The Rise Of The Beatles

Tickets £24 | Doors open 6.45pm | Show starts 7.30pm

The Rise Of The Beatles is a brand-new, unique, immersive and memorable celebration of the greatest group of all time.

Moving staunchly away from the standard tribute band format and presenting a fresh perspective that bridges the gap between concert show and theatrical narrative, The Rise of the Beatles follows John, Paul, George and Ringo – and a few others along the way – as they wind their way through Hamburg’s seedy backstreets, to Liverpool’s sweat-drenched Cavern Club, to a performance that shook the world as we knew it under the patronage of Ed Sullivan, and eventually changed the way live music is performed forever with incendiary shows at Shea Stadium and Candlestick Park.

Focusing on the band’s formative years rather than the well-trodden path towards their eventual dissolution, the show begins with an immersive and exciting peek into the 1957 village fete where the greatest songwriting partnership the world has ever seen began.

Traversing the influences of Elvis, Lonnie Donegan and Fats Domino, and utilising an authentic, curated selection of instruments from the time, this is as close to the skiffle craze of 1950s Britain as it’s possible to get.

From there, it’s a non-stop journey through the Beatles’ early catalogue and their unique blend of rock ’n’ roll, blues and tight vocal harmonies that shaped the sound of all pop music that followed. You’ll hear all your favourites – Please Please Me, Ticket to Ride, Yesterday – alongside a whole host of the cover versions that gave the Beatles the edge over all their contemporaries: You Really Got a Hold on Me, Hippy Hippy Shake, Ain’t She Sweet and so much more.

With each segment of the show punctuated with masterful narration courtesy of Martin Teall, The Rise of the Beatles not only presents a selection of music that simply isn’t played anywhere else, but also paints a vivid and evocative picture of what it was actually like to be there at the time and see it all unfold in front of you.

No funny wigs and absolutely no dodgy Liverpool accents. Just a completely peerless and utterly thrilling celebration of the making of the greatest group of all time.

Arrival – The Hits of ABBA

50 years since ABBA’s iconic ‘Arrival’ Album first lit up the charts, the multi-award-winning show that shares the same name, Arrival – The Hits of ABBA, is back with a brand-new production!

This year, the show is more immersive than ever. Alongside even more songs from the landmark ‘Arrival’ album and interactive video projection throughout, you can now sing along to the lyrics on screen at the top of your lungs and become part of the performance!

With sensational vocals, expert musicianship, dazzling costumes, and breathtaking visuals, Arrival – The Hits of ABBA takes you on an unforgettable journey through the timeless music that changed pop history. From the Eurovision-winning ‘Waterloo’ to infectious disco anthems like ‘Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!’, ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Voulez-Vous’, and ‘Fernando’, every song will have you dancing in the aisles and singing along with pure joy and nostalgia!

Whether you’ve been a fan since day one or are discovering their magic for the first time, this is the ultimate celebration of a legendary band and the ‘Arrival’ album that helped define an era.

The James Brothers

Tickets £5

Doors open: 7pm

Event ends: Midnight

Strictly 18+

The Rat Pack Reprise

Step back in time to the dazzling golden age of Las Vegas, when the legendary Sands Hotel played host to three of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century — Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.

The Rat Pack Reprise brings the spirit, style and swing of this iconic trio vividly back to life, capturing the charisma, humour and effortless charm that defined an unforgettable era of live entertainment. Audiences can expect stunning vocals, timeless songs and the unmistakable camaraderie that made the Rat Pack world-famous.

Starring ITV weatherman Des Coleman as Sammy Davis Jr., alongside Tony Martin as “The Chairman of the Board” Frank Sinatra, and Paul Drakeley as the smooth and sophisticated Dean Martin, this spectacular theatre show celebrates the music and magic of a bygone Vegas.

