Blackpool Events Guide 2019
April-December
125 The Blackpool Tower and Grand Theatre celebrate their 125th anniversaries
What’s On Blackpool 2019 Welcome to the entertainment capital of the UK where the shows, concerts and amazing events just keep on coming. As you will see from this comprehensive pocket guide, there is a huge range of events already lined up for 2019 at Blackpool’s incredible array of indoor and outdoor venues. Whether you are looking for a West End quality show, the heady delights of a music concert, awesome firework displays, the breath-taking spectacle of the two-day Blackpool Air Show, dazzling light shows or the unique experience of a Nickelodeon SLIMEFEST, there is something for all the family to enjoy. And don’t forget that so much of what Blackpool has to offer including the Air Show, World Fireworks Championships, Ride The Lights and the world-famous Illuminations are free to enter! New events for 2019 include the Night Run, giving you the opportunity to run beneath the Illuminations on a traffic-free promenade; the British Country Music Festival and Jason Manford’s Comedy Festival. Make sure you check out the VisitBlackpool website for details of more big show and event announcements to come and for details of the 2019 Illuminations Switch-On concert on Friday 30 August. In the meantime, enjoy this guide and use it to plan those special holiday moments in the UK’s favourite beach resort. For more information on all of our events, go to visitblackpool.com
Front cover photos: Blackpool Tower - Gregg Wolstenholme, @wolstenholmepic Grand Theatre - Sean Conboy, seanconboy.com
THROUGHOUT THE SEASON 2019 FUNNY GIRLS SHOW
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THROUGHOUT THE SEASON 2019 ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE THE DISCOVERY OF BEATLEMANIA
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CRAIG CHRISTIAN EVOLUTION OF MAGIC
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KINGS & QUEENS OF ROCK, POP & ROLL
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APRIL 2019 JASPER CARROTT'S STAND UP AND ROCK
1 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £31 Back with a new stand up show alongside the Bev Bevan Band. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
125 CELEBRATION OPEN DAY TOUR
4 April, 11am, 12pm & 1pm, Grand Theatre, £4 125 Special Event - Our 125 Celebration Open Day Tour. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
OH WHAT A FEELING THE CONCERT TRIBUTE TO LIONEL RICHIE
4 April, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £23.50 Malcolm Pitt delivers a breathtaking performance as Lionel Richie. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
ANT MIDDLETON - MIND OVER MUSCLE
5 April, 7pm, Winter Gardens, £27.50+ Ant Middleton, best known from hit show, SAS: Who Dares Wins. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB
5 April, 8pm, Grand Theatre, £18 Four top pro comedians make you LOL! 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
BUBBLE RUSH
6 April, 12pm, Lawson’s Field, £12-£14 A 5k course with a difference - you can run, dance, walk or skip. 01253 359355 | bubble-rush.co.uk/event/blackpool
PHIL HURST PRESENTS: THE SPRING DANCE
6 April, 7.30pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, £19.50 Social dance featuring Ballroom, Latin and Popular Sequence. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
A NIGHT WITH THE STARS
6 April, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £30+ A glittering night in aid of the West Lancashire Charity Society. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
UK COACH RALLY
6-7 April, Blackpool Promenade A great showcase for coaching and coaching people. 01753 631170 | coachdisplays.co.uk
SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS - THE STORY OF THE DUBLINERS 7 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £26 Direct from the West End, the music of Ireland’s ‘The Dubliners’. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
APRIL 2019 WINTER GARDENS TOUR
9 April, 11am & 2pm, Winter Gardens, £10+ Our knowledgeable guides offer an insight to the building. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
THE VERDICT
9-13 April, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £24-£32 Middle Ground Theatre Company present The Verdict. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO
11-12 April, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £10+ Larger-than-life musical adaptation of the much-loved classic. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
WAYNE DILKS - FREEDOM ‘19
12 April, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £24.50 Featuring classic Wham and George Michael hits. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
THE PENNINE BLACKPOOL EXPRESS
13 April, Departs 7.10am, Arrives 11.08am, Blackpool North Train Station, £109+ High speed journey from London Euston to Blackpool North. 01553 661 500 | railwaytouring.net/uk-day-trips/the-pennine-blackpool-express
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
14 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £27.50 The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute returns in 2019. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
17-20 April, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £20-£24 An ‘all time classic’ guaranteed to touch everyone’s heart. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
JOE LONGTHORNE’S MUSIC HALL MATINEES
18 April, 1.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £17.50-£22.50 Joe Longthorne headlines a series of monthly afternoon shows. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
ROY CHUBBY BROWN
