If your Saturday nights are spent curled up on the sofa tuning in to X Factor, The Voice, Britain’s Got Talent and the many TV talent shows that take over the schedules, you will love the music breaks available at holiday parks across the UK.
Talent-show pop stars of past (and almost present) are playing up and down the UK, and their performances are included with the cost of your holiday – brilliant entertainment, great value.
To save you the hassle of searching the web for show dates we’ve brought them together, and sorted performances by region to help you find your favourite singers. Scroll down to see the listings.
But first, here’s a quick round up of the best acts singing at holiday parks this year.
Gareth Gates
Gareth found fame on Popstars, the pre-cursor to X Factor, when he reached the final and battled it out with Will Young. Gareth has continued to feature on TV since making his breakthrough and has kept up his music career with several albums and singles released. You can catch him at Haven, Park Resorts and Sand le Mere this season.
Shayne Ward
It’s next stop Corrie for the former X Factor winner, but before he becomes a regular in soap land Shayne is performing at Sand le Mere on the Yorkshire coast. Expect smouldering looks and lung busting ballads from this pop favourite.
John Clegg
Impressionist Jon Clegg made his name doing his version of judge Simon Cowell on Britain’s Got Talent. His cheeky tactic earned him a wildcard to the series final, where his brilliant act gave him a 7th place finish. Jon is appearing at Haven parks this summer.
Jonathan Wilkes
West End star Jonathan Wilkes brings his voice to big band in his incredible show. He’s joined by a seven-piece orchestra that brings the night to life. Jonathan is performing at Haven parks.
Joseph Whelan
Joseph found fame on the X Factor, but before that he had fronted rock bands and had his own solo career. Catch Joseph at Haven parks in June and July.
Paul Burling
Paul’s career has come full circle; after starting out as an entertainer on holiday parks in the 1980s the impressionist who wowed the crowds on Britain’s Got Talent is appearing at Haven parks again this summer.
Steve Brookstein
Steve is the original X Factor winner and his new show – Forgotten Man – is a nod to his post-TV career. He’ll be performing new songs and classics at Park Resorts in June and July.
Joe McElderry
Park Resorts is welcoming yet another X Factor winner – Joe McElderry – with a one-off show featuring songs from his hit albums. Joe is backed by a superb live band.
Kevin Simm
Kevin made his name as a singer with top group Liberty X, who reached the heights with 10 hit singles in the UK top 20. Catch Kevin at Park Resorts during the summer.
The Honeyz
After reforming for TV’s Big Reunion The Honeyz are back and their blend of soulful R&B and pop sounds better than ever. See the group with Park Resorts.
Nicholas McDonald
Teenager Nicholas sung his way to (almost) success on the X Factor, finishing as runner-up in the 2013 show. This season he’s singing at Park Resorts.
Jonjo and the Kerr’takers
Former soldier Jonjo has teamed up with live band the Kerr’takers to take his show to Park Resorts – you’ll recognise him from his performances in the X Factor.
Bob Blakeley
Crooner Bob was a hit with the crowds (if not the judges) on The Voice, and went on to record an album that hit the UK’s Top 40. He’ll be performing his record at Park Resorts this summer.
Katrina and the Waves
Britain’s last Eurovision winner was Katrina and the Waves in 1997. After recent poor performances in the annual contest you can see how it should be done as the group perform their biggest hits, including Walking on Sunshine, at Park Resorts this season.
Who’s performing where – listings by region
Cornwall
- 10 July: Joseph Whelan – Riviere Sands
- 11 July: Joseph Whelan – Perran Sands
- 18 July: Jonathan Wilkes – Perran Sands
Devon
- 25 July: Jonathan Wilkes – Devon Cliffs
Dorset
- 19 June: Joseph Whelan – Seaview
- 20 June: Joseph Whelan – Weymouth Bay
- 11 September: Paul Burling – Rockley Park
- 18 September: Paul Burling – Weymouth Bay
- 19 September: Paul Burling – Seaview
East Sussex
- 20 June: Gareth Gates – Combe Haven
- 1 July: Steve Brookstein – Camber Sands
- 3 July: Jonjo and the Kerr’takers – Camber Sands
- 14 August: Gareth Gates – Camber Sands
- 19 August: Kevin Simm – Camber Sands
- 12 September: Paul Burling – Church Farm
- 26 September: Paul Burling – Combe Haven
