Funny Girls Christmas Show
The famous Funny Girls group presents their Christmas Show. A beautiful and funny way to celebrate Christmas! Funny Girls burlesque cabaret show appeared on the Royal Variety Performance twice!
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Weekends
3 December - 3 January 2021
Funny Girls
Aladdin The Pantomime
Aladdin is one of the most magical pantomimes ever written. It is the story of a streetwise boy who finds a lamp at the market with hidden powers.
Follow Aladdin’s adventures as he gets entangled in the struggle of good and evil and defies the law to rescue the Princess.
3 December - 31 December 2020
Pleasure Beach - The Globe
Gatsby Xmas Party show
An evening of glitz and glamour at an ever popular Christmas Party Nights. Enjoy pre-drinks in The Horseshoe before the compère escorts you to the Paradise Room for the excitement of the Christmas Party night.
Includes 3 course meal.
4 December - 19 December 2020
Pleasure Beach - Paradise Room
Almost acoustic club
Liverpool artpunks Pete Bentham & the Dinner Ladies are at the vanguard of the current UK DIY underground scene. Their 'Kitchencore' songs are witty and quirky tales of northern working class life.
5 December 2020
Winter Gardens - Gillow's bar
Jurassic Earth
It is a 75-80 minute show for Dinosaur fanatics, combining animatronics, exciting performances, impressive photo opportunities and one-of-a-kind meet and greet encounters. Walk with a Triceratops, roar with T-Rex, scream with a Spinosaurus…
5 - 6 December 2020
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Martin Kemp - 80's Tour
Martin Kemp comes back with his 80's Party. This time with a Christmas Twist. As well as bopping along to your favourite 80's anthems, Martin's set will be jam packed with some absolute Christmas Crackers.
11 December 2020
The Tower
Pantomonium
Pantomonium is a COVID-safe pantomime fundraiser that will ensure Christmas isn’t cancelled this year at Blackpool Grand! Starring Steve Royal & Tom Lister. With laughter and mayhem at every turn, the forces of good and evil fight to the final page over the future of pantomime itself.
18 December 2020 - 3rd January 2021
The Grand Theatre
Elf the musical
The hit Broadway and West End show ‘ELF – THE MUSICAL’, based on the Hollywood blockbuster movie, will bring some much-needed Christmas cheer to Blackpool. An original score of great songs by Matt Sklar and Chad Begulin.
18 - 24 December 2020
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Michael Jackson Legacy
An exceptionally authentic tribute to Michael Jackson, 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!
23 December 2020
Viva
Phil Hurst Twixmas Dance
A magical evening of Ballroom/Latin & Sequence dancing in The Blackpool Tower Ballroom. This year celebrating almost 50 sold out events at The Blackpool Tower. An absolute must for all social dancers and fans of Strictly
27 December 2020
The Tower
Funny Girls ICONS Show
The famous Funny Girls group presents their ICONS Show inspired by musical and pop culture. Funny Girls burlesque cabaret show appeared on the Royal Variety Performance twice!
Thursdays and weekends 8 - 24 January | 3 - 10 June 2021
Funny Girls
Trixie Mattel: Grown Up
Queen Trixie Mattel will be heading to the Opera House Blackpool this year as part of the One Woman Show tour. She is not only a major pop culture figure but a stand up comedian and musician with talents that defy classification.
11 January 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Funny Girls Spring Show
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!
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Weekends 29 January - 30 May 2021
Funny Girls
The Mersey Beatles
Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four. The band clocked up more than 600 appearances in a 10-year residency at Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club.
30 January 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
An evening with Kevin & Joanne Cilfton
Join Strictly Come Dancing Champion siblings, Kevin and Joanne Clifton for a night of singing, tells and dance. An intimate show produced for a socially distanced audience.
1 February 2020
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Queen Extravaganza
Queen Extravaganza, the official Queen tribute band produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May. Queen Extravaganza are renowned for touring all over the USA, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Brazil and Europe.
6 February 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever
Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a special day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles.
13 -14 February 2021
The Grand Theatre
Footloose
The musical is back. Based on the 1980s screen sensation, Footloose sizzles with spirit and fun. City boy Ren thinks life is bad enough when he's forced to move to a rural backwater in America.
