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.
THOMAS BENJAMIN WILD, ESQ has been delivering his own brand of singalong, musical humour since 2016, and the video for his sweary anthem ‘I’ve No More F***s To Give’ has been viewed over 20 million times on YouTube alone, sending his debut album ‘Awkward Encounters While Walking My Dog’ to number 3 in the Billboard Comedy Album Chart in 2019.
CHRIS TAVENER is a theatrical musician with an acerbic wit, who writes his lyrics from the perspective of flawed characters that he draws from 21st century life. His cynical social commentary, dressed in punchy guitar-driven rock and acoustic ballads has won him acclaim from BBC 6 Music and multiple BBC Introducing stations and seen him share stages with Super Hans, Tony Hadley and Peter Hook while also writing songs for the likes of Sir Ian McKellen.
The ECHOES OF THE BUNNYMEN show is an aural tribute to the alternative Fab Four.
Featuring some of the best tracks from the original line up’s amazing run of albums. Played by musicians who are huge fans of the Bunnymen, who authentically recreate the early sound of one of the UK’s best ever indie bands. Lay down thy disbelief and groove!
Plus DAVE CHAMBERS DJ SET
THE REAL PEOPLE were formed by Tony and Chris Griffiths in 1988. Signed to CBS in Dec 1989 they released their eponymously named debut album including the singles Window Pane, Open Up Your Mind and The Truth in 1991.
Whilst touring with Inspiral Carpets, Chris and Tony took the then Inspirals roadie Noel Gallagher under their wing, along with his brother Liam and the rest of OASIS. The Real People invited Oasis into their studio to develop and record the new band, resulting in the now famous Live Demonstration Tape which subsequently secured them a major deal with Alan McGee and Creation Records. Once signed by Creation, Chris and Tony were instrumental in the recording of Oasis' first single ‘Supersonic', with Tony providing the backing vocals. Chris also co-wrote the B-side to ‘Roll With It’ entitled ‘Rockin’ Chair' which helped set Oasis on the path to becoming world wide stars and the biggest band of the past 30 years. The Real People also inspired several other Oasis songs such as ‘Columbia' and 'Don’t Go Away’.
‘An Evening With….’ provides a very rare chance for fans old and new to see them perform their back catalogue in stripped down acoustic versions and hear some of the stories behind the songs.
THE UK'S #1 JOY DIVISION TRIBUTE
Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live JOY DIVISION gig, TRANSMISSION emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. They were considered the pioneering band of the post-punk movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Forty years on you can still relive the dark, cavernous sound of Joy Division through Transmission, the UK’s number one tribute act.
A celebration of House Music in the Conti Snug, hosted by Cottam.
FREE ENTRY - 7pm-midnight
Plus special guests MATTER & JOHN BAIN
A blistering mix of blues, soul and old school R&B, THE STUMBLE have been wowing audiences with the energy and virtuosity of their live performances for the past 20 years. Festival favourites in every corner of the UK and Europe, The Stumble are taking their creative talents to a new level with their stupendous 4th album, The Other Side.
An unforgettable evening of stories, inspiration and live music awaits as Dave Gardner, Ken Nicol and Mark Wilkinson talk about what has inspired their songwriting and perform the songs in the intimate setting of the Boatyard on Sunday 17th September from 7pm.
Tickets are strictly limited for all-seated show.
Damson Poets will be in the Boatyard at the Conti on the 30th September. The evening will be part of the Preston Arts Festival and will be on the theme of ‘Wonder’ which is this year’s National Poetry Day subject.
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.
FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH!
Whether you sing, play guitar or rap, 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!
A return to one of their favourite venues, The Continental, for THE MONOCHROME SET!
The band features original Monochrome Set members Bid (guitar/vocals) and Andy Warren (bass) with Athen Ayren on keyboards and Dave Morgan on drums.
Plus jangly indie pop greats 14 ICED BEARS and DJ DAVE CHAMBERS! Get ready for an amazing night.
FROM MADHOUSE PROMOTIONS
Former Panic! At The Disco member Jon Walker is coming to Preston with his band SPITALFIELD!
