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Top five tribute nights in Kent including Pure Queen in Tenterden and the KT Bush Band in Deal

Who needs the real thing with tribute nights like this on your doorstep? You can reminisce about the good old days right here in Kent with these top five tribute acts, from the king of rock ‘n’ roll to country classics.

Rocket Man at the Central Theatre, Chatham

Singer Jimmy Love brings this flamboyant popstar to life in his lively stage show, Rocket Man: a tribute to Sir Elton John. From Crocodile Rock to Your Song, hear all the greatest numbers - complete with live piano solos and replica outfits - from one of the most theatrical men in music. Book tickets for Thursday, February 10 online or call 01634 338 338. Tickets start from £25.50.

Members of Complete Madness ready to put on a show.
Members of Complete Madness ready to put on a show.

Complete Madness at the Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone

Complete Madness welcome you to their very own house of fun at Maidstone’s Hazlitt Theatre. Buckle up for a raucous musical roller coaster through the biggest hits from one of Britain’s best loved ska bands. With colourful costumes and plenty of playful onstage antics, this is one night you’d be mad to miss. Book tickets for Friday, February 11 online or call 01622 758 611. Tickets cost £23.

Pure Queen tribute band perform as Freddie Mercury and the gang
Pure Queen tribute band perform as Freddie Mercury and the gang

Pure Queen at the Sinden Theatre, Tenterden

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Well, it might not be Freddie and co., but Pure Queen bring to life the mesmerising charisma and infectious energy of this legendary rock band. Sing along to all of your favourite Queen classics and have yourself a real good time at the Sinden Theatre. Book tickets for Saturday, February 12 online or call 01580 763 826. Tickets cost £20.

Andy and Sarah Jayne Crust as Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton
Andy and Sarah Jayne Crust as Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton

Country Superstars at the Woodville, Gravesend

Put on your cowboy boots and dig out your denim, as long-time Dolly Parton impersonator Sarah Jayne introduces the most iconic country stars to the Gravesend stage. Enjoy toe-tapping, thigh-slapping country classics from Kenny Rogers, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Shania Twain, John Denver and, of course, the Queen of Country herself. Book tickets for Saturday, February 12 online or call 01474 337 500. Tickets cost £24.

The KT Bush Band performed alongside Kate Bush in the 1970s. Picture: Simon Everett
The KT Bush Band performed alongside Kate Bush in the 1970s. Picture: Simon Everett

The KT Bush Band at the Astor, Deal

Less of a tribute and more like the old band getting back together, this group is where it all started for the Wuthering Heights singer. While the KT Bush Band might be missing a notable member these days, her original bandmates rattle through Kate’s biggest hits with singer Sallie-Anne Hurst, plus expect a few never-heard-before originals from the early days. Book tickets for Saturday, February 12 online or call 01304 370 220. Tickets cost £22.

Ben Portsmouth as Elvis Presley
Ben Portsmouth as Elvis Presley

The King is Back at the Winter Gardens, Margate

Relive the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll with this fitting tribute to the King. Ben Portsmouth has wowed fans since 2005 with his reimagining of Elvis’ famous outfits, captivating stage presence and trademark baritone drawl. When it comes to this world-class tribute act, seeing really is believing. Book tickets for Saturday, February 12 online or call 03333 660 661. Tickets start from £26.50.

Come What May is a musical movie extravaganza. Picture: Mark McGee
Come What May is a musical movie extravaganza. Picture: Mark McGee

Come What May at the Orchard Theatre, Dartford

Lose yourself in the magic of cinema with this ‘spectacular, spectacular’ homage to movie musicals. Starring former Strictly pro Robin Windsor, Come What May is an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza celebrating the music of Moulin Rouge, alongside other musical phenomena such as The Greatest Showman and A Star is Born. Book tickets for Monday, February 14 online or call 0343 310 0033. Tickets cost £28.

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