What’s On Blackpool 2020
Welcome to the home of live entertainment where the shows, concerts and amazing events just keep on coming. 2020 sees the celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the internationally-acclaimed Blackpool Dance Festival, a dazzling 14day event attracting dancers from across the globe. It’s just one of the very special events already lined up for the year ahead in the resort’s incredible array of indoor and outdoor venues. Whether you are looking for a West End-quality show, the heady delights of a music festival, awesome firework displays, the breathtaking spectacle of the two-day Blackpool Air Show, dazzling light shows or the unique experience of a Nickelodeon SLIMEFEST, there is something for all the family to enjoy. And don’t forget that so much of what Blackpool has to offer including the Air Show, World Fireworks Championships, Ride the Lights, Lightpool Festival and the world-famous Illuminations are free! Make sure you check out the VisitBlackpool website for details of more big show and event announcements to come, including details of the 2020 Illuminations Switch-On Weekend on Friday 4 September. In the meantime, enjoy this guide and use it to plan those special holiday moments in the UK’s favourite beach resort. For more information on all of our events, go to visitblackpool.com Please note: events and dates may be subject to change.
THROUGHOUT THE SEASON 2020 BLACKPOOL HERITAGE TRAM TOURS
January - November, Weekends & Daily School Holidays, 10am - 5pm, Heritage Tram Stops, £2 - £12 Take a ride along the world famous Blackpool tramway. 01253 209521 | blackpoolheritage.com
VIVA...THE CABARET VARIETY SHOW
8 February - 8 November (selected dates), 7.30pm & 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £19.50 - £26.50 A Vegas style cabaret featuring music, comedy and dance! 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
VIVA VOULEZ VOUS! A CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC OF ABBA
19 February - 29 October (selected dates), 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £19.50 - £26.50 A spectacular celebration of original pop four-piece ABBA. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE – THE DISCOVERY OF BEATLEMANIA
22 March - 26 October (Mondays), 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £19.50 - £26.50 A magical mystery tour through the ages of The Beatles. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
BLACKPOOL GHOST WALKS
4 April - 31 October (selected dates), 7.30pm, Tourist Information Centre, £3.50 - £6 Join the Ghost Hunter at Blackpool’s most haunted locations. 07519 265 637 | supernaturalevents.co.uk
THE JERSEY BEATS - OH WHAT A NITE!
5 April - 1 November, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £19.50 - £26.50 Celebrating the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons! 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
THE GREATEST SHOW FOR FAMILIES
7 April - 21 October (selected dates), 7pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Horseshoe Bar, £13 - £15 Musical favourites Moulin Rouge, Hairspray and more. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
THROUGHOUT THE SEASON 2020 PLEASURE BEACH GHOST TRAM TOUR
10 April - 30 October (selected dates), Tower/North Pier Heritage Tram Stop, £5 - £10 Join your host Stephen Mercer for a 90 minute ghostly experience. 01253 209521 | blackpoolheritage.com
LATE NIGHT RIDING & FIREWORKS
11 April – 31 October (selected dates), Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £23+ Ride into the night as the skies are lit up by amazing fireworks. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
KEN WEBSTER HYPNOTIST (18+)
11 April - 7 November (Saturdays), 8.30pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Horseshoe Bar, £15 Mentalist, hypnotist, outrageous, funny and over the top. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS
April - November (selected dates), The Blackpool Tower, £6.95 - £16.50 Famous Tower Circus with Mooky & Mr Boo. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT BAR
April - December, Daily, 4pm - 11pm, New Philly Family Bar Free entertainment for all ages in the family bar and sports bar. Facebook.com/TheNewPhilly
THE JERSEYS - OH WHAT A NITE!
7 June - 1 November (Sundays), 7.30pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Horseshoe Bar, £15 Multi award-winning The Jerseys on their 6th year in Blackpool. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
NORTH PIER LOUNGE & SHOWBAR CABARET NIGHTS 18 June - 30 October (selected Thursdays & Fridays) 7.30pm, North Pier Lounge and Showbar, £10 (Kids free) Blackpool’s newest live cabaret venue at the famous North Pier. 01253 621452 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers
THE ROCK & HORROR SHOW (18+)
20 June - 31 October (selected Saturdays) 7.30pm, North Pier Lounge and Showbar, £10 Dress up with the transsexual transvestite from Transylvania. 01253 621452 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers
KINGS & QUEENS OF ROCK, POP & ROLL
23 June - 7 November, 7.45pm, Central Pier, £10+ History’s most iconic and influential entertainers of popular music. 01253 622255 | kingqueen.co.uk Selected dates/times. Please check websites for details. Please note: events and dates may be subject to change.
