Walk the Big One
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 23 April to 8 October 2021
Pleasure Beach
The Jersey Beats - Oh What a Nite!
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.
Sundays and Tuesdays 18 May 2021 to 9 November 2021
Viva
Viva...Vegas Cabaret Variety Show!
This is an amazing Vegas style production – with a variety of music from show numbers, to all kinds of hit music from across the decades, all performed with sequins, feathers and class.
Wednesdays 19 May to 10 November 2021
Viva
Viva...Voulez-vous!
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.
Thursdays 20 May to 11 November 2021
Viva
Friday Night Laugh
Join resident compere, Ryan Gleeson, for Friday Night Laughs, as he introduces three of the best comedians, from the U.K. comedy circuit.
Fridays 21 May to 17 December 2021
Comedy Station
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.
22 May to 7 November 2021
The Tower
Queens & Kings
The show presents the Qeens and Kings of the Rock and Pop! Freddie Mercury, Prince, Britney Spears, Robbie Williams, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Abba, Taylor Swift, George Michael. All the artists are not on every night. Check the dates if you are looking for a specific tribute.
22 May to 18 December 2021
Central Pier
Saturday Live
Join resident compere, Ryan Gleeson, for Saturday Live, as he introduces some of the best comedians, from the U.K. comedy circuit.
Saturdays 22 May to 18 December 2021
Comedy Station
Viva's BIG Vegas Night Out!
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 22 May to 13 November 2021
Viva
Viva...All you need is love!
‘All You Need Is Love’ is nostalgic trip down memory lane as we get inside the real story of Beatle Mania. A tribute by the talented Viva's cast.
Mondays 24 May to 8 November 2021
Viva
Late Night Riding
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!
29 May to 30 October 2021
Pleasure Beach
Joey Blower Is Back.
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 5 June to 13 November 2021
Viva
Evolution of Magic - the Unknown
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’.
25 June to 30 October 2021
Pleasure Beach - Horseshoe
Faulty Towers
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.
2 July, 10 September, 1 Ocotber, 12 November 2021
Pleasure Beach - Paradise Room
Ken Webster Comedy Hypnotist
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.
3 July to 6 November 2021
Pleasure Beach - Horseshoe
Paul Zerdin
Paul Zerdin's latest hilarious fun-filled ventriloquist show for all the family! He’s won America’s Got Talent, had his own headline residency in Las Vegas and toured the United States twice.
Fridays 16 July to 29 October 2021
Pleasure Beach - Horseshoe
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.
Saturdays 11, 25 September and 9, 23 October 2021
Beach opposite Tower
Funny Girls Halloween Show
The famous Funny Girls group presents their frightening Halloween Show. Not so scary. Funny Girls burlesque cabaret show appeared on the Royal Variety Performance twice!
Wednesdays to Sundays 22 September 2021 to 7 November 2021
Funny Girls
Journey To Hell
Journey To Hell is a scare zone live actor and action based experience which will include one rollercoaster. It is a terrifying experience led event through themed areas of Pleasure Beach.
8 to 31 October 2021
Pleasure Beach
Around the World in 80s Days
One of the greatest adventure stories ever, retold with an electrifying 80s pop soundtrack and a colossal comedy twist… Powered along by hit after chart hit from the nation’s favourite decade, join Phil as he boards boats, tracks trains, and handles hot air balloons in this thrilling (and hilarious) race against time.
8 October to 5 November 2021
The Grand Theatre
Halloween at Pleasure Beach
Prepare to be scared by the 8.5-foot tall Werewolf roaming the park from 14th October! Also: pumpkin carving, Bradley Bella Deeay & PoppyCorn Halloween show every Saturday, Family Halloween tv shows and movies every weekend…
8 to 30 October 2021
Pleasure Beach
Roy 'Chubby' Brown
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”.
15 October, 4 December 2021
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
Balckpool Sequence Dance Festival
Classical, Modern & Latin Sequence Dancing. The Blackpool Sequence Dance Festival will now see its 71st anniversary in 2021. The festival accommodates both Children and Adult competitions. The British Sequence Championships are held on all three evenings.
16 to 19 October 2021
Winter Gardens - Empress Ballroom
Dragon and Mythical Beasts
Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive show for all the family. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy, an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin.
21 - 22 October 2021
The Grand Theatre
Elf, the Musical
Based on the much loved 2003 film, starring Will Ferrell, ELF: The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole.
21 to 31 October 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Malice in Wonderland
A Murder Mystery Dining Experience at the Pleasure Beach. Members of the Blackpool Amateur Drama Society are excited to be opening their production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ but D.I. Rutherford informs them that their beloved director has been found dead in the theatre…
Friday 22 October 2021
Pleasure Beach - Paradise Room
Chasing Mumford
Chasing Mumford is a UK based tribute to Mumford & Sons.