1 - 6 March 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess
In this frank, funny and informative new show, Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen shares heart-warming tales from her remarkable farming, family life. She’s raised a flock of 1000 sheep and a family of 9 children with husband Clive.
16 March 2021
The Grand Theatre
UB40
UB40, formed in 1978, has had more than 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart. The band released their latest album, 'For The Many', in 2019. Enjoy the concert by the famous band at the Empress Ballroom.
17 March 2021
Winter Gardens - Empress Ballroom
Michael Kiwanuka
Michael Kiwanuka’s third album, KIWANUKA, is out now through Polydor Records. It is the follow-up to Michael’s number 1 second album, Love & Hate, released back in July 2016.
30 March 2021
Winter Gardens - Empress Ballroom
Kinky Boots The Musical
Blackpool Operatic Players present, six time Tony Award winning, Kinky Boots. Features a joyous, score by Cyndi Lauper it's not to be missed. Kinky Boots is full of elaborate costumes, exhilarating choreography and a truly moving and powerful story.
31 March - 3 April 2021
The Grand Theatre
Tower Circus
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.
3 April to 7 November 2021
The Tower
Joe Longthorne MBE All Star Tribute
Joe's 51 years as one of this country's most loved entertainers, including 31 consecutive years starring in summer season in his adopted hometown of Blackpool, will be celebrated and honoured on this all star gala evening.
4 April 2021
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
Junior Blackpool Dance Festival
The Blackpool Junior Dance Festival has been running since 1947 with young dancers from all over the World visiting Blackpool to compete. The Festival incorporates the British Junior Open Championships.
5 -11 April 2021
Winter Gardens - Empress Ballroom
The Bon Jovi Experience
The Bon Jovi Experience are the world’s finest tribute to Bon Jovi and the world’s ONLY tribute to have performed live on stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself. They are also the only tribute to have been featured on the official Bon Jovi website.
8 April 2021
The Grand Theatre
Julian Clary - Born to mince
Julian Clary brings his brand new tour Born To Mince! "Are you ready for some filth? I know I am. Time once again for me to sally forth and pleasure the provinces with my particular brand of saucy innuendo."
10 April 2021
The Grand Theatre
Shaun Ryder
Last year’s sell-out “Evening with Shaun Ryder” is back at the Layton Institute. The Happy Mondays and Black Grape legend returns to Layton Institute with music from Marquis Drive.
11 April 2021
Layton Institute FY3 7HG
Father Brown: The murder in the mirror
Mild-mannered priest Father Brown ( John Lyons) always seems to be in the right place at the right time … if you count always being around when a murder is committed as being in the right place!
13 -17 April 2021
The Grand Theatre
Paul Smith: Changed
The famous comedian Paul Smith returns with his third national tour show. He once again mixes sharp, hilarious stories from his life with his trademark off the cuff wit.
17 April 2020
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Red Hot Chilli Pipers
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'.
18 April 2021
The Grand Theatre
Diversity
After nine sell out UK tours, and countless television and live performances, Diversity have announced one of their biggest UK tours. Ashley has created a new show, ‘Connected’, which centres around the world of social media and the internet.
23 April 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
By the Waters of Liverpool
The UK premiere tour of Helen Forrester’s By The Waters of Liverpool. Featuring a star-studded cast from stage and screen: Sian Reeves, Mark Moraghan, Parry Glasspool, Danny O’Brien, Roy Carruthers…
26 April 2021
The Grand Theatre
Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny
Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo.
29 April 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Bowling for Soup
The Texan crown princes of pop punk will be jetting back to their home away from home to embark on their first ever UK tour completely focused on seaside towns.
1 May 2021
Winter Gardens - Empress Ballroom
Seven Drunken Nights
The Story of the Dubliners returns to Blackpool with a brand new production for its 5th Anniversary tour. Seven Drunken Nights tells the story of a career spanning 50 years.
2 May 2021
The Grand Theatre
Jason Manford: Like Me
He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason Manford since his last smash-hit stand up show. ‘Like Me’ is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit road, and is sure to be ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) mixed with ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).