THROUGHOUT THE SEASON 2020 CRAIG CHRISTIAN EVOLUTION OF MAGIC
26 June - 31 October (selected dates), 6pm & 7.30pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Horseshoe Bar, £10 - £14 A fast-paced, thrill riding and thoroughly entertaining show! 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
QUEEN WILL ROCK YOU
30 June - 25 August, (Tuesdays), 7.30pm, The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre, £15 - £17 Dominic Creighton with the International Shows Live Band. 01253 621452 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers
WHAM! - THE GEORGE MICHAEL LEGACY
2 July - 27 August (Thursdays) 7.30pm, The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre, £15 - £17 Johnny Wright and the International Shows Live Band. 01253 621452 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers
EUPHORIA - THE HOT ICE SHOW 2020
9 July - 12 September, 2.30pm & 7pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Ice Arena, £5 - £25 A star-studded cast of international ice skating champions. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS
4 September - 8 November, Promenade, Free The greatest free light show on earth since 1879. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com
FUNNY GIRLS SHOW
Wednesday - Sunday, 7pm, Funny Girls, £3.50 - £24 An utterly unique and altogether unforgettable experience. 01253 649194 | funnygirlsonline.co.uk
COMEDY STATION COMEDY CLUB
Thursday - Sunday, Comedy Station, £5 - £15.50 The longest running comedy club in Blackpool. 01253 381381 | blackpoolcomedyclub.com
HIGH JINX AT THE BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS
Fridays (plus selected dates), The Blackpool Tower Circus, £7+ Amazing tricks, illusions and circus thrills for all the family. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
Selected dates/times. Please check websites for details. Please note: events and dates may be subject to change.
APRIL 2020 RSC - AS YOU LIKE IT
28 March - 1 April, 1.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £13.50 - £25.50 A riotous, exhilarating version of Shakespeare‘s romantic comedy. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
WHITNEY - QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
2 April, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £25.50+ Direct from The West End, the ultimate Whitney Houston tribute. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
RSC - TAMING OF THE SHREW
3 - 4 April, 1.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £13.50 - £25.50 Electrically charged version of Shakespeare’s love story. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
MR MEN & LITTLE MISS ON STAGE
4 - 5 April, 11am & 2pm, Winter Gardens, £10+ Your favourite characters leap off the page and onto the stage. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
BUBBLE RUSH
4 April, 12pm, Lawson’s Show Ground, £12 - £14 A fun run with a difference - lots of coloured bubbles! 01270 524075 | bubble-rush.co.uk/blackpool
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY - FIVE
4 April, 7pm, Layton Institute, £30 Performing their greatest hits. 07858991433 | hangtightpromotions.com
CHICAGO
4 April, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £20+ Broadway and West End smash hit. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
PHIL HURST’S SPRING DANCE 2020
4 April, 7.30pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, £19.50 Social dance featuring Ballroom, Latin and Popular Sequence. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
FLEETWOOD 10K
5 April, 10am, Rossall Point Fleetwood, £17.50 Race for runners of all abilities with a fun and friendly atmosphere. 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2 CRUISING THROUGH THE MENOPAUSE
5 April, 4pm & 7pm, Grand Theatre, £33.50 Hysterical sequel to smash-hit Menopause The Musical. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
APRIL 2020 WINTER GARDENS TOUR
6 April, 11am, Winter Gardens, £10+ Guided tour of fascinating history and beautiful architecture. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
SHREK - THE MUSICAL
8 - 11 April, 2pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £20 - £28 Everyone’s favourite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
TIMELESS
8 - 19 April, 2pm & 6pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Horseshoe Bar, £10 - £15 A beautifully carved masterpiece, with singers and illusionists. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
THE MIGHTY WAH! PRESENTS - THE PETE WYLIE SHOW 9 April, 7.30pm, The Waterloo Music Bar, £14.50 Part time rock star, full time legend. 01253 407886 | petewylie.co.uk
ADAM KAY - THIS IS GOING TO HURT