19 April, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £14.95-£26.95 Telling it as it is in his rudest and most controversial show to date. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
CLASS TALENT
21 April, 6.30pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom Class Talent Ltd are proud to offer an evening’s entertainment. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
APRIL 2019 THE JOE LONGTHORNE SHOW
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THE JUNIOR BLACKPOOL DANCE FESTIVAL
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HELLO DOLLY
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BLACKPOOL FESTIVAL OF RUNNING
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CANNON & BALL
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IN THE WILLOWS THE HIP HOP MUSICAL
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MAY 2019 VIVA SOUNDS OF THE 80S STARRING THE FIZZ
3 May, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £22-£26.50 A night of pure unadulterated POP with icons of the 80s era. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB
3 May, 8pm, Grand Theatre, £18 Four top pro comedians make you LOL! 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
SPRING NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN WEEKENDER
3-5 May, 8.30pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, £30 Enjoy over 30 hours of incredible Northern Soul and Motown. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
125 CELEBRATION OPEN DAY TOUR
6 May, 11am, 12pm & 1pm, Grand Theatre, £4 125 Special Event - Our 125 Celebration Open Day Tour. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
WINTER GARDENS TOUR
9 May, 11am & 2pm, Winter Gardens, £10+ Our knowledgeable guides offer an insight to the building. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
MANFORD COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS: JASON MANFORD & FRIENDS
10 May, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £30+ Hosted by Manford, featuring special guests Sean Lock and more. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
IT’S ONLY AN EVENING WITH RAY PARLOUR 10 May, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £45-£65 The ‘Romford Pele’ comes to VIVA Blackpool. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
THE LATE SHOW FRIDAY
10 May, 11pm, Winter Gardens, £10 Featuring comedians Quinne, Collier, Atta, Lomas and Baptise. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
NORTHERN BALLET’S PUSS IN BOOTS
11 May, 2pm & 4pm, Grand Theatre, £8 Perfect for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
MANFORD COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS: JOHN BISHOP & FRIENDS
11 May, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £30+ Comedy show hosted by comedy superstar John Bishop. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
MAY 2019 THE LATE SHOW SATURDAY
11 May, 10pm, Winter Gardens, £10 Features comedians Smurthwaite, McLoughlin and Shanyaski. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
BEAVERBROOKS BLACKPOOL 10K
12 May, 11am, Promende, £10.50 10K Fun Run takes place on Blackpool’s famous Promenade. 01253 359355 | northernrunningguide.com
MANFORD COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS: GEORGE EGG WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
12 May, 1pm, Winter Gardens, £12.50+ DIY Chef takes to the stage with a TV star guest as his wingman. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY
12 May, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £22.50 Direct from a week-long run in London’s West End. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
STRICTLY COME DANCING - THE PROFESSIONALS
15 May, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £35+ Glamorous production with the much-loved Strictly Professionals. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
JOE LONGTHORNE’S MUSIC HALL MATINEE’S
16 May, 1.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £17.50-£22.50 Joe Longthorne headlines a series of monthly afternoon shows. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
WALLACE & GROMITS MUSICAL MARVELS
17-18 May, 1.30pm, 2pm, 6pm & 6.30pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach The Arena, £13+ A cracking live orchestral tour! Join the favourite dynamic duo. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST WORLD TOUR
17 May, 7pm, Winter Gardens, £25+ From the USA, the world’s biggest and best Elvis tribute show. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
BLACKPOOL’S BIG EUROVISION PARTY
17 May, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £20+ Start your Eurovision weekend off with incredible performances. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
RUGBY LEAGUE SUMMER BASH
18-19 May, 12.30pm, Bloomfield Rd, £25-£40 Weekend of Rugby League Action at Bloomfield Road. 0844 856 1113 | rugby-league.com
MAY 2019 SOLID GOLD ROCK AND ROLL
19 May, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £31-£35 Featuring Marty Wilde, Eden Kane, Mike Berry, The Wildcats. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
IAN MCKELLEN - ON STAGE
20 May, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £12.50-£37.50 Ambassador Theatre Group presents Ian McKellen - On Stage. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
MICHAEL BALL
21 May, 7pm, Winter Gardens, £40+ Ball has sold millions of albums and toured across the world. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
LET IT BE
22-25 May, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £15+ Let It Be is a celebration of the iconic music of The Beatles. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
BLACKPOOL DANCE FESTIVAL
23-31 May, Winter Gardens The festival covers Ballroom and Latin American dancing. 0844 856 1111 | blackpooldancefestival.com
