What's on in Blackpool

New Years Eve

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Funny Girls’ "New Year’s Eve Eleganza"! Hosted in the stunning 1939 theatre, this dazzling event features show-stopping performances, spectacular costumes, and many laughs. Enjoy a night of nostalgia, high-energy dancing, and a thrilling finale to welcome the New Year.

Ghost hunt - Norbreck Castle Hotel (Blackpool)

Blackpool Boneyard Weekender 2025

Chris McCausland: “Yonks!” 2026

You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He’s been called an “overnight success” – Even though he’s been doing...

Beauty and The Beast Pantomime 2025/26

Returning is Blackpool Pantomime legend and Britain’s Got Talent finalist Steve Royle.With an award-winning script by Jon Monie (Great British Pantomime Awards, 2019), a cast of larger-than-life characters, side-splitting comedy, sumptuous costumes, fabulous scenery, and a thrilling transformation scene.

A Christmas Sleigh

Get ready for the most exciting Christmas show in Blackpool! Funny Girls’ "Winter Wonderful Christmas Extravaganza" is packed with sparkle, glamour, and festive magic. Experience dazzling dance routines, hilarious comedy, and stunning costumes, all performed in the beautiful, historic Funny Girls theatre. It’s a holiday treat full of laughter, fun,...

Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons

Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. A Manford All Seasons is Jason’s latest comic offering that is set to hit the road in 2025, his iconic ‘expert observational comedy’...

The Orb

The Madnezz of Amy

Clinton Baptiste: Spectral Intercourse

In a rudderless world, mankind needs an envoy to gather solutions from the all-knowing, all-seeing Afterlife. But who should it be? Of course, there’s only one man for the job – Clinton Baptiste.Receiving the audiences’ queries and earthbound dilemmas, Clinton will then reach out to spirits for answers.Fear not. He...

Dressed To Kill

Diversity Soul 2026

The UK’s most successful dance group will bring their new concept tour SOUL to 31 towns and cities, performing over 60 dates between February and May 2026.The 2026 tour is based around the technological advancements of artificial intelligence, what the future holds, and what it truly means to be human...

Chop Suey and Slip-not

INXS GB

Blackpool Grand Theatre

The Grand Theatre Blackpool is the oldest theatre in the town offering a variety of fabulous shows such as well known musicals, drama, dance, comedy, thrillers, family entertainment and its' famous annual pantomime starring Britain’s Got Talent 2020 finalist Steve Royale! Blackpool Grand Theatre has also hit the digital airwaves...

The Old Electric

Blackpool’s newest community arts space, providing a unique location for creativity just a stone’s throw from the town’s iconic promenade.Offering shows to enjoy, activities to take part in, opportunities to learn, develop and grow, plus many more experiences besides, the purpose is to ensure that arts and creativity is accessible...

Empress Ballroom @ Winter Gardens

The Empress Ballroom, located in the Winter Gardens complex, remains one of Blackpool’s – if not the UK’s – greatest venues. The Empress Ballroom has a capacity of 3,500 and it’s spring-mounted dancefloor is one of the last remaining in the UK . The Empress caters for every occasion and...

Opera House Winter Gardens

The Blackpool Winter Gardens has entertained hordes of crowds in Blackpool in its collection of theatres, ballrooms, exhibition halls and public spaces. Blackpool Opera House within the Winter Gardens Blackpool complex, offers a blend of historic charm and modern sophistication. As one of the largest theatres in Europe, our majestic...

Joe Longthorne Theatre (formerly North Pier Theatre)

This fabulous North Pier Theatre was renamed The Joe Longthorne Theatre in 2020 in memory of entertainer who died in 2019. The Hull-born performer had his first summer season at the pier in 1987 and continued to perform more than 20 seasons in the 1,400 capacity venue on the Grade...

Spanish Hall @ Winter Gardens

Fosses Theatre

The Fosses Theatre is located at Blackpool Central just a few minutes from the promenade. Fosses Theatre is open Friday, Saturday & Sunday until November 2018 and will re open for Christmas and New Year celebrations. We have 3 full productions shows, which feature sets and lighting and all our...

VIVA Blackpool

The Vegas Venue In The Heart of Blackpool, Viva is a large live entertainment venue with cabaret seating and an eclectic programme of shows and events. The new Viva Vegas Diner also offers a unique and high quality dining and entertainment experience.Find shows and events and book tickets for Viva...

Blackpool Tower Festival Headland

Open Air performance space hosting international music artists. Situated at the iconic Tower Festival Headland on the world-famous promenade is watched over by one of the UK’s most recognised landmarks, Blackpool Tower, and with views out towards the Irish Sea, the location for the Blackpool Festival makes it special indeed

Blackpool FC Bloomfield Road

Bloomfield road is the home of Blackpool Football Club which was founded in 1887. It is a large stadium and sports arena which also hosts concerts. Bloomfield Road has been almost completely re-developed over the last 15 years.

Bootleg Social

Blackpool Library

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has more to offer than fantastic rides and thrills. There’s amazing shows all year round!  Find shows, events and book tickets for Blackpool Pleasure Beach here! 

Crazy Horse Party Bar

Funny Girls

The Funny Girls have been delighting audiences with their witty, colourful drag show since 1994. They are a Blackpool icon, recognised across the country for their talent and professionalism - but, more importantly, for being one of the best nights out in the North West!Funny Girls is a unique experience...

Horseshoe Showbar

Layton Concert Hall

Norbreck Castle Hotel

Revolution Blackpool

Scream & Shake Horror Cafe