Blackpool Events Guide 2024

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WHAT’S ON IN BLACKPOOL

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

Inside this handy, pocket-size guide, you will find a month-bymonth checklist of brilliant fun and enjoyment for all the family during 2024.

There is nothing quite as special as live entertainment – and we have it in spades! Whether you are looking for a West Endstyle 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 make sure you check out our major events programme which includes the annual Air Show Weekend, Ride The Lights, the World Fireworks Championship Blackpool 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 5, 2025) 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 outdoor village with a free skating rink, as well as family rides, light installations, food and drink cabins and snowfalls!

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 2024

FUNNY GIRLS SPRING SHOW

25 January - 19 May, 8pm, Funny Girls, £9.50+

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

BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS

February - November, The Blackpool Tower

Mr Boo and Mooky are back again! 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com

VIVA SPRING SPECTACULAR

27 March - 15 June, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £9.95+

The best of musicals mixed with songs from the 80s to now. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

VIVA VOULEZ VOUSA CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC OF ABBA

28 March - 12 September, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £14.95+

Say thank you for the music at Viva Voulez Vous. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

EVOLUTION OF MAGIC

29 March - 16 July, 6pm & 7.30pm, Horseshoe Bar, Pleasure Beach Resort, £13+

Combining technology, music, lighting, and magic acts. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

KEN WEBSTER HYPNOTIST

30 March - 9 November, 8.30pm, Horseshoe Bar, Pleasure Beach Resort, £17+

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

KINGS & QUEEN OF ROCK, POP & ROLL

April - December, Central Pier Show Bar, 7.45pm £12+

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

ELMER’S BIG PARADE BLACKPOOL

13 April - 9 June, various locations, free Visit the town’s free familyfriendly art trail. elmerblackpool.co.uk

THROUGHOUT THE SEASON 2024

VIVA BROADWAY - FROM STAGE TO SILVER SCREEN

6 May - 12 November, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £15.95+

Music from the most popular Broadway and West-End shows. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

JERSEY BEATS - OH WHAT A NITE!

8 May - 27 November, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £18.95+

Featuring the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons! 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

FUNNY GIRLS SUMMER SHOW

29 May - 22 September, 8pm, Funny Girls, £9.50+

An utterly unique and altogether unforgettable experience. 01253 649194 | funnygirlsonline.co.uk

VIVA

- DECADES REWIND! SUMMER 2024

22 June - 13 November, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £18.95+

Decades of great music, the 80s, 90s and now. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

ETERNITY - THE HOT ICE SHOW 2024

4 July - 7 September, 2.30pm & 7pm, Ice Arena, Pleasure Beach Resort, £15+

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

VIVA COUNTRY LEGENDSA NIGHT AT THE GRAND OLE OP

4 July - 17 November, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £21.95+

It’s a toe tappin’, heel hitchin’, country type of night out! 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

HIGH JINX

26 July - 31 December, 2.30pm, The Blackpool Tower

A show full of magic and illusions for all the family. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS

30 August 20245 January 2025, free

The greatest free light show on earth since 1879. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

FUNNY GIRLS HALLOWEEN SHOW

25 September - 3 November, 8pm, Funny Girls, £9.50+

Spectacle that will send shivers of delight down your spine.

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 on board a piece of moving history.

01253 209521 | blackpoolheritage.com

BLACKPOOL HERITAGE TRAM ILLUMINATION TOURS

Various dates (see website), Pleasure Beach Resort, Heritage Tram Stops, £4+ Ride along the tramway through the Blackpool Illuminations.

01253 209521 | blackpoolheritage.com

TRAM TOWN - 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

WINTER GARDENS VENUE TOURS

Various dates (see website), 11am, Winter Gardens, £17.50+

Join us for a fascinating tour of the Winter Gardens Blackpool. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

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

GHOST TRAM TOUR

Various dates (see website), Heritage Tram Stop

The UK’s only ghost tram tour. 01253 209521 | blackpoolheritage.com

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

MA KELLY’S SHOWBOAT

Various dates (see website), Ma Kelly’s Showboat

The sensational, extraordinary and hilarious free show. 07388 685053 | showboatblackpool.com

THE STANLEY SHOWBAR

Various dates (see website), The Stanley Showbar Blackpool’s newest entertainment venue. 01253 228011 | thestanleyshowbar.co.uk

