Whether you are into pop music or prefer great rock tribute bands they are all on offer here at CONKERS.

Our live music events are held in our covered amphitheatre – The Arena at Waterside or away from the winter chills in the CONKERS Discovery Hall.

2024 BROCHURE

 

Indoor Events Are Perfect Whatever The Weather!

Indoors with our Discovery Hall we have introduced some great entertainment which allows our year round entertainment offer to be a little warmer in colder months.

 

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Outdoor Events Are Really 'IN' Right Now!

The Outdoor Arena at Waterside supplies a superb range of events and extra entertainment, making smiles and memories for every guest under the canopy throughout the year.

Outdoor Events Conkers    Music Venue Midlands Outdoors

28th, 29th, 30th December and 3rd January

The Elf Who Was Left Behind

Twinkle Toes the elf is stuck after Santa’s sleigh left CONKERS on Christmas Eve! Twinkle Toes needs your help to gather enough magic to get back to the North Pole before all the Christmas magic disappears!

Friday 14th February

Murder Mystery Dinner

Join us for the thrilling launch of Robert Ian Priestly’s new book, “The Mask of Death”! Discover the tale of a daring expedition into Peru’s depths to retrieve an ancient mask. Since that fateful trip, our brave explorers have faced extreme bad luck. Who can change their fortune? Is it fate or something more mysterious?

Saturday 15th February 2025

Dr Busker And His Steam Navies

With songs to suit all tastes, including a large number of his own songs, accompanied with great skill on piano-forte and squeezebox. In his top-hat and tails, squeezebox in hand, he represents a bygone age when fizzy lager and the motor-car were unheard of.

Saturday 1st March

Ladies Night

WARNING – This show is really funny, choreographed with breath-taking routines and can contain nudity.

Saturday 8th March 2025

Wrestling Night

Witness an experience like no other, as FTGU Wrestling brings its action packed, family – friendly live wrestling event to Conkers for one night only!

Saturday 5th April

Shania Twain Tribute Night

She’s captivated audiences across Europe with her pitch-perfect vocals, electrifying stage presence, and uncanny resemblance to Shania Twain herself. Nicola Marie brings Shania’s legendary hits to life with dazzling authenticity. Whether you’re a die-hard country music fan or simply love to dance, this show promises something for everyone.

Sunday 4th May 2025

Talon – The Acoustic Collection

Pokey Hole – Sitting on bar stools and armed with no more than their trademark four-part vocal harmony, acoustic instruments and laid-back banter, Talon will leave you simply spellbound.

Saturday 17th May

David Bowie + Dire Straits Tribute

Pokey Hole – John remains to this day to be one of only a few tribute artists to tour and perform with an original artist’s band. Dire Straits Tribute features all the hits from their first ever single, ‘Sultans of Swing’ through to ‘Brothers in Arms‘, this night will leave you absolutely mesmerised!

Saturday 24th May 2025

Mainly Madness Tribute Night

A celebration of Two Tone and Ska, which include inspirational bands as The Specials, Bad Manners and The Beat! This fantastic genre of music manages to make you smile and stomp your feet to the rock steady beat.

Sunday 25th May 2025

Theatre Of Floyd

From the ground-breaking albums The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall to Wish You Were Here and Animals, Theatre of Floyd expertly performs the full range of Pink Floyd’s greatest hits.

Saturday 31st May

Abba Tribute Night

ABBA Revival captures the unique ABBA sound and feel with incredible attention to detail by a full cast and band, stunning costumes and great choreography.

Saturday 7th June

Hey Beatles Tribute Night

Whether you’re a die-hard fan looking to reminisce, or a new listener discovering the band’s music for the first time, Hey Beatles are guaranteed to leave you singing and dancing to the Beatles’ greatest hits.  Get ready for a magical journey through the history of rock and roll!

Saturday 14th June

Fleetwood Mac + Phil Collins Tribute

Pokey Hole – Covering Phil Collins & Genesis greatest hits…‘Sussudio’ ‘In The Air Tonight’ ‘Against All Odds’ ‘Invisible Touch’ ‘I Can’t Dance’ to name a few.

