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The famous Funny Girls group presents their Spring Show. A lively and funny way to start the year! Funny Girls burlesque cabaret show appeared on the Royal Variety Performance twice!
Mostly Wednesdays, Thursdays and Weekends 28 January - 22 May 2022
Funny Girls
This is a great Vegas style production – with a variety of music from show numbers, suitable for anyone looking for a good time, great laughs – great for groups, parties and occasions.
Saturdays and Wednesdays 5 February to 12 November 2022
Viva
With all the hits you love to sing along to from their chart-topping career, this is ABBA but not as you ‘Knowing me, Knowing you’ know it. A tribute by the talented Viva cast.
9 February to 7 November 2022
Viva
A show celebrating the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons! Originally conceived and produced by the Viva Blackpool team, ‘Oh What A Nite!’ is one of Viva's most popular productions appealing to a wide range of audiences and ages.
Tuesdays 15 February to 8 November 2022
Viva
Walk the lift hill of one of the world's tallest rollercoasters! Experience an escorted climb to the 235 feet summit of the big one.
Some Fridays from 25 March to 10 June 2022
Pleasure Beach
The Blackpool Tower Circus returns with a fantastic array of adventurous acts from all around the word. The circus first opened to the public on 14 May 1894 and has not missed a season since.
2 April to 6 November 2022
The Tower
e's ache at Webster’s unique brand of humour. Enjoy up to 3 hours of pure comedy gold. The world’s only interactive hypnotic experience.
16 April to 5 November 2022
Pleasure Beach - Horseshoe
The show presents the Qeens and Kings of the Rock and Pop! Kyle Minogue, Elvis Presley, Prince, Michael Jackson, Robbie Wiliams, Freddie Mercury, Ariana Grande, Meat Loaf. Tributes depend on dates.
16 April to 31 December 2021
Central Pier
The legendary outrageous and hilarious Joey Blower comes to VIVA Blackpool with a brand new Adult Comedy Show. Featuring some of his classic material plus all new content and production.
Saturdays 16 April to 12 November
Viva
Walk the Big Dipper, the classic wooden rollercoaster built in 1923! Experience an escorted climb to the summit.
Some Thursdays from 21 April to 7 July 2022
Pleasure Beach
Walk the lift hill of one of the world's tallest rollercoasters! Experience an escorted climb to the 235 feet summit of the big one. An in depth extended version of walk the big one.
Fridays 29 April, 6 May, 17 June 2022
Pleasure Beach
Dead Lies is a fast-moving, hard-hitting political English thriller from No.1 Best Selling Crime Novelist Hilary Bonner. Directed by critically acclaimed director Joe Harmston, the action takes place during a fiercely fought election campaign.
17 to 21 May 2022
The Grand Theatre
Strictly Come Dancing and The Greatest Dancer reigning champion OTI MABUSE is creating a show like no other in 2022.. This is an explosive night of dance and music that will set your heart racing.
21 May 2022
Winter Gardens - Opera House
1950s heartthrob Marty Wilde takes to the road again in Dreamboats and Petticoats. Joining Marty are pals Eden Kane and Mark Wynter with special guest Roxy Wilde and his long serving band, The Wildcats.
Sunday 22 May 2022
The Grand Theatre
Russell Brand performing stand up on the strangeness of the last 18 months: what have we learned and not learned? And how do you ‘get back to normal’ if you’ve never been normal?
Monday 23 May 2022
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals will return with another amazing line-up of pro dancers full of glitz and glamour: Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Johannes Radebe and Kai Widdrington.
25 - 26 May 2022
Winter Gardens - Opera House
In 2019, the event had 843 entries from 20 countries, separated into 5 age groups.
21 to 24 May 2022
Winter Gardens - Empress Ballroom
The Festival began in 1920 in the Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. 56 countries are represented.
26 May to 3 June 2022
Winter Gardens - Empress Ballroom
Celebrating four decades since Tony first released music with his former band Spandau Ballet (originally planned for 2020), the tour, which will see Tony perform with his band ‘The Fabulous TH Band’.