On sale now - and more info coming soon!
ANOTHER GREAT SUNDAY AFTERNOON BIG BAND EVENT AT THE CONTINENTAL
The Regeneration Big Band is a formation of the North West's finest old and new jazz musicians. The band thrives on its reputation of incredible players led by Nigel Ashworth of the Syd Lawrence Orchestra. Nigel brings together many of his own incredible compositions and arrangements, showing his mastering of the true swing thing!
“played exactly how a big band should sound" Ian Darrington-Director of Wigan Jazz Festival
*This replaces the previously advertised show with The Managers.
Now in its third year, The Laughienda brings another huge night of comedy to Preston, featuring OLIVER BOWLER & BBC New Comedy Award Winner FRANKIE MONROE!
Plus ELAINE ROBERTSON, special guest MONTY WILSON and hosted by the Laughienda’s own JACK KELLY!
"Guaranteed laughs" - The Guardian
Fancy a bite?
NIGHT OF THE VAMPIRES is a theatrical anthology of classic tales of the undead, including adaptations of E.F. Benson and others.
A bloody good way to while away an evening! This one-man show is performed and scripted by actor Jonathan Goodwin.
Rewind to the golden era of electronic dance music — when every track was an anthem and every night felt electric.
Live electronic band • Sensational dancers • Big vocals • Non-stop anthems
ELECTRO 90s brings the biggest clubland hits of the decade to life with a high-energy live show packed with unforgettable moments, massive sing-alongs and a dancefloor that doesn’t stop.
Show Me Love • Freed From Desire • Rhythm Is A Dancer • Set You Free • Groove Is in the Heart
Love 90s clubland? This is your night.
Performing Polish covers of songs by such popular Polish artists as Lady Pank, Perfect, Dżem, Budka Suflera, Bajm, Maanam, Varius Manx, Myslovitz, Kombii, Doda, Szymon Wydra, T.Love, Enej, Feel, Lemon, O.N.A., IRA, Łzy, Urszula, Czerwone Gitary, 2+1, Maryla Rodowicz, Anna Jantar, Irena Jarocka, Irena Santor, Halina Frąckowiak and more, alongside a selection of English-language covers. Aimed mostly at the Polish community, but anyone interested in discovering Polish music is more than welcome to attend!
Kate S zaprasza na koncert specjalny "Polska Noc Muzyczna z Kate S", na którym zaprezentuje przeboje polskiej muzyki rozrywkowej (wersje akustyczne i z podkładami muzycznymi). W planie utwory następujących artystów: Lady Pank, Perfect, Dżem, Budka Suflera, Bajm, Maanam, Varius Manx, Myslovitz, Kombii, Doda, Szymon Wydra, T.Love, Enej, Feel, Lemon, O.N.A., IRA, Łzy, Urszula, Czerwone Gitary, 2+1, Maryla Rodowicz, Anna Jantar, Irena Jarocka, Irena Santor, Halina Frąckowiak i innych. Przewidziane ponad 3 godziny muzyki na żywo.
This Autumn, COLD FLAME hit the road for a nationwide UK Tribute tour. The five piece band, widely regarded as the UK's premier tribute act to progressive rock legends JETHRO TULL will feature a selection of electric and acoustic Tull classics from across the decades together with several rarely played gems from the vast Jethro Tull repertoire.
“They’re not a tribute – they are Mötley Crüe in their prime.” - Kerrang.
Voted “The World’s Most Authentic Mötley Crüe Tribute” by the official Mötley Crüe Global Fanclub, these lifelong Crüeheads have been tearing through the tribute scene with an explosive and unrivaled live show, explicit attention to detail, note-for-note accuracy, vintage era gear/costumes and a sound that captures the raw energy of the Crüe’s wildest years (Shout at the Devil, Theatre of Pain, Girls, Girls, Girls, and Dr. Feelgood).
Whether you're a longtime Crüehead or discovering the madness for the first time, this is the closest you’ll get to the real thing, delivered by the realest Mötley Crüe experience on the planet.
