Blackpool Events Guide 2023

BLACKPOOL

April 2023 - December 2023

EVENTS GUIDE

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE

ATTRACTION TICKETS INCLUDING:

The Blackpool Tower

Madame Tussauds

SEA LIFE Blackpool

Peter Rabbit Explore and Play

Blackpool Zoo

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

• Show bookings

• National Express tickets

• Blackpool Transport tram and bus passes

• Coach excursion tickets

• Tour and talk tickets

• I Love BPL & Nigel C Gull merchandise

• Range of books and souvenirs

• Leaflets, brochures and maps

WHAT’S ON IN BLACKPOOL

A warm welcome to the UK’s capital of fun and entertainment where the shows, concerts and amazing free events just keep on coming!

Inside this handy, pocket-size guide, you will find a monthby-month checklist of brilliant entertainment for all the family during 2023.

There is nothing quite as special as live performance – and we have it a-plenty! Whether you are looking for a West End-style musical extravaganza, laugh-out-loud comedy, drama to make your heart soar, or a spectacle of dance that will have your toes tapping, there’s a seat waiting for you in one of our fabulous venues.

And do check out our major events programme which includes the annual Air Show Weekend, Ride The Lights, World Fireworks and Lightpool Festival. Best of all, these amazing events are all free to access!

Once again, our annual Illuminations season has been extended (until January 1, 2024) giving visitors an even bigger opportunity to experience what is often described as the greatest free show on earth. From mid-November onwards we will be getting into the festive mood with a very special programme of events and shows including the return of the hugely-popular Christmas By The Sea.

So what are you waiting for? Enjoy this guide and use it to plan those special moments in the UK’s favourite beach resort.

For more information on all of our events, go to visitblackpool.com

Please note: Events and dates may be subject to change.

THROUGHOUT THE SEASON 2023

WINTER GARDENS TOUR

January - October, various dates (see website), 11am & 1pm, Winter Gardens, £15

Join us for a fascinating tour of the Winter Gardens Blackpool. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

FUNNY GIRLS SPRING SHOW

1 February - 21 May, 8pm, Funny Girls, £7.50+

A night like no other, witness a fantastic spring spectacular. 01253 649194 | funnygirlsonline.co.uk

BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS

11 February - 5 November, The Blackpool Tower

Mr Boo and Mooky are back again!

01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com

VIVA THE SHOW

16 February - 24 June, 7.30pm, Viva Blackpool, £19.50+

A Vegas-style cabaret featuring music, comedy and dance!

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

HARRY HOUND CHILDREN’S CLUB

February - November, First Saturday of each month, 1pm - 3pm

Join us for a free children’s activity and giveaway. 01253 624722 | houndshillshoppingcentre.co.uk

WALK THE BIG ONE

25 March - 29 September, (selected dates), 6pm, 7pm & 8pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £79

Walk the lift hill of one of the world’s tallest rollercoasters. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

KEN WEBSTER HYPNOTIST

8 April - 11 November, 8.30pm, Horseshoe Bar Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £17+

Mentalist, hypnotist, outrageous and funny. Adults only. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

KINGS & QUEENS OF ROCK POP & ROLL

8 April - 31 December, Central Pier Show Bar, £10+

History’s most iconic and influential entertainers of pop music. 01253 622255 | ticketsource.co.uk/kingsqueens

JERSEY BEATS - OH WHAT A NITE!

9 April - 2 November, 7.30pm, Viva Blackpool, £19.50+

A Vegas-style cabaret featuring music, comedy and dance! 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

VIVA COUNTRY LEGENDSA NIGHT AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY

13 April - 12 November, 7.30pm, Viva Blackpool, £19.50+

Enjoy the biggest hits of Country old and new. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

WALK THE WOODIE 100

21 April - 7 July (selected dates), 5.30pm & 7.30pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £100

A unique experience, usually only seen by engineers! 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

THE JOEY BLOWER AFTERNOON COMEDY SHOW

29 April - 4 November, 11.45am, Viva Blackpool, £12+

The legendary Joey Blower with a brand new adult show.

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

WALK THE BIG ONE XL

29 April - 10 September (selected dates), 5.30pm & 7.30pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £150

An in-depth extended version of Walk The Big One. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

FUNNY GIRLS SUMMER SHOW

31 May - 24 September, 8pm, Funny Girls, £7.50+

Stunning new routines as well as the old favourites we all love. 01253 649194 | funnygirlsonline.co.uk

VIVA BROADWAY - FROM STAGE TO SILVER SCREEN

6 June - 7 November, 7.30pm Viva Blackpool, £19.50+

Music from popular Broadway and West End musicals. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

EVOLUTION OF MAGIC - THE GLITCH

24 June - 2 September, 6pm & 7.30pm, Horseshoe Bar Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £13+

A fast-paced, thrill riding and thoroughly entertaining show! 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

VIVA - DECADES REWIND! 80S, 90S & NOW

1 July - 11 November, 7.30pm Viva Blackpool, £19.50+

The best of the 80s, 90s and now. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

AMORE AMOR AMOUR - THE HOT ICE SHOW

6 July - 9 September 2.30pm & 7pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Ice Arena, £10+

A galvanizing combination of sensual dance and ice skating. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

Selected dates/times. Please check websites for details. Please note: Events and dates may be subject to change.

THROUGHOUT THE SEASON 2023

SOUL & MOTOWN EXTRAVAGANZA

15 July - 4 November, 7.30pm Viva Blackpool, £17.50+

The Hitsville magic of the Motown scene, to Soul, and RnB.

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS

1 September 20231 January 2024, free

The greatest free light show on earth since 1879.

01253 478222 |

visitblackpool.com

FUNNY GIRLS HALLOWEEN SHOW

27 September - 5 November, 8pm, Funny Girls, £7.50+

A frighteningly fantastic evening from our chilling cast. 01253 649194 | funnygirlsonline.co.uk

FUNNY GIRLS CHRISTMAS SHOW

15 November - 7 January, 8pm, Funny Girls, £7.50+

Celebrate in style with the Funny Girls’ cracker of a show. 01253 649194 | funnygirlsonline.co.uk

COMEDY STATION COMEDY CLUB

Fridays & Saturdays, Comedy Station, £15.50+

See website for line-ups and details.

01253 381381 | blackpoolcomedyclub.com

BLACKPOOL HERITAGE TRAM TOURS

Various dates (see website), Heritage Tram Stops, £3+ Take a ride along the worldfamous Blackpool tramway.