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

SHows & eveNts

march

Circus of Horrors - 8th March

Faulty Towers Dining - 15th March

Walk The Big One - 22nd March

Ken Webster - 30th March

Evolution of Magic - 29th March to 13th April

Twilight Thrills - 30th March

White Tower Easter Sunday Lunch - 31st March

april

Evolution of Magic - until 13th April

Walk The Big One - 12th & 19th April

Walk The Big One XL - 26th April

may

Walk The Big One - 3rd, 10th & 17th May

Ken Webster - 4th & 25th May

Eurovision Watch Party - 11th May

Twilight Thrills - 25th May

Walk The Big One XL - 26th May

JUne

PAW Patrol Month - throughout June

Ken Webster - 8th & 15th June

Walk The Big One - 14th & 21st June

White Tower Father’s Day Lunch - 16th June

Walk The Big One XL - 26th June

july

SpongeBob Month - throughout July

Late Night Riding & Fireworks - 6th July

Ken Webster - 8th July to 9th November

Hot Ice Show - Eternity - 4th July to 7th September

Evolution of Magic - 5th July to 31st August

Summertime Games - 26th - 31st July

Late Night Riding & Fireworks - 27th July

auGUst

Hot Ice Show - Eternitythroughout August

Summer of Slime - throughout August

Late Night Riding & Fireworks - 3rd August

Twilight Thrills - 10th August

White Tower Air Show Lunches10th & 11th August

Late Night Riding & Fireworks - 24th August

sePteMber

Hot Ice Show - Eternity - to 7th September

White Tower Illuminations

Switch On Dinner - 1st September

Oktoberfest - Saturdays in September

Twlight Thrills - 21st September

OCtober

Halloween - throughout October

Journey to Hell - 10th October to 2nd November

Circus of Horrors24th October to 3rd November

Circus of Horrors Addams Family Friendly Matinee - 26th October to 3rd November

NovemBer

Winter Weekends - 2nd to 30th November

Christmas Grotto Wonderland16th November to 24th December

Aladdin The Pantomime23rd November to 24th December

Hollywood Christmas Party Nights in Paradise - 29th & 30th November

End of Season Fireworks - 30th November

december

Christmas Grotto Wonderland - until 24th December

Hollywood Christmas Party Nights in Paradise6th to 21st December

White Tower Festive Lunches12th to 24th December

THE SOOTY SHOW

31 March - 1 April, 2.30pm, Grand Theatre, £21+

Sooty, Sweep and Soo are planning a special birthday party. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

BLACKPOOL JUNIOR DANCE FESTIVAL

1 - 7 April, Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens

Running since 1947. Dancers from all over the world compete. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

EASTER PARTY PANTOCHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE ACADEMY

1 - 3 April, 1pm, VIVA Blackpool, £14.95

Help Charlie save the chocolate in this party panto show! 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE

2 - 6 April, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £19.50+

Based on Hanif Kureishi’s iconic, Oscar-nominated screenplay. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

DR JOHN COOPER CLARKECELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SHOWBIZ

3 April, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £29.25+

John Cooper Clarke the original ‘people’s poet’. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

VIVA MOVIE CINEMA SING-ALONG PRESENTSENCANTO

4 April, 1.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £17.50

Watch on our massive LED screen, with sing-a-long lyrics. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

DIANE’S DELI - A TALE FROM PARADISE HEIGHTS

4 - 6 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre Studio, £17.50+

From award-winning writer and director, Joe O’Byrne. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

GET IT ON

5 April, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £30.35+

It’s time to bang a gong and Get it On for a night of Glam Rock! 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

PAUL POTTS - WITH A SONG FROM MY HEART

5 April, 8pm, VIVA Blackpool, £29.45

Paul won the first series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2007. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

PALOMA FAITH

6 April, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £40.25+

Paloma Faith, recharged, empowered and back in control. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

CIRQUE - THE GREATEST SHOW

7 April, 2pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £30.35+

The very best of musical theatre meets jaw-dropping circus. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

GIOVANNI PERNICE - LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU

7 April, 5pm, Grand Theatre, £40.50+

The Strictly Come Dancing champion and BAFTA winner. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

MISS ENGLAND 2024 - SEMI FINAL

7 April, 7pm, VIVA Blackpool, £70

Competing for a place in the grand final of Miss England. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC

7 April, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £30.35+

This is your night to say, Thank You for the Music!

0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA

9 - 10 April, 11am, 1.30pm, 2pm & 4.30pm, Grand Theatre, £17+

The West End, Olivier Award-nominated smash-hit show. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

ADAM ROWE

12 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £27

Hilarious insight into one of the fastest rising comedians. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

COUNTRY ROADS

12 April, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £30.35+

Celebrating the kings and queens of country music. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

COACH RALLY

13 - 14 April, Middle Walk / Tower Festival Headland

The spectacular UK Coach Rally returns for its 68th year. 01753 631170 | coachdisplays.co.uk

APRIL 2024

ANDY AND THE ODD SOCKSTHE ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?! TOUR

13 April, 3pm, Grand Theatre, £24+

Madcap mix of songs, slapstick and silliness. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

LEGEND - THE MUSIC OF BOB MARLEY

13 April, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £30.35+

Celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show.

0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

NORTHERN LIVE - DO I LOVE YOU

14 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £32.50

The world’s greatest touring live band Northern Soul show. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

NT CONNECTIONSAGE IS REVOLTING / BACK IN THE DAY

15 April, 6pm, Grand Theatre, £7+

National Theatre’s annual, nationwide youth theatre festival. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

NT CONNECTIONS -

REPLICA / KISS / MARRY / PUSH OFF CLIFF

16 April, 6pm, Grand Theatre, £7+

National Theatre’s annual, nationwide youth theatre festival. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

NT CONNECTIONS

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THE PERIODICALS / ORCHESTRA

17 April, 6pm, Grand Theatre, £7.00+

National Theatre’s annual, nationwide youth theatre festival. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE KILKENNYS

18 April, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Studio, £22.50+

Named as Ireland’s most successful international folk band. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

THE JERSEYS

18 April, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £28.15+

Incredible falsettos and beautiful acapellas of the 60s and 70s. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

CHARLIE COOK’S FAVOURITE BOOK

19 - 21 April, 10.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm & 4.30pm, Grand Theatre, £19.50+

A range of books brought to life with puppetry and songs. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

KAISER CHIEFS

19 April, 7pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £44.10+

Armed with an extensive backcatalogue of stadium belters. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

BLACKPOOL FESTIVAL OF RUNNING

20 - 21 April, 10.30am, Middle Walk Promenade

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

BAILEY J MILLS - UNFILTERED & SCUMMY

20 April, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Studio, £22.50+

A whirlwind of laughter with the sensational comedy star. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

2:22 A GHOST STORY

23 - 27 April, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £15.50+ Stage phenomenon that has taken the West-End by storm. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

MAGIC MEN AUSTRALIA - FEATURING WILL PARFITT

23 April, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £50.45+

Show with hot hunks, smooth moves and lighting spectacle. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

MJ THE LEGACY - STARRING CJ

26 April, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £27.60+

Exceptionally authentic, world-class tribute to Michael Jackson. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

UNDER THE COSH - LIVE AND UNCUT!

