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
The Clone Roses + Oas-is + The James Experience
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Saturday 17 October 2026
The UK's leading tribute to The Stone Roses, who have performed at some of the most iconic venues in the UK, respectfully replicating some of the classic shows from The Stone Roses careers. From selling out Blackpool Empress Ballroom to pe...Events471 - Celebrating The Life of David Bowie
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Saturday 17 October 2026
Wirral-based Events471 presents a very special evening celebrating the life of David Bowie. 2026 marks the tenth anniversary of David Bowie's passing. We wanted to create something that shows the full breadth of such a extensive and varied...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...British Music Experience
British Music Experience Cunard Building, Liverpool
Saturday 17 October - Wednesday 30 December 2026
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...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
Camp and Furnace, Liverpool
Friday 27 November 2026
Formerly Pink Floyd UK, some of the best musicians in the country come together to perform their incredible covers and renditions of the Pink Floyd classics. This spellbinding band are dedicated to crafting Pink Floyd's performances with c...Mama - The All Era Genesis Tribute Band
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 27 November 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...Candlelight - Tribute to Eric Clapton
Liverpool Town Hall, Liverpool
Saturday 28 November 2026
Experience the music of Eric Clapton performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...Skids + Theatre Of Hate
The Live Rooms, Chester
Saturday 28 November 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...Big Country Redux
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Friday 4 December 2026
Formed in Dunfermline, Scotland by the former-Skids guitarist Stuart Adamson and childhood friend Bruce Watson, Celtic-inspired Big Country quickly broke worldwide with their ringing, bagpipe-like guitars and anthemic songs helping their...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 4 December 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...Echoes of the Bunnymen - An Aural Tribute to Echo & The Bunnymen
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 4 December 2026
Echoes of the Bunnymen are an aural tribute to the alternative Fab Four. "A bloody good tribute, go check them out" - Will Sergeant (Echo & The Bunnymen). After Will Sergeant bought tickets and surprised Echoes of the Bunnymen by showing up...The ABBA Reunion Tribute Show
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Saturday 5 December 2026
Created by the director, producer and choreographer of the award-winning ABBAMANIA musical and starring the original 'Frida' from the London West End cast! Superbly accurate harmony vocals, guitar and keyboards combine with stunning replica...THE 30+ CLUB
Arts Club, Liverpool
Saturday 5 December 2026
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'. ...Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
The Live Rooms, Chester
Saturday 5 December 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...The Pogue Traders - Tribute to The Pogues
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 5 December 2026
The finest Pogues homage imaginable, with every note, inflection, reel and run served up with passion, love and credibility. Wonderful stuff, and not so much a tribute as a continuation of that remarkable band's incredible music. Since Sh...Candlelight - Tribute to Michael Jackson