Friday 22 October 2021
Waterloo Music Bar
Circus of Horrors
The new Circus of Horrors show will be a celebration of its astounding 25 years. It includes an amalgamation of amazing, bizarre & daredevil circus acts, driven by a rock n' roll soundscape.
27 to 31 October 2021
Pleasure Beach
Circus of Horrors - Family matinées
The new Circus of Horrors show will be a celebration of its astounding 25 years. It is a family friendly version of the show and includes an amalgamation of amazing, bizarre & daredevil circus acts, driven by a rock n' roll soundscape.
28 to 31 October 2021
Pleasure Beach
Vega
Vega is a British rock band with a sound similar to Bon Jovi/Def Leppard.
Friday 29 October 2021
Waterloo Music Bar
The Classical Divos
An incredible mixture of music from Classical, Pop, Opera, Movie Soundtracks and Musicals!
29 October 2021
Pleasure Beach - Horseshoe
Level 42
2019 proved to be a very busy year for Level 42 with the guys playing 20 festivals from Quebec to Russia, Denmark, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, and the UK, so the band could be forgiven for wanting to take things a little easier after 39 years in the saddle.
Tuesday 2 November 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
King of Pop
King Of Pop is led by the world’s number one Michael Jackson tribute artist ‘Navi’ which alone sets this show above the rest. Navi is the only tribute artist ever to be chosen by Michael Jackson himself.
Wednesday 3 November 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
John Bishop
Comedy superstar John Bishop is coming to the Opera House Blackpool with his highly anticipated brand-new stand up show – Right Here, Right Now. (November 2021 date is a warm-up performance. February 2022 is part of the official tour.)
Thursday 4 November 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
FriendsFest Live
For fans of the Friends show. Many experiences including ringing Phoebe’s bell outside the mall and re-enacting the iconic Thanksgiving floating heads scene. Fans can also channel their inner Monica and Ross as they grab a picture at the New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Disco.
5 to 9 November 2021
Winter Gardens
Fargo Railroad Co.
Fargo Railroad Co. is a Southern Rock / Alt Country band from Sheffield.
Friday 5 November 2021
Waterloo Music Bar
Collabro
The World’s most successful musical theatre vocal group, Collabro, have announced their Greatest Hits tour. Performing some their most memorable tracks including ‘Stars’, ‘Bring Him Home’, ‘Defying Gravity’…
Saturday 6 November 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Blackpool Winter 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!
Saturday 6 November 2021
Winter Gardens
Harpy
Harpy, written by Philip Meeks. Starring Su Pollard. Birdie’s a hoarder. The neighbours call her a harridan and a harpy, although most have never even met her. They see her hoard as a hazard for house prices. But it isn’t rubbish…
Saturday 6 November 2021
The Grand Theatre
Rob Lamberti
Rob Lamberti earned the title of the UK’s number one George Michael tribute artist. In a 2014 interview, George was asked if he was ever mistaken for being somebody else, his reply quite simply was “I’m often mistaken for being Robert Lamberti, he is a George Michael lookalike”.
Sunday 7 November 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Deacon Blue
Long praised for their live performances CITIES OF LOVE will see the band visit more cities in the UK, including Blackpool in November.
Wednesday 10 November 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
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 10 to 17 November 2021
Funny Girls
Rock On! The variety show
Join The Bobby Ball Foundation for an evening of Star-Studded Variety from Blackpool Opera House. Accompanied by a live orchestra, the variety show will feature colleagues and friends of Bobby Ball from his illustrious career.
Friday 12 November 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Highway to hellfest
Three days of high voltage with: Black Ice, Soul Stripper, UK DC, AC DC experience, Bon UK, Powerage…
12 to 14 November 2021
Waterloo Music Bar
The togetherness Northern Soul weekender
3 Rooms! Northern Soul in the Ballroom, Modern Soul in the Circus and Connoisseurs in the Walkway! With top DJs appearing in three rooms. It hosts the prestigious World Northern Soul Dancing Competition on Saturday night!
12 to 14 November 2021
The Tower
Sixties Gold
The Tremeloes, Have sold in excess of 100 Million records worldwide, featuring the legendary Len “Chip” Hawkes and Micky Clarke with their huge No 1 Hits “Silence Is Golden”, “Suddenly You Love Me”, “Even The Band Times Are Good”, “(Call Me) Number One” And many more!!