28 April, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £25.95

One of the most popular UK sports podcasts. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

28 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £39.50+

Celebrating over 50 years since the formation The Eagles. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

TWELVE ANGRY MEN

29 April - 4 May, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £17.50+

A life in the balance. Twelve men. One verdict. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

DANIEL O’DONNELL

3 - 4 May, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £50.15+

A career over 35 years, with over 15 million album sales. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

BLACKPOOL CARNIVAL

4 - 5 May, Waterloo / St Chads Headland

Celebrate fiesta-style in the UK’s capital of entertainment. blackpoolcarnival.com

THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS

7 - 11 May, 10am, 2pm & 7pm, Grand Theatre, £18.50+

Highlights the power of friendship and kindness. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

DLG ACRO DANCE SCHOOL 2024

10 - 11 May, 1pm & 6pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £15+

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

AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE

10 May, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £30.35+

A night of laughter, cabaret, mystery, and glamour!

0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

AN AUDIENCE WITH MARC BOLTON

11 May, 3pm, Joe Longthorne Studio, £12.50+

Singer, comedian and vocal impressionist. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

EUROVISION SONG CONTEST - PARTY

11 May, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £18.95+

Get ready for the biggest Eurovision party with Leye D Johns! 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

EUROVISION FAN ZONE

11 May, 7.30pm,

Paradise Rooms, Pleasure Beach Resort, £20+

Watch on the big screen as the Eurovision final is shown live. 0844 770 0593 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

BEAVERBROOKS BLACKPOOL 10K FUN RUN

12 May, 11am, Savoy Hotel

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

THE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST WORLD TOUR

13 May, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £31.45+

The world’s biggest, best and most successful Elvis tribute. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

WHAT THE BUTLER SAW

14 - 18 May, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £16.50+

Joe Orton’s final, most ambitious play.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

BLACKPOOL DANCE FESTIVAL

15 - 31 May, Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens

Incorporating the British Open Championships.

0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?

16 May, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £23.75+

‘Simply The Best’ tribute to legend Tina Turner.

0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

HOUSE OF JOJO

17 May, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £34.20+

Jam-packed with music, costumes and world-class dance.

0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

FRIDAY NIGHT COMEDY CLUB

17 May 8pm, Joe Longthorne Studio, £15+

Mike Richards will warm you up for you of an amazing evening.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

STEPHANIE AIRD’S LOLS LIVE

18 May, 4pm, Joe Longthorne Studio, £20+

Comedian whose videos have been viewed 60 million times.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN

18 May, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £27+

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

DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’

18 May, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £30.35+

The end-of-night anthem show.

0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

80S LIVE!

19 May, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £30.35+

The biggest 80s party show to tour the UK.

0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

BEYOND THE BARRICADE

19 May, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £28.50+

Two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

UNFORTUNATETHE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE SEA WITCH

21 - 25 May, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £20.50+

Musical parody starring Shawna Hamic and River Medway. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

STRICTLY COME DANCING - THE PROFESSIONALS

21 May, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £40.25+

Showcasing the talent of 12 of TV’s professional dancers. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

BLACKPOOL TOWER LIVE MAY WEEKENDER

24 - 26 May, The Blackpool Tower Sounds of the 80s, Jo Whiley 90s Anthem, Brand New Heavies. rg.live/festivals/blackpooltower-live-may-weekender

QUEEN BY CANDLELIGHT

24 May, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £23.75+

West End singers accompanied by live rock band. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

BLACKPOOL SOULS IN MOTION 2024

25 - 26 May, Comedy Carpet, Tower Festival Headland

Two days of Northern Soul and Motown played on vinyl. facebook.com/groups/582918622127171

SWEET CAROLINE - A TRIBUTE TO NEIL DIAMOND

25 May, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £30.35+

Starring the renowned tribute artist Gary Ryan. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE SEARCHERS

26 May, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £36.50+

Last chance to catch the final appearance of a legendary band. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

A TRIBUTE TO THE CARPENTERS

26 May, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £30.35+

Celebrating the legendary music of The Carpenters. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

SOUND OF SPRINGSTEEN

29 May, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £34+

Experience the Rock ‘n’ Roll euphoria of Bruce Springsteen. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

JURASSIC LIVE

30 May - 1 June, 11am, 3pm & 5pm, Grand Theatre, £17.50+

See our life-sized, monstrous beasts up close. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

ELTON UNLEASHED! A CIRQUE FANTASY

30 May, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £21.95+

The music of Elton John as a dance remix experience. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

STRAWBERRY JACKA TALE FROM PARADISE HEIGHTS

31 May - 2 June, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre Studio, £17.50+

From award-winning director of The Haunting of Blaine Manor. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

JOHN LYDON

2 June, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £38.05+

He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

COUNT ARTHUR STRONG... AND IT’S GOODNIGHT FROM HIM

2 June, 8pm, Grand Theatre, £26.50+

Join Arthur for this never to be forgotten farewell tour. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

