Tickets strictly limited for this all-seated show!

STEELY DON is an eleven-piece band based here in the north and dedicated to playing the music of Steely Dan & Donald Fagen.

Their aim is to deliver authentic performances of back catalogue charts from the classic albums of these highly regarded musicians who worked with some of the finest session players of the day to produce music that blended elements of rock, jazz, Latin and R & B blues.

Come and witness music icons at work.

Colin Curtis and Mike Shaft - the history and experience they bring is mind-boggling. They have been taste-makers for decades in the Soul and Funk scene in the North of the UK.

If that wasn't enough, you have Funkdom who has been on the scene for many years in various guises, as well as Larry Sosa of Demented Disco fame.

This is one not to be missed!

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 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.

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.

ACOUSTIC FLOYD are four musicians dedicated to bringing you the music of Pink Floyd from a new acoustic angle whilst maintaining Floyd's musical impact and emotional resonance.

This is a labour of love for the band and all of their performances include the Dark Side Of The Moon and Wish You Were Here albums in their entirety plus other classic Floyd tracks.

Tickets are strictly limited for this all-seated show.

Celebrating four decades of rich and strange indie classics, CUD promise a medley of early earworms, chart hits and newly minted melodies. now coming to the Conti with their brand of unrepentant good-time indie pop!

Emerging from the same art/design cauldron that produced fellow Leeds legends Soft Cell, Scritti Politti, and The Mekons, CUD were the pre-Britpop answer to doleful shoegazing bands – fun-loving, light-hearted, romantic and downright catchy.

LOS FASTIDIOS... from Verona, Italy, they’ve been touring the world since 1991, playing over a hundred shows a year. Their sound is from Streetpunk to 2Tone ska, with a mix of rock'n'roll, brit-pop, and early reggae. They're all about having fun, with lyrics that make you think and get you dancing from start to finish.

PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS TBA!

ONE EIGHTY TWO are the most authentic representation of the pop-punk legends blink-182. Bringing decades of experience and smashing out more than 30 years of material.

One Eighty Two will take you to California and back with an explosion of pop-punk anthems. With the iconic styles of Mark, Tom, and Travis replicated to a tee, from the much-loved stage banter to the most up-to-date image and sound, no stone is left unturned in the quest for Pop Punk Glory.

One of the most highly influential and recognisable names from the English Rock scene, punk progenitors EDDIE AND THE HOT RODS have enjoyed a career that has now spanned four decades and continue to entertain audiences across the globe.

They had 4 UK top forty hit singles and toured the USA with The Ramones, Talking Heads, and The Police, they inspired bands such as Def Leppard and The Undertones to pick up instruments and start a band .The hard and fast style that made Eddie & The Hot Rods one of the most exciting bands of the1970’s era, crossing genres of R’n’B, Rock and Blues is still evident today.

Don’t miss this legendary act with special guests DEPARTMENT S and SWEET KNUCKLE!

BLACK VELVET - Guilty Pleasure Rock Indulgence!

TWO SOLD HOURS of guilty pleasure rock indulgence with this four-piece, female fronted rock band, performing an eclectic array of Alt, Southern & Classic Rock music!

With music from Robert Palmer, Patti Smith, Alanis Morrisette, Aerosmith, The Bangles, Kate Bush, Joan Jett, Blondie. Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty. Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Alannah Miles, Meatloaf & Cher, Mud, and lots more!

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!

In 2026, CHINA CRISIS invite you to step into the next chapter of their story with their Warped 2026 tour, a journey through over four decades of innovative pop brilliance.

Since their early 80’s breakthrough from Liverpool’s renown music scene, Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon have distinguished themselves with sound that is both instantly recognizable and constantly evolving. Their sophisticated yet irresistibly catchy style of pop - blending everything from synths to soul and unexpected textures - produced beloved hits like “Wishful Thinking”, “African and White”, and “Arizona Sky”, and they continue to push forward now with fresh projects that highlight their adventurous songwriting and professional artistry.

STRAIGHTEN OUT is the world’s greatest STRANGLERS tribute band!

With an extensive set-list that spans two solid hours, they perfectly recreate the 'early years' sound of The Stranglers, complete with a keyboard rig that is the same model as the original used by Mr. Greenfield himself in the seventies!

AFTERNOON SHOW / DAY PARTY!

SOUL OF THE NORTH is a 100% live 9-piece Northern Soul band featuring superb male/female lead vocals & awesome horn section!

Bringing authentic renditions of underground and classic Northern Soul anthems inspired by legendary venues like the Wigan Casino, Twisted Wheel, and Blackpool Mecca.

Get ready for a high-energy, nostalgic live show dedicated to keeping the faith and filling dancefloors!

Celebrated folk troubadour BEANS ON TOAST heads out on his annual winter tour.

Part concert, part gathering, every Beans on Toast show is a unique evening of songs and stories. Expect open-hearted tales of family, friendships and everyday life alongside protest songs, drinking songs, songs about nature and songs that'll have you laughing one minute and wiping away a tear the next.

Come and be part of a celebration of music, chaos, community and hope, and leave feeling like you've just caught up with an old friend.

TICKETS ON SALE FROM FRIDAY 3RD JULY

The UK's most authentic Pink Floyd Tribute Band

The current ECLIPSE production contains a selection of Floyd classics, including music from The Wall, Wish You Were Here, Meddle, Animals, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn and The Division Bell. The second half of the show includes the whole of Floyd's epoch-making album, The Dark Side of the Moon.

Experience a level of musicianship that is second to none.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the timeless music of Dire Straits with Communiqué, one of the UK’s leading Dire Straits tribute bands.

