A Weekend of ’80’s Icons: Eurythmics, Springsteen, and Madonna Tributes

This weekend in Puerto Vallarta, three live tribute shows offer music lovers the chance to relive the energy, spirit, and storytelling of the 1980s. From synth-pop to stadium rock, it’s a full spectrum of sounds—brought to life by some of Vallarta’s most compelling performers.

The weekend kicks off Friday, April 18 at Coco Cabaret with Sweet Dreams, a theatrical and visually striking tribute to Annie Lennox and the Eurythmics. Delilah Beaucoup, known for her commanding vocals and gender-bending aesthetic, delivers a show that echoes the androgyny, power, and poise Lennox embodied at the peak of her fame. Inspired in part by the Eurythmics’ 1987 Revenge Tour and the dark elegance of George Orwell’s 1984, Delilah’s performance pulls the audience into a fully realized world—complete with high-concept visuals, dancers, and dramatic costume changes.

Lennox’s influence runs deep for Delilah, both musically and personally. “She is one of the greatest inspirations of my life,” Delilah says. “Musician, Songwriter, Rebel, Activist, Gender Bender, Icon. I could never quite relate to the super girly pop girls. I always gravitated toward more androgynous characters like Annie, Lady Gaga, Sinead—very strong women who had many layers to their personas.” That multi-dimensional strength is something Delilah channels into every aspect of the show, using bold visuals and vocal power to honor a legacy of reinvention and authenticity.

It’s not just a celebration of Lennox’s music—it’s a show built to elevate and energize. “The 80s was such a fun and experimental time for music, fashion, and sexual identity,” Delilah explains. “The world is so dark and angry right now. We wanted to create a show with powerhouse vocals and visuals that elevates people, so they feel powerful and hopeful about their lives and changing the world.” For many in the audience, the memories are nostalgic. For others, it’s an introduction to an icon whose impact still ripples through today’s music and culture.

The very next day, Saturday, April 19 at 5 PM, The Palm Cabaret & Bar hosts a tribute to one of rock’s most enduring voices—Bruce Springsteen. Singer and musician Mau Jiménez leads this early evening concert with a full band, channeling the grit, heart, and lyrical poetry of “The Boss.” This show offers something different: a slower burn, an emotional build, and a set that taps into the Americana roots of Springsteen’s music while making it feel immediate and alive.

Mau doesn’t just sing the songs—he lives them. His admiration for Springsteen is rooted in the complexity of the artist himself. “He’s some kind of a punk dude making rock music,” Mau says, pointing to the unlikely blend of rebellion and tenderness that makes Springsteen such an enduring figure. Mau’s performance embraces that contradiction, shifting between swagger and sincerity with a voice that can roar through “Born to Run” or bring a hush to “Thunder Road.”

For Mau, part of capturing that unmistakable ’80s feeling is trusting the power of the songs themselves. “I think the music itself is what really transports people,” he says. “The sound of the ’80s is so distinctive, and Springsteen’s songs are such a big part of that. While the visual aesthetic—the denim, the stance, the attitude—adds to the experience, it’s the moment the band kicks in that makes the real difference.”

“Once the band starts playing and I’m up there singing and playing guitar, people are taken back,” Mau continues. “That era had so many iconic, original artists—and Springsteen was right at the center of it. The moment those songs start, you’re there”

The 5 PM start time gives this show a different energy. There’s something cinematic about walking into The Palm while the sun is still dipping toward the horizon and finding yourself immersed in stories about love, escape, struggle, and hope. It’s not your typical tribute show. Mau is known for his expressive delivery, and this Springsteen set feels like something that exists between a concert and a confession—where the band, the lyrics, and the audience all move together through the arc of the music.

Mau’s Springsteen tribute is also a unique addition to Vallarta’s tribute scene. While high-energy shows dominate the nightlife, this early show offers something richer and more introspective. It’s a performance that isn’t afraid to slow down, to dig deep, and to trust the material to speak for itself. There’s a certain bravery in that, and Mau delivers it with conviction, passion, and a connection to the music that’s impossible to fake.

Later that same night, the spotlight shifts back to Coco Cabaret for a tribute to the Queen of Pop herself. In this Madonna show, performer Waleska takes on one of music’s most provocative icons—not just through performance, but through personal storytelling.

For Waleska, this isn’t just a setlist of hits. It’s a journey. She didn’t always connect with Madonna’s music, but over time, songs like “Express Yourself” and “Papa Don’t Preach” began to mirror her own life. As a young mother, she found unexpected meaning in those lyrics, and that emotional connection shaped the way she now brings Madonna to the stage.

The show is fierce and honest. It spans Madonna’s many eras—from the early hits that launched her career to the glittering heights of dance floor anthems. But beneath the choreography and costume changes is something deeper: a performer who discovered new layers of her own identity by stepping into someone else’s. “She woke up something in me,” Waleska says. The result is a tribute that celebrates Madonna’s music while creating space for Waleska’s own voice to shine.

Coco Cabaret has become a stage for transformation in shows like these. It’s not just about flashy performances—though there’s plenty of that too. It’s about artists who dig into the emotional core of their material and reflect that back to an audience hungry for connection, catharsis, and a little bit of glamor. Delilah and Waleska each bring their own life stories to the stage, creating performances that feel both spectacular and deeply human.

Together, these three tribute shows form a kind of accidental festival of 1980s artistry, each offering a different way to revisit the era. Delilah’s Annie Lennox/Eurythmics tribute explores image and intensity. Waleska’s Madonna show focuses on reinvention and resilience. Mau’s Springsteen performance dives into emotional storytelling and the raw edge of working-class dreams.

None of these shows are impersonations. They’re interpretations—made by artists who see something of themselves in the music they’re performing. That’s what makes this weekend so exciting. These aren’t just trips down memory lane. They’re fresh takes, rooted in personal experience, love of craft, and the vibrant energy of Vallarta’s performance scene.

And while these shows are very much about the music, they’re also about something bigger: what it means to be seen, to be heard, and to take the stage as your truest self. Whether it’s Delilah embracing the vulnerability of Lennox’s range, Mau finding solidarity in Springsteen’s blue-collar ballads, or Waleska reclaiming the voice of a pop icon who once felt distant, each artist invites us into something more than nostalgia.

Live music has always had the power to transform a night, but this weekend it might just do more than that. It might remind us why these songs still matter—why they make us move, why they make us feel, and why we keep coming back to them decades later.

Tickets are available from Eventbrite:

• Sweet Dreams: Annie Lennox/Eurythmics Tribute (April 18 and 25 at 8:00 PM, Coco Cabaret)
• Bruce Springsteen Tribute Show (April 19 and 24 at 5:00 PM, The Palm Cabaret & Bar)
• Madonna: Tribute Concert (April 19 and 26 at 7:00 PM with more dates coming soon, Coco Cabaret)