9 April, 8pm, Winter Gardens, £25+ Award-winning comedian shares his diaries as a junior doctor. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
EASTER WEEKEND EGGSTRAVAGANZA
10 - 13 April, Penny Farm Meet our horses and ponies and take part in fun Easter activities. 01253 766 983 | worldhorsewelfare.org/visit-us/penny-farm
THE WDC/AL EUROPEAN DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS 10 - 12 April, Winter Gardens At the fabulous Empress Ballroom. 01253 625252 | dpaonline.co.uk
APRIL 2020 RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC
10 April, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £26.50+ The world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac returns. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
JIM DAVIDSON
10 April, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £25 - £27.50 Jim brings to the stage a revealing and hilarious look at his life. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
BURN THE FLOOR
11 April, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £39.60+ Kevin Clifton is back with the world’s leading Ballroom show. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
KINGS & QUEENS OF ROCK, POP & ROLL
11 April, 7.30pm, Central Pier, £10+ History’s most iconic and influential entertainers of popular music. 01253 622255 | kingqueen.co.uk
CLASS TALENT
12 April, 6.30pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom An evening’s entertainment of dance and musical theatre. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
JUNIOR BLACKPOOL DANCE FESTIVAL
13 - 19 April, Winter Gardens Young dancers from all over the world compete. 01253 625252 | blackpooldancefestival.com
HARPY
14 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £23 The one woman show starring Su Pollard. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
TWINKLETOES - SONG AND DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA
15 - 18 April, 2pm & 7pm, Winter Gardens, £10+ Over 350 local talented children perform experts from musicals. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
LA BOHEME
16 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £32.50 - £35.50 Starring Elena Dee the Korean soprano in her iconic role as Mimi. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
MADAME BUTTERFLY
17 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £32.50 - £35.50 Korean soprano Elena Dee and soprano Alyona Kistenyova. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
APRIL 2020 LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
18 April, 2pm & 4pm, Grand Theatre, £8 Retelling the classic fairy-tale with a Northern Ballet twist 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
SOME MOTHERS DO ‘AVE ‘EM
21 - 25 April, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £25.50 - £33.50 Hilarious mishaps and DIY disasters starring Joe Pasquale, based on the TV series. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
CANNON & BALL
24 April, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £17 - £24 VIVA Blackpool presents legends of comedy Cannon & Ball! 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
GHOST HUNTS - OPERA HOUSE
24 April, 9pm, Winter Gardens, £25+ Tour the auditorium, the stage and original projector room! 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
BLACKPOOL FESTIVAL OF RUNNING - 10K, 5K, 2K
25 April, 10.30am, 1pm & 2pm, Promenade, £6.50 - £18.50 The festival returns for another two days of sporting excellence! 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com
BLACKPOOL FESTIVAL OF RUNNING MARATHON & HALF MARATHON
26 April, 9.30am, Promenade, £26.50 - £36.50 The festival returns for another two days of sporting excellence! 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com
RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS
26 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £31 The most famous bagpipe band in the world. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
LOST DOG PRESENTS JULIET AND ROMEO
28th April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £15.50 Due to popular demand Lost Dog return with their new show. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
MAY 2020 JASON MANFORD & FRIENDS
1 May, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £35+ Showcasing some of the biggest names in comedy. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
THE GEORGE MICHAEL LEGACY FT. WAYNE DILKS
1 May, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £24.50 Flawless performance paying tribute to the late George Michael. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
SPRING NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN WEEKENDER