FAULTY TOWERS - THE DINING EXPERIENCE
24-25 May, 7.30pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £36.95 Hysterical evening with food, Faulty Towers style! 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
ROY CHUBBY BROWN
24 May, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £14.95-£26.95 He’s the UK’s most outrageous comedian. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
BLACKPOOL PROMENADE 10 MILER RUN
25 May, 11am, Middle Walk Promenade, £17 A fast but undulating course around the coastal front of Blackpool. 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com
BLACKPOOL BEACH 5K & 10K FUN RUN
26 May, 1pm, South Promenade, £10-£16 A gruelling yet fun event for all abilities and ages. 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com
BLACKPOOL’S SOULS IN MOTION PRESENTS DANCING ON THE CARPET
26 May, 1pm, Tower Festival Headland, £5 Join Northern Soul for the legendary ‘Dancing on the Carpet’. 01253 358881 | trinityhospice.co.uk
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42ND STREET
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JUNE 2019 SUMMER OF LOVE
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LES MUSICALS LIVE CONCERT TOUR
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JUNE 2019 MISS DANCE & MASTER OF DANCE GREAT BRITAIN 9 June, 12pm, Winter Gardens, £16+ The final of the International Dance Teachers Association. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
SAM BAILEY
9 June, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £22.50-£28.50 Sam Bailey, one of the most talented performers in the business. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
PHOTOGRAPHIC SESSIONS - BASIC
11-12 June, 10am, Grand Theatre, £40 125 Special Event - Sean Conboy’s unique photographic sessions. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
125 CELEBRATION OPEN DAY TOUR
11 June, 11am, 12pm & 1pm, Grand Theatre, £4 125 Special Event - Our 125 Celebration Open Day Tour. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
SPYMONKEY COOPED
11-14 June, 2pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £12.50 Demented take on the pulp gothic romance. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
BLACKPOOL INTERNATIONAL SOUL FESTIVAL 4
14-16 June, Winter Gardens, £60+ Three days of American Northern and Modern Soul legends. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
THE LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS - THE LOVE TOUR
15 June, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £17.50-£20.50 Back with a brand-new show and they’re in the mood for love! 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
BLACKPOOL MUSIC RUN
16 June, Tower Festival Headland, £16-£22 5k & 10k along the promenade with performances along the route. blackpoolmusicrun.co.uk
WINTER GARDENS TOUR
19 June, 11am & 2pm, Winter Gardens, £10+ Our knowledgeable guides offer an insight to the building. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
JOE LONGTHORNE’S MUSIC HALL MATINEES
20 June, 1.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £17.50-£22.50 Joe Longthorne headlines a series of monthly afternoon shows. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
JUNE 2019 ROY CHUBBY BROWN
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JULY 2019 ROY CHUBBY BROWN
12 July, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £14.95-£26.95 He’s the UK’s most outrageous comedian. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
MOTOWN’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY SOUL NIGHT OUT 13 July, 8.30pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, £13 Join us as we relive the glory years of American soul. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
THRILLER LIVE
15-17 July, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £31-£36 An electrifying journey through the magic of Michael Jackson. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
JOE LONGTHORNE’S MUSIC HALL MATINEE’S
18 July, 1.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £17.50-£22.50 Joe Longthorne headlines a series of monthly afternoon shows. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
LGBT POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS
19-21 July, Blackpool Sixth Form College A gender inclusive competition for lifters of any ability. lgbtpowerlifting.org
RHOD GILBERT - THE BOOK OF JOHN
19 July, 8pm, Winter Gardens, £27.50 Multi award-winning Welsh comedian is back, with a new show. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
BOOKS ON THE BEACH
20 July, 10am, Village Hotel Blackpool, £8.68-£16.76 We will be joined by over 80 authors from across the globe. 07557 763774 | visitblackpool.com
WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT
20 July, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £26.50+ Joyous new show celebrating the music of Tina Turner. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MOUSETRAP
22-27 July, 2pm, 7.30pm & 8pm, Grand Theatre, £24-£32 The longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN UGLY B*****DS (18+) 26 July, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £18.50 Join us for some rude, crude, fun and frolics. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
JULY 2019 THE BLACKPOOL JAZZ AND BLUES WEEKEND
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BRITISH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
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PEDAL TO THE PIER
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125 CELEBRATION OPEN DAY TOUR
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FORD DAY
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SEPTEMBER 2019 125 PEOPLE POWER: THEN, NOW, ALWAYS...