MOBY DICK

4 - 5 June, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £17.50+

Based on the book by Herman Melville. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

D-DAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY

6 June, Tower Festival Headland, free Blackpool joins the national Lighting The Beacons tribute. visitblackpool.com

IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE

7 - 8 June, various times, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £18.25+ Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back! 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

KATIE HOPKINS - SILLY COW SHOW

7 - 9 June, 2.30pm, 4.30pm & 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £25+

Never one to say what you are supposed to say to be liked. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

THE BEST OF QUEEN - THE BREAK FREE TOUR

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

Break Free with the UK’s biggest Queen tribute band - Majesty. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE MAGIC OF THE BEE GEES TOUR

7 June, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £26.95+

From London’s West End, now in their 10th spectacular year. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

BLACKPOOL PRIDE

8 - 9 June

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

RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS

8 June, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £38.50+

Bagpipes with attitude and drums with a Scottish accent. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE CARPENTERS STORY

9 June, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £39.50+

Journey through the career of pop’s most famous duo. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

BOWIE LIVE

11 June, 7.30am, Grand Theatre, £33

A portrayal of Bowie’s music through space and time.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE GLENN MILLER AND BIG BAND SPECTACULAR

12 June, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £28+

A big band show that’s bound to get you in the mood! 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

SARAH MILLICAN - LATE BLOOMER

12 June, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £37.50+

Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show.

0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY

13 June, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £28+

Standing ovations at every performance. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

SIMON & GARFUNKEL - THROUGH THE YEARS

13 June, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £30.35+

Authentic sounding concert celebrating Simon & Garfunkel. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

LIONEL RICHIE & DIANA ROSS RELEASED ENDLESS LOVE

13 June, 8pm, VIVA Blackpool, £30.45+

Celebrating the music of Lionel Richie and Diana Ross. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

BLACKPOOL CAPITAL OF DANCE

14 June - July 14, various venues

Resort-wide celebration of all things dance. capitalofdance.com

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AND FINALLY...PHIL COLLINS

14 June, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £27.60+

Credited as being the UK’s top Phil Collins tribute. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

PINK VS BEYONCE - BATTLE OF THE ICONS

14 June, 8pm, VIVA Blackpool, £18.95+

Two spectacular shows and one hell of a night to remember. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

PEPPA

PIG’S FUN DAY OUT

15 - 16 June, 10am, 1pm & 4pm, Grand Theatre, £22.50+ Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

UNCANNY - I KNOW WHAT I SAW

17 June, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £22.50+

A terrifying and thought-provoking evening. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

BLACKPOOL INTERNATIONAL SOUL FESTIVAL 7

21 - 23 June, Winter Gardens, £77.65+

The 7th Blackpool International Soul Festival. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

SHOWTIME ‘24

21 June, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £7+ Fylde Coast schools come together for song and dance. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

THE KING’S VOICESTARRING GORDON HENDRICKS AS ELVIS

21 June, 8pm, VIVA Blackpool, £29.95+ Winner of the ‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artiste’ at Graceland. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

CRISSY ROCK LIVE

22 June, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Studio, £20+ Star of ITV1’s hit series ‘Benidorm’. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/ blackpoolpiers

Blackpool’s BEST fried chicken restaurant. Sharing food trays, homemade desserts, free games consoles, table games & more.

Multi award-winning pizzeria. Voted in the top 50 pizza places in the UK.

ARMED FORCES WEEK

23 - 30 June, various venues

Blackpool’s opportunity to say thank you to our heroes. 01253 428222 | visitblackpool.co.uk

LET’S ROCK THE 70S!

23 June, 8pm, VIVA Blackpool, £21.95+

From disco to punk, but with a fantastic spoonful of rock. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

BONNIE & CLYDE

25 - 29 June, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £23.75+

Two small-town kids became folk heroes in America. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE ROLLING STONES STORY

27 June, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £25.50+

An unforgettable Jumpin’ Jack Flash back in time. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

A CELEBRITY AUDIENCE WITH THE LEGENDARY ROSE-MARIE

28 June, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Studio, £20+

An intimate evening of music and conversation. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

THE CHRIS STAPLETON SONGBOOK

28 June, 8pm, VIVA Blackpool, £20.95+

The music of one of the world’s top country music stars. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN

29 June, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £27+

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

STEVE STEINMAN’S LOVE HURTS

29 June, 7.30am, Grand Theatre, £37 Power ballads and anthems. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

AN EVENING WITH DARREN DAY

30 June, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £20+

Alongside Joe Longthorne’s musical director Andy Mudd. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

“IT’S THE MOST JOYFUL SHOW I’VE SEEN ALL YEAR,

LYTHAM FESTIVAL

3 - 7 July, Lytham Green

Shania Twain, Hozier, Courteeners, Madness and James. lythamfestival.com

RACE FOR LIFE

3 July, 6.30pm, Promenade

People uniting to raise funds for life-saving research. 0300 123 0770 | raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

ROB LAMBERTI PRESENTS PERFECTLY GEORGE

5 July, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £32.45+

Rob Lamberti, backed by a 7-piece dynamic band. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

SCIENCE MUSEUM LIVE ON TOUR

7 July, 12.30pm & 3.30pm, Grand Theatre, £22+

Ignite your curiosity and fuel your imagination. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

LEYE’S BIG 30-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

7 July, 5.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £18.95+

Celebrate three decades of Leye D Johns in showbiz. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

DREAMBOYS

11 July, 8pm, Grand Theatre, £30.50+

Am explosive, immersive, and seductive dance show. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

JIM DAVIDSON SWIMMING AGAINST THE TIDE

12 July, 8pm, VIVA Blackpool, £22.95+

Jim Davidson OBE plays to capacity audiences year after year. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

BLACKPOOL COLOUR RUN

13 July, 11am, Starr Gate

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

CATS WITH RED SHOESMUSICAL SPECTACULAR 2024

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

170 boys and girls and six world championship routines 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

THE LANCASHIRE HOTPOTSNON-STOP SATURDAY NIGHT

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

A fun-filled evening packed with silly songs

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

“ALL-SINGING, ALL-DANCING GLITTER BALL OF A SHOW. EVERYTHING ABOUT IT IS DESIGNED TO DAZZLE AND DELIGHT...”

