To discover the earlier shows see Show & Events
Lewis Shaffer
Lewis Schaffer is a stand up comedian, and tv pundit in Britain. He was one of the top comics in the home of stand up comedy, New York City, as house MC at the Comedy Cellar and the Boston Comedy Clubs in Greenwich Village.
Friday 16 May 2025
The Joe Longthorne Studio - North Pier
Walk the Woodie
Walk the Big Dipper, the classic wooden rollercoaster built in 1923! Experience an escorted climb to the summit.
Some Thursdays from 16 May to 19 June 2025
Pleasure Beach
The Rocket Man
A Tribute to Sir Elton John. The Rocket Man is the world’s favourite celebration to a musical icon, playing to audiences all around the world. With dazzling costumes, stunning vocals and sensational piano solos, we take you on a journey through Elton’s life and career.
Friday 16 May 2025
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Warrior (DJ Set)
One of ASM’s favourites, DJ Warrior, is bringing the beats and vibes to liven up your Friday night! Get ready for a party filled with great music, street food and happy hour cocktails.
Friday 16 May 2025
Abingdon Street Market
Eurovision Fan Zone
Join the ultimate Eurovision extravaganza and watch the Eurovision Song Contest final LIVE on a big screen! The larger-than-life host will lead an outrageous evening filled with laughter, games and all things Eurovision, as they bring the party to the Pleasure Beach.
Saturday 17 May 2025
Pleasure Beach
Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour
Direct from the USA, the world’s biggest, best and most successful Elvis tribute show returns to the UK. Starring three winners of Elvis Presley Enterprises’ Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest including the Winner of BBC One’s The World’s Greatest Elvis – Shawn Klush (USA), Dean Z (USA) and Ben Thompson (UK).
Saturday 17 May 2025
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Badger Brothers (DJ Set)
Get ready for a high energy set from local DJs Badger Brothers. Expect house, disco and funk tunes perfect for a Saturday night.
Saturday 17 May 2025
Abingdon Street Market
Blackpool Dance Festival
Covering thirteen days, the May Blackpool Dance Festival is by far the largest of the five festivals held in Blackpool. In 2019, the event had 56 countries represented, with a total number of 2,827 entries in the 13 events.
17 to 30 May 2025
Winter Gardens - Empress Ballroom
Johnny Cash Roadshow
The Johnny Cash Roadshow is heading into its 20th year on the road and stronger than ever! A fast paced, energetic, constantly evolving tribute that’s now the longest running and most critically acclaimed in Europe.
Sunday 18 May 2025
The Grand Theatre - Main Auditorium
That's what friends are for
Experience the best of Blackpool’s entertainment in this unforgettable afternoon of live music and comedy, featuring a stellar lineup of talented performers.
Sunday 18 May 2025
Viva
Dear Evan Hansen
Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in. The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth. As events spiral and the truth comes out, Evan faces a reckoning with himself and everyone around him.
20 to 24 May 2025
The Grand Theatre - Main Auditorium
Yard Act
Since first steering their golden Rover into swift public acclaim back in 2020, Leeds quartet Yard Act has become one of the great indie success stories of the decade. Along the way, they’ve ticked off milestones ranging from a Number Two chart placing, to a co-sign from Elton John who joined the band to guest on a string-laden reworking of album closer ‘100% Endurance’.
Wednesday 21 May 2025
The Tower
NW1 Shakespeare Festival
Following the success of Our Day Out at the Grand Theatre Studio, NW1 Theatre School is thrilled to return with an electrifying celebration of the world’s greatest playwright, William Shakespeare.
23 & 24 May 2025
The Grand Theatre - The Studio
Sexbomb
For one night only join us for an explosive celebration to one of the most powerful men in the pop music scene Sir Tom Jones! Live on stage you will witness an award winning impersonation portrayed by the one and only Mr Andy Wood.
Sunday 25 May 2025
The Grand Theatre - Main Auditorium
Jamie
This funny, fabulous musical sensation has thrilled audiences and critics alike since its premiere at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield in 2017. Jamie New is 16 and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in, he’s terrified about the future but is going to be a sensation.
28 to 31 May 2025
The Grand Theatre - Main Auditorium
Funny Girls Summer Show
The famous Funny Girls group presents their Summer Show. A lively and funny way to start the year! Funny Girls burlesque cabaret show appeared on the Royal Variety Performance twice!
Mostly Wednesdays, Thursdays and Weekends 28 May - 7 September 2025
Funny Girls
The Showstopper!