15 September, 11.30am, Grand Theatre, Free 125 Special Event - A very special National Heritage Open Day. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
18-21 September, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £20-£24 From the critically acclaimed ENSEMBLE Theatre. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
ALED JONES & RUSSELL WATSON
18 September, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £29.50+ Two of the world’s greatest classical voices, come together. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
WINTER GARDENS TOUR
19 September, 11am & 2pm, Winter Gardens, £10+ Our knowledgeable guides offer an insight to the building. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
ISLAND IN THE STREAM
22 September, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £27.50 Celebrating the music of Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
FASTLOVE
27 September, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £20+ An unforgettable evening - a tribute to George Michael. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
CROONERS - A RIP ROARING COMEDY MUSIC SHOW 27 September, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £17-£25 Bringing all your much-loved, big band hits to the stage. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
DIVERSITY: BORN READY 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR
28 September, 6.30pm, Winter Gardens, £28.50+ Winners of ITV's Britain's Got Talent 2009 landmark 10 year tour. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
OCTOBER 2019 KINKY BOOTS
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125 CELEBRATION OPEN DAY TOUR
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THE WHITNEY HOUSTON EXPERIENCE STARRING NYA KING
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MANCHESTER TO BLACKPOOL NIGHT RIDE
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THE JOE LONGTHORNE SHOW
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ROY CHUBBY BROWN
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PHIL HURST PRESENTS: AUTUMN DANCE
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JOE LONGTHORNE’S MUSIC HALL MATINEES
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JIM DAVIDSON
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NICKELODEON’S SLIMEFEST
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PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
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OCTOBER 2019 ILLUMINATED TRAM PARADE
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WINTER GARDENS TOUR
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HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: THE GHOST TRAM
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NOVEMBER 2019 DR HOOK
1 November, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £32.50+ Dr Hook, fronted by the talented, charismatic Dennis Locorriere. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
ROY CHUBBY BROWN
1 November, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £14.95-£26.95 He’s the UK’s most outrageous comedian. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
SIXTIES GOLD
2 November, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £32.50+ Sixties Gold returns with an even stronger line-up of artists. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
THE JOE LONGTHORNE SHOW
3 November, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £21-£28 Joe’s 31st summer season presenting a night of timeless music. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
PHOTOGRAPHIC SESSIONS - BASIC
4 November, 10am, Grand Theatre, £40 125 Special Event - Sean Conboy’s unique photographic sessions. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
PHOTOGRAPHIC SESSIONS - ADVANCED
5 November, 10am, Grand Theatre, £120 125 Special Event - Sean Conboy’s unique photographic sessions. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
125 CELEBRATION OPEN DAY TOUR
5 November, 11am, 12pm & 1pm, Grand Theatre, £4 125 Special Event - Our 125 Celebration Open Day Tour. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
PSYCHIC SALLY MORGAN
6 November, 7.30am, Grand Theatre, £26.50 Sally is one of the UK’s most successful touring acts. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
NORTHERN SOUL TOGETHERNESS WEEKENDER
8-10 November, 8.30pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, £39 Three days of Soul heaven in three rooms! 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
THE WORLD FAMOUS ELVIS SHOW STARRING CHRIS CONNOR
9 November, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £26.50+ Starring and produced by world renowned Elvis performer. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
NOVEMBER 2019 THE UPBEAT BEATLES
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VIVA ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS (18+)
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THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
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THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN
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LES MCKEOWNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAY CITY ROLLERS
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MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS
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FAULTY TOWERS - THE DINING EXPERIENCE
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DECEMBER 2019 THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
1, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11 12, 17, 18 & 19 December, 2pm & 7.30pm VIVA Blackpool, £19.50-£26.50 Experience a dazzling new Christmas show like no other! 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
SANTA DASH
1 December, 11am, Sandcastle Waterpark, £5-£10 Dash along Blackpool’s famous promenade, in a santa suit! 01253 358881 | trinityhospice.co.uk
PETER PAN - PANTOMIME
6 December - 5 January, 10.15am, 1.30pm, 1pm, 2pm & 7pm, Grand Theatre, £17.99-£24.99 Spectacular sets, dazzling costumes and side-splitting comedy. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
VIVA ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS
6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20 & 21 December, 8.15pm & 8.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £10.50-£31.50 A hands in the air, dance and sing at the top of your voice show. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
LIONEL VINYL’S FESTIVE FUNK CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 December, 9pm, VIVA Blackpool, £20 Spend the night with the ultimate party entertainer. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
G4 CHRISTMAS
12 December, 7.30pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, £23.50-£79.50 Their biggest and best Christmas tour to date! 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
THE JOE LONGTHORNE SHOW
22 December, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £21-£28 Joe’s 31st summer season presenting a night of timeless music. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
ROY CHUBBY BROWN
27 December, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £14.95-£26.95 He’s the UK’s most outrageous comedian. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
MICHAEL JACKSON - THE LEGACY
28 December, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £17-£24 A stunning tribute to the king of pop. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
THE WONDER OF ELVIS STARRING GORDON DAVIS
29 December, 7.45pm VIVA Blackpool, £21-£28 Starring the multi award-winning Gordon Davis and his live band. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com