Lorna Courtney and the cast of & JULIET

Original Broadway Cast

Photo

Credit Matthew Murphy

MANCHESTER TO BLACKPOOL CYCLE RIDE

14 July, South Promenade

60 miles from Salford Quays to finish at South Promenade. bike-events.co.uk

BLACKPOOL MUSIC RUN 10K & 5K

14 July, 10.30am, Tower Festival Headland

Combines the thrill of a race with a music festival. 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com

SISTER ACT

15 - 20 July, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £21+

A musical sent from above, a brilliant, must-see show. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

‘2-ALIKE’ FATHER & SON DUOMARTY WADE & JAMIE GRAY

20 July, 5pm, Joe Longthorne Studio, £15+

Vocalist Marty Wade performing with son, Jamie Gray. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

AN EVENING WITH THE LEGENDARY STAN BOARDMAN

20 July, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £20+

Laughs galore with legendary comedian Stan Boardman. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

TOP SECRET - THE MAGIC OF SCIENCE

21 July, 1pm, VIVA Blackpool, £12.50+

Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous feats of science. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

TIME TO DANCE

21 July, 2pm & 7pm, Grand Theatre, £22.70+

Showcasing talented students from ages 4-18. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

&JULIET

23 - 27 July, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £23.75+

Hilarious musical flips the script on the greatest love story. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

SUMMER CIRCUS SHOWADVENTURE ON THE SEA

24 & 31 July, 2pm & 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £10+

A big sea adventure in the all new summer circus show. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

WHAT’S ON IN WYRE 2024

4-12 MAY

Garstang Walking Festival

Celebrating 20 years! Find out more and book at www.wyre.gov.uk/ garstangwalkingfestival

SATURDAY 27 JULY

Coming soon to Cottam Hall Playing Fields, Poulton...

A fun-packed day of entertainment and live music for the whole family! Follow Wyre Council on social media for updates

25 AUGUST

MEET UP Cleveleys

VERY UNOFFICIAL STAR WARS

For more info, follow Star Wars Meet Up - Niamos on Facebook

1 SEPTEMBER

Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival Marine Hall, Fleetwood www.wyretheatres.co.uk

6-15 SEPT

Heritage Open Days Keep a look out on our website and social media to learn more. MANY

1 D EC Marine Hall Christmas Market 10am - 4pm

I’M FRANK MORGAN - REWIRED: A TALE FROM PARADISE HEIGHTS

25 - 27 July, 2pm & 7pm, Grand Theatre Studio, £17.50+

From award-winning director of The Haunting of Blaine Manor. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN

26 July, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £27+

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

EVERYTHING CHANGESTHE TAKE THAT TRIBUTE SHOW

26 July, 8pm, VIVA Blackpool, £26.45+

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

THE JOLLY GANG ARE BACK

28 July, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £20+

With original cast members from the best UK TV production. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

AUGUST 2024

REBELLION FESTIVAL

1 - 4 August, Winter Gardens

The largest independent punk / alternative music festival. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

MICHAEL JACKSON THE LEGACY - STARRING CJ

2 August, 8pm, VIVA Blackpool, £21.95+

Exceptional, authentic, world-class tribute to Michael Jackson. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

CINDERELLA

3, 10, 17, 25 & 31 August, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £14.50+

A summer of family theatre with the fairest of them all. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

STEPHANIE AIRD’S LOLS LIVE

3 August, 4pm, Joe Longthorne Studio, £20+

Comedian whose videos have been viewed 60 million times. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR

4 August, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £29+

The era of music where the jukebox roared. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE ULTIMATE POP PARTY!

8, 15, 22 & 29 August, 2pm, VIVA Blackpool, £10+

Tribute acts to Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and Little Mix. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

8 August, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £30.35+ Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

BLACKPOOL AIR SHOW

10 - 11 August, Promenade, free

The world-famous Red Arrows join a spectacular flying programme. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

LOST IN MUSIC

10 August, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £30.35+

A 70s musical journey straight to the heart of disco.

0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

“JAW–DROPPING VOCALS”

LIVERPOOL ECHO

THE REGENT’S PARK OPEN AIR THEATRE PRODUCTION

LYRICS BY TIM RICE MUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

AUGUST 2024

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

12 - 17 August, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £20.25+

Timothy Sheader directs this mesmerising new production. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

SUMMER CIRCUS SHOWADVENTURE ON THE SEA

14, 21 & 27 August, 2pm & 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £10+

A big sea adventure in the all-new summer circus show. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

THE UK ROCK SHOW

16 August, 8pm, VIVA Blackpool, £21.95+

Get ready to be transported back to 80s classic rock. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

LEGENDS OF SOUL AND MOTOWN WITH DAYTON GREY

17 August, 3pm, Joe Longthorne Studio, £20+

An incredible performance of Soul and Motown classics. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

THE RUN THE LIGHTS 10K & 5K

17 August, 9pm, Promenade

Combining running with the dazzling Blackpool Illuminations. 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com

TOP SECRET - THE MAGIC OF SCIENCE

18 & 25 August, 1pm, VIVA Blackpool, £12.50+

Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous feats of science. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

ROCK FOR HEROES

18 August, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £20+

Rock anthems, incredible musicians and sensational vocalists. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

GREASE THE MUSICAL

19 - 24 August, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £23.75+

The world’s best-loved musical is back!

