Funny Girls Spring Show
The famous Funny Girls group presents their Spring Show. A lively and funny way to start the year! Funny Girls burlesque cabaret show appeared on the Royal Variety Performance twice!
Mostly Wednesdays, Thursdays and Weekends 25 January - 19 May 2023
Funny Girls
Viva - Voulez-Vous!
A spectacular party show celebration of the songs of Europe’s original pop four-piece ABBA! With all the hits you love to sing along to from their chart-topping career, this is ABBA but not as you ‘Knowing me, Knowing you’ know it.
various Thursdays from 2 February to 7 November 2024
Viva
Tower Circus
The Blackpool Tower Circus returns with a fantastic array of adventurous acts from all around the word. The circus first opened to the public on 14 May 1894 and has not missed a season since.
10 February to 3 November 2024
The Tower
Viva Spring Spectacular
Revamped and taken to the next level – this is the headline show of the week… featuring the best of the West End musicals mixed with all your favourites songs from the 80s, 90s, 00s and now!
Some Wednesdays and mostly Saturdays 27 March to 15 June 2024
Viva
Viva - Bay City Rollermania
A tribute to the Bay City Rollers. The remaining band members of Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers reunite to play the songs, tell the tales and re-live life on the road
Fridays 29 March & 12 December 2024
Viva
Queens & Kings
The show presents the Qeens and Kings of the Rock and Pop! Kyle Minogue, Elvis Presley, Prince, Michael Jackson, Robbie Wiliams, Freddie Mercury, Ariana Grande, Meat Loaf. Tributes depend on dates.
Mainly Saturdays and Tuesdays, from 29 March to 31 December 2023
Central Pier
Roy Chubby Brown
30 totally different DVDs in 30 years, 2,000 plus live shows worldwide, 4 books, countless original songs and millions of fans are testimony to the face that he is “Britain’s King of Comedy”
30 March, 18 May, 29 June, 26 July, 24 August, 28 September and 26 October 2024
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
Ken Webster Comedy Hypnotist
Your sides will ache at Webster’s unique brand of humour. Ken is outrageous, funny and over the top. Enjoy up to 3 hours of pure comedy gold. The world’s only interactive hypnotic experience.
Saturdays 30 March to 28 September 2024
Pleasure Beach - Horseshoe
Evolution of Magic
Experience the park after dark like you’ve never known it before. At Pleasure Beach Resort, they keep rides open as the sun sets into the evening, so you can enjoy 11 hours of adrenaline-fueled fun.
30 March, 25 May, 10 August, 21 September 2024
Pleasure Beach
Craft Beer Festival
Craft Beer Festival brings local and regional brewers to the Blackpool Tower with a selection of craft beers and real ales. With 4 breweries confirmed so far, plus festival bar offering a wide selection of beers and real ciders.
19 to 21 April 2024
The Tower
Charlie Cook's favourite book
Charlie Cook loves reading. Especially books about pirates. But his sister hates it – it’s boring! Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun?
19 to 21 April 2024
The Grand Theatre - The main auditorium
Elmer's big parade
In Spring, Blackpool will be brought to life by a herd of uniquely decorated, amazingly creative, elephant sculptures. The free, family-friendly art trail – a collaboration between Brian House Children’s Hospice, Wild in Art and Andersen Press, brings David McKee’s popular children’s character Elmer the Patchwork Elephant to life.
13 April to 9 June 2024
Various locations in Blackpool
Viva - Abba Bottomless Brunch
Calling all ‘Dancing Queens’ and party people! Brace yourselves for the ultimate ABBA Bottomless Brunch like no other, filled with the timeless tunes you know and love, and get ready to kickstart your night out in the most fabulous way possible!
Saturdays 20 April, 25 May, 20 July, 17 August 2024
Viva
2:22 A ghost story
Winner of BEST NEW PLAY at the Whatsonstage Awards, this edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller is written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist.
23 to 27 April 2024
The Grand Theatre - The main auditorium
Viva - Magic Men Australia
Australia’s most anticipated men are heating up the town. Magic Men’s “FEEL THE MAGIC” showcases it’s most talented men in a heart-stopping live performance. This one-of-a-kind stage show tears up the stage with hot hunks, smooth moves and lighting spectacle.
Tuesday 23 April 2024
Viva
Walk the Big One XL
Walk the lift hill of one of the world's tallest rollercoasters! Experience an escorted climb to the 235 feet summit of the big one. An in depth extended version of walk the big one.
Fridays 26 Aprll and 28 June 2024
Pleasure Beach
MJ the Legacy - Starring CJ
‘MJ THE LEGACY’ is an exceptionally authentic, world-class Tribute to Michael Jackson. This outstanding production is the closest thing to seeing a live Michael Jackson show.