01253 209521 |

blackpoolheritage.com

TRAMTOWN - GUIDED TRAM DEPOT TOURS

Various dates (see website), Heritage Tram Centre, £2.50+ See the inner-workings of our Heritage Tram Centre. 01253 209521 |

blackpoolheritage.com/guided-depot-tours

BLACKPOOL HERITAGE TRAM ILLUMINATION TOURS

Various times (see website), Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Heritage Tram Stops, £4+ Ride the tramway through Blackpool Illuminations

01253 209521 | blackpoolheritage.com

BLACKPOOL GHOST WALKS

Various dates (see website), 7.30pm, outside Tourist Information Centre, £6+ The Ghost Hunter takes you to Blackpool’s haunted locations. 07519 265 637 | supernaturalevents.co.uk

RUSS BROWN’S HOUSE OF SECRETS

Various dates (see website), House of Secrets

Blackpool’s most magical venue. 01253 365250 | houseofsecretsmagicbar.co.uk

WATERLOO MUSIC BAR

Various dates (see website), Waterloo Music Bar

One of the UK’s fastest growing independent music venues. 01253 407886 | waterloomusicbar.com

SHOWBOAT

BLACKPOOL

Fridays & Saturdays (see website), Showboat Blackpool

All-round entertainment with live music and singers. 07388 685053 | showboatblackpool.com

STANLEY SHOWBAR

Various dates (see website), Stanley Showbar Fantastic shows and an amazing atmosphere. 01253 228011 | thestanleyshowbar.co.uk

Selected dates/times. Please check websites for details. Please note: Events and dates may be subject to change.

APRIL 2023

MAMMA MIA!

21 March - 1 April, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £23+

A story of love and friendship through the songs of ABBA. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

ILLUSION

31 March - 16 April, various times (see website), Horseshoe Bar Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £13+

A magical, mysterious masterpiece! 0871 222 1234 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

BUBBLE RUSH

1 April, 12pm, Lawson’s Showground

Run, jog, walk or dance through four bubble stations. 01253 952556 | trinityhospice.co.uk

ISLANDS IN THE STREAM

1 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £30+

Celebrate the Queen and King of country music. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

COACH RALLY

1 - 2 April, Middle Walk / Tower Festival Headland

The 67th UK Coach Rally. 01753 631170 | coachdisplays.co.uk

THE NOT SO GRIMM TWINS

4 April, 2pm & 5pm, The Old Electric, £7+ Your favourite tales are re-spun by our storytelling duo. 01253 834175 | theoldelectric.co.uk

SHREK THE MUSICAL

5 - 8 April, 2pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £22+

Ogre Shrek is back in the hilarious stage spectacle. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

CHRIS CONNER - THE WORLD-FAMOUS ELVIS

PRESLEY TRIBUTE SHOW

7 April, 7.30pm Viva Blackpool, £28+

Back by popular demand, with his incredible live band. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

AN EVENING WITH - STILL GAMES PAUL RILEY

7 April, 7.45pm, Viva Blackpool, £20+

BAFTA award-winning actor and comedian Paul Riley. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

BLACKPOOL BRICK FESTIVAL

8 April, 10am, Olympia Winter Gardens, £5+

A Lego fan event dedicated to all things brick.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN

8 April, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £26+

After 50 years in show business Roy Chubby Brown is back. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

THE BLACKPOOL CUP EASTER FOOTBALL FESTIVAL

8 - 9 April, Common Edge Road

International football celebration for youth teams. blackpool-cup.co.uk

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA LIVE!

9 April, 2.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £10+

A laughter-packed, all-singing, all-dancing stage show. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

BETHANY BLACK - ALWAYS BET ON BETH UK TOUR

9 April, 7pm, Comedy Station, £14+

Rural living, conspiracies, a medical condition and PC building. 01253 381381 | blackpoolcomedyclub.com

ROCK ICONS - A CLASSIC ROCK ODYSSEY

10 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £28.50+

Journey through the eras of the world’s greatest Classic Rock. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

BLACKPOOL JUNIOR DANCE FESTIVAL

10 - 16 April, Empress Ballroom Winter Gardens, £25+ Young dancers from all over the world compete. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

TIN MAN

11 April, 7pm, Grand Theatre, £14.50+

Joss Arnott Dance presents a magical new retelling of a classic. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW

12 - 14 April, 2pm & 7pm, The Old Electric, £10+

New musical based on the story by Washington Irving. 01253 834175 | theoldelectric.co.uk

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2

12 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £30.50+

The hilarious sequel to the smash-hit Menopause the Musical. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

DREAMBOYS

13 April, 8pm, Grand Theatre, £30+

Ready to give you a night of fun, fantasy, and no holding back. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

ELO AGAIN

14 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £32.50+

ELO Again are back with their stunning ‘Re-Discovery Tour’. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

RE-TAKE THAT

14 April, 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £27.90+

Bringing the world’s biggest boy band’s greatest hits to life. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

FIREMAN SAM

15 April, 12pm & 3.30pm, Grand Theatre, £20+

Fireman Sam in an all-singing, dancing, action-packed show. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

JOHANNES RADEBE: FREEDOM UNLIMITED

15 April, 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £20+

TV dancing sensation and international champion. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

COMIC CON WORLD BLACKPOOL

15 - 16 April, Winter Gardens, £7.20+

With cars, displays, props from movies, and cosplay heroes. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

GRAND THEATRE HERITAGE TOUR

19 April, 10.30am & 11.30am, Grand Theatre, £7.50+

Delve into the history of one of Blackpool’s iconic landmarks. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

A MANCHESTER GIRLHOOD

20 April, 7pm, The Old Electric, £7+

Julia Pascal’s witty and dynamic new play. 01253 834175 | theoldelectric.co.uk

ABSOLUTE REGGAE

20 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £27+

Absolute Reggae will take you on a trip down memory lane. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

UGLY DUCKLING

21 April, 2pm & 4pm, Grand Theatre, £10+

Don’t miss Northern Ballet’s hugely popular Ugly Duckling! 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

BLACKPOOL FESTIVAL OF RUNNING

22 - 23 April, 10.30am, Middle Walk Promenade

A full weekend of running events on Blackpool’s Promenade. 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com