Saturday 13 November 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
The Boby Ball
A glittering Black Tie Ball with a host of star-studded entertainment, fabulous food and stunning decoration at the Empress Ballroom Blackpool. Celebrating the life of Bobby Ball and raising money for the foundation founded in his memory.
Saturday 13 November 2021
Winter Gardens - Empress Ballroom
The Sound Of Springsteen
A stylistically unique Band from day one, the members of The Sound Of Springsteen have been singing, performing, and playing in sync as if they’d been together their entire musical careers. Unmissable tribute to Springsteen.
Saturday 13 November 2021
The Grand Theatre
TDCI World performer Grand Final
The Theatre Dance Council International presents 'THE TDCI WORLD PERFORMER GRAND FINAL 2021.' Genres include Tap, Modern Jazz, Ballet, Song & Dance, Lyrical, Contemporary and Acrobatic.
Sunday 14 November 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Maximum R'n'B the Manfreds
Join the legendary Manfreds and Georgie Fame for an evening of Rhythm and Blues nostalgia, and some of the greatest hits ever written in Maximum R’n’B.
Sunday 14 November 2021
The Grand Theatre
Jason Donovan
Jason will be hitting the road in autumn 2021 for his first musical tour in four years. The 52 date tour, titled 'Even More Good Reasons' will see Jason and his band play in cities all over the UK & Ireland.
Wednesday 17 November 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
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.
Thursday 18 November 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
British National Dance Championships
2021 will see the 47th anniversary of the British National Dance Championship. This competition displays the best British Ballroom and Latin dancing.
18 - 20 November 2021
Winter Gardens - Empress Ballroom
Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers
Les brings back the all the thrill and excitement of Rollermania, performing all the original hits including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang, Remember, Summer love Sensation and Give A Little Love plus many many more as well as introducing new songs.
Thursday 18 November 2021
Viva
Funny Girls Christmas Show
The famous Funny Girls group presents their Christmas Show. Funny Girls burlesque cabaret show appeared on the Royal Variety Performance twice!
Thursdays and weekends 18 November 2021 to 2 January 2022
Funny Girls
Sun Records the concert
Sun Records, Where Rock’n’Roll Was Born the Official Sun Records Concert Show. The legendary record label that brought you Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Rufus Thomas, and scores more rockin’ pioneers, comes to life live on stage.
Thursday 18 November 2021
The Grand Theatre
Return to Memphis - Elvis Weekender
Viva Blackpool will be hosting the iconic Return to Memphis – The Search for the King 2021 over 19th, 20th and 21st November 2021. Hosted by the one and only Joey Blower, get set for a weekend celebrating ‘The King’ with competitors from all over the country.
19 to 21 November 2021
Viva
Jim Davidson Unlocked
Following months of Lockdown, and with the comedy pressure valve set to explode, Jim Davidson OBE, one of Britain’s greatest ever comedians is unlocked and asks you to breakout too, and join him on another hilarious white-knuckle get-away!
19 November 2021
Viva
Ant Middleton - Mind over muscle
Ant Middleton, best known as the Chief Instructor for Channel 4’s hit shows, SAS : Who Dares Wins, Mutiny and Escape has announced a brand new fully immersive show for, The Mind Over Muscle Tour.
Friday 19 November 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.
Friday 19 November 2021
The Grand Theatre
Girlschool and Alcatrazz
Girlschool are a Rock Band originating from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal Scene. Alcatrazz is a Scottish–American heavy metal band.
19 November 2021
Waterloo Music Bar
Sleeping Beauty
Russian State Ballet and Opera House Presents Sleeping Beauty – a spectacular fairy-tale. Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky, featuring a live Orchestra with over 30 musicians.
Saturday 20 November 2021
The Grand Theatre
Tim Michin - Back encore
Tim Minchin, award-winning comedian, actor and composer, his back on tour. BACK is billed as “Old Songs, New Songs, F*** You Songs”, with a set list of material from all corners of Minchin’s eclectic – and often iconoclastic – repertoire.
Saturday 20 November 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Christmas Grotto
Visit Santa Claus and his elves at the Pleasure Beach!
21 November to 24 December 2021
Pleasure Beach
Greatrest Love of All
Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute show, The Greatest Love of All, described as “mind-blowingly spot on”.
Sunday 21 November 2021
The Grand Theatre
Magic goes wrong
Back with their biggest comedy catastrophe to date, multi award-winning Mischief (The Play That Goes Wrong, BBC One's The Goes Wrong Show) return to the stage with their hilarious new show created with magic legends, Penn & Teller.
24 To 27 November 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
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.