Friday 26 April 2024
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Mayoral Charity Ball
The Mayoral Charity Ball 2024 promises to be an unforgettable evening of unique entertainment, unbridled dancing, and unbounded revelry! Proceeds of event fundraising go to Counselling In The Community and Blackpool Food Bank.
Friday 26 April 2024
Winter Gardens - Spanish Hall
Bongo's Bingo
Whilst staying true to the original rules, Bongo's immerses you in a wild night of rave intervals, awkward dance-offs, big money and ridiculous prizes.
15 March & 26 April 2024
The Tower
Lytham Dance Academy
Come and enjoy an evening from the Musicals. These talented children from 2 years to 18 will take you on a musical journey showing you their skills in Acro, Ballet, Tap, Musical Theatre and contemporary.
Saturday 27 April 2024
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
Lancashire Hits
Winter Gardens Blackpool invites students from Lancashire Dance Schools to perform at the Opera House. This gives the opportunity, for the children, to experience performing at the Opera House on a professional stage.
Saturday 27 April 2024
Winter Gardens - Opera House
The Illegal Eagles
Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles tribute band make a welcome return to Blackpool with a brand new production.
Sunday 28 April 2024
The Grand Theatre - The main auditorium
Yorkshire Hits
Winter Gardens Blackpool invites students from Yorkshire Dance Schools to perform at the Opera House. This gives the opportunity, for the children, to experience performing at the Opera House on a professional stage.
Sunday 28 April 2024
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Viva - Undr the cotch
It’s LIVE AND UNCUT as one of the most popular UK sports podcasts comes to the seaside with presenters Jon ‘the Beast’ Parkin, Chris ‘ Browny’ Brown and award-winning writer Chris Brown.
Sunday 28 April 2024
Viva
Twelve Angry Men
A life in the balance. Twelve men. One verdict. Reginald Rose’s gripping courtroom thriller stars Jason Merrells (Casualty, Emmerdale), Gray O’Brien (Coronation Street, Peak Practice), Tristan Gemmill (Coronation Street, Casualty), Michael Greco (EastEnders), Ben Nealon (Soldier Soldier) and Gary Webster (Minder, Family Affairs), alongside an all-star ensemble.
29 April to 4 May 2024
The Grand Theatre - The main auditorium
Breaking Boundaries
With the amalgamation of muscles & mind, 2024 is the year for “Breaking Boundaries” as the dance world makes its Olympic stage debut. Makes our heads spin and the floor rock with your freedom story.
Monday 29 April 2024
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Surfacing
Asylum Arts presents Surfacing, a new play from Stephen Bailey, director of The Real and Imagined History of the Elephant Man. What if you came up for air and the world you knew was gone?
1 & 2 May 2024
The Grand Theatre - The Studio
Spring Northern & Soul weekender
Over the Spring Bank holiday weekend, enjoy three days of classic Northern Soul in the world-famous Tower Ballroom and some marvellous Modern Soul classics in the new venue, the Fifth Floor!
3 to 5 May 2024
The Tower
Daniel O’Donnell
Daniel O’Donnell’s career spans more than 35 years, racking up over 15 million album sales worldwide. The Donegal based singer will play two nights at the Opera House.
3 & 4 May 2024
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Viva - Queen of Blackpool
Twenty queens from around the world, each representing an iconic drag-centric location! Hosted by the fabulous Kitty Scott-Claus (Finalist Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK Season 3)!
Friday 3 May 2024
Viva
80s & 90s bottomless brunch
Get Ready for an unforgettable 80s & 90s Bottomless Brunch. Non-stop hits performed live by our sensational vocalists. From “backstreet boys” to “spice girls,” and everything in between! It’s not just a brunch, it’s a full-blown cray party with bottomless Prosecco.
4 May, 8 June, 3 and 31 August 2024
Viva
Viva Broadway
The Ultimate Musical Theatre show! The musicals you LOVE as seen on Broadway, the West End and on Cinema Screens. Featuring classics like Les Miserables, Barnum & Wicked, to modern musicals SIX, Hamilton & Moulin Rouge!
Mainly Tuesdays, from 6 May to 12 November 2024
Viva
The Boy At The Back Of The Class
Told from a child’s perspective, balancing heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class highlights the power of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn’t always make sense and reminds us that everyone needs a place to call home.
7 to 11 May 2024
The Grand Theatre - The main auditorium
Viva Jersey Beats
It's a sensational show celebrating the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons! Seasons! Originally conceived and produced by the Viva Blackpool team, ‘Oh What A Nite!’ is celebrating an amazing 10th season in Blackpool.
Mainly Tuesdays, from 6 May to 12 November 2024
Viva
DLG Acro Dance School
The Blackpool based Dance School will present an incredible range of dance styles during their show including Acro, Ballet, Tap, Modern, HipHop, Lyrical, Jazz and more.