1- 3 May, 8.30pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, £30 Three days of incredible Northern Soul and Motown memories! 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
THE FAMILY COMEDY SHOW
2 May, 2pm, Winter Gardens, £5+ A fun afternoon comedy show for all the family. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
NEW COMEDY AWARD SEMI FINALS
2 May, 5pm, Winter Gardens, £5+ Regional heats across the country culminate with the semi-final. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
RUSSELL KANE & FRIENDS
2 May, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £35+ Hosted by multi-award winning comedian Russell Kane. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
KING OF POP STARRING NAVI & JENNIFER BATTEN 2 May, 7.30pm, The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre, £22+ Tribute artist Navi and MJ’s iconic guitarist - Jennifer Batten. 01253 621452 | blackpoolpiers.co.uk
LOLA YOUNG
3 May, 2.30pm, Blackpool Central Library, £7.50 Lola Young is set to become the UK’s next biggest talent. seetickets.com
JOEL DOMMETT & FRIENDS
3 May, 7pm, Winter Gardens, £38.50+ Joel Dommett, Dan Nightingale, Reginald D Hunter and Bill Bailey. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
HOLES
5 - 9 May, 10am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 7pm, Grand Theatre, £13.50 - £26 Thrilling comedy adventure, perfect for adults and children 8+. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
MAY 2020 FOALS
6 - 7 May, 6.30pm, Winter Gardens, £43.45+ Indie rock band perform in the Empress Ballroom. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
FRIENDS - THE MUSICAL PARODY
8 May, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £25+ A hilarious romp through favourite moments from the hit TV show. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
CLINTON BAPTISTE ‘THE PARANORMALIST RETURNS’
8 May, 7.30pm, The Fifth Floor The Blackpool Tower, £18 Clairvoyant and psychic made famous by sitcom Phoenix Nights. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
WE’RE IN SAFE HANDS - A SPORTSMAN’S DINNER WITH PETER SHILTON & BRUCE GROBBELAAR 8 May, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £45 - £65 A sportsman’s evening with legends Grobbelaar and Shilton. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
GHOST HUNTS - PAVILION THEATRE & HORSESHOE 8 May, 9pm, Winter Gardens, £30+ Join us as we investigate the Pavilion Theatre...if you dare! 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
SPRING BRASS BAND FESTIVAL
9 May, 10am, Winter Gardens, £8.50 - £10.50 Winter Gardens will once more be ablaze to the sound of music. Tel: 01253 952556 | trinityhospice.co.uk
BEAVERBROOKS 10K FUN RUN
10 May, 11am, Savoy Hotel, £8.50 - £10.50 The Fun Run is suitable for both new and experienced runners. 01253 952556 | trinityhospice.co.uk
JULIAN CLARY - BORN TO MINCE
10 May, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £28.50 Julian Clary brings his brand new outrageously camp show. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
WINTER GARDENS TOUR
11 May, 11am & 2pm, Winter Gardens, £10+ Guided tour of fascinating history and beautiful architecture. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
BY THE WATERS OF LIVERPOOL
11 - 13 May, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £25.50 - £31.50 Adapted from Helen Forrester’s book, a 1930s period drama. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
MAY 2020 STRICTLY COME DANCING THE PROFESSIONALS UK TOUR 2020
14 May, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £38+ 10 of the professional dancers from the show. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
TRIXIE MATTEL - GROWN UP
15 May, 6.30pm, Winter Gardens, £30+ Major pop culture figure, stand-up comedian and musician. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
PAUL SMITH - CHANGED
15 May, 7pm, Winter Gardens, £22+ Join him as he mixes sharp, hilarious stories from his life. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
BLACKPOOL PROMENADE 10 MILER
16 May, 11am, South Promenade, £15 The event is suitable for all abilities of runner. 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com
75TH ANNIVERSARY - VE DAY CELEBRATION
16 May, 12pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, £20 - £25 A unique event commemorating Victory in Europe. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
BREAKIN’ CONVENTION
16 May, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £9.50 - £12.50 The world’s ground-breaking festival of hip hop dance theatre. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
BLACKPOOL DANCE FESTIVAL 2020
16 - 29 May, Winter Gardens The largest of the five festivals held in Blackpool. 01253 625252 | blackpooldancefestival.com
ED BYRNE - IF I’M HONEST...