Friday 27 May 2022
Winter Gardens - Opera House
The sounds of the eighties – from the Eurovision champions (and favourites!) With performances from Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Jay Aston – music and memories will come flooding back from when these stars ruled Europe.
Friday 27 May 2022
Viva
The comedian Rob Beckett is back on tour with a brand-new stand-up show, this time he’s bringing support. It’s been a busy few years for the Mouth of the South and he’s coming to see you to fill you in and make you laugh.
Friday 27 May 2022
The Grand Theatre
Izzy Wizzy Lets get busy - Its The Sooty Show! Direct from Citv, Sooty heads home to Blackpool in a fabulous fun show to delight the whole family.
28 May, 22 August 2022
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
The hilarious comedian Sarah Millican is back on tour with a Bobby Dazzler of a new stand-up show. Sarah has spent the last year writing jokes and growing her backside. She can’t wait to make you laugh.
Saturday 28 May 2022
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Pleasure Beach will be keeping all the rides open until 10 pm. And, ‘FY4 CLUB DJ’ will be putting on sets next to the Spectacular Dancing Water Fountains from 4 pm right up until 10 pm!
28 May to 29 October 2022
Pleasure Beach
From his breakthrough, Edinburgh Fringe show ‘Forgotten Egypt’ in 2002, to talk about himself in 2022. Arthur has two decades of memories from his ten national tours,15 years of his multi Award-winning radio show and three series of his BAFTA-nominated TV sitcom.
Sunday 29 May 2022
The Grand Theatre
These shows are in memory of Joe Longthorne and feature beautiful orchestrations and audio visuals of all the songs Joe loved to sing. With Dave Lea (International vocalist and recording artiste) and Andy Mudd (Joe Longthorne’s MD).
30 May, 30 June, 28 July, 25 August, 22 September 2022
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
The Evolution of Magic is a fast-paced, thrill riding and thoroughly entertaining show for all the family! Starring Craig Christian Magician and Illusionist. You may recognise Elizabeth who has appeared and performed on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’.
2 to 5 June 2022
Pleasure Beach - FY4
The famous Funny Girls group presents their Summer Show. Summary and Lively! Funny Girls burlesque cabaret show appeared on the Royal Variety Performance twice!
3 June to 18 September 2022
Funny Girls
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are the most famous bagpipe band in the world. A fusion of Rock/Pop anthems and traditional Scottish music which they call 'BagRock'.
Sunday 5 June 2022
The Grand Theatre
The Award-Winning Brendan O’Carroll and Mrs. Brown’s Boys have announced their live return to theatres. Mrs. Brown’s Boys promises to take audiences on an exhilarating and side-splitting adventure.
6 to 8 June 2022
Winter Gardens - Opera House
One of the nation’s best-loved entertainers, is back with her phenomenal new live show. he BAFTA award-winning star of Cruising with Jane McDonald and Jane & Friends always delivers a stunning performance.
10 - 11 June 2022
Winter Gardens - Opera House
After 50 years in show business Roy Chubby Brown has proven himself time and time again! 2,000 plus live shows worldwide and countless original songs and millions of fans are testimony to the face that he is “Britain’s King of Comedy”.
Saturday 11 June 2022
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
Vocalist Lee Cadman hails from Wigan and has been entertaining professionally for over 20 years. Starting out as a Pontin’s Bluecoat, Lee is always in demand and has performed worldwide and is also well known for his amazing impersonations of Robbie Williams and Neil Diamond.
11 June, 17 July, 6 August, 10 September, 8 October 2022
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
Pride by the seaside! Blackpool Pride strives to be accessible for all. Whatever your age, race, sexuality or colour, Blackpool Pride welcomes you!
Saturday 11 June 2022
Various locations - Queen Street
The UK's Very FIRST pride wrestling event. This unique event takes place at the famous Funny Girls.
Saturday 11 June 2022
Funny Girls
37 Plays is a new national playwriting project led by the RSC and our partner theatres. As part of our invitation to anyone in the UK of any age who would like to write a play over the next 12 months, we will be hosting an ‘introduction to writing’ workshop.
Friday 10 June 2022
The Grand Theatre
The Magic of Motown, now in its 13th year and seen by over a million people, it’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.