With fifteen years as an Edinburgh Fringe must-see phenomenon, a BBC Radio 4 series, a critically acclaimed West End run and an Olivier Award to their name, The Showstoppers have delighted audiences across the globe with their ingenious blend of comedy, musical theatre and spontaneity.
Thursday 29 May 2025
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Paul Zerdin & Friends
Prepare yourselves for an incredible laughter and entertainment as Paul Zerdin, the 2015 winner of 'America's Got Talent'.
Thursday 29 May 2025
Viva
Varnish: with Jonathan Mayor
A fabulous and fractured exploration of adoption, addiction, and ego. Varnish is a solo show, starring stand-up comedian Jonathan Mayor in his dramatic debut.
Friday 30 May 2025
The Grand Theatre - The Studio
Vegas Tap Pack
Step into a world of elegance and energy where old-school glamour meets contemporary charisma. The Vegas Tap Pack promises an electrifying experience from start to finish.
Friday 30 May 2025
Viva
Tre Amici
Tre Amici are a ‘Classical Crossover’ group established in Hull. The group consists of 3 friends Leroy Vickers, Richard Thomas and Wes Freeman. Tre Amici found their drive after supporting Hull Legend Joe Longthorne at The Hull New Theatre. Joe then took Tre Amici to The London Palladium to celebrate his 60th Birthday.
Saturday 31 May 2025
The Joe Longthorne Studio - North Pier
Manford's Comedy Club
Get ready for a blockbuster night of comedy as Manford’s Comedy Club headlines the Blackpool Comedy Festival 2025! This show will bring four top stand-ups to the legendary Opera House for an evening packed with big laughs, sharp wit, and unforgettable performances.
Saturday 31 May 2025
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Walk Right Back – The Everly Brothers’ Story
Brace yourself for Walk Right Back – The Everly Brothers Story, a thrilling journey from their roots in Kentucky to their glorious reunion at London’s Royal Albert Hall, boasting signature guitar riffs and those unforgettable harmonies.
Sunday 1 June 2025
The Grand Theatre - The Main Auditorium
Black Liver’s Game Show Show
It’s the game show all about YOU. Yes, YOU! Your hosts, Ruth and Keith, (of Blackpool theatre company Black Liver) will present a quiz night of trivia, poetry and parody about the place you call home.
Sunday 1 June 2025
The Grand Theatre - The Studio
RUM By Joe Mallalieu
“This plaster will outlive me." RUM is a darkly humorous and powerful new play that wrestles with masculinity, mental health and addiction in the trade.
Tuesday 3 June 2025
The Grand Theatre - The Studio
Grease - The Musical
Grease The Musical – Step into the electrifying world of 1950s Rydell High School and follow the whirlwind romance between new girl Sandy Dumbrowski and popular guy Danny Zuko, who find their summer love challenged by the pressures of teenage life.
3 to 14 June 2025
The Grand Theatre - The Main Auditorium
Blackpool Pride LGBT+
Pride by the seaside! Blackpool Pride strives to be accessible for all. Whatever your age, race, sexuality or colour, Blackpool Pride welcomes you! Street parties, acts, stalls and more.
6 to 8 June 2025
Talbot Gateway & Near North Pier
The Greatest Star
Barbra Streisand is, by far, one of the world’s best-known artistes in recent times. The Broadway star went from dust to stardom in the blink of an eye, most famous for her role in Funny Girl; she is a phenomenon. With a career extending over six decades, Barbra has always had her role on the music scene.
Saturday 7 June 2025
Winter Gardens - Opera House
2-Alike
International vocalist Marty Wade will be performing with son Jamie Gray as Father and Son duo ’ 2-Alike’. Marty is well known for his distinctive voice. This show will consist of two halves with a 20 interval in-between, with a dedicated bar located within the Studio, and step-free access throughout.
Saturday 7 June 2025
The Joe Longthorne Studio - North Pier
Miss Dance and Dance Master of GB
Miss Dance and Dance Master of Great Britain.The final of the prestigious International Dance Teachers Association competition to award the titles of Miss Dance and Dance Master of Great Britain.
Sunday 8 June 2025
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.
Tuesday 10 June 2025
Winter Gardens - Opera House
John Hegley – An American in Luton
Festival and radio regular John Hegley returns with a story of family, fantasy, love, loss – and the long unseen son’s stamp album. The show contains a good deal of yet-to-be-published material alongside some back catalogue favourites.
Friday 13 June 2025
The Grand Theatre - The Studio
Blackpool International Soul Festival
Headlining this 8-room event will be American soul sensation Patti Austin. Patti will be treating us to a show which will include her most popular Northern and Modern Soul sides as recorded for a variety of record labels including ABC, Coral, United Artists, Columbia, CTI, GRP, Qwest and Concord Jazz.