17 May, 8pm, Grand Theatre, £28.50 Ed tries to decide if he has ANY traits worth passing on. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
PHOTOGRAPHIC SESSIONS - BASIC
18 May, 10am, Grand Theatre, £40 Join internationally renowned photographer Sean Conboy. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
THE TIGER THAT CAME TO TEA
19 - 20 May, 1.30pm & 4.30pm, Grand Theatre, £14.50 Direct from the West End, celebrating over 10 years on stage! 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
MAY 2020 LOST IN MUSIC
22 May, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £27.50 Recreate the 70s on a musical journey to the heart of disco. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE
22 May, 7.30pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Paradise Rooms, £36.95+ A hysterical evening with food, Faulty Towers style! 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
MICHAEL JACKSON - THE LEGACY STARRING CJ
22 May, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £19.50 - £26.50 An exceptionally authentic, world-class tribute to Michael Jackson. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
WINTER GARDENS FILM FESTIVAL
22 - 25 May, Winter Gardens, £10+ Showcasing the best of modern and classic film. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
KINGS & QUEENS OF ROCK, POP & ROLL
23 May, 7.30pm, Central Pier, £10+ History’s most iconic and influential entertainers of popular music. 01253 622255 | kingqueen.co.uk
WILKO JOHNSON
23 May, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £36 Wilko Johnson and special guest John Otway with their new show. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
BLACKPOOL BEACH 10K & 5K RUN
24 May, 11am, South Promenade, £12 - £15 A gruelling, yet fun and rewarding event on the beach. 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com
STEVE STEINMAN’S ANYTHING FOR LOVE THE MEATLOAF STORY
24 May, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £31.50 - £33.50 Now in his 28th year of performing Meat Loaf’s back catalogue. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
THE WENDY JAMES BAND THE QUEEN HIGH STRAIGHT TOUR
24 May, 8pm, The Waterloo Music Bar, £17 The iconic lead singer of Transvision Vamp live in Blackpool. 01253 407886 | thewendyjames.com
IAN MCNABB - SOLO TOUR 2020
24 May, 8pm, The Waterloo Music Bar, £13.50 The legendary Icicle Works frontman brings his epic solo show. 01253 407886 | facebook.com/3siXty3
MAY 2020 BOOGIE NIGHTS
27 - 30 May, 2pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £18.50 - £23.50 The 70s musical tells the story of Roddy. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
RUGBY LEAGUE SUMMER BASH
30 - 31 May, Bloonfield Road, £12.50+ Weekend of Rugby League action at Bloomfield Road. eticketing.co.uk/rugbyleague
HITS OUT OF HELL - THE MEATLOAF SONGBOOK 30 May, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £18.50 - £21 The world’s premier show in tribute to Meatloaf. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
KINGS & QUEENS OF ROCK, POP & ROLL
30 May, 7.30pm, Central Pier, £10+ History’s most iconic and influential entertainers of popular music. 01253 622255 | kingqueen.co.uk
CHEERDANCE UK
31 May, 9.30am, Winter Gardens, £16+ All ages and abilities dancers are welcome at Cheerdance UK. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
JOE LONGTHORNE MBE ALL STAR TRIBUTE
31 May, 7.30pm, The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre, £25 An all star gala evening to celebrating Joe Longthorne MBE. 01253 621452 | blackpoolpiers.co.uk
JUNE 2020 THE CAT AND THE CANARY
1 - 6 June, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £24 - £32 The Classic Thriller Theatre Company by John Willard. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
THE FRANKIE VALLI STORY
3 June, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £19.50 - £26.50 The most authentic Frankie Valli show in the UK today. 01253 297297 | www.vivablackpool.com
PRIDE BLACKPOOL
5 - 7 June, Tower Festival Headland, £18+ A host of internationallyacclaimed music stars are lined up for Pride Blackpool’s biggest ever weekend. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com Photo: Ivan Bideac
ROB BECKETT - WALLOP
10 - 11 June, 8pm, Grand Theatre, £26.50 Rob Beckett is back on tour with a brand-new stand-up show. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
BLACKPOOL INTERNATIONAL SOUL FESTIVAL 5
12 - 14 June, Winter Gardens, £65+ An array of American Northern and Modern Soul legends. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
THE LUTHER VANDROSS CELEBRATION
12 June, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £18.50 - £21 The only live UK show dedicated to the music of Luther Vandross. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
SOUND OF THE 60s
12 June, 7.30pm, The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre, £20 Get your glad rags on and be prepared to dance the night away. 01253 621452 | blackpoolpiers.co.uk
PEPPA PIG’S BEST DAY EVER