25 November to 24 December 2021
Pleasure Beach - The Globe
Guns or Roses
Guns or Roses is a tribute to Guns N' Roses. Performing all the iconic hits that everybody loves, from 'Welcome to the Jungle', 'Sweet Child of Mine'…
26 November 2021
Waterloo Music Bar
Frankie Allen 'Live in Blackpool'
The UK’s Most Feared Comedian brings his no-holds-barred comedy roadshow to Blackpool for one night only.
26 November 2021
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
Salsa at the Tower
The Love of Dance is returning to the world famous Blackpool Tower with another fantastic lineup. Three rooms so that you can choose the flava of your night, Salsa at the main ballroom, and Bachata and Kizomba rooms at Level 5.
Saturday 27 November 2021
The Tower
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.
Tuesday 30 November 2021
Winter Gardens - Empress Ballroom
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.
3 to 18 December 2021
Pleasure Beach - Paradise Room
Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs
Grand Panto favourite Steve Royle (Britan’s Got Talent, Comic, Presenter) returns as Muddles, to make his annual appearance. Full star cast to be announced…
3 December 2021 to 2 January 2022
The Grand Theatre
Metal Weekend
A weekend of metal: Metal Militia (Metallica Tribute), Popestars (Ghost tribute), Eleventh Hour (Lamb of god tribute), Northern Trendkill (Pantera tribute).
3 to 5 December 2021
Waterloo Music Bar
Calling Planet Earth
A New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical Era’s of All Time – The Electrifying 80’s.
Friday 3 December 2021
The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre North Pier
The Magical Music of Harry Potter - Live
The award-winning music from the Harry Potter films and the musical stage play is coming with the Weasley brothers for the first time to the UK! A unique evening of original actors, magic, star soloists, a choir & an orchestra will bring the magical music of Harry Potter to life.
Sunday 5 December 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
The Rocky Horror Show
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show returns to the UK in 2021 as part of a sell-out worldwide tour, having been seen by over 30 million theatregoers.
6 to 11 December 2021
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Christmas Market
the Winter Gardens will host a Bavarian-style Christmas market with a wide selection of themed stalls, fairground rides, live entertainment and Santa's grotto.
9 December 2021 to 3 January 2022
Winter Gardens
Snake Oil & Harmony
‘Snake Oil and Harmony’ formed in 2015 when Danny Vaughn and Dan Reed, lead vocalists and main songwriters for ‘Tyketto’ and ‘Dan Reed Network’, respectively, joined forces.
10 December 2021
Waterloo Music Bar
Northern Soul & Motown party
6 hours with all your favourite Northern Soul + Motown sounds. With our usual DJ teams plus specially invited guests, including Richard Searling - Kieth Fletcher - Ozz - Ginger Taylor - Rod Allsworth - Jimmy Scriv - Kev Roberts.
11 December 2021
The Tower
Grand Christmas Concert
Poulton-le-Fylde Band returns to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre with the heart-warming Grand Christmas Concert – a fabulous festive treat for all the family.
Monday 13 December 2021
The Grand Theatre
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.
13 December 2021 to 2 January 2022
Winter Gardens - Opera House
Alright's Christmas
A Christmas celebration with local band ALRIGHT with support coming from Liverpool's Columbia & a special guest DJ into the night.
Saturday 18 December 2021
The Tower
Santa's Magical Workshop
A festive fun with Santa’s Elves performing a 45 minute musical magical illusion show in their quest to find Santa. This Santa’s Magical Workshop show takes you on a Christmas journey full of fun, mischief and festive mayhem.
19 to 22 December 2021
Viva
Christmas Say Family Gala Dinner
A leisurely day for all the family to enjoy, as Viva celebrates Christmas Day with a traditional 6 course Festive Gala Dinner. Leye D Johns will oversee proceedings as well as judging the annual festive quiz in-between the guest vocalist performing some festive favourites on stage.
Saturday 25 December 2021
Viva
Michael Jackson The Legacy!
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!
Monday 27 December 2021
Viva
Funny Girls New Year's Eve
The famous Funny Girls group presents their New Year's Eve Show! Funny Girls burlesque cabaret show appeared on the Royal Variety Performance twice!
Friday 31 December 2021
Funny Girls
Viva New Year's Eve Gala
Leye D Johns is your flamboyant and outrageous comedy host, presenting a sensational night of Vegas style entertainment featuring vocalists, stunning Showgirl and male dancers with hilarious comedy and fun throughout. Show only or 3 course 'Show & Dine'.
Friday 31 December 2021
Viva
New Year's Eve Northern Soul & Motown Party
2 rooms of soul! In the Spanish Hall: Classic Northern Soul & Motown. Gillow's Room: Disco & Modern Soul Anthems.
31 December 2021
Winter Gardens - Spanish Hall & Gillow's Room