- 26 September: Katrina and the Waves – Camber Sands
- 24 October: The Honeyz – Camber Sands
Essex
- 26 June: Gareth Gates – The Orchards
- 26 June: Bob Blakeley – Naze Marine
- 27 June: Bob Blakeley – Valley Farm
- 2 July: Steve Brookstein – Highfield Grange
- 10 August: Kevin Simm – Naze Marine
- 11 August: Kevin Simm – Valley Farm
- 12 August: Kevin Simm – Martello Beach
- 13 August: Kevin Simm – Highfield Grange
- 14 August: Kevin Simm – Weeley Bridge
- 15 August: Kevin Simm – Coopers Beach
- 15 August: Gareth Gates – Highfield Grange
- 18 August: Jonjo and the Kerr’takers – Highfield Grange
- 19 August: Jonjo and the Kerr’takers – Valley Farm
- 2 October: Paul Burling – The Orchards
- 10 October: Katrina and the Waves – Highfield Grange
- 23 October: The Honeyz – Highfield Grange
Isle of Wight
- 24 August: Kevin Simm – Lower Hyde
- 25 August: Kevin Simm – Thorness Bay
- 26 August: Kevin Simm – Landguard
- 27 August: Kevin Simm – Nodes Point
- 24 July: Jonjo and the Kerr’takers – Lower Hyde
- 25 July: Jonjo and the Kerr’takers – Thorness Bay
- 11 September: Bob Blakeley – Thorness Bay
- 12 September: Bob Blakeley – Nodes Point
Kent
- 4 July: Jonjo and the Kerr’takers – Romney Sands
- 20 August: Kevin Simm – Romney Sands
- 21 August: Kevin Simm – St Margaret’s Bay
- 22 August: Kevin Simm – Warden Springs
- 25 September: Paul Burling – Allhallows
Lancashire
- 8 August: Joseph Whelan – Marton Mere
Lincolnshire
- 11 July: Gareth Gates – Golden Sands
- 17 July: Gareth Gates – Thorpe Park
- 17 October: Jon Clegg – Golden Sands
- 23 October: Jon Clegg – Thorpe Park
- 7 August: Jonathan Wilkes – Thorpe Park
- 14 August: Jonathan Wilkes – Golden Sands
- 25 June: Steve Brookstein – Southview
- 21 August: Gareth Gates – Southview
- 28 July: Kevin Simm – Southview
- 31 July: Kevin Simm – Sunnydale
- 30 October: The Honeyz – Southview
Norfolk
- 23 June: Steve Brookstein – California Cliffs
- 24 June: Steve Brookstein – Kessingland Beach
- 27 June: Gareth Gates – Wild Duck
- 3 July: Gareth Gates – Hopton
- 4 July: Gareth Gates – Seashore
- 10 July: Gareth Gates – Caister-on-Sea
- 17 July: Jonathan Wilkes – Caister-on-Sea
- 29 July: Kevin Simm – Manor Park
- 30 July: Kevin Simm – Heacham Beach
- 4 August: Kevin Simm – California Cliffs
- 5 August: Kevin Simm – Kessingland Beach
- 6 August: Kevin Simm – Breydon Water
- 3 October: Paul Burling – Wild Duck
- 9 October: Jon Clegg – Hopton
- 10 October: Jon Clegg – Seashore
- 16 October: Jon Clegg – Caister-on-Sea
North East
- 8 July: Kevin Simm – Crimdon Dene
- 9 July: Kevin Simm – Whitley Bay
- 10 July: Kevin Simm – Sandy Bay
- 11 July: Kevin Simm – Cresswell Towers
- 29 August: Jonjo and the Kerr’takers – Whitley Bay
- 16 October: Jonjo and the Kerr’takers – Sandy Bay
- 17 October: Jonjo and the Kerr’takers – Crimdon Dene
North West
- 14 August: Joseph Whelan – Cala Gran
- 15 August: Joseph Whelan – Lakeland
Scotland
- 4 July: Nicholas McDonald – Sandylands
- 4 July: Jonathan Wilkes – Craig Tara
- 12 July: Kevin Simm – Eyemouth
- 21 August: Joseph Whelan – Seton Sands
- 22 August: Joseph Whelan – Craig Tara
- 28 August: Joseph Whelan – Haggerston Castle
- 31 October: Jonjo and the Kerr’takers – Sandylands
Somerset
- 17 July: Joseph Whelan – Burnham-on-Sea
- 18 July: Joseph Whelan – Doniford Bay
Wales
- 24 July: Joseph Whelan – Kiln Park
- 25 July: Joseph Whelan – Quay West
- 31 July: Joseph Whelan – Greenacres
- 31 July: Jonjo and the Kerr’takers – Ty Mawr
- 1 August: Joseph Whelan – Hafan Y Mor
- 7 August: Joseph Whelan – Presthaven
- 22 August: Paul Burling – Lydstep Beach
- 5 September: Joseph Whelan – Lydstep Beach
- 18 September: Bob Blakeley – Carmarthen Bay
- 19 September: Bob Blakeley – Brynowen
- 31 October: The Honeyz – Ty Mawr
Yorkshire
- 19 June: Lee Lambert – Sand le Mere
- 20 June: Marcus Collins – Sand le Mere
- 27 June: Shayne Ward – Sand le Mere
- 10 July: Joe McElderry – Cayton Bay
- 18 July: Craig Harper – Sand le Mere
- 24 July: Gareth Gates – Blue Dolphin
- 25 July: Gareth Gates – Primrose Valley
- 31 July: Lee Lambert – Sand le Mere
- 8 August: Jonathan Wilkes – Reighton Sands
- 15 August: Jonathan Wilkes – Primrose Valley
- 22 August: Gareth Gates – Cayton Bay
- 12 September: Danyl Johnson & Same Difference – Sand le Mere
- 19 September: Danny Foster & Diva Fever – Sand le Mere
- 19 September: Katrina and the Waves – Cayton Bay
- 26 September: Stavros Flatley – Sand le Mere
- 24 October: Jon Clegg – Reighton Sands
- 30 October: Jon Clegg – Blue Dolphin
- 31 October: Jon Clegg – Primrose Valley