We’re renowned for our quality music and arts events here at The Continental - in our dedicated event space: THE BOATYARD.
Some are ticketed, while others are free to enter. Take a look at the listings and follow the links to buy tickets.
ANOTHER FANTASTIC FREE ENTRY SHOW IN THE SNUG
For this St Patrick’s Day Special at the Continental, we’re very excited to be celebrating Ireland and its music with NICK SPENCER.
From songs that tell stories of heartbreak and overcoming adversity through to popular singalong pubs classics, Nick will be covering a diverse range of Irish songs to celebrate the day.
FREE ENTRY!!
An evening of great music awaits you as Radio Wigwam arrives at The Continental in Preston on Friday 20th March.
If you are involved in the grassroots scene as a DJ/Promotor/Record shop/Music organisation/ Band/Artist/Record Label/Venue Organiser… Then come on down and network!
Everyone welcome of course even if you just want to enjoy some Epic Live Bands!
Tonight's outstanding artists are: VICES, Indifferentmonkey, Jackson Hewitt
SOLO ACOUSTIC SHOW
In 1982, Bruce Springsteen released “Nebraska”, a collection of acoustic home recorded demos upon which he’d captured the nature of the songs precisely. Recording sessions with members of The E Street Band had failed to enhance the songs, and upon release, Bruce moved instead into recording a sizeable number of further songs with the band for Born In The USA, the album that made him into a bona fide superstar.
Bruce Springsteen never toured ‘Nebraska’.
But what if he had?
Using only the songs, themes, and instrumentation that Springsteen had written and was using at the time, THE NEBRASKA TOUR TRIBUTE puts together as accurate a representation as you can get, of the show that never was.
Damson Poets are in The Boatyard on the 25th March.
We will have our mixture of new and more experienced readers so it’s an evening that belongs to everyone and if you want to listen that’s great as well.
Entry is free, and all are welcome.
“Absolutely brilliant chaps!” David Coverdale
The UK's ultimate tribute to Whitesnake, featuring some of the UK's finest musicians.
With numerous festival appearances & sold out shows at venues including O2 Academy's Newcastle, Sheffield & Islington, The Globe Cardiff, Chepstow Castell Roc Festival, Wannasee Festival, Rock The Park Festival Wrexham, Tribfest, amongst many others as well as hosting the annual & extremely successful Deep Purple Family Tree Show.
“Absolutely loved them. Really good tribute band....and I don''t like many” Steve Bebee (Kerrang! / Planet Rock)
The focus for this all new specially themed show by THE HELLFIRE PREACHERS is the folk revival of the early 1960’s.
The Greenwich Village coffee house scene in New York was the hotbed for the folk revival and the beatniks of the late 50’s and early 60’s.
Traditional Folk and Blues from the pre-war record boom was mixed with the poetry of the great Beat poets like Allan Ginsberg and the literary genius of Jack Kerouac and the burgeoning Civil Rights Movement formed the backdrop to this pivotal time in music. The Hellfire Preachers present this specially themed Greenwich Village & The Folk Revival Show totally ‘On-Mic’ to recreate the Coffee House scene of the early 60’s.
From Don’t Go Into the Cellar! Theatre
An original one-man performance featuring an audience with the infamous Demon Barber of Fleet Street himself, Sweeney Todd!
The classic penny dreadful tale is performed with gusto and swagger by Jonathan Goodwin in a show directed by Gary Archer.
HE’S BACK!
GRAEME PARK: Over 3 decades on the decks, on stage and on the radio.
The story of DJ Graeme Park mirrors the story of the evolution of dance music and club culture itself.
Catch him here for amazing night of dance with guest DJs TONY CANNON and NICK ALMOND!
THE KINGSHAKES are one of the UK’s leading rockabilly bands!
A three-piece ensemble, consisting of guitarist Duane Conn, drummer Steve Clark and double bass player Dan Clark. They’ve taken their old school Neo Rockabilly all over the world and across the UK, and never stop gigging. The band recently released their album "Hard Knocks", which features original tracks alongside their high-octane rockabilly style.
Playing everything from original songs and hard-hitting covers for you to bop, wreck, stroll and sometimes a jive... THE KINGSHAKES bring one hell of a party!
Plus special guests TBC
ANOTHER FANTASTIC FREE ENTRY GIG IN THE SNUG
Re/Groove—Classic Tracks. Fresh Funk.