10 & 11 May 2024
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
An Evening of Burlesque
Roll up, roll up. . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment—the UK’s longest–running burlesque show—is back touring the nation. And it’s bigger than ever.
Friday 10 May 2024
Winter Gardens - Opera House
102nd brass banding British Open Festival Championship
60 bands and over 1500 performers from all parts of the UK come to the Winter Gardens to be tested on wonderful music, providing passion and virtuosity in friendly, inclusive rivalry.
Saturday 11 May 2024
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Eurovision Fan Zone
Join us for a night of fun and games in our Eurovision Fan Zone! Watch the big night on the big screen as the Eurovision final is shown live from Sweden! Cheer on your table country and go head to head with the rest as our hosts guide you through the night's entertainment.
Saturday 11 May 2024
Pleasure Beach - Paradise Room
An audience with Marc Bolton
Marc Bolton is a man of many talents from Singer, Comedian to Vocal Impressionist. He’s quickly become a man who has taken the industry by storm touring across the UK.
Saturday 11 May 2024
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
10K Fun Run
The Beaverbrooks Blackpool 10k Fun Run is back along the promenade. The Fun Run is suitable for both new and experienced runners, anyone from the age of 11 upwards can take part and there's a wheelchair category too.
Sunday 12 May 2024
Promenade
Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour
Direct from the USA, the world’s biggest, best and most successful Elvis tribute show returns to the UK. Starring three winners of Elvis Presley Enterprises’ Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest – Shawn Klush (USA), Dean Z (USA) and Ben Thompson (UK).
Monday 13 May 2024
Winter Gardens - Opera House
What The Butler Saw
What the Butler Saw is Joe Orton’s final, most ambitious play, manic farce and a masterclass in fearless comic writing. No institution, political view or tradition is safe, as Orton focuses his wicked sense of humour on a range of targets.
14 to 18 May 2024
The Grand Theatre - The main auditorium
Viva Eurovision Party
Come and support your country in style. Not only will they be showing the Eurovision song contest live on the biggest indoor screen in Blackpool, but the night will also be hosted by Viva’s very own LEYE D JOHNS, who will guarantee to create the perfect Eurovision experience!
Satruday 16 May 2024
Viva
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Tina Turner fans will have the time of their lives as What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back for 2024, celebrating the music and 60-year career of this incredible rock and soul legend.
Thursday 16 May 2024
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Friday Night Comedy Club
Welcome to Blackpool's newest Comedy Club. MC Mike Richards will warm you up and assure you of an amazing evening. Presenting you three talented comics as featured on the box.
Friday 17 May 2024
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
House Of Jojo
Join TV Dance Sensation Johannes Radebe and a host of eclectic characters in this brand-new theatrical celebration jam-packed with roof-raising music, dazzling costumes and of course, world class dance.
Friday 17 May 2024
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Wrestling - Wrestlefest
Are you ready to experience an unforgettable night of high-octane action? If so, then you won't want to miss out on the upcoming "Wrestlefest" live wrestling event, set to take place at The Layton Institute in Blackpool!
Saturday 18 May 2024
Layton Institute
Don’t Stop Believin’
Jump aboard the midnight train – heaven is a place on Earth called Blackpool as the greatest end-of-the-night anthems spectacular roars into town. One way or another, nothing’s gonna stop us now. . . the brand-new, feel-good show guarantees a crazy, crazy night of non-stop, singalong favourites.
Saturday 18 May 2024
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Stephanie Aird's LOLs Live
Stephanie Aird is a comedian from Hartlepool whose videos have been viewed over 60 million times across her social media pages. The show has many elements, so expect comedy and music in this action-packed show.
Saturday 18 May 2024
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
Blackpool Dance Festival
Covering thirteen days, the May Blackpool Dance Festival is by far the largest of the five festivals held in Blackpool. In 2019, the event had 56 countries represented, with a total number of 2,827 entries in the 13 events.
18 to 31 May 2024
Winter Gardens - Empress Ballroom
Beyond the Barricade
The UK’s longest-running Musical Theatre Concert Tour delivers over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, …, Hamilton and many others, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Misérables!
Sunday 19 May 2024
The Grand Theatre - The main auditorium
80s Live!
You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, and now we’re never going to give you up! Get ready as we bring you the biggest 80s party show to tour the UK—80s Live!
Sunday 19 May 2024
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals
Join a dazzling dozen of the world’s best professional dancers as they take to the road next year for the 2024 official Strictly The Professionals UK Tour.
Tuesday 21 May 2024
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch
Fresh from complete sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and around the UK comes this critically acclaimed smash hit parody musical. Join everyone’s favourite Disney Diva, Ursula, as she gives her take on what really happened all those years ago under the sea.
21 to 25 May 2024
The Grand Theatre - The main auditorium
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