1 May 2021
The Grand Theatre
Foals
The new tour of Foals|: Yannis Philippakis (vocals/guitar), Jimmy Smith (guitar), Jack Bevan (drums) and Edwin Congreave (keys).
6 -7 May 2021
Winter Gardens - Empress Ballroom
Oti Mabuse - I am
Strictly Come Dancing and The Greatest Dancer reigning champion OTI MABUSE is creating a show like no other in 2021. This is an explosive night of dance and music that will set your heart racing.
7 May 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Hilarious mishaps and DIY disasters are bringing the house down, quite literally, as Some Mothers Do ‘Ave 'Em hits the road with Joe Pasquale in this hilarious play. Based on the 1970s classic TV comedy by Ray Allen and directed by the award-winning Guy Unsworth.
10 - 15 May 2021
The Grand Theatre
Masquerade Ball
The inaugural Masquerade Ball is in aid of the Len Johnrose Trust and the MND Association. With your support we can raise funds and awareness of MND, which will enable us to support more families and ultimately find a cure for this ruthless disease.
15 May 2021
Winter Gardens - Spanish Hall
Friends! - The Musical Parody
Friends! The Musical Parody is an hilarious good-hearted romp through our favourite moments from the hit TV show. Ross, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, Joey and Rachel are singing and dancing their way back into our hearts.
18 May 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Ed Byrne: If I'm Honest...
Ed Byrne presents his brand-new masterclass in observational comedy. Join Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children.
19 May 2021
The Grand Theatre
Tim Vine is Plastic Elvis
Tim Vine returns to Blackpool's Grand with Plastic Elvis, a unique tribute to a legend. Sing along with some of the King’s greatest songs on a breathless night of rock’n’roll.
20 May 2021
The Grand Theatre
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
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.
20 May 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Breakin' Convention
Breakin' Convention, the world’s ground-breaking festival of hip hop dance theatre, is back with a fresh new line up. Expect jaw-dropping and inspiring performances.
22 May 2021
The Grand Theatre
Lost in Music
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…
23 May 2021
The Grand Theatre
May Blackpool Dance Festival
The Festival began in 1920 in the Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. 56 countries are represented.
27 May - 4 June 2021
Winter Gardens - Empress Ballroom
Funny Girls Summer Show
The famous Funny Girls group presents their Summer Show. Summary and Lively! Funny Girls burlesque cabaret show appeared on the Royal Variety Performance twice!
Thursdays and Weekends 1 June 2021 - 19 September 2021
Funny Girls
Boogie Nights
Blackpool and Fylde Light Opera Company present Boogie Nights the 70s musical about a Jack-the-lad, whose life of birds, booze and boogie is turned upside down.
2 - 5 June 2021
The Grand Theatre
Blackpool Pride LGBT+
Pride by the seaside! Blackpool Pride strives to be accessible for all. Whatever your age, race, sexuality or colour, Blackpool Pride is welcomes you! Enjoy weekend: Music, Parade, Parties.
4 - 6 June 2021
Various locations - Queen Street
Adam Kay: This is going to hurt
Award-winning comedian Adam Kay shares entries from his diaries as a junior doctor in this “electrifying” evening of stand-up.
5 June 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Dreamboats and Petticoats
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.
6 June 2021
The Grand Theatre
The tiger who came to tea
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour, celebrating over 10 years on stage!
10 - 12 June 2021
The Grand Theatre
Lionel
A first class Tribute to Lionel Richie from the creators of… ‘Talon – The Best of Eagles’ . Malcolm Pitt delivers a powerhouse and breathtaking performance in this theatre production.
Friday 11 June 2021
Viva
Mrs Brown's Boys
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.
14 - 16 June 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Rob Beckett - Wallop!
Rob Beckett is back on tour with a brand-new stand-up show. He started performing stand-up in 2009 and quickly enjoyed success in all of the new comedian competitions winning 4 competitions in his first year.