Re/Groove are a powerhouse trio bringing a fresh funk twist to the songs you love. From Fleetwood Mac and The Police to Deep Purple, Talking Heads, and Kate Bush, they transform timeless tracks into vibrant, groove-driven performances that get the crowd moving.
Re/Groove don’t just cover classics—expect high energy, serious grooves, and a full on funk experience.
Pete Allenby (vocals) / Paul Mason (guitar/vocals) / Ian Cooke (bass/vocals) / Sergio Zinna (drums)
THE HARRY MASON PROJECT’s genre sits somewhere between rock and blues (‘block’ perhaps?) and has created quite a stir around Preston and the Fylde Coast. Highlights of 2025 included an appearance at the famous Blues Bar in Harrogate (we’ll be back at least two times in ’26), a spot at the St Anne’s Music Festival and a couple of appearances at local ‘hidden gem’ venue, The Stagedoor in Longridge. Don’t miss your first chance to catch them at the Conti!
One of the UK’s top tributes to THE POLICE!
Power trio FIVE-O are a Police tribute at the top of their game, playing with the same precision and energy that made The Police such a well-loved band.
Whether it’s The Police’s greatest hits or their deeper cuts, Five-O offer a show for casual fans and aficionados alike.
Legendary noise rock / post-hardcore trio UNSANE are back, continuing the previously announced series of re-releases with bonus material.
These new performances of the Unsane lineup will focus on the early material from their noisier era, including their most famous songs like Committed!
PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS: CHURCH OF THE RAT, TV FACE, THOSE FKKING SNOWFLAKES
A night with Ida Wenøe and Samantha Whates is something truly rare.
The Danish and Scottish songwriters share the stage from first note to last, weaving their voices and instruments into a single, flowing performance. Rather than separate sets, they conjure a continuous story by intertwining their songs — sometimes leaving the authorship a secret — creating a seamless, unique journey.
WHATEVER - OASIS TRIBUTE are Manchester's finest Oasis Tribute act, bringing you all of the Oasis classics such as Don't Look Back in Anger, Morning Glory, Champagne Supernova, Supersonic, Live Forever, Wonderwall & many more!
Formed in the Gallaghers’ home town of Manchester , Whatever - Oasis Tribute put on a banging live show using their trademark Epiphone & Gibson instruments.
You can't get any more authentic than that!
"A new Mikey Kenney album is always a cause for celebration"Jon Wilks
MIKEY KENNEY is primarily a respected fiddle player, singer, songwriter and composer from Liverpool, but he is also a multi-instrumentalist, often performing many of the parts on his recordings (on banjo, mandolin, guitar, melodeon etc).
"Mikey Kenney is a rare gem... there are few people who seem to embody traditional music in quite the same way. He’s like a walking tune book, and his dedication to keeping the old music of his native Lancashire alive is something to be cherished.” - FRUK
Plus support TBC
A unique acoustic celebration of the music of Paul McCartney, Wings, and of course The Beatles. Wonderfully performed with a fascinating variety of acoustic instruments and beautiful vocal harmonies.
Steve Littlewood’s performance is pivotal and engaging as he hosts and charms with his captivating portrayal of the great man.
ANOTHER GREAT SUNDAY AFTERNOON BIG BAND EVENT AT THE CONTINENTAL
Formed in 1976 by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council, this multi-award winning band aims to train and develop the musical skills of its members through the performance of big band music from the 1930s to the present day.
Spend your Sunday afternoon with this amazing Big Band on Sunday 3rd May!
An internationally recognised musician and multidisciplinary artist, RACHEL CROFT exists in the space where cinematic songwriting, raw vocal power and visual authorship collide.
Her work does not arrive quietly — it unfolds, frame by frame, sound by sound — drawing listeners into something immersive, deliberate and unmistakably her own. Her music and visuals have been featured across Netflix and BBC Two, with premieres on major international platforms including CMT (USA) and the BBC, placing her work on a global cultural stage.
Thr00wback is a Tribute to (mostly) 00’s Pop Punk and Alt-Rock!
This five-piece band plays hits from the likes of:
GREEN DAY SUM 41 FALLOUT BOY MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE NEW FOUND GLORY BLINK-182 RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE PAPA ROACH ….and many more!