DGL ACRO DANCE SCHOOL

22 April, 1pm & 6pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £10+

Blackpool-based dance school present a range of styles. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE

22 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £30+

The UK’s longest running burlesque show is back touring. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE BEAT GOES ON - LYTHAM DANCE ACADEMY

23 April, 6pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £10+

Children from 2 - 18 years take you on a musical journey. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

SUN RECORDS THE CONCERT

23 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £28.50+

The legendary record label comes to life live on stage. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

25 - 29 April, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £18.50+

This sensational multi award-winning West End show returns. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE SPRING NORTHERN & MODERN

SOUL WEEKENDER

28 - 30 April, 1pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, £30+

Three days of classic Northern Soul in the famous ballroom. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com

DLG ACRO DANCE SCHOOL

29 April, 1pm & 6pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £10+

Blackpool dance school present an incredible range of styles. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

BILLY OCEAN

29 April, 7pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £31.75+

A set hand-picked with greatest hits and crowd favourites. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

INVASION - CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF DR WHO

30 April, 10am, Viva Blackpool, £19.50+

A brand new celebration of all things ‘Doctor Who’. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

WALKINGfestival GARSTANG 2023

5 - 14 MAY

10 days of walks for everyone to explore Garstang, rural and coastal Wyre and the Forest of Bowland countryside Scan

Choose from a huge range of walks, including the three day Wyre Way Challenge, easy access short walks, family activities, evening walks, wildlife strolls, heritage rambles, dog friendly trails and everything in between.

Book online at www.wyre.gov.uk/ garstangwalkingfestival

Walk this Way

Saturday 15 April, 11am – 4pm

Cherestanc Square, Garstang

Meet the team behind the festival, try some taster walks and find out more about our walks and activities. It’s free and there’s no need to book!

Photography by Mike Coleran

THE COMMITMENTS

1 - 6 May, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £20.20+

A fantastically feel good celebration of soul. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (*SORT OF)

2 - 6 May, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £18.50+

A unique retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

PHIL WINSTON’S THEATREWORKS PRESENTS ‘THE DIAMOND EDITION’

5 May, 7.30pm, Viva Blackpool, £15+

Showcasing iconic moments in musical history. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

WILD COUNTRY

5 May, 8pm, The Old Electric, £7+ What happens when women become culturally dislocated. 01253 834175 | theoldelectric.co.uk

GARSTANG WALKING

FESTIVAL

5 - 14 May

Walks exploring Garstang, Wyre and the Forest of Bowland. wyre.gov.uk/ garstangwalkingfestival

LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY SHOW

7 May, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £27+

Four fantastic singers accompanied by a superb live band. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

CHIC TO CHIC - A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF NILE RODGERS AND CHIC

7 May, 8pm, Viva Blackpool, £21+

Capturing the raw funk, soul and disco of Nile Rodgers. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

FRANKIE BOYLE: LAP OF SHAME

9 May, 7pm, Grand Theatre, £28.50+

Breathtakingly rude jokes and thought-provoking ghastliness. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Whether a light lunch or evening meal, Blackpool has some of the best places to eat

Fresh fried chicken, cocktails and hip hop vibes.

2 Cedar Square, FY1 1BP @hiphopchicken @hiphopchickenblackpool

3 Cedar Square, Blackpool, FY1 1BP

01253 297185

stefanispizzeria.co.uk

Voted in the top 50 pizza places in the UK

For other great places to eat & drink check out visitblackpool.com

JOE BONAMASSA

10 May, 8pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £45.50+

Blues-rock superstar Joe Bonamassa. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

DARA Ó BRIAIN: SO, WHERE WERE WE?

10 May, 8pm, Grand Theatre, £26.50+

Stories, one-liners and tripping over his words. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

STRICTLY COME DANCINGTHE PROFESSIONALS

11 May, 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £40+

A spectacular line-up of 10 of the best professional dancers. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY

11 May, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £29.50+

Critically-acclaimed, concert-style theatre show. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

5 SOLDIERS

12 May, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £15.50+

Deeply realistic, stark and thrilling. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

JAMES ORCHESTRAL TOUR

12 May, 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £40+

‘James Lasted’ tour featuring a full orchestra and gospel choir. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE MYTH OF A SERIAL KILLER PROFILING

12 May, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £19+

Professor Craig Jackson dispels myths about serial murderers. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

BEN CALVERT

12 May, 8.30pm, The Old Electric, £7+

Narrative led, lyrical and sometimes off-kilter songs. 01253 834175 | theoldelectric.co.uk

KATIE HOPKINS LIVE

13 May, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £25+

Best known as the apprentice who fired Lord Sugar. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

LOST IN MUSIC - ONE NIGHT AT THE DISCO

13 May, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £29+

70s musical journey straight to the heart of disco! 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

BEAVERBROOKS BLACKPOOL 10K FUN RUN

14 May, 11am, Savoy Hotel

Suitable for both new and experienced runners. 01253 952556 | trinityhospice.co.uk

THE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST WORLD TOUR

14 May, 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £29+

From the USA, the world’s most successful Elvis tribute show. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

JULIUS CAESAR

16 - 20 May, 2pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £15.50+

The Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Blackpool. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE MAKING OF A MURDERER

19 May, 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £22.90+

By the detective who brought killer Peter Tobin to justice. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE BETTY LEGS DIAMOND SHOW

19 May, 8pm, Viva Blackpool, £17.25+

Leading impersonator performing her award-winning routine. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

BLACKPOOL PROMENADE 10 MILER RUN

20 May, 11am, Middle Walk Promenade

A fast but undulating course around the coastal front. 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com

AN EVENING OF DANCE WITH PHIL HURSTSPRING DANCE

20 May, 5.30pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, £19.50+

An absolute must for all social dancers and fans of Strictly. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN

20 May, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £26+

Over 18s only. If easily offended please stay away! 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

THE PROCLAIMERS

20 May, 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £42.20

Timeless songs written with poignancy, honesty, fire and wit. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

CERI DUPREE

21 May, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £23.50+

The finest female impersonator treading the boards today. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

MARINE

UNEXPECTED TWIST

23 - 27 May, 10.30am, 2pm & 7pm, Grand Theatre, £15.50+

The re-telling of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

GREASE THE MUSICAL

24 - 27 May, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £23.50+

Blackpool’s Ensemble Theatre present Grease The Musical. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

