal debut LP 'Glory Boys' with a limited run of UK tour dates. 'Glory Boys' was released in November 1979 on the band's own I-Spy Records label (via Arista Records). It pea...REM - A Performance by Stipe
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 13 November 2026
The definitive R.E.M. tribute. R.E.M. remain one of the world's most enigmatic bands. With a string of peerless albums; one eye on the underground and one eye on the soaring chorus; it's safe to say we will never see their like again. From...Johnny Marr (The Smiths)
Jacaranda Baltic, Liverpool
Saturday 14 November 2026
With a 40-year repertoire of distinctive songwriting and the guitar sound that has seen him regarded as the most influential guitarist of his generation, Manchester music legend Johnny Marr is a musician like no other. The energy of his s...Heartbreak - The Tom Petty Show
Thornton Hough Village Club, Thornton Hough
Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 November 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...Moving Pictures - A Tribute to the Music of Rush
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 14 November 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...Wrong Jovi - Tribute to Bon Jovi
Alexander's Live, Chester
Saturday 14 November 2026 - Saturday 20 November 2027
Wrong Jovi are widely considered to be "the best Bon Jovi tribute band in the world!" So much so, that even the former Bon Jovi guitarist, Richie Sambora, has personally thanked the band for their hard work and unforgettable performances. I...Moments of Pleasure - The Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 14 November 2026
Tribute band Moments Of Pleasure are considered by many to be the next best thing to listening to Kate Bush herself! This 5 piece band features the stunning vocals of Lisa-Marie Walters, as seen on BBC, ITV and heard on BBC 5 and various B...Echo & The Bunnymen
Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
Monday 16 November 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...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA by Piano
St George's Hall, Liverpool
Friday 20 November 2026
Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a classical pianist under the gentle glow of candlelight at this awe-inspiring location. ...Endorphinmachine - Prince Tribute
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Friday 20 November 2026
The nine piece Prince tribute is made up of amazing musicians who all have one thing in common - they are huge fans of the music. This love is clear to see and hear when the band perform. Fast becoming known as 'the tightest live band out t...Squeeze + Billy Bragg
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Saturday 21 November 2026
As one of the most traditional pop bands of the new wave, London's Squeeze provided one of the links between classic British guitar pop and post-punk providing the vehicle for the wry, subtle lyric writing of Chris Difford and traditiona...ABBA Forever - The ABBA Tribute
Epstein Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 21 November 2026
The unique Abba look and sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail as the beautiful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful harmony by all seven performers on stage with two outstanding Abba girls completing ...Absolute Bowie - Tribute to David Bowie
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 21 November 2026
There will only ever be one David Bowie, he was unique in every way and an inspiration to millions. Absolute Bowie continue to celebrate the life and music of the Starman with a spectacular show uniting Bowie fans across the UK. Absolute Bo...Floyd UK - Pink Floyd Tribute Show