If you’re ready for a full-on POP PUNK PARTY then be here on SATURDAY 9TH MAY ‘26!
ACOUSTIC MAC play the timeless music of FLEETWOOD MAC.
This 5 piece band perform the classic tracks with an "acoustic" feel which brings a new and unique perspective to the music. Each of their performances includes the classic album “Rumours” in its entirety.
AMNESIA are a high-octane 5-piece band from Liverpool, dedicated to reviving the euphoric energy of 90s club classics—100% live. No backing tracks. No laptops. No decks. Just pure musical talent, turning iconic dance anthems into an electrifying live experience.
From “Show Me Love” to “Freed From Desire”, “Set You Free”, “Rhythm of the Night”, and more, AMNESIA delivers a non-stop setlist of hands-in-the-air bangers that pack dancefloors across the UK.
Get ready to rave—this is clubland, reborn.
Get ready to watch the cult British film DEAD MAN’S SHOES (Cert 18) in a rare big-screen outing – followed by an exclusive An Audience With event with one of the film’s stars, actor Stuart Wolfenden, who played Herbie.
THAT MANCHESTER SOUND are a tribute band who play the best songs from Manchester's rich musical heritage.
From The Buzzcocks to Oasis, from The Smiths to The Stone Roses and The Courteeners, they perform all the biggest hits and guarantee you a great show. Happy Mondays! James! Inspiral Carpets! Charlatans! And much much more!
You’ll be mad fer it, are kid!
The UK’s #1 Tribute to BLACK SABBATH!
SABBOTAGE arrived on the scene in 2014, formed from the ashes of the already established Sabbath Tribute SNOWBLIND. Immediately, it was obvious that this band would become the most authentic and by far the best Black Sabbath tribute in the UK.
SABBOTAGE have a repertoire of over two and a half hours’ worth of Ozzy-era Black Sabbath classics to draw from and are still adding to this to keep creating the ultimate Sabbath tribute!
CLASS OF ’79 are the UK's most exciting and entertaining Punk & New Wave band to date.
What makes them unique from the rest? Well, for a start every member has a punk rock royalty pedigree having been in or still in some of the legendary bands that shaped the punk and new wave movement - namely Rezillos, Eddie & the Hot Rods, UK Subs, Selecter and Department S and unlike the mainstream who pay tribute to an artist Class of 79 pay tribute to an era.
Featuring the biggest hits from their own associated bands catalogue they back it up with tracks that are the soundtracks of your lives!
Jacqui McShee’s PENTANGLE is the definitive modern folk band. Rooted in the ethos of the original PENTANGLE, the modern incarnation features the best musicians playing Pentangle's original and new songs.
Known for their brilliantly successful combination of traditional and non-traditional, PENTANGLE forged a whole new era in folk. Jacqui McShee and the band continue to do so, and over the decades have further refined the music and performance, constantly amazing and delighting audiences at gigs and festivals.
The original band played such stellar gigs as the Isle-of-Wight festivals (1969 & 1970), Newport Folk Festival, Fillmore East and West, Carnegie Hall and The Royal Festival Hall. Going way beyond traditional folk they created a new music rooted in jazz, folk and blues so it was no surprise Pentangle were billed alongside greats such as Miles Davis, Hendrix, The Grateful Dead, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, Dylan and The Band.
Robb Weir is never a man to take what he has for granted. Having led TYGERS OF PAN TANG since their first album through a plethora of line-up changes he recognises that the current Tygers are probably the strongest since they were at the forefront of the NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal). Don’t miss the chance to catch them right here at the Conti!
Plus special guests SLANDER and SNATCH-BACK
BRANDON BLOCK - LEGENDARY DJ
You would have to travel far and wide to find a place where the name Brandon Block is not known. Brandon has carried a legendary status tag ever since being the first resident on the Space terrace, with Alex P in Ibiza. He’s had his own show on MTV, and a No.3 charting hit under his Blockster moniker with ‘You Should Be Dancing‘ Brandon has also made numerous other TV appearances including Celebrity Fear Factor, Celebrity Extreme Detox, ‘Trust Me I’m a Holiday Rep’ Celebrity Scissorhands for Children in Need, and and more recently Celebrity Big brother in 2018…
Plus special guest DJs TONY CANNON and NICK ALMOND!
DogHaüs are a classic punk and post-punk covers band.