13 - 14 June, 10am, 1pm & 4pm, Grand Theatre, £18.50 - £23 Peppa Pig is returning to Blackpool with a brand-new show. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
BEAVERBROOKS BIKE RIDE
14 June, 8.30am, AKS School or The Bay Horse Thornton, £6 - £12 A fantastic day for beginners or elites, 5 routes to choose from. 01253 952556 | trinityhospice.co.uk
JUNE 2020 BLACKPOOL FOOD MILE 2020
14 June, 10am, North Promenade A one mile run, jog or walk, in aid of food banks on the Fylde coast. 01253 394038 | www.fyldecoastrunners.com
PHOTOGRAPHIC SESSIONS - BASIC
15 June, 10am, Grand Theatre, £40 Join internationally renowned photographer Sean Conboy. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
PHOTOGRAPHIC SESSIONS - ADVANCED
16 June, 10.00am, Grand Theatre, £120 Join internationally renowned photographer Sean Conboy. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
WINTER GARDENS TOUR
17 June, 11am, Winter Gardens, £10+ Guided tour of fascinating history and beautiful architecture. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE
18 June, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £23.50 The world’s first and finest tribute to the great Bon Jovi. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE
19 June, 7.30pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Paradise Rooms, £36.95+ A hysterical evening with food, Faulty Towers style! 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
ALL STAR 60s SHOW
19 June, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £35+ Bringing you some of the greatest hits of the sixties. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
THE OVERTONES - THE SUMMER CELEBRATION TOUR 19 June, 8pm, Grand Theatre, £32.50 - £41.50 Multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
TIM VINE IS PLASTIC ELVIS
20 June, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £28.50 A unique tribute to a legend. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
GHOST HUNTS - THE SPANISH SUITE
20 June, 9pm, Winter Gardens, £25+ Join us as we investigate the Spanish Suite...if you dare! 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
JUNE 2020 ITDA PRESENTS MISS DANCE & DANCE MASTER OF GREAT BRITAIN 21 June, 12pm, Winter Gardens, £16+ Final to award the titles of Miss Dance and Dance Master. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
BLACKPOOL ARMED FORCES WEEK
22 - 28 June, Various Locations, Free Blackpool’s opportunity to say thank you to our heroes with a wide range of activities over a week long period. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com
JANE MCDONALD - LET THE LIGHT IN
26 - 27 June, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £35+ The nation’s best-loved entertainer, is back in her new live show. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
LYTHAM CLUB DAY
27 June, Lytham, Free Punch & Judy, Morris Dancers, parade and Lytham Rose Queen. 01253 658443 | discoverfylde.co.uk
SALSA IN THE BLACKPOOL TOWER BALLROOM 27 June, 8pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, £20 An evening of dance lessons and social dancing . 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD
28 June, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £27 The star of BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing with his debut solo tour! 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
JULY 2020 LYTHAM FESTIVAL
1 - 5 July, Lytham Green, £61.85+ Westlife, Lewis Capaldi, Snow Patrol, Little Mix and Lionel Ritchie. 01253 658443 | lythamfestival.com
SIMPLY RERED
3 July, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £23.50 A celebration of Mick Hucknall and Simply Red! 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
ELVIS CELEBRATION 2020
3 - 5 July, Winter Gardens, £75+ Elvis tribute artists, traders and much more! 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE
4 - 5 July, 10am, 1pm & 4pm, Grand Theatre, £18 - £22 Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, MakkaPakka and friends are back. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
MANCHESTER TO BLACKPOOL BIKE RIDE
5 July, 7.30am, South Promenade, £19.90 Ride from Manchester finishing at South Promenade, Blackpool. 01179 897080 | visitblackpool.com
BLACKPOOL RACE FOR LIFE
8 July, 7pm, Tower Festival Headland, £10 - £14.99 Everyone is invited to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. 0300 123 0770 | raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org
DR DOLITTLE
9 - 12 July, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £21+ A doctor like no other, he hears the animals and can talk to them. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
ST ANNES CARNIVAL
10 July, St Annes, Free St Annes Carnival is back for its one hundredth year. 01253 658443 | discoverfylde.co.uk
LIONEL - A TRIBUTE TO LIONEL RICHIE 10 July, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £23.50 A first class tribute to Lionel Richie. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
BLACKPOOL COLOUR RUN
11 July, 11am, Starr Gate, £10 Pass through 7 paint stations and get covered with paint! 01253 952556 | trinityhospice.co.uk