BLACKPOOL DANCE FESTIVAL

25 May - 2 June, 10am, Empress Ballroom Winter Gardens, £20+

The largest of the five dance festivals held in Blackpool. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE CARPENTERS SONGBOOK

25 May, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £24.50+

A celebration of the Carpenters’ music. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

ROWAN MCCABE: DOOR TO DOOR POETRY

26 May, 7pm, The Old Electric, £7+

Funny, thought-provoking mix of theatre and spoken word. 01253 834175 | theoldelectric.co.uk

LAS VEGAS LIVE - WITH THE RAT PACK

26 May, 8pm, Viva Blackpool, £21+

David Alacey as Sinatra alongside Paul Drakeley as Martin. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

DANCING ON THE CARPET

27 May, 1pm - 6pm, Comedy Carpet Tower Festival Headland, £5

Dance to Northern Soul and Motown for charity. facebook.com/Blackpool Souls In Motion 2023

MARTIN KEMP LIVE DJ SET - BACK TO THE 80S

28 May, 6pm, Viva Blackpool, £18+

The Spandau Ballet star will be taking to the decks. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

WIZARD OF OZ

31 May - 3rd June, 2pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £18.50+

Presented by Blackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

VIVA! THE

THE SHOW SHOW AND AND PARTY PARTY VENUE! VENUE!

This year we are back bigger and better than ever

This year we are back bigger and better than ever before, with a huge line up of superb in-house before, with a huge line up of superb in-house productions, visiting shows and bespoke events. productions, visiting shows and bespoke events.

Brand new for 2023 sees huge names such as

Brand new for 2023 sees huge names such as ‘Martin ‘Martin Kemp’ Kemp’ and and ‘Gary Meikle’ ‘Gary Meikle’ and returning shows such as and returning shows such as Viva The Show featuring our resident host Viva The Show featuring our resident host Leye D Johns Leye D Johns and Country Legends featuring a foot stomping live band and Country Legends featuring a foot stomping live band in a tribute to country icons. in a tribute to country icons.

With a whole host of amazing entertainment, Show & With a whole host of amazing entertainment, Show & Dine packages available. We can’t wait to give you a Dine packages available. We can’t wait to give you a warm Viva welcome! warm Viva welcome!

JESUS, JANE, MOTHER & ME

2 June, 7pm, The Old Electric, £7

A coming-of-age story with black humour and heartache. 01253 834175 | theoldelectric.co.uk

TOTALLY TINA

3 June, 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £27.35+

Come shake a tail feather with Justine Riddoch as Tina.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTSTHE STORY OF THE DUBLINERS

4 June, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £25+

A talented cast bring the music of this iconic group back to life. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

PSYCHIC SALLY

8 June, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £28+

The nation’s favourite psychic is back on tour. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

JIMMY CARR - TERRIBLY FUNNY 2.0

9 June, 8pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £37.25+

Star of the UK’s most streamed Netflix special of 2021. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

LOWTHER’S GARDEN FESTIVAL

10 -11 June, 11am - 5pm, Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens, free

Award-winning gardens with tours and family entertainment. 01253 79422 | lowtherpavilion.co.uk

BREAKIN’ CONVENTION

10 June, 7pm, Grand Theatre, £12.50+

The world’s ground-breaking festival of hip hop dance theatre. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

CHARITY DINNER

10 June, 8pm, Conference Centre Winter Gardens, £37.25+

A charity dinner in aid of Tramtown and Winter Gardens. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

PRIDE BLACKPOOL

10 June

No matter your race, sexuality or colour, everyone is welcome! prideblackpool.co.uk

LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR

11 June, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £27.50+

Step back in time to the golden era of music. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

DANNY BHOY: NOW IS NOT A GOOD TIME

11 June, 7.30pm, Lowther Pavilion Theatre, £22

Internationally renowned and critically acclaimed comic. 01253 794221 | lowtherpavilion.co.uk

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

13 - 17 June, 2pm & 7pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £22.95+

Stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show!

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE DUKE’S THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS SHAKESPEARE’S TWELFTH NIGHT

14 - 15 June, 1pm & 7pm, Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens, £16.50 - £18.50 Shakespeare’s classic in all its glory performed live. 01253 794221 | lowtherpavilion.co.uk

SHOWTIMEA SHOWCASE OF SONG AND DANCE

14 June, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £5 Schools from across the Fylde Coast, come together. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

CHAT S***, GET HIT (WIP)

16 June, 7pm, The Old Electric, £4 Female rage, betrayal, and getting better but staying angry. 01253 834175 | theoldelectric.co.uk

BLACKPOOL INTERNATIONAL SOUL FESTIVALFLAVOURS OF THE FESTIVAL

17 June, 3pm, Winter Gardens, £15

An amazing three-room event with all your favourite DJs. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE

18 June, 1.30pm, Grand Theatre, £18+

Dive deep into the world of science. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE MOUSETRAP

19 - 24 June, 1.30pm, Grand Theatre, £24+

Genre-defining murder mystery from best-selling novelist. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

STEVE HARLEY ACOUSTIC BAND

19 June, 7.30pm, Lowther Pavilion Theatre

The original Cockney Rebel returns with his acoustic band. 01253 794221 | lowtherpavilion.co.uk

ARMED FORCES WEEK

19 - 25 June, various locations

Blackpool’s opportunity to say thank you to our heroes.

01253 428222 | visitblackpool.co.uk

DEAD DOG IN A SUITCASE (AND OTHER LOVE SONGS)

22 - 25 June, 2pm, 3pm & 7pm, The Old Electric, £7

Full of grotesque characters, puppetry, costumes and props. 01253 834175 | theoldelectric.co.uk

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN

24 June, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £26+

Over 18s only. If easily offended please stay away! 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

THIS IS ELVIS

25 June, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £34.50+

Ben Portsmouth’s jaw-dropping show with a live 9-piece band. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

26 June, 8pm, Opera House

Winter Gardens, £34.50+

The world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

QUALITY STREET

27 June - 1 July, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £15.50+

Northern Broadsides revive their hit regency comedy. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