Sunday 12 June 2022
The Grand Theatre
A musical journey through the career of the most iconic British artist through his best songs and world hits, thanks to the voice and piano of a great artist of recognised prestige, Paul Maxwel
Sunday 12 June 2022
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
One of Britain’s greatest modern plays. The Olivier Award-Winning comedy-drama from Jim Cartwright has earned international acclaim across the globe.
13 to 18 June 2022
The Grand Theatre
The international Soul Festival is back in Blackpool with legendary names.
17 to 19 June 2022
Winter Gardens - Opera House
After 25 years in broadcasting & touring LIVE, Alex Belfield found himself in Lockdown. It was then that he launched 'The Voice Of Reason' on YouTube from his mother's back bedroom.
Saturdays 18 June, 16 July, 6 Augut, 10 September, 8 October, 5 November 2022
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
It’s time for the ultimate throwback decade – 80s Live! ‘Electric Dreams’ perform over two dozen chart-topping anthems from artists including Duran Duran, Culture Club, Kim Wilde, Rick Astley, Tears for Fears, Wham and more!
Sunday 19 June 2022
The Grand Theatre
Enjoy the biggest hits of Country old and New! It’s the toe tappin’ music of Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Tammy Wynette, Carrie Underwood and Glen Campbell.
Sundays 19 June to 6 November 2022
Viva
The family fun dinosaur adventure show features the biggest and best award winning animatronic and the most realistic dinosaurs anywhere in the UK. See Stegosaurus, Apatosaurus, T-Rex, Velociraptor and Triceratops!
Sunday 19 June 2022
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
Boogie Nights The 70s Musical tells the hilarious and heart-warming story of Roddy, a Jack-the-lad, whose life of birds, booze and boogie is about to be turned upside down.
22 to 25 June 2022
The Grand Theatre
Take part in a host of fantastic fun family games and compete for the chance to be a Blackpool Pleasure Beach Record Holder!
24 to 28 June 2022
Pleasure Beach
Europe’s largest expo of its kind. The event will feature renowned speakers and TV personalities from around the globe presenting the latest research and discoveries. Learn about Ancient Mysteries, Extra-terrestrials, the World of Cryptids & Giant and much more…
24 to 26 June 2022
Winter Gardens - Conference centre
An Unforgivable Dining Experience at the Pleasure Beach. When the audience becomes diners in the ‘Faulty Towers’ restaurant, pretty much anything can happen with gags and shambolic service as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve a ‘70s-style 3-course meal.
Friday 24 June 2022
Pleasure Beach - Paradise Room
The Evolution of Magic is a fast-paced, thrill riding and thoroughly entertaining show for all the family! Starring Craig Christian Magician and Illusionist. You may recognise Elizabeth who has appeared and performed on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’.
24 June to 29 October 2022
Pleasure Beach - Horseshoe
Simon Mark returns to the Joe Longthorne Theatre in Blackpool with a BRAND NEW SHOW FOR 2022. After being dubbed “The UK’s MOST AUTHENTIC TRIBUTE to Peter Kay” - he’s ready to take you on a nostalgic trip with his relatable comedy, and iconic routine.
Saturday 25 June 2022
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
Join Blackpool's most colourful fun run! Run, jog or walk along the beach through SEVEN colour-powdered paint stations. Contact 01253952556
Saturday 25 June 2022
Promenade
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage. A brand new show celebrating the best of Fleetwood Mac, including a special blues set paying tribute to legendary Peter Green era.
Sunday 26 June
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Join the ladies as they romp through a tapas selection of Holiday Heaven, Holiday Hell but most of all Holiday Hilarity! Slap on the Fun Factor 50 & let it all hang out!
Sunday 26 June 2022
The Grand Theatre
CHICAGO, the "sexiest musical ever" (Metro) is back in Blackpool this summer for 1 week only starring Coronation Street’s Faye Brookes (Dancing On Ice, Grease, Legally Blonde) as Roxie Hart, and West End star Djalenga Scott (Annie, Chicago, West Side Story) as Velma Kelly.
28 June to 2 July 2022
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy.