13 to 15 June 2025
Winter Gardens
Oti Mabuse - Carnival
The only Strictly Pro to win the glitter ball twice in a row, Oti Mabuse brings the vibes as she takes you around the world in 90 minutes. The Queen of the Tango joins the Queen of the Samba as Strictly legend Flavia joins forces with Oti as a Special Guest.
Monday 16 June 2025
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Paul Carrack
Paul Carrack, one of the most revered voices in music and a figurehead of soulful pop for decades, has announced two shows celebrating the 50th anniversary of his hit song with ACE ‘How Long’.
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Something about Lenon
Imagine a show that tells the story of one of popular music’s most iconic figures in a totally unique way. In a brand-new show from the creators of ‘Something About Simon’ and ‘Something About George’, Something About Lennon – The John Lennon Story will show you a life that wasn’t always filled with peace and love.
Wednesday 18 June 2025
The Grand Theatre - Main Auditorium
Tim Minchin
Tim Minchin, the incomparable singer-songwriter, pianist, comedian, actor, musical-theatre composer-lyricist and soft-hearted provocateur, is thrilled to be going back on tour with his ironically titled new show, Songs The World Will Never Hear.
Thursday 19 June 2025
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Mayfield Primary School in Showtime
Mayfield Primary School return for a 3rd successive year to showcase the amazing performing arts talents of their students.
Friday 20 June 2025
The Joe Longthorne Studio - North Pier
Billy Ocean
‘The Very Best of Billy Ocean’ will see him perform all of his greatest hits and fan favourites across 14 dates including a very special show at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall.
Friday 20 June 2025
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Jack Dee
Join Jack Dee as he guides you through his varied life and career with his customary charm and well known gift for talking absolute rubbish on any given subject.
Friday 20 June 2025
The Grand Theatre - Main Auditorium
Radio Gaga
Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you’ve been dreaming of! The ultimate tribute to the biggest band to have ever graced the stage – Queen.
Saturday 21 June 2025
Winter Gardens - Opera House
A thing of beauty
A Thing of Beauty – A double bill of beautiful, exhilarating and new dance by award winning choreographer Rosie Kay with her new company, K2CO.
Saturday 21 June 2025
The Grand Theatre - Main Auditorium
The Armed Force Week
Several events are organised by Blackpool to celebrate the Armed Force week. Starting with the raising of the flag at the Town Hall to the Sunday morning service and parade from the Cenotaph near the North Pier.
23 to 29 June 2025
Blackpool Promenade, Talboat Square and the Spitfire Visitor Center
Calamity Jane
Gosh almighty! Grab a posse because the whip crackin’ musical comedy classic Calamity Jane is a rollin’ on over the plains to Blackpool for 1 week only.
24 to 28 June 2025
Winter Gardens - Opera House
An Audience with Anita Harris
The multi-award-winning singer/entertainer, Anita Harris in conversation with Freddie Davies. Anita has portrayed many leading roles in plays and also seven Royal Command Performances requested by the Royal Household. She starred frequently at the London Palladium.
Saturday 28 June 2025
The Joe Longthorne Studio - North Pier
Phantoms of the Popera
‘Phantoms of the Popera’ The biggest hits from the West End and Broadway – Starring G4. With Special Guests: BGT semi-finalists NORTHANTS SINGS OUT Choir who will perform on stage for 15 minutes before the show starts.
Sunday 29 June 2025
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Natural History Museum Presents Dinosaurs Live!
For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London’s Natural History Museum, is going on tour! We’ll go on a pre-historic journey together to the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and watch the life-like dinosaurs come alive right on stage!
Sunday 29 June 2025
The Grand Theatre - Main Auditorium
One Night in Dublin
Receiving rave reviews for its incredible musicians and great song choices, Middi and his award winning tribute band cover all of your favourite sing-along Irish classics.
Wednesday 2 July 2025
The Grand Theatre - Main Auditorium
Meat Loaf & The Symphony Orchestra
Prepare for a mind-blowing performance, featuring the best hits of the legendary rock icon Meat Loaf, brought to life by Europe’s top tribute artist, Peter Young!
Friday 4 July 2025
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Late Night Riding
Join us for 12 hours of adrenaline fuelled fun. Ride your favourite coasters into the night, soak up the fantastic atmosphere and enjoy a mesmerising firework display filling the skies above the rides.