SOUL TRAIN

30 June, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £22+

Harking back to the days when the dance floor was king. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

march

Walk The Big One - 25th & 31st March

Illusion The Show - 31st to 16th April

april

Twilight Thrills - 8th April

White Tower Easter Sunday Lunch - 9th April

Ken Webster - 8th April to 11th November

Walk The Big One - 20th April

Walk The Woodie 100 - 21st & 28th April

Walk The Big One XL - 29th April

may

Walk The Big One - 5th, 13th & 20th May

White Tower Coronation Champagne

Afternoon Tea - 6th May

Walk The Woodie 100 - 5th & 12th May

Eurovision Watch Party - 13th May

Walk The Big One XL - 26th May

Twilight Thrills - 27th May

White Tower Cheese & Wine Evening - 28th May

june

PAW Patrol Month - June

Walk The Woodie 100 - 1st, 16th & 24th June

Walk The Big One - 2nd, 10th, 23rd & 30th June

White Tower Father’s Day Lunch - 18th June

Evolution of Magic - 24th June to 2nd September

july

SpongeBob Month - July

HOT ICE SHOW Amore Amor Amour -

6th July to 9th September

Walk The Woodie - 7th July

Walk The Big One XL - 21st July

Late Night Riding with Fireworks - 22nd July

Summertime Games - 26th - 31st July

For more events and information please visit

blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

august

Paul Zerdin Show - Fri & Sats throughout August

Twilight Thrills - 5th August

White Tower Air Show Lunches - 12th & 13th August

Late Night Riding with Fireworks - 22nd August

Big Dipper 100th Anniversary Party - 23rd August

Summer of Slime - throughout August

september

White Tower Illuminations Switch On Dinner - 1st Sept

Oktoberfest - Saturdays in September

Walk The Big One XL - 10th September

Walk The Big One - 15th, 22nd & 29th September

Twilight Thrills - 23rd September

october

Halloween - throughout October

Journey to Hell - 13th to 31st October

Circus of Horrors - 26th to 31st October

Circus of Horrors Addams Family Friendly Matinee27th to 31st October

november

Winter Weekends - 4th to 26th November

Christmas Grotto Wonderland - 25th Nov to 24th Dec

Beauty & The Beast Pantomime - 25th Nov to 24th Dec

december

Christmas Grotto Wonderland - 2nd to 24th Dec

Las Vegas Nights Christmas in Parardise - 2nd to 22nd December

White Tower Festive Lunches12th - 24th December

JULY 2023

BLACKPOOL BEACH 5K & 10K

1 July, 11am, Mirrorball South Promenade

A gruelling, yet fun and rewarding event on the beach. 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com

SWEET CAROLINE - A TRIBUTE TO NEIL DIAMOND

1 July, 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £27.90+

Starring Gary Ryan, as seen on ‘Stars in Their Eyes’. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

BLACKPOOL CENTENARY CARNIVAL

1 - 9 July

Celebrating the carnival’s centenary with its biggest event. 07957811696 | blackpoolcarnival.com

THE ELTON JOHN SHOW

2 July, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £26.50+

Bringing Elton back to the stage at his energetic best. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

ROB LAMBERTI PRESENTS PERFECTLY GEORGE

2 July, 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £29+

The definitive show celebrating the music of George Michael. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

RACE FOR LIFE

5 July, 6.30pm, Promeande, £11+

A challenge or a fun day out, choose from 3k, 5k, 10k events. 0300 123 0770 | raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

GARY MEIKLE 2.5

6 July, 8pm, Viva Blackpool, £22+

Scottish award-winning, viral sensation and comedian. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

SIMPLY PUNDITS

7 July, 7pm, Conference Centre Winter Gardens, £62+

Phil Thompson, Matt Le Tissier and Charlie Nicholas. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

STEVE STEINMAN’S ANYTHING FOR LOVE

7 July, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £36+

Dance and sing out loud to some of Meat Loaf’s greatest hits. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

BLACKPOOL COLOUR RUN

8 July, 11am, Starr Gate

Run, jog or walk a 3k route along Starr Gate Beach. 01253 952556 | trinityhospice.co.uk

CATS WITH RED SHOES AND GYMNASTICS PRESENT - TRAVEL ROUND THE WORLD

8 July, 1pm & 6pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £12.50+

An evening of dancing and artistic, rhythmic gymnastics. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

THE LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS

8 July, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £21.50+

A fun-filled evening packed with silly songs and humour. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

BLACKPOOL SUMMER 10K

9 July, 9.30am, Middle Walk Promenade

Suitable for all types of runner; fast, slow, young and old. 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com

MANCHESTER TO BLACKPOOL CYCLE RIDE

9 July, South Promenade (finish line)

60 miles from Salford Quays to the Promenade in Blackpool. bike-events.co.uk

BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION

10 July, 10am, Grand Theatre, £49+

Join internationally-renowned photographer Sean Conboy. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

SIX THE MUSICAL

11 - 15 July, 6pm 5.30pm & 8pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £23.50+

The wives of Henry VIII - Tudor queens to pop princesses. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

BLACKPOOL MUSIC RUN

16 July, Tower Festival Headland, £10+

Live music through a 5k or 10k fun run along the Promenade. blackpoolmusicrun.co.uk

JOOLS HOLLAND

AND HIS RHYTHM AND BLUES ORCHESTRA

20 July, 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £51+

Jools continues to dazzle with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE LUTHER VANDROSS CELEBRATION

20 July, 7.45pm, Viva Blackpool, £18.50+

The only live UK show dedicated to the incredible Luther. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN

22 July, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £26+

Over 18s only. If easily offended please stay away!

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

PLEASURE BEACH LATE NIGHT RIDING & FIREWORKS

22 July, Blackpool Pleasure Beach

All rides open late with a fireworks display at 10pm. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

THE VERY BEST OF TOMMY COOPER

23 July, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £23.50+

Cooper’s one-liners, dazzling wordplay and celebrated tricks. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

POP PRINCESSES

24 July, 6pm, Grand Theatre, £19.50+

Musical starring four fabulous fairy tale pop princesses. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

WOW! SEASIDE SPECTACULAR

26 July, 2.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £11.50+

Vocalist Lee Lambert and the Wow Dancers. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

PIRATES ADVENTUREA FAMILY AFTERNOON SHOW

27 July, 12pm, Viva Blackpool, £14.50+

Adventure, comedy, illusions, juggling and acrobatics. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

ONE NIGHT IN DUBLIN

27 July, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £26+

Glorious night of high-energy Irish music and Irish craic. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

HEY DUGGEETHE LIVE THEATRE SHOW

29 - 30 July, 10am, 1pm & 4pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £12.50+

Featuring Duggee and the squirrels plus many more.