Thursday 30 June 2022
The Grand Theatre
Elvis tribute artists, traders and much more! Celebrate Elvis at the Winter Gardens. VIP includes premium seating, lanyard, table service and photo opportunity.
1 to 3 July 2022
Winter Gardens - Empress Ballroom
Take That have taken the world by storm for over 3 decades and there is no better show than this to relive their magic and performances. Songs include ‘Greatest Day’, ‘It Only Takes A Minute’…
Friday 1 July 2022
Viva
Come along and join in the fun at Irish Annie’s, a brand new musical play celebrating the best of Irish culture, from the music to the comedy. Meet landlady Annie and her regular madcap customers for a fun night.
Friday 1 July 2022
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
SLIME games, SLIME competitions, Dance til you drop with the resident SLIME sounds DJ, Take home your very own SLIME from the SLIME station, AND GET TOTALLY COVERED IN SLIME IN THE SLIME TANK!
1 July to 21 August 2022
Pleasure Beach - FY4
Blackpool Symphony Orchestra was formed in 1921 and has been entertaining the people of the Fylde Coast for 100 years. They are delighted to be joined at the start of their centenary+1 season by international violin soloist Alexandra Stemp.
Saturday 2 July 2022
Winter Gardens - Pavillion Theatre
Buddy Holly Lives – The Music Never Died is a dazzling musical production written by and starring musician, performer and writer Asa Murphy. Dance the night away and enjoy all the hits performed by Asa Murphy as Buddy and backed by the live Buddy Rock N Roll Band.
Saturday 2 July 2022
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
If mathematics is the objective language with which to describe the universe, then ‘Johnny Ball’s Wonders Beyond Numbers’ is its travel guide. “Without maths we simply can’t understand the world around us.”
Saturday 2 July 2022
The Grand Theatre
Direct from electrifying audiences in London, Toronto, Germany and New York, Jim Steinman’s spectacular musical Bat Out of Hell hits the road, binging to life the legendary anthems of Jim Steinman & Meat Loaf.
5 to 9 July 2022
Winter Gardens - Opera House
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.
7 July to 10 September 2022
Pleasure Beach - Arena
It’s the feel good seventies musical that cannot be missed! Starring the Shane Nolan, son of Shane Ritchie – the musical’s original leading man!
Thursdays 7 July to 10 November 2022
Viva
A brilliant night of stories from on and off the pitch, throughout his career Stuart has been a leader, nicknamed 'Physco' for his tackling abilities, Stuart played for many teams and also managed Manchester City, Great Britain and England.
Friday 8 July 2022
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Featuring all the way from the USA, the exciting JJ Gibson, the latin talents of Kofi Taylor and the vivacious Miss Shar Le Reign as Dian Ross!
Fridays & Saturdays 8 July to 29 October 2022
Viva
Starring CJ, one of the world’s greatest Michael Jackson Tribute Artists with his incredible Live Band and Dancers. The look, the voice, the moves and all the hits!
Friday 8 July 2022
Viva
There’s only one thing more satisfying than a visit to the chippy and that’s an evening with The Lancashire Hotpots. Bernard and the boys will be playing all your favourites: I Fear Ikea, Shopmobility Scooter and of course…Chippy Tea!
Saturday 9 July 2022
The Grand Theatre
The hit family show storming the Butlins Holiday Resorts this year, comes to Viva! Eat, drink and giggle at the family show with plenty of beans!
various days July, August and October 2022
Viva
Steve Steinman's Anything for Love is a show presenting Meat Loaf story. The show returns to Blackpool after 2,000 performances and over a million tickets sold worldwide!
Sunday 10 July 2022
The Grand Theatre
Since its premiere, 25 years ago Michael Flatley’s Lord Of the Dance has become the most successful touring production in entertainment history. Visiting over 1,000 venues worldwide and having been seen by over 60 million people.
11 to 13 July 2022
Winter Gardens - Opera House
The Circus Party Laughter Show is a fun, interactive, and completely crazy children's stage show. Hosts Silly Billy and Grandma Betty Barnum invite you to Roll-Up and step into the colourful world of the circus.