0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

AN EVENING WITH JIMMY TARBUCK

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

Anecdotes and video clips highlighting a glittering career. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

HHHH ‘THIS PRODUCTION HAS GLAMOUR AND GRIT’

THE TIMES

BOOK, MUSIC &

BY JIM JACOBS & WARREN CASEY DIRECTOR NIKOLAI FOSTER CHOREOGRAPHY ARLENE PHILLIPS

LYRICS

AUGUST 2024

NEARLY ELTONTHE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE SHOW TO ELTON JOHN

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

Celebrating the music and life of one of the greatest. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

IBIZA IN SYMPHONY

23 August, 8pm VIVA Blackpool, £29.95+

The biggest Ibiza anthems with a 16-piece orchestra. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

AN AUDIENCE WITH TOMMY CANNON

24 August, 4.30pm, Joe Longthorne Studio, £20+

He’s a national treasure and one half of Cannon and Ball. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN

24 August, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £27+

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

I LIKE IT

24 August, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £29.50+

The ultimate tribute to Gerry Marsden and the swingin’ 60s. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

AN EVENING WITH DARREN DAY

25 August, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Studio, £20+

Alongside Joe Longthorne’s musical director Andy Mudd. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

ELO AGAIN

25 August, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £32.50+

The music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

JOE PASQUALE

26 August, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £27.50+

Joe Pasquale has been showing off on stage for over 40 years. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

RIDE THE LIGHTS

27 August, Promenade, free Exciting bike ride and preview of Blackpool Illuminations. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

AUGUST 2024

TRINITY HOSPICE - BLACKPOOL NIGHT RUN

28 August, 8.30pm, Tower Festival Headland

7.5km promenade fun run, under the Blackpool Illuminations. 01253 952556 | trinityhospice.co.uk

BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY

29 August, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £30.35+

Acclaimed tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE BRITISH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 5

30 August - 1st September, Winter Gardens, £106.25

Three days of unforgettable live music and favourite artists. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS SWITCH-ON

30 August

More than a million bulbs transform the skies with light. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

QUEEN THE GREATEST HITS TOURTHE BOHEMIANS

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

A comprehensive re-enactment of Queens greatest hits. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

CELEBRATING CELINETHE ULTIMATE CELINE DION TRIBUTE SHOW

30 August, 8pm, VIVA Blackpool, £22.05+

The highly-acclaimed power house vocals of January Butler. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE

Cenotaph Promenade

Annual commemoration of the Battle of Britain.

BUS DRIVER OF THE YEAR

Middle Walk Promenade

The national final takes place in Blackpool. bdoy.co.uk/about/the-national-final

TOP SECRET - THE MAGIC OF SCIENCE

1 September, 1pm, VIVA Blackpool, £12.50+

Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous feats of science. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

BLOOD BROTHERS

3 - 7 September, 2:30pm & 7:30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £23.75+

The captivating tale of twins separated at birth. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

WORLD FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIP BLACKPOOL

7 & 21 September, 5 October, Promenade, free Stunning displays over the beach set to music. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

CALLING PLANET EARTH

12 September, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £30.35+

The best years of your life - to the greatest hits of planet Earth. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

ILLUMINATED KITE FLYING EVENING & ST ANNES KITE FESTIVAL

13 September (Kite Flying Evening), 13, 14 & 15 September (Kite Festival), St Annes Beach

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

SIR GEOFF HURST FAREWELL TOUR

13 September, 6.30pm, Winter Gardens, £29.25+

Come and see soccer legend Sir Geoff Hurst on his farewell tour. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

13

SEPTEMBER

ILLUMINATED KITE FLYING EVENING

13, 14

&

15

SEPTEMBER ST ANNES KITE FESTIVAL

In association with kite fliers SmileFactor10, come and enjoy a fantastic family day out and see plenty of large and colourful kites filling the skies above the wide open beaches in St Annes.

Please use nearby car parks away from the Promenade and combine your visit with a trip to the town centre where there are plenty of places to eat and shop.

SEPTEMBER 2024

FASTLOVE

13 September, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £30.35+

From London’s West-End, a George Michael celebration. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

ELVIS UNLEASHED - A CIRQUE FANTASY

13 September, 8pm, VIVA Blackpool, £21.95+

An electrifying show that reimagines the music of Elvis Presley. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

LAS VEGAS LIVE WITH THE RAT PACK

14 September, 5pm, Joe Longthorne Studio, £20

A recreation of the music of Sinatra, Martin and Davis. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

VIVA ESPANA! THE ULTIMATE SPANISH PARTY NIGHT

14 September, 7.30pm, Spanish Hall, Winter Gardens, £34.75

Dance the night away to the exhilarating beats. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE WORLD FAMOUS ELVISSTARING CHRIS CONNOR

14 September, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £33.65+

The greatest Elvis tribute in the world! - awarded in Memphis. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE FOUNDATIONS IN CONCERT

14 September, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £22.50

One of the biggest groups of the swinging sixties. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

FORD DAY

15 September, Cenotaph, Middle Walk

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

WHITNEY - QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

15 September, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £24.85+

A celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

TOADFISH ON TOUR - TOAD ON THE ROAD

15 September, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £35+

An evening with Neighbours’ Ryan Mahoney. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

LORD OF THE DANCEA LIFETIME OF STANDING OVATIONS

17 - 19 September, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £34.75+

The world-renowned Lord Of The Dance, Michael Flatley is back.