16 - 17 June 2021
The Grand Theatre
Blackpool International Soul Festival
The international Soul Festival is back in Blackpool with legendary names\; ZMaxine Brown, Barbara Mason, G C Cameron, Jimmie Delphs, Betty Harris, Dean Parrish, and Darrow Fletcher.
14 - 16 June 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Simply reRed
A celebration of Mick Hucknall and Simple Red! With more than thirty Top 40 singles and several of the best-selling albums of the last four decades to choose from.
Friday 18 june 2021
Viva
Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson returns to the UK with Al Jardine & Blondie Chaplin. He will deliver his greatest hits and fan favourites from his career with The Beach Boys and as a solo artist.
22 June 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Sir Ranulph Fiennes has been named by The Guinness Book of Records as ‘the world’s greatest living explorer.
Thursday 24 June 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Evolution of Magic - the Unknown
The Evolution of Magic is a fast-paced, thrill riding and thoroughly entertaining show for all the family!
25 June - 30 October 2021
Pleasure Beach - Horseshoe
Him & Me
Strictly Come Dancing professionals ANTON DU BEKE and GIOVANNI PERNICE join forces in 2021 for their first ever tour together.
1 July 2021
Winter Gardens - Empress Ballroom
Elvis Celebration
Elvis tribute artists, traders and much more! Celebrate Elvis at the Winter Gardens.
2 - 4 July 2021
Winter Gardens - Empress Ballroom
Omid Djalili: Good times tour
Multi award-winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili is now where he belongs, on a stage and bringing back the Good Times.
8 July 2021
The Grand Theatre
Hot Ice
A star-studded cast of international ice skating champions from around the world in an amazing show.
08 July to 11 September 2021
Pleasure Beach - Arena
Anything for love
Steve Steinman's Anything for Love is a show presenting Meat Loaf story.
9 July 2021
The Grand Theatre
Johnny Cash Roadshow
Only show to be endorsed by the Cash Family! The Johnny Cash Roadshow is back on top form with a brand new show.
11 July 2021
The Grand Theatre
Frank Skinner
Comedy legend Frank Skinner is bringing his latest critically acclaimed stand-up show Showbiz to The Grand Theatre for one night only.
20 January 2021
The Grand Theatre
Jane McDonald Live in Concert
One of the nation’s best-loved entertainers, is back with her phenomenal new live show.
16 - 17 July 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
The Lancashire Hotpots
There’s only one thing more satisfying than a visit to the chippy and that’s an evening with The Lancashire Hotpots.
17 July 2021
The Grand Theatre
Sleeping (with) Beauty - Pantomime
Fabulously filthy, camp Pantomime Adventure to see if true love will still prevail and Prince Carl will get the girl.
18 July 2021
The Grand Theatre
World Dance Masters
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.
30 July - 1 August 2021
Winter Gardens
Dirty Dancing
The Classic Story on stage is back, exploding with heart pounding music and sensationally sexy dancing.
03 - 28 August 2020
The Grand Theatre
Rebellion Festival
The 25th anniversary of the Rebellion festival in Blackpool. More than 44 bands booked!
05 - 08 August 2021
Winter Gardens
Blackpool Air Show
A two days event where incredible aerobatics and fly-bys over Blackpool will be performed.
7 -8 August 2021
Blackpool Promenade
Whitney - Queen of the Night
Direct from The West End, experience the ultimate Whitney Houston tribute show.
3 September 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Beyond the Barricade
Celebrating 21 years, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, Beyond The Barricade, features past principal performers from Les Miserables.
5 September 2021
The Grand Theatre
Billy Ocean
Following his sold-out tour earlier Soul icon Billy Ocean has announced a UK headline tour for Autumn.
11 September 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Funny Girls Halloween Show
The famous Funny Girls group presents their frightening Halloween Show. Not so scary. One of the most iconic shows in Blackpool.
September 2021 - November 2021
Funny Girls
The Specials
Following the release of their eighth studio album Encore last year to critical acclaim, the band hits the road again.
14 September 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Hairspray The Musical
It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV.
20 - 25 September 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Michael Bolton
Multiple Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter and Social Activist Michael Bolton will return to the UK in 2021 for the Love Songs Greatest Hits tour.
27 September 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House