0844 856 1111 |

wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

CIRQUE - THE GREATEST SHOW

29 - 30 July, 1pm, 2pm, 5pm & 7pm, Grand Theatre, £32+

Award-winning, jaw-dropping, smash-hit circus musical. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

PAUL SKELTON LIVE

29 July, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £30+

Featuring trance vocalists Audrey Gallagher and Sue McClaren. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

ROCK FOR HEROES

31 July - 2 August, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £19+

Celebrating the greatest heroes of rock. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

OPEN SATURDAY ONLY, 10AM - 4PM

APRIL - OCTOBER INCLUSIVE

Free car parking on-site

NAAFI Café - hot / cold drinks & snacks

Adults(16+) £7, children(6+) £4, under 6’s free SPITFIREVISITORCENTRE.CO.UK

Hangar 42, Blackpool Airport, FY4 2QY

T: 01253 341 902

E: visits@spitfirevisitorcentre.co.uk

TIME OF OUR LIVES - MOVIES OF THE 80S

1 - 3 August, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £19+

A whirlwind of classic movies and timeless soundtracks! 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

WOW! SEASIDE SPECTACULAR

2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 August, 2.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £11.50+

Vocalist Lee Lambert and the Wow Dancers. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

PIRATES ADVENTUREA FAMILY AFTERNOON SHOW

3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 August, 12pm, Viva Blackpool, £14.50+

Adventure, comedy, illusions, juggling and acrobatics. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

REBELLION FESTIVAL

3 - 6 August, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £195+

The world’s largest independent punk / alternative festival. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE LAST DAYS OF DISCO

4 August, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £24.50+

Travel back in time and revisit The Last Days Of Disco. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

4 August, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £35+

Seen by over a million people, now in its 18th year touring.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

MILKSHAKE LIVE! -

MILKSHAKE MONKEY’S MUSICAL

5 August, 12pm & 3.30pm, Grand Theatre, £20+

Milkshake! Monkey is back with a spectacular new show. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE DAME SHIRLEY BASSEY STORY

5 August, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £20+

Paula Randell’s accurate portrayal of Dame Shirley Bassey. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

ARTHUR AND THE SCHOOL OF MAGIC

6, 13 & 27 August, 2.30pm & 6.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £10.50+

Spellbinding show for all the family!

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

TAKE THAT TRIBUTE BAND

6 & 13 August, 8.30pm, Viva Blackpool, £24.50+

Fresh from Benidorm to perform for you!

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

ONE NIGHT IN DUBLIN

10 August, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £26+

Glorious night of high-energy Irish music and Irish craic. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

SIMON MARKPETER KAY TRIBUTE

10 August, 7.30pm, Viva Blackpool, £20.50+

Laugh your socks off with the classic lines, plus original gags. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

MAGIC OF THE BEE GEES

11 August, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £32+

From London’s West-End, now in their 9th spectacular year. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

CIRQUE - THE GREATEST SHOW

12 - 13 August, 1pm, 2pm, 5pm, & 7pm, Grand Theatre, £32+

Award-winning, jaw-dropping, smash-hit circus musical. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE DIANA ROSS STORY

12 August, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £22.50+

Show in celebration of Diana Ross and The Supremes.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

BLACKPOOL AIR SHOW

12 - 13 August, Promenade

World’s finest aircraft including the legendary Red Arrows. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

DISNEY’S WINNIE THE POOH

14 - 16 August, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 4pm & 5pm, Grand Theatre, £13.50+

Beautiful stage adaptation told with life-sized puppetry. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE OFFICIAL TAKE THAT MUSICALGREATEST DAYS

15 - 19 August, 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £20.75+

Sensational new production of Take That’s smash-hit musical. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

JURASSIC LIVE

17 - 20 August, 11am & 3pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £12.50+

The biggest and best animatronic dinosaurs in the UK. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

ONE NIGHT IN DUBLIN

17 August, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £26+

Glorious night of high-energy Irish music and Irish craic. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

DAYTON GREY

18 August, 2pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £15+

“Get Ready” for soul and Motown classics. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

WE’LL MEET AGAIN

18 Aug, 2pm & 7.30pm,

Lowther Pavilion Theatre, £13.50 - £15.50

1940s variety show of wartime entertainment E.N.S.A. 01253 794221 | lowtherpavilion.co.uk

MICHAEL JACKSON - THE LEGACY - STARRING CJ

18 August, 8pm, Viva Blackpool, £19.50+

The closest thing to seeing a live Michael Jackson show. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC

19 August, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £32+

Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night! 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

RUN THE LIGHTS 5K & 10K

19 August, 9pm, Mirrorball South Promenade

Experience the Illuminations on a traffic-free promenade. 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com

POP PRINCESSES

20 August, 6pm, Grand Theatre, £19.50+

Musical starring four fabulous fairy tale pop princesses. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

RIDE THE LIGHTS

29 AUGUST 2023

Prepare to be dazzled as bikes of all shapes and sizes take advantage of the traffic-free route. Free event, suitable for all ages.

For more information go to visitblackpool.com

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN

25 August, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £26+

Over 18s only. If easily offended please stay away! 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

LOWTHER’S FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL

26 - 28 August, 11am – 5pm, Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens, free

A selection of mouth-watering and thirst quenching vendors. 01253 794221 | lowtherpavilion.co.uk

BIG NIGHT OUT

26 August, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £16.50+ Starring Blackpool’s funny man, Steve Royle. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/ blackpoolpiers

PLEASURE BEACH LATE NIGHT RIDING & FIREWORKS

26 August, Blackpool Pleasure Beach

All rides open late with a fireworks display at 10pm. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

RIDE THE LIGHTS

29 August, Promenade

An exclusive preview of Blackpool Illuminations. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

TRINITY HOSPICE - BLACKPOOL NIGHT RUN

30 August, Tower Festival Headland

7.5km promenade fun run through Blackpool Illuminations. 01253 952556 | trinityhospice.co.uk

MOST HAUNTED - THE STAGE SHOW

31 August, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £26+

The acclaimed world number one paranormal show. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS SWITCH-ON

1 September

Celebrate the opening night of Illuminations season. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

THE BRITISH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

1 - 3 September, Winter Gardens, £82.50+

Celebrating country music singer-songwriters from the UK. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE LOVE AND LAUGHTER SHOW

2 September, 6pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £15+

Duncan Norvelle and Engelbert Humperdinck tribute. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