Dust off your bondage trousers, lace up your Doc Martins, the best Preston punk and post-punk covers band will fill up your ears with your favourites from The Damned, The Clash, Sex Pistols, Buzzcocks, Ramones, The Cure, Joy Division, Magazine, Slaughter and the Dogs and more (they’ll even throw in a rendition of ‘DöG DaYs’ if you’re good). See you at the front, punks!
PLUS SUPPORT TBC
Eric, as the original guitarist and founding member of THIN LIZZY, continues to be a major influence in the world of rock and blues. In recognition of his contribution to music, he was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the NI Music Awards in November 2024. Thin Lizzy was also recently voted the greatest Irish rock band of all time, further cementing their legendary status.
Eric has been touring extensively, completing three UK tours last year. This year, Eric has also taken to the stage in Dublin and across Ireland for the sold-out play Moonlight, celebrating the life of his former bandmate and friend, Phil Lynott.
OPAL OCEAN is an Australian acoustic duo redefining what two guitars can do. Blending elements of flamenco, rock, and progressive music, Alex Champ and Nadav Tabak craft a sound that’s both technically impressive and deeply expressive.
Whether in the studio or on stage, Opal Ocean delivers an immersive experience—rhythmic, melodic, and full of energy. With new music in the works and a growing global presence, Alex and Nadav continue to push the boundaries of acoustic sound while staying true to their roots.
"Watch their ascension continue" Classic Rock Magazine
BRAVE RIVAL are a rock band on a mission. No gimmicks, no frills—just raw, high-energy, riff-driven rock that demands to be heard.
Since forming in 2019, the Portsmouth-based quartet—vocalist Lindsey Bonnick, guitarist Ed ‘the Shred’ Clarke, bassist Billy Dedman, and drummer Donna Peters—have built a reputation as one of the UK’s most electrifying live acts. Their debut album Life’s Machine (2022) put them on the map, catching the attention of critics, fans, and even Joe Bonamassa, who called them one of his “favourite discoveries.”
ANOTHER FANTASTIC FREE ENTRY GIG IN THE SNUG
GRAIN ELECTRIC - Songwriter Americana band.
“You’ll be hard pushed to find a better example of British Americana. The sound is American country, but the words are unmistakably British. The dry humour, the wry wit, the ironic, the sardonic and the plain tongue-in-cheek set them apart from the cliched, copyists and imitators.” Clint West Americana UK
Get ready for a night filled with incredible films from around the world, hosted by Lancashire legend John 'Gilly' Gillmore.
Come and walk the red carpet with us at our screening and awards night. We'll be screening eight award winning short films, across a range of genres - from comedy, to horror, and a short film produced by Lancashire Filmmakers.
THE GUNS N ROSES EXPERIENCE is the UK’s premier tribute band dedicated to bringing the electrifying energy of Guns N' Roses to life.
With stunningly authentic vocals that echo Axl Rose’s iconic sound and killer guitar tones reminiscent of Slash, this tribute band transports you straight to the heart of rock's golden age.
Join us for a night of explosive, unforgettable music!
FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH!
IN THE BOATYARD FOR THIS MONTH ONLY
Whether you sing, play guitar, or do stand-up or spoken word, come along and take to the stage at the friendliest and best Open Mic Night in town, with hosts Typhaine & Colin. Or simply come along and sample some of the finest under-the-radar talent Preston has to offer!
ANOTHER FANTASTIC FREE ENTRY SHOW IN THE SNUG
A Nashville-style writers’ round showcasing the stories behind the songs. Connor Banks hosts an intimate evening of original music, joined by Gary Quinn, Jackson Ward and Kassidy Kiernan.
Each artist will take turns sharing songs, swapping stories and performing in a stripped-back acoustic setting that puts the songwriting front and centre. Expect honest lyrics, raw performances and a warm, communal atmosphere where every song has a story to tell.
The Laughienda brings another huge night of comedy to Preston, featuring DANNY SUTCLIFFE and Sarah Millican tour support SALLY-ANNE HAYWARD!
Also featuring ALEX STRINGER and support from AMIR BUX
“Guaranteed laughs” - The Guardian
“One of the best nights out" - The Manc
Recent Releases * Cult Classics * Old Favourites * Hidden Gems
Cinema at The Continental returns with Charlotte Wells’s AFTERSUN (2022)
UK/USA // 1hr 41m // Cert: 12