0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

MEAT LOAF AND THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

20 September, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £29.25+ Get ready to rock the night away.

0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE WHITNEY HOUSTON EXPERIENCE STARRING NYA KING

20 September, 8pm, VIVA Blackpool, £21.95+

A homage to one of the greatest female vocalists of all time. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

THE VERY BEST OF TOMMY COOPER

21 September, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Studio, £19.50+

A glimpse into the life of the big man himself.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

DAVID ESSEX

21 September, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £40.25+ David Essex performs his much loved hits.

0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

AMY-LOU LIVE IN CONCERT WITH HER LIVE BAND

22 September, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £10+ Britain’s Got Talent Grand Finalist 2023, performing live. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

COME WHAT MAY

22 September, 7:30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £29.25+

Be swept away by the sultry atmosphere of the Moulin Rouge.

0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

WINTER GARDENS GHOST TOUR

25 September, 7pm, Winter Gardens, £15

Ghost tour at Blackpool’s famous Winter Gardens. supernaturalevents.co.uk

EAST 17

27 September, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £26

Tony Mortimer, Brian Harvey, John Hendy, and Terry Coldwell. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

GARY MEIKLE - NO REFUNDS

27 September, 8pm, VIVA Blackpool, £26.95+

A self-deprecating show to leave you short of breath. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

AN AUDIENCE WITH GERRY ANDERSON

28 September, 5pm, Joe Longthorne Studio, £15

A talented vocal entertainer takes you on a musical journey. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN

28 September, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £27

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

BEN PORTSMOUTH - THIS IS ELVIS

29 September, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £36

Jaw-dropping tribute to the king of Rock ‘n’ Roll. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

AULD PALSAN EVENING WITH THE CAST OF STILL GAME

29 September, 8pm, VIVA Blackpool, £29.95+

An evening of laughter, entertainment and Scottish wit. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

HERMAN’S HERMITS

30 September, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £27.50

Thrilling audiences with their unique sound. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

“THE

AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN

1- 5 October, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £23.75+

A story of love, courage and redemption. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

PSYCHIC SALLY

2 October, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £29+ The nation’s favourite psychic is back on tour. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

WORLD FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIP BLACKPOOL

5 October, Promenade, free Stunning displays over the beach set to music.

01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

TRINITY HOSPICE - NEON MEMORY WALK

5 October, Tower Festival Headland

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

STEVE

STEINMAN’S ANYTHING FOR LOVETHE MEAT LOAF STORY

5 October, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £37+

Brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf hits. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

WONDER BOY

8 -12 October, various times, Grand Theatre, £15.50+

A heart-warming and inspiring story. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

JOURNEY TO HELL FREAK NIGHT

11 - 31 October, 7pm, Pleasure Beach Resort, £39.50 Scare zones, haunted ride areas and live entertainment. 0844 770 0593 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

JANE MCDONALD

11 -12 October, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £40.25+

The star of stage and screen is back with a new tour. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

TALON - TO THE LIMIT

11 October, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £27+ Featuring The Eagles’ timeless back catalogue. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

THE FREDDIE & QUEEN EXPERIENCE

11 October, 8pm, VIVA Blackpool, £21.95+

The music of Queen played live with a brilliant tribute. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

AN EVENING WITH DARREN DAY

13 October, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Studio, £20+

Alongside Joe Longthorne’s musical director Andy Mudd. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

DANCING IN THE STREETS

13 October, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £28+

An unforgettable night with the iconic sound of Motown. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

LIGHTPOOL FESTIVAL

18 - 26 October, free

Stunning light installations, entertainment and projection. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

THE CAVERN BEATLES

18 October, 8pm, VIVA Blackpool, £25+

One of the country’s longest established tribute shows. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

DISCO INFERNO

19 October, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £22.65+ Set to take audiences back to the glory days of disco. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

AUTUMN BREAKER 10K RUN

20 October, 10am, Stanley Park

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

CIRCUS OF HORRORS CABARET OF CURIOSITIES

24 October - 3 November, 8pm, Globe Theatre, Pleasure Beach Resort, £12+

The ultimate tribute to Dr Haze the undead ringmaster. 0844 770 0593 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

RAVE ON

25 October, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool

Take an exhilarating step back in time to the 50s and 60s. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

SPELLBOUND - THE WITCHES QUEST

26 - 31 October, 1pm, VIVA Blackpool, £14.50+

Featuring spooky tunes and lots of audience participation. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

LEGENDS OF SOUL AND MOTOWN WITH DAYTON GREY

26 October, 3pm, Joe Longthorne Studio, £20

Join us for the legends of Soul and Motown with Dayton Grey. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

CIRCUS OF HORRORS ADDAMS FAMILY FRIENDLY SHOW

26 October - 3 November, 4pm, Globe Theatre, Pleasure Beach Resort, £13+ Rock show combined with amazing, bizarre, daredevil circus. 0844 770 0593 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

MONSTER HOTELSPOOKY FAMILY HALLOWEEN SHOW

27 October, 2pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £10

Join us for a spooky family adventure at the Monster Hotel. 01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN

27 October, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, £27+

After 50 years in show business Roy Chubby Brown is back. 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 2024

CIRCUS OF HORRORS ADDAMS FAMILY FRIENDLY SHOW

1 - 3 November, 4pm, Globe Theatre, Pleasure Beach Resort, £13+ Rock show combined with amazing, bizarre, daredevil circus. 0844 770 0593 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

CIRCUS OF HORRORS CABARET OF CURIOSITIES

1 - 3 November, 8pm, Globe Theatre, Pleasure Beach Resort, £12+

The ultimate tribute to Dr Haze the undead ringmaster. 0844 770 0593 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

JOHN BISHOP

1 November, 8pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £29.25+ Comedy superstar John Bishop doing what he does best. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

ALL

REVVED UPTHE ULTIMATE MEAT LOAF TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE

1 November, 8pm, VIVA Blackpool, £21.95+

Step back in time and relive the magic of Meat Loaf. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

KEVIN BLOODY WILSON

4 November, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £39.50+

Kev crushes PC eggshells with the grace of a wounded buffalo. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE MERSEY BEATLES

8 November, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £30.35+ World’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the fab four. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

TOGETHERNESS NORTHERN SOUL WEEKENDER

8 - 10 November, 8.30pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, £49+

Northern Soul, Motown, Modern Soul, Rare Soul and Reggae! 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICE

10 November, 10am, Promenade & Cenotaph Blackpool’s Remembrance Sunday parade and service. visitblackpool.com

TRINITY FIRE WALK

11 November, £25

An incredible personal challenge for your local hospice! 01253 358881 | trinityhospice.co.uk

RHOD GILBERT & THE GIANT GRAPEFRUIT

14 November, 8pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £40.25+

Hilarious, dark, passionate and personal, this is classic Gilbert. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA

15 November 20245 January 2025, Tower Festival Headland

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

JASON MANFORD - A MANFORD ALL SEASONS

15 November, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £24.85+

Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

A BEAUTIFUL NOISETHE DEFINITIVE NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE

17 November, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £36.50+ Starring the extraordinary Fisher Stevens. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

RETURN TO MEMPHIS - ELVIS WEEKENDER

22 - 24 November, 7pm, VIVA Blackpool, £24.95+

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

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMASFESTIVE SHOWTIME AFTERNOON

27 November - 18 December, 1pm, VIVA Blackpool, £35 Festive entertainment with the incredible Viva cast. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

PAUL SMITH - PABLO

29 - 30 November, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £33.65+

Paul Smith is back and better than ever with his latest tour. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

VIVA ‘JINGLE BELLS BALL’ CHRISTMAS SHOW

30 November - 21 December, 8.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £19.95+

Christmas spectacular starring Leye D Johns and the VIVA cast. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

DECEMBER 2024

CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA

15 November 2024 -

5 January 2025, Tower Festival Headland We will unwrap our plans soon, details on our website. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMASFESTIVE SHOWTIME AFTERNOON

27 November - 18 December, 1pm, VIVA Blackpool, £35 Festive entertainment with the incredible Viva cast. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

VIVA

‘JINGLE BELLS BALL’ CHRISTMAS SHOW

30 November - 21 December, 8.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £19.95+

Christmas spectacular starring Leye D Johns and the VIVA cast. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

SANTA DASH

1 December, 11am, Sandcastle, £6+

A 3km fun run along Blackpool Promenade. 01253 358881 | trinityhospice.co.uk

CINDERELLA PANTOMIME

6 December 20245 January 2025, Grand Theatre, £15+ Blackpool’s number one pantomime, Cinderella. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

SNOW

WHITEA FAIRY TALE ADVENTURE ON ICE

7 - 24 December, 5pm, 3pm & 7pm, Ice Arena, Pleasure Beach Resort, £10+ Join BIDCA for a fun-filled adventure on ice. 0844 770 0593 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

LIGHT

UP A LIFE

8 December, 4pm, Trinity Hospice, free

A Christmas service in the Trinity Hospice gardens. 01253 358881 | trinityhospice.co.uk/our-events

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

10 - 29 December, Winter Gardens, Opera House, £23.20+

The most phantasmagorical musical of all time. 0844 770 0593 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

CHRISTMAS NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN PARTY

14 December, 8:30pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, £18+

Northern Soul winners and 60s & 70s Soul and Motown! 01253 622242 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpool-northern-soul

GRAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT

16 December, 8pm, Grand Theatre, £19+

Poulton-le-Fylde brass band celebrates the festive season. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

CHRISTMAS DAY FAMILY GALA DINNER

25 December, 2pm, VIVA Blackpool, £89.95+

Christmas Day with a traditional 6 course festive gala dinner. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

BAY CITY ROLLERMANIA WITH ‘THE LEGENDARIES’

27 December, 8pm, VIVA Blackpool, £17.95+

Celebrating Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

ELECTROMANTICSA JOURNEY THROUGH THE 80S NEW WAVE!

29 December, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £15.95+

Live show that is visually stunning and sonically spectacular! 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

NEW YEAR’S EVE FAMILY GALA SPECTACULAR

31 December, 8pm, VIVA Blackpool, £59.95+

The best way to celebrate New Year’s is with us here at VIVA! 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

FUNNY GIRLS NEW YEAR’S EVE

31 December, 8pm, Funny Girls, £16+

Ushering in 2025 with an all-new, spectacular show. 01253 649194 | funnygirlsonline.co.uk