RAY LEWISFORMER LEAD SINGER OF THE DRIFTERS

2 September, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £25+

The former Drifters front-man Ray Lewis takes to the stage. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

PLEASURE BEACH OKTOBERFEST

2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 September,

The Hub

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Enjoy traditional food and drink plus live entertainment. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

COUNTRY SUPERSTARS

3 September, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £12+

This show is a must-see for any fans of Country music! 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

ANNIE

6 - 9 September, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Winter Gardens Opera House, £20+

Starring Strictly’s Craig Revel Horwood as Miss Hannigan! 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

ILLUMINATED KITE FLYING EVENING & ST ANNES KITE FESTIVAL

8 September (Kite Flying Evening),

8, 9 & 10 September (Kite Festival), 11am - 5pm, St Annes Beach

Family day out with colourful kites filling the skies. 01253 658443 | discoverfylde.co.uk

GO YOUR OWN WAYTHE FLEETWOOD MAC LEGACY

8 September, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £24.50+

Recreating the live energy and passion of Fleetwood Mac. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

PIER TO PIER SWIM

9 September, 6.30am, North Pier, £72.50+

Join this iconic open water swim, from North to South Pier. getset4success.co.uk

ON WITH THE SHOWSTARRING THE GRUMBLEWEEDS

10 September, 2.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £10+

A glittering charity gala performance in aid of local charities. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCKTHE ROD STEWART STORY

10 September, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £26+

Paul Metcalfe is breathtaking as Rod Stewart. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

WHITNEY QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

10 September, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens Opera House, £24.60+

Celebrating one of the greatest singers of our time. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL

12 - 16 September, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Winter Gardens

Opera House, £20.75+

Black comedy rock musical based on the 1988 film. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

DO YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS?

14 September, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £32+

A ghost story, unlike anything you have ever experienced. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

SEPTEMBER 2023

TOM ALLEN - COMPLETELY

15 September, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £26.50+

Back on the road with his brand new show, Completely. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

AN EVENING OF DANCE WITH PHIL HURSTEND OF SUMMER DANCE

16 September, 5.30pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, £19.50+ An absolute must for all social dancers and fans of Strictly. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com

THE LEGEND OF ELVIS LIVES ONSTARRING GORDON DAVIS

16 September, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £20+ Gordon Davis is one of the world’s best Elvis tribute artists. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

WORLD FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIP

BLACKPOOL

16 & 30 September & 20 October, Promenade, free Stunning displays set to music over Blackpool seafront. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

CARTOON SHOW LIVE

17 & 24 September, 2.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £10+ Family show full of magic, music and mayhem. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

80S LIVE

17 September, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £31+ Get into the groove as live band ‘Electric Dreams’ perform. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

FORD DAY

17 September, Promenade, free

The Ford Day Blackpool show is free for the public. 01772 627004 | fordday.co.uk

THE JERSEYS

22 September, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £18+

Celebrate the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

ADVENTURE CINEMA - ELVIS

22 September, 7.45pm, Stanley Park, £12.50+

The UK’s biggest outdoor cinema tour. adventurecinema.co.uk

‘THE LEGENDARIES’CELEBRATING LES MCKEOWN’S BAY CITY ROLLERS

22 September, 8pm, Viva Blackpool, £28+

The remaining members of the Bay City Rollers reunite. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

BLACKPOOL INTERNATIONAL SOUL FESTIVAL INC. WIGAN CASINO 50TH ANNIVERSARY

22 - 24 September, Winter Gardens, £55.40+

Sixth Blackpool International Soul Festival. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

ADVENTURE CINEMA - PRETTY WOMAN

23 September, 7.45pm, Stanley Park, £12.50+

The UK’s biggest outdoor cinema tour. adventurecinema.co.uk

FORBIDDEN NIGHTS

24 September, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £26.50+

Sexy, innovative show bringing you world-class circus acts. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

ADVENTURE CINEMA - TOP GUN MAVERICK

24 September, 7.45pm, Stanley Park, £12.50+

The UK’s biggest outdoor cinema tour. adventurecinema.co.uk

DIRTY DANCING

27 September - 7 October, 2.30pm, 5pm & 7.30pm, Winter Gardens Opera House, £20.75+

See the hit film come to life before your eyes. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN

30 September, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £26+

Over 18s only. If easily offended please stay away!

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

OCTOBER 2023

CARTOON SHOW LIVE

1 October, 2.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £10+

Family show full of magic, music and mayhem. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

UNDER THE COSH - LIVE AND UNCUT

6 October, 8pm, Viva Blackpool, £24.50+

It’s live and uncut with Jon Parkin and Chris Brown. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

TRINITY HOSPICE - NEON MEMORY WALK

7 October, Tower Festival Headland

Sponsored night walk under Blackpool Illuminations. 01253 952556 | trinityhospice.co.uk

THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROES

9 October, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £29.50+

Homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

EMERALD STORM

10 October, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £33+

Immense power and rhythm with Irish dance and modern tap. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALLA TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON

11 October, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £31.50+

Belinda Davids returns to the UK with her acclaimed show. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE WHITNEY HOUSTON EXPERIENCESTARRING NYA KING

12 October, 8pm, Viva Blackpool, £19.50+

Award-winning homage to one of the greatest vocalists. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

JOURNEY TO HELL FREAK NIGHTS

13 - 31 October, 7pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £39.50

Scare zones, haunted ride areas and live entertainment. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

ALFIE BOE

13 October, 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £40+

Performing classic songs, fans’ favourites and more. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

PROMISES AND LIES - THE UB40 YEARS

13 October, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £24.50+

Show in celebration of ‘The Kings of Reggae’. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

EVERYTHING CHANGESTHE TAKE THAT TRIBUTE SHOW

13 October, 7.45pm, Viva Blackpool, £21+

For all fans of the biggest boy band of all time. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

KATIE HOPKINS LIVE

14 October, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £25+

Best known as the apprentice who fired Lord Sugar. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

AUTUMN BREAKER 10K RUN

15 October, 10am, Stanley Park

A two-lap course around Stanley Park for all abilities and ages. 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com

CARNIVAL OF SCREAMS

15, 22 & 29 October, 2.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £10.50+

The carnival has come to Blackpool but all is not as it seems. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

JAMES MARTIN LIVE

19 October, 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £33.95+

Celebrity chef James Martin is turning up the heat. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

SIXTIES GOLD

20 October, 7.30pm,

Opera House Winter Gardens, £43.30+

Herman’s Hermits, Marmalade, Spencer James and more. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

WORLD FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIP BLACKPOOL

20 October

Stunning displays set to music over Blackpool seafront. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

LIGHTPOOL FESTIVAL

20 - 28 OCTOBER 2023

Art installations, lasers and stunning live performances.