Saturday 21st June 2025

The Northern SoulTrain

Playing the very best soul anthems from Wigan Casino, Twisted Wheel and Blackpool Mecca. Great songs by Dobie Gray, Frank Wilson, Al Wilson, Dean Parish, Tony Clarke and many more. Throw in just a pinch Motown and we have the new look Northern Soul stew served up by Lancashire’s very own ‘THE NORTHERN SOULTRAIN!’

Saturday 28th June

Take That Tribute

With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, the Take That Experience recreates the magic of Take That live on stage with their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’

This incredible show features hit after hit from Take That’s career spanning three decades – from classic 90’s hits through to their most recent triumphs.

Saturday 5th July 2025

The ELO Experience and The Jam’d

Pokey Hole – Back in the 70’s and 80’s Jeff Lynne wrote some of the best songs ever to be recorded onto vinyl. Mr Blue Sky, Sweet talking woman, turn to stone, evil woman…the list is endless.

Saturday 12th July 2025

U2UK Tribute Night

U2UK are Europes premier U2 tribute show to the Irish rock legends U2. The U2 Show performed by U2UK, is now in it’s seventh year of sell-out touring.

Saturday 19th July 2025

Taylor Swift Tribute Night

‘Taylored Swift’ is a breath-taking tribute to the biggest pop star of our generation, Taylor Swift. This tribute has the looks, the voice and the moves to make for a truly authentic experience as well as a passion for performance and showmanship.

Saturday 26th July 2025

Soul Kinda Wonderful – Drifters Tribute

An incredible night of hit after hit after hit, spanning across years of iconic albums and moments brought to you by a fantastic live band fronted with an incredible voices.

Friday 1st August

Bon Jovi UK Tribute Night

The band cover all the major hits from ‘Runaway’ to ‘Have a nice day’ & more in an electrifying, totally live show that will leave you thinking you’ve seen the real thing! Bon Jovi UK is not to be missed!

Saturday 9th August 2025

Talon – The Best Of Eagles

Pokey Hole – Featuring a host of world class musicians together with immensely powerful four part vocal harmony and exact musical production. Talons ability to deliver bigger & better shows year on year continues once again with what promises to be an event!

Saturday 16th August 2025

Foo Fighters Tribute

If you want to experience a Foo Fighters tribute gig, 100% live and loud, it’s here…

Saturday 23rd August 2025

Country Bound – Country Music Appreciation Night

Dust off your cowboy boots and let’s hit the dance floor! Fronted by country singer, Micki Consiglio, Country Bound comprises of fantastic musicians who have been performing in the industry for many years. This live band cover a wide range of your favourite modern Country hits as well as Country classics!

Friday 29th August 2025

Pink Tribute – Vicky Jackson

Pink Tribute, combining all of Pink’s major hits over 20-year period right up to the most recent releases.

Saturday 30th August 2025

Total Pop Party – Back To School!

Total Pop Party is the ultimate concert pop experience, full of sing along moments and lots of audience interaction- parents included! Come join Ruby, Ivy, Amber & Skye and celebrate the modern-day pop legends! This concert is non-stop from start to finish, full of fun and magic along with your favourite dance moves, Tik Tok trends, and screaming from the top of your lungs!

Saturday 6th September 2025

ACDC Tribute and Jimi Hendrix Tribute

Pokey Hole – AC/DC Livewire put you slap bang in the middle of the show with hit after hit. Back to Black, Rosie, Highway to hell

Saturday 13th September 2025

Ultra 90’s vs 00’s Night

Ultra 90s perform the best classic chart, dance and club anthems from the 1990s. From Snap! To Faithless, from Dee-lite to Vanilla Ice, Ultra 90s guarantees to get any party buzzing.

Saturday 27th September

Simon and Garfunkel Tribute

Pokey Hole – Witnessed the honed in skills of the UK’s leading tribute to Simon and Garfunkel. With a show that takes in the full range of the duo’s career together, as well as drawing extensively from Paul Simon’s solo career.

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