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The Aquarius

Hednesford ballroom with two function suites, tribute shows and soul nights

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 2 nights a week. Tribute, Soul, Pop - originals welcome.

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At a glance

Checked 1 Nov 2026

At a glance, The Aquarius in Hednesford, Cannock is summed up below. It has live music 2 nights a week. It books tribute, soul and pop acts.

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Standing
capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music2 nights a week
BacklineTBC
BooksTribute · Soul · Pop

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

Before you book The Aquarius, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It has live music 2 nights a week. It books tribute, soul and pop acts.

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The facts
Capacity–
Live nightsFri, Sat
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Genres
TributeSoulPop
Websiteaquariushednesford.co.uk
The check
StatusVerified open
Last checked1 Nov 2026
Checked againstVenue website

03 — Find The Aquarius

Hednesford

Getting there

The Aquarius is at Unit 1 Victoria Shopping Park Victoria Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1BT. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 46 rooms in our Wolverhampton venue directory.

Unit 1 Victoria Shopping Park Victoria Street,
Hednesford, Cannock WS12 1BT

The nearest station is Hednesford (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.

04 — Booking

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06 — What's on stage

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The stage kit at The Aquarius is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC

07 — About

Hednesford, Cannock

About The Aquarius

This is the background on The Aquarius, from the venue and its listings. It books tribute, soul and pop acts. It has live music 2 nights a week.

The Aquarius is a grassroots music venue in Hednesford, Cannock. It books Tribute, Soul, Pop; originals and covers are both welcome.

Listing notes

The ‌​‌​‍Aquarius is a ballroom in Hednesford, Staffordshire, with two function suites that its own site says can take from 40 to 300 guests for meetings and corporate events. Both suites have licensed bars, and there is free parking outside. Alongside weddings and private hire, the venue runs its own programme of comedy, live music and tribute nights. Most of the music is tribute shows, usually on Friday and Saturday evenings from about 7.30pm, with soul nights and party nights mixed in. Hednesford train station is close by, and the venue sits at Victoria Shopping Park.

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08 — What's on

Next 6

There are 6 upcoming gigs listed at The Aquarius. It has live music 2 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

12Feb · FriDavid Largie as John Holt plus Reggae DJ
20:00Reggae
13Feb · SatGary Barlow and Robbie Williams Tribute
19:30Pop
7Mar · SunMothers Day Sunday Lunch
12:30Soul
12Mar · FriAbba Reunion
20:00Rap
16Apr · FriWhitney Houston Tribute
20:00Tribute Act
8May · SatVE 1940's Afternoon
13:00

09 — Wolverhampton league

Next 30 days

The Wolverhampton league ranks live music venues by the gigs listed over the next 30 days. It refreshes every night, so a busy month moves a room up.

#31
of 46
live rooms
Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.
01KK's Steel Mill up1 11 gigs
02University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall down1 11 gigs
03Dive Bar Wolverhampton New 2 gigs
04Crown Joules Codsall New 1 gig
05Dudley Town Hall down1 1 gig
06Severn's Club down1 1 gig
07The Church Venue Kidderminster New 1 gig
08The Robin 2 down5 1 gig
09Ale Hub Perton down3 0 gigs
10Bear & Wolf down3 0 gigs

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Hednesford · Grassroots

The Aquarius

Hednesford ballroom with two function suites, tribute shows and soul nights

Venue at a glance The Aquarius · Cannock
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Capacity
to confirmgrassroots
2 nights
Live music
Fri · Satper week
19:30
Start time
doorsnightly
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Backline
ask the venuegear
Tribute
Books
originals+2 more
Verified
Directory status
openVenue website
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Last updated: 1 November 2026

The Aquarius — Quick Facts

Hednesford ballroom with two function suites, tribute shows and soul nights. Here are the key facts on The Aquarius at a glance. It has live music 2 nights a week.

✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live music2nights a weekFri · Sat · from 19:30
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksTribute+2 moreOriginals and covers
Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

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Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Directory statusVerified open
This pageNot yet claimed

Booking Information

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What's on Stage

The stage kit at The Aquarius is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC

About The Aquarius

The Aquarius is a grassroots music venue in Hednesford, Cannock. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

The Aquarius books Tribute, Soul, Pop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Wolverhampton venue directory.

Listing notes

The ‌​‌​‍Aquarius is a ballroom in Hednesford, Staffordshire, with two function suites that its own site says can take from 40 to 300 guests for meetings and corporate events. Both suites have licensed bars, and there is free parking outside. Alongside weddings and private hire, the venue runs its own programme of comedy, live music and tribute nights. Most of the music is tribute shows, usually on Friday and Saturday evenings from about 7.30pm, with soul nights and party nights mixed in. Hednesford train station is close by, and the venue sits at Victoria Shopping Park.

Coming up at The Aquarius: David Largie as John Holt plus Reggae DJ, Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams Tribute and Mothers Day Sunday Lunch — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.

Playing The Aquarius: what to know

Live nights at The Aquarius are usually Fri, Sat, with music from about 19:30. Tribute is the first genre on its list. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. The Aquarius hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. See where else to play in Wolverhampton and what local gigs pay.

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Nights The Aquarius usually has live music — typical start 19:30

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Find The Aquarius

The Aquarius is at Unit 1 Victoria Shopping Park Victoria Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1BT. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 46 rooms in our Wolverhampton venue directory.

AddressUnit 1 Victoria Shopping Park Victoria Street
AreaHednesford, Cannock
PostcodeWS12 1BT
Getting there

The nearest station is Hednesford (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Aquarius in Hednesford, Cannock; WS12 1BT is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Wolverhampton this week, or book a Wolverhampton band for a night of your own.

Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).

The Wolverhampton League

The Aquarius is #31 of 46 Wolverhampton venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

  1. #1 ▲1 KK's Steel Mill 11 gigs
  2. #2 ▼1 University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall 11 gigs
  3. #3 NEW Dive Bar Wolverhampton 2 gigs
  4. #4 NEW Crown Joules Codsall 1 gig
  5. #5 ▼1 Dudley Town Hall 1 gig
  6. #6 ▼1 Severn's Club 1 gig
  7. #7 NEW The Church Venue Kidderminster 1 gig
  8. #8 ▼5 The Robin 2 1 gig
  9. #9 ▼3 Ale Hub Perton 0 gigs
  10. #10 ▼3 Bear & Wolf 0 gigs

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The Aquarius has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Wolverhampton venue directory.
The Aquarius books Tribute, Soul, Pop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details The Aquarius has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Capacity data is pending for The Aquarius. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Aquarius. Browse the Wolverhampton Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
Unit 1 Victoria Shopping Park Victoria Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1BT. See the map below for directions. Browse more Wolverhampton venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Wolverhampton vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is Hednesford (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is WS12 1BT. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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We list 46 grassroots music venues in Wolverhampton. Or search the full UK directory by town, size or genre. Every listing shows capacity, kit and live nights where we have them.

More rooms near The Aquarius: The Giffard Arms, The Lamp Tavern, The Lych Gate Tavern, The Pavilion Club, The Robin 2, The Spread Eagle, The Station Cannock, The Summer House, The Trumpet, The Vine Inn, The Wheatsheaf, KK's Steel Mill, University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall, Dive Bar Wolverhampton, Crown Joules Codsall, Dudley Town Hall and Severn's Club.

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