For more information go to visitblackpool.com

LIGHTPOOL FESTIVAL

20 - 28 October, free Art installations, lasers and stunning live performances. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

WORLD-FAMOUS ELVIS SHOW STARRING CHRIS CONNER

21 October, 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £32.85+

This show is made by Elvis fans for Elvis fans. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

BIG NIGHT OUT

21 October, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £16.50+

Come and join us for the ultimate family variety show. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

BLACKPOOL SEQUIN DANCE FESTIVAL

21 - 24 October, 7.30pm, Empress Ballroom Winter Gardens

73rd anniversary of the Blackpool Sequence Dance Festival.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

CIRCUS OF HORRORS‘ADDAMS’ FAMILY-FRIENDLY SHOW

26 - 31 October, 4pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £18+

Daring circus acts and live rock n’ roll. Family-friendly. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

CIRCUS OF HORRORSROCK HORROR VARIETY SHOW

26 - 31 October, 8pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £18+

Daring circus acts and live rock n’ roll. Adults only. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

SIMON MARK - PETER KAY UK’S NO.1 TRIBUTE

27 October, 8pm, Viva Blackpool, £20.50+

Laugh your socks off with the classic lines. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN

28 October, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £26+

Over 18s only. If easily offended please stay away!

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

SPOOKTASTIC HALLOWEEN 5K RUN

31 October, 7.30pm, Lawsons Showground

A spooktastic themed 5k event around Herons Reach trails. 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com

NOVEMBER 2023

TOMMY CANNON - ROCK ON TOMMY

4 November, 7.30pm, Pavilion & Horseshoe Winter Gardens, £27.90+

A national treasure and one half of Cannon and Ball. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE BODYGUARD

6 - 11 November, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £23.50+

International, award-winning musical based on the movie. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

FAIRY TALE OF NEW YORK

10 November, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £27.50+

The ultimate feel-good, Irish-inspired Christmas show. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THINK FLOYD

10 November, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £32.50+

Classic Pink Floyd from Wish You Were Here and much more. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

GABRIELLE: 30 YEARS OF DREAMING

12 November, 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £32.85+

Celebrating 30 years since the release of hit single ‘Dreams’. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE

14 November, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £30+

Pearce’s striking resemblance creates an unrivalled tribute. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

CLIFF RICHARDTHE BLUE SAPPHIRE TOUR

14 November, 7.45pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £67.50+

Sir Cliff Richard celebrates his 65th anniversary in the industry. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

RETURN TO MEMPHIS - ELVIS WEEKENDER

17 November, 7pm, Viva Blackpool, £17.50+

Over 30 of the best Elvis tribute acts in the world in one place. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

THE SENSATIONAL SIXTIES EXPERIENCE

17 November, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £33.50+

Feel-good show transporting you back to that magical decade. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA

17 November 2023 -

1 January 2024 (TBC), Tower Festival Headland

We will unwrap our plans soon, details on our website.

01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE

21 - 25 November, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £20.75+

Smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

VIVA ‘JINGLE BELLS BALL’ CHRISTMAS SHOW

25 November, 8pm, Viva Blackpool, £19.50+

Starring Leye D Johns and the incredible Viva cast. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

CHRISTMAS GROTTO WONDERLAND

25 November - 24 December,

Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £16.99+

Visit Santa in his Grotto and enjoy the festive fun experiences. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

25 November - 24 December,

Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £10+

Blackpool Pleasure Beach pantomime 2023.

0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

THE MERSEY BEATLES

30 November, 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £26.80+

World’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

Looking for a memorable night out that won't cost you a penny? This year The Showboat is back, bigger and better than ever. We have assembled some of the UK and Europe's finest entertainers to bring you a night in Blackpool you will NEVER FORGET.

Lead by Blackpool's renowned host and compere Scotty G, your evening will be non stop till you drop. Starting the evening will be European award winning magician Harry Moulding! Harry will WOW you with his mayhem and magic as soon as the doors open. We then turn to our brand new production show for 2023, headlined by the incredible Anthony Collesso. Anthony along with our beautiful Showboat Showgirls will have you dancing, smiling and partying until the early hours.

The venue also has private booths, a sports bar and two beer gardens which are open 7 days a week! All this as well as some brilliant visiting headline artists throughout the year makes The Showboat an unmissable attraction when visiting Blackpool!

DECEMBER 2023

CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA

17 November 2023 -

1 January 2024 (TBC), Tower Festival Headland

We will unwrap our plans soon, details on our website. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

CHRISTMAS GROTTO WONDERLAND

25 November - 24 December, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £16.99+

Visit Santa’s grotto and enjoy the festive fun experiences. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

25 November - 24 December, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £10+ Blackpool Pleasure Beach pantomime 2023. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD

1 December, 7.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £34.50+

With an album that means so much to Pink Floyd fans. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

ALADDIN PANTOMIME

1 December - 1 January, Grand Theatre, £15+

Join our hero Aladdin, as he embarks on a magical adventure. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

LAS VEGAS CHRISTMAS

PARTY NIGHTS IN PARADISE

2 - 22 December, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £20+

An evening of glitz and glamour in the Paradise Room. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

THE FULL MONTY

5 - 9 December, 3pm, 5pm, 8pm & 8.30pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £20.75+

Join our group of lads as they put on the show of their lives. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

DECEMBER 2023

SHREK THE MUSICAL

12 - 30 December, 10am, 2pm & 7pm, Opera House Winter Gardens, £22.95+

Shrek and Donkey embark on a musical adventure. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

CHRISTMAS DAY FAMILY GALA DINNER

25 December, 2pm, Viva Blackpool, £89.50+

ELVIS PRESLEY MICHAEL JACKSON FREDDIE MERCURY MEAT LOAF KYLIE MINOGUE ROBBIE WILLIAMS ARIANA GRANDE PRINCE TAYLOR SWIFT

SATURDAY 8TH APRIL - SUNDAY 31ST DECEMBER 2023