Satutdays 5 Julty to 23 August 2025
Pleasure Beach
Crissy Rock
Best known as one of the stars of ITV1’s hit series ‘Benidorm’ and a multi award winner, Crissy is better known to her fans as one of the most outstanding and outrageous stand up comedians of her generation.
Saturday 5 July 2025
The Joe Longthorne Studio - North Pier
Leo Sayer - Still feel like dancing?
Leo Sayer has spent over five decades as an iconic singer and songwriter. With this performance, Leo and his band bring boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show to some of his favourite venues across the country.
Wednesday 9 July 2025
The Grand Theatre - Main Auditorium
Hot Ice
A star-studded cast of international ice skating champions from around the world in an amazing show. The show is choreographed by Oula Jaaskelainen an Olympic athlete, who creates excitement by encouraging the performers to skate at high speeds with intricate footwork and spine-tingling jumps.
10 July to 13 September 2025
Pleasure Beach - Arena
Rock & Roll Weekender
Venture Away Music Weekends proudly presents The Blackpool Tower Ballroom Rock & Roll Weekender 11th & 12th July 2025 – 8 Live Rock & Roll Bands including The Jets, The Firebirds, Si Cranstoun & His Band, and more.
11 & 12 July 2025
The Tower
Jools Holland & his Orchestra
As the UK’s most popular pianist and bandleader, Jools Holland OBE has performed and recorded with some of the most talented musicians and songwriters in the world, including Eric Clapton, Sting, BB King and Paul Weller.
Friday 11 July 2025
Winter Gardens - Opera House
London City Ballet - Momentum
In keeping with London City Ballet’s ethos of bringing to the stage rarely seen works, we present George Balanchine’s Haieff Divertimento – an early work by the master choreographer originally dubbed lost for 40 years.
12 & 13 July 2025
The Grand Theatre - Main Auditorium
Burn the Floor
2024 Strictly Come Dancing winner Dianne Buswell and 2023 winner Vito Coppola have come together to light up the stages across the country this summer with their sizzling new show ‘Dianne & Vito: Red Hot and Ready!
Saturday 12 July 2025
Winter Gardens - Opera House
James Bond Concert Spectacular
Q The Music’s James Bond Concert Spectacular is the world’s most critically acclaimed tribute to the music of James Bond.
Sunday 13 July 2025
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Anton & Giovanni - Together Again
More fun, more dance, more song, and even more entertainment than ever before! The show will be an enthralling experience for all ages, showcasing the duo’s incredible talents and irresistible chemistry on stage.
Monday 14 July 2025
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Living Life of Riley
Living the Life of Riley is a heart-warming, heart-breaking and hilarious tale of a family, trying to negotiate their way through teenage tantrums, autism, and Grandma.
Tuesday 15 July 2025
The Grand Theatre - Main Auditorium
Everything Changes - Take That tribute
The only production in which “Gary, Mark & Howard” headline a fully-live spectacular featuring an uber-talented band, dancers and headline songs! Enjoy all of Take That’s greatest hits – Pray, Shine, Greatest Day, These Days, Back for Good, Patience, Never Forget, How Deep is Your Love, Babe, Sure and Everything Changes.
Fridays 18 Julty to 29 August 2025
Pleasure Beach
PDC World Matchplay Darts
Darts in the North West of England by the sea in the summer live from one of the greatest darting venues, Blackpool Winter Gardens.The Match Schedule will be confirmed with defending Champion in action on the Opening night. Players will compete for the for The Phil Taylor Trophy.
19 to 27 July 2025
Winter Gardens - Impress Ballroom
The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love.
29 July to 2 August 2025
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Rebellion Festival
Rebellion Festivals is the largest INDEPENDENT Punk / Alternative music festival in the world. Over 4 days every August in Blackpool, the very best in Punk gather for the social event of the year.
7 to 10 August 2025
Winter Gardens
Blackpool Air Show
A two days event where incredible aerobatics and fly-bys over Blackpool will be performed. Previous years there were RAF Chinook Display Team, AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers,Blades Aerobatic Team, Typhoon, Red Arrows…
Weekend 9 & 10 August 2025
Blackpool Promenade
Run the Lights
The brightest night run ever. Experience the world famous Blackpool Illuminations on a traffic free promenade. Take in the Golden Mile and all the sights and sounds the amazing light show has to offer. 10K or 5K run. Starts at 9pm
Saturday 16 August 2025
Blackpool Promenade
World Fireworks Championship Blackpool
Every time a different country will compete by creating a fantastic fireworks display, for usually around 20 minutes. The event starts at 19:30 and the fireworks from around 20:30.
13, 27 September and 11 October
Beach opposite Tower
To discover the earlier shows see Show & Events