Upcoming Music Events at Orchard West

by | Nov 26, 2024 | Dartford Entertainment, Entertainment, What's On?

Soulstruck – An Evening of Motown and Soul

Saturday 30th November

https://trafalgartickets.com/orchard-theatre-dartford/en-GB/event/music/soulstruck-an-evening-of-motown-and-soul-tickets

Join SOULSTRUCK duo Keeley Smith (Streisand – Woman in Love) and Harry Cambridge (Luther), for an evening of Motown and Soul. Experience all the hits from Luther Vandross, Supremes, Temptations, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder and more.

Fairytale of New York

Monday 2nd December

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Fairytale of New York brings you all your favorite Christmas songs including Driving home for Christmas, White Christmas, Oh Holy Night, Winter’s Tale, Silent Night and of course The Fairytale of New York. This world class show also features some of the greatest Irish sing-along songs of all time including The Galway Girl, The Irish Rover, Danny Boy, Dirty Old Town and The Black Velvet Band this magical Irish-inspired Christmas show will have people of all ages singing, laughing and dancing in the aisles.

The Overtones Good Times Tour

Tuesday 3 December

https://trafalgartickets.com/orchard-theatre-dartford/en-GB/event/music/the-overtones-good-times-tour-tickets

The tour promises to be a non-stop party from start to finish featuring songs for all the family – from original hits like ‘Gambling Man’ through to classic songs by artists such as The Drifters, Stevie Wonder, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons and many more PLUS some festive favourites and BRAND-NEW tracks.

That’ll Be The Day – So This Is Christmas

Thursday 5 December

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Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and laughter where hilarious comedy sketches blend with heartwarming renditions of all your favourite Christmas songs.

Those well-known festive classics combine with the hits of Christmas past and present to whisk you away on a musical journey like no other

Elkie Brooks – The Long Farewell Tour

Thursday 9th January 2025

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An exceptional performer with an unmistakable voice which has earned her the title of ‘British Queen Of Blues’. Elkie never fails to captivate her audience. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to see a truly remarkable artiste on her ‘Long Farewell Tour’.

UK Pink Floyd Experience

Friday 10 January 2025

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Celebrating 50 years since the release of the ‘Wish You Were Here’ album, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live – featuring top-flight musicians, a stunning light show and more than two hours of incredible music. The brand-new show for 2025 includes all the songs from ‘Wish You Were Here’ plus favourites from ‘The Division Bell’, ‘The Wall’, ‘Animals’ and – of course – ‘The Dark Side of The Moon’.

Live Forever

Saturday 11 January 2025

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Celebrate the first ever production of its kind, ‘Live Forever’ - the story of the greatest rock ’n’ roll band Britain has ever seen…Oasis! With over 30 hits including Live Forever, Wonderwall, Don’t Look Back In Anger, Some Might Say, Roll With It and Champagne Supernova…Live Forever is an electric must see for all Oasis fans and children of the 90s.

Showaddywaddy

Friday 17 January 2025

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‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 5 decades! Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts of Europe. ‘Under The Moon of Love’, ‘Three Steps to Heaven’, ‘Hey Rock & Roll’, ‘When’, ‘Blue Moon’, ‘Pretty Little Angel Eyes’ and many, many more.

Dean Z – The Ultimate Elvis

Thursday 23 January 2025

https://trafalgartickets.com/orchard-theatre-dartford/en-GB/event/music/dean-z-the-ultimate-elvis-tickets

“Dean Z – The Ultimate Elvis” is a musical journey spanning the 20 year career of the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll”, from his rise to fame in the 1950s, to his infamous Las Vegas performances of the 1970’s. 

Peter Andre Starring In The Best Of Frankie Valli

Friday 24 January 2025

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Starring Peter Andre – The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. This nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey, who started singing under a streetlamp but soon went on to become one of the most recognised groups in history.

The Classic Rock Show

Tuesday 28 January 2025

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Covering Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, AC/DC, The Beatles, Dire Straits, Meat Loaf, ZZ Top, Eric Clapton, Aerosmith, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Who, Boston, Toto, Van Halen, Fleetwood Mac and more. An amazing opportunity for all rock fans, to celebrate four decades of the world’s greatest classic rock music with a stunning multimillion dollar sound and light show to match.

Man in the Mirror

Friday 31st January 2025

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Starring CJ, one of the world’s greatest Michael Jackson Tribute Artists and supported by a talented cast of performers and musicians who capture the essence of Michael Jackson’s unique style and charisma like no other, in this scintillating production that will keep you on the edge of your seats.

Orchard West Theatre

20-54 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BX

Book online: orchardwest.co.uk

Box Office: 0343 310 0033

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“When you spend time with Tina, you quickly understand why families remember her. She puts people at ease immediately and makes families feel like they’re not going through difficult moments on their own. Tina brings warmth and reassurance into people’s homes every...

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Pop Icon Sinitta and Drag Royalty Divina De Campo announced to headline Dartford Pride

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