Featuring beloved classics including The Lady Is a Tramp, Ain’t That a Kick in the Head, Mr. Bojangles, Me & My Shadow, Come Fly With Me, The Candy Man, That’s Amore, That’s Life, New York, New York and many more, this is an evening guaranteed to have toes tapping and spirits soaring.

Book now and experience Las Vegas at its finest with this award-winning tribute to Frank, Dean and Sammy — The Rat Pack Reprise.

One Night of Tom Jones

Experience the power, passion, and charisma of Tom Jones brought to life by one of the UK’s finest vocal performers, Glen Leon.

Backed by his sensational live band, Glen delivers a show-stopping tribute that captures the unmistakable sound and style of the Welsh legend. With a voice that echoes  om’s rich tone and range, Glen performs all the classic hits, from It’s Not Unusual, Delilah, and She’s a Lady to What’s New Pussycat, I’ll Never Fall in Love Again, and  Kiss. Every performance is packed with energy, emotion, and that unmistakable “Jones” swagger.

Having earned a reputation as one of the most authentic and dynamic tribute artists in the business, Glen Leon combines world-class vocals, magnetic stage presence, and professional musicianship to deliver a truly unforgettable live experience. Whether performing in theatres, festivals, or corporate events, “Glen Leon’s Tribute to Tom Jones” is a powerhouse celebration of one of music’s greatest entertainers, performed with heart, soul, and incredible live sound.

Telford Orchestra Presents ‘Eastern Promise’

 

Tickets £10

Doors open 2.30pm

Borodin’s Steppes of Central Asia

Selected Dvorak Slavonic Dances

Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony

 

Telford Sings

Tickets go on sale at 8am on Monday 2 March | Tickets £4 |Show runtime 60 minutes (no interval)

Schools performing on Tuesday 24 March:

Lightmoor Primary | Old Park Primary | Captain Webb | Ercall Wood | Millbrook Primary | Thomas Telford Primary | Telford Langley | Sir Alexander Fleming

Schools performing on Wednesday 25 March:

Haughton school | Woodlands | Dothill | Southall | Wombridge | Meadows | St Peter & SS Pauls | Coalbrookdale | Lawley Academy

Schools performing on Thursday 26 March:

Holmer Lake | Redhill Academy | Hollinswood | Wrockwardine Wood Juniors | HLC Primary | Short Wood Primary | Holy Trinity Academy | William Reynolds |
Priorslee Academy

The Telfordaires Music Concert

An evening of popular and traditional songs performed in the a cappella style. £10.00

ABBA Tribute Plus 70s Disco

Tickets £12.00

Doors open 6.30pm

Event ends at Midnight

Strictly 18+

Parklands Festival 2026 *WEEKEND*

Fri 19th Jun at 5:00pm – Sun 21st Jun at 9:00pm | Latest entry at 6pm | Full Weekend Ticket £40

* If you can’t make the whole weekend you can book day tickets here

Welcome to Parklands Festival’s fourth year at the QEII Arena and Telford Town Park, with three days of amazing music from multiple head-lining artists.

FRIDAY will warm the weekend up in style with hand-picked promoters for specific genres: Liquid Drum & Bass : House Music : Bounce Hardcore.

SATURDAY the Festival really comes alive with the new addition of the TEMPLE ARENA, guaranteed to be something special, hosting to multiple headliners across various Arenas:
Drum & Bass Arena : Garage & Bassline Arena : Techno Arena : Audio Tek “Temple” House Arena : Tech House Arena.

SUNDAY is Family Day with bucketloads of fun including Bounce Arenas, Children’s Acts, Family Rave Arena, AND Parklands Live as the great sounds of bands and acoustic music spread out throughout various Arenas.

REFRESHMENTS
Every taste is catered for with tempting food offers from around the world, all individual and unique, and the absolute best of the best street food!
And you won’t go thirsty with the great choice of bars including Parklands’ Signature Cocktail Bar and a Dedicated Prosecco Bar.

FACILITIES
The Arena will have plenty of toilets, including accessible loos, all clean and fully stocked.