Mondays 11 July to 29 August 2022
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
Rose-Marie will be accompanied by Musical Director Mr Andy Mudd in an evening of music and conversation with a 'Q & A' session included.
13 July, 17 August, 14 September, 12 October 2022
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
Presented by Duggie Chapman associates, This 1940’s Variety Show is a light-hearted, yet respectful look at wartime entertainment. Your host and 40’s vocalist Mervyn Francis returns along with comedy multi-instrumentalist Pete Lindup, ukulele virtuoso Anthony Mason and Beryl Johnson.
Thursdays 14 July, 15 September 2022
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you’ve been dreaming of! The ultimate celebration of one the biggest bands to have ever graced the stage – Queen.
Thursday 14 July 2022
Winter Gardens - Opera House
The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies', ‘You’re More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin’ In The Back Row’ and many more!
Friday 15 July 2022
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Peppa is excited to be going on a special day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig – it’s going to be her best day ever! Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures.
16 to 17 July 2022
The Grand Theatre
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.
16 to 24 July 2022
Winter Gardens - Impress Ballroom
Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion on a magical adventure to find the Emerald City. This fun-packed pantomime twist on the original story is guaranteed to have you cheering Glinda the Good Fairy, booing the evil Wicked Witch of the West.
Wednesdays 20 July to 31 August 2022
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
The Reunion features some of the most celebrated alumni of Burn the Floor including Strictly Come Dancing’s Aljaž Škorjanec, Kevin Clifton, Janette Manrara, Karen Hauer, Dianne Buswell, Joanne Clifton, Luba Mushtuk, Kai Widdrington and Robin Windsor…
Thursday 21 July 2022
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Queen Will Rock You are well established tribute to the legend that is Freddie Mercury and Queen. Including performances of the most popular Queen hits, such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga, We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You and many more.
Thursdays 21 July to 8 September 2022
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
'One Night With You' is a tribut to Elvis Presley with Joe Marcel, The Kingsmen Band and The Sweet Aspirations. A musical journey charting such big ballads as American Trilogy, Hurt, Rags to Riches and Just Pretend.
Friday 22 July 2022
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
Watch the talent of tomorrow today! Incredible theatre disciplines with triple threat students. Choreographed by the faculty of Phil Winston’s Theatreworks – a Blackpool based theatre development institution for over 25 years
Friday 22 July 2022
Viva
After 50 years in show business Roy Chubby Brown has proven himself time and time again! 2,000 plus live shows worldwide and countless original songs and millions of fans are testimony to the face that he is “Britain’s King of Comedy”.
23 July, 24 September, 29 October 2022
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
The Rod Stewart Story is back in theatres this year with a brand new show, direct from the West End, bringing to the stage a fantastic live concert celebration of one of rock music’s greatest icons.
24 July 2022
The Grand Theatre
The band deliver a spectacular live musical performance, enhancing the latest digital technology to perform unforgettable fan favourites from across Pink Floyd's back catalogue of 15 albums, including hits from the Wall.
Sunday 24 July
Winter Gardens - Opera House
The sensational brand-new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! With stars from The London Palladium Linzi Hateley, Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow.
25 to 30 July 2022
Winter Gardens - Opera House
The Carpenters Experience take to the stage at Viva Blackpool to pay tribute to Karen and Richard Carpenter.
Friday 29 July 2022
Viva
World Dance Masters returns to the Winter Gardens Blackpool. Held over 3 full days in one of the most beautiful and respected dance venues in the world.
29 - 31 July 2022
Winter Gardens
Join expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees to explore one of Forensic Psychology’s most troubling topics. During this talk, you will discover how serial killers are classified. What are the differences between lust killers like the BTK Killer and visionary killers such as David Berkowitz?
Saturday 30 July 2022
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
Get ready to recreate the Magical 70’s and go on a journey straight to the heart of Disco! Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from Artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge…
Sunday 31 July 2022
Winter Gardens - Opera House
This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. A musical spectacular starring four fabulous Fairy tale Princesses who just love to sing! It’s the perfect mix.
Sunday 31 July 2022
The Grand Theatre
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