From the unmistakable opening riffs of Sultans of Swing to the epic storytelling of Telegraph Road, the soaring melodies of Romeo and Juliet, and the anthemic Money for Nothing, Communiqué faithfully recreates the sound, style, and atmosphere that made Dire Straits one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

With exceptional musicianship and a passion for authenticity, this is a live show that captures the spirit of the originals while delivering an electrifying performance in its own right.

TICKETS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED FOR THIS ALL-SEATED SHOW

As the singer in I AM KLOOT from 1999 to 2014, JOHN BRAMWELL achieved a Mercury Prize nomination for 2010’s The Sky At Night, a Top 10 chart position for 2013’s Let It All In, numerous UK and European tours and a triumphant farewell at the Queen Elizabeth Hall with an orchestra in 2014.

Now, as a solo artist, Bramwell travels a very different path, a path that criss-crosses the length and breadth of the UK with a humble agenda of taking his heartwarming songs to the stage and enjoying another moment in time with his devoted fans.

MOTHERSHIP - LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE, described in Classic Rock Magazine as "... the most authentic-sounding Zeppelin tribute in the UK" return to The Conti for over two hours of rock.

Join us for Achilles Last Stand, Going to California, Since I've Been Loving You, Kashmir, Black Dog, Heartbreaker, Misty Mountain Hop and much more.

Expect all the classics, but with one or two surprises thrown in, too! It might get loud!!

The HEY COLOSSUS group began in 2003, is now 15 albums deep, and has never felt more alive. Forever changing. Always pushing forward. Merging the repetition of Oneida and The Fall with touches of Gang Of Four / Lungfish / Sabbath. Releasing music on their own label (Wrong Speed Records) they've taken controls of the means of production and are steamrolling positively on.   

Plus special guests TV FACE and HAWK OWL!

THE HORNBEATS are a vibrant 9‑piece band featuring a rare, powerhouse horn section and fronted by a dynamic male and female duo.

Expect a high‑energy night packed with ska, rock and soul classics that will have everyone on their feet.

The perfect way to kick off your Christmas party season!

There ain't no party like a Soul Feds Christmas party and you are invited!

Classic Soul, Northern Soul, Blues Brothers and more

THE SOUL FEDERATION

An award-winning ten-piece band playing classic Soul as it should be played – with a real horn section and harmony vocals!

The Spirit of Swing featuring Stevie Kay is the epitome of the UK's Frank Sinatra tribute scene. 

Timeless and sophisticated. Stevie embodies the essence of Sinatra, exuding that unmistakable swagger and authenticity reminiscent of the genre's originators. 

From the heart of the UK to international stages, Stevie captivates audiences with his electrifying performances, transporting them to an era of swing and sway with Sinatra's iconic anthems.

Backed by his sensational 9-piece band, Stevie invites you to relive the golden age of Frank Sinatra in a show brimming with class, sophistication, and style.

A raucous Xmas treat for QUEEN fans!

CLASSIC QUEEN are on a journey to redefine the tribute show with their mission statement of capturing the sound and essence of Britain’s rock royalty without impersonation or costumes.

With all the musicianship, volume, and live energy Queen themselves were famed for, expect to be taken on a journey through Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Killer Queen, A Kind of Magic, Hammer to Fall and Radio GaGa, along with fan favourite album cuts spanning the band’s career.

Preston singer/songwriter RICH CHANCE brings vibrant, quirky material from his new album to the Continental, including cult hit Picture Show (Robot Spider Zombie Dog) and a raft of fresh cuts that cleverly weave between trad jazz and new orleans to indie rock and pop , with comparisons to Randy Newman, Billy Joel, Eels, Steely Dan and Gerry Rafferty being made to this spider-fingered pianist's style and songs.

Rich turned 'songwriter' after a career scoring film music, and the cinematic twists and turns make his music rich in layers...in fact, very much like a 'Picture Show'.

Playing hits from the UK Glam Rock era 1971-1976

Are you ready to step back in time and re-live the electrifying era of Glam Rock?

Look no further than the GLAMROCKERZ, a live five-piece band that pays homage to the unforgettable Glam Rock era of 1971 to 1976.

With their energetic performances and a set list packed with everyone's favourite hits from Suzi Quatro, David Bowie, Slade, T Rex, Mud, The Bay City Rollers, and many more!

SIMON HOUGH - lead singer of BIG COUNTRY for over a decade 

With a distinguished 45-year career in the music industry, former BIG COUNTRY frontman SIMON HOUGH now leads a powerhouse five-piece band of world-class industry veterans. Fresh off a Heritage Chart No. 1 hit with "Falling" from his last album, Simon and the band deliver a masterful fusion of soul, rock, and jazz.

THE SIMON HOUGH BAND has now been formed with an incredible new line-up featuring…

SIMON HOUGH: Vocals & guitar former frontman of BIG COUNTRY

GIL ALAN: former Bass player & vocals BIG COUNTRY

NICK JOHNSON: Lead guitar & vocal from THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN

DANNY JONES: Lead guitar vocals indie band OUTSIDER

MARTIN SHORROCK: Drummer & vocals  from DENNY LAINES’ band.  

LIAM SUTHERLAND: Keyboards & vocals, studio/keyboard engineer, SNOW PATROL, THE SKIDS

Feel the unmistakable power of PANTERA as PANTERA A.D. bring the legend back to life with precision, grit, and pure metal energy. Expect iconic riffs, thunderous drums, and every ounce of attitude that defined one of heavy metal’s most influential bands.

Join us for a night of high-voltage, no-compromise metal delivered by one of the UK’s finest Pantera tribute acts!