JULY 2020 THE LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS THE CHIPS & GIGGLES TOUR
11 July, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £20.50 The Lancashire Hotpots return to Blackpool. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
MOTOWN’S BIG SOUL NIGHT OUT
11 July, 8.30pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, £13 Relive the glory years of American soul. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
AFFINITY LANCASHIRE 25TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
11 July, Affinity Lancashire Join us in Fleetwood to celebrate our 25th birthday. 01253 877377 | affinityoutlets.com/lancashire
BLACKPOOL SUMMER 10K RUN
12 July, 9.30am, Middle Walk North Promenade, £16.50 A fast course around the coastal front of Blackpool. 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com
MRS BROWN’S BOYS D’LIVE SHOW
13 - 15 July, 7pm, Winter Gardens, £22.50+ Starring Brendan O’Carroll and Mrs. Brown’s Boys. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
THE SOOTY SHOW
16 July - 27 August, The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre A fun packed show of magic, mischief and mess! 01253 621452 | blackpoolpiers.co.uk
COMIC CON WORLD
18 - 19 July, 10am, Winter Gardens, £5.99 - £25.99 Bigger, more free attractions, more competitions and more prizes. 0844 856 1111 | comicconworld.co.uk
AFFINITY LANCASHIRE REALLY WILD SUMMER
18 July - 31 August, Affinity Lancashire Join us in Fleetwood for our summer events. 01253 877377 | affinityoutlets.com/lancashire
PDC WORLD MATCHPLAY DARTS
18 - 26 July, Winter Gardens, £26+ See 32 stars competing for the Phil Taylor Trophy. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
JULY 2020 FLEETWOOD TRAM SUNDAY
19 July, Fleetwood, Free Something for everyone and entertainment for all the family! 01253 887693 | visitfleetwood.info
THE ROD STEWART TRIBUTE SHOW
19 July, 7pm, The Fifth Floor, The Blackpool Tower, £20 Featuring a live seven-piece band. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
A TRIBUTE TO AMY THE AMY WHINEHOUSE CELEBRATION
19 July, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £27.50 Celebrate the music of one of the greatest singer-songwriters. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL
20 - 25 July, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £20+ Based on the 1980s screen sensation, Footloose is back and better than ever with the incredible Gareth Gates. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
BLACKPOOL CARNIVAL 2020
24 - 26 July, Waterloo Headland, Free Three fantastic days of family entertainment. 07957811696 | theblackpoolcarnival.com
BLACKPOOL MUSIC RUN 2020
26 July, 9.30am, Middle Walk North Promenade, £10 - £26 Music Run 10K and 5K Fun Run, with live music! blackpoolmusicrun.co.uk
JONNY CASH ROADSHOW
26 July, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £27 - £28.50 Only show to be endorsed by the Cash family! 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
WORLD DANCE MASTERS 2020
31 July - 2 August, Winter Gardens, £30+ One of the premier line dance events in the calendar year! 0844 856 1111 | worlddancemasters.com
AUGUST 2020 DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY
4 - 29 August, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £28.50 - £52.50 Exploding with heart pounding music and sensational dancing. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
REBELLION FESTIVAL 2020
6 - 9 August, Winter Gardens, £65+ Annual four-day Punk festival with bands, clothing, art and more. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE
7 August, 7.30pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Paradise Rooms, £36.95+ A hysterical evening with food, Faulty Towers style! 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
JOE PASQUALE - LIVE
7 August, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £21+ Delighting audiences with his live stand-up tours for over 30 years. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
BLACKPOOL AIR SHOW
8 - 9 August, Tower Festival Headland, Free Aerial programme with a wide range of stalls, attractions and food concessions in the Blackpool Air Show Village. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com
PHIL HURST PRESENTS - SUMMER DANCE
8 August, 7.30pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, £19.50 Dance evening featuring Ballroom, Latin and Popular Sequence. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
LYTHAM 1940s WEEKEND
15 - 16 August, 10am - 5pm, Lytham Green, Free The 1940s wartime period brought to life with a bang! Historic vehicles, music, dance, memorabilia, battles and more. 01253 658443 | discoverfylde.co.uk
AUGUST 2020 BLACKPOOL PIER TO PIER OPEN WATER SWIM 15 - 16 August, 2pm, North Pier, £53 Take in the iconic sights between North and South Pier. 07941 467291 | visitblackpool.com
RUN THE LIGHTS 10K & 5K
15 August, 9pm, Middle Walk North Promenade, £10.50 - £18.50 Experience the world famous Blackpool Illuminations, traffic free. 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com
WINTER GARDENS TOUR
17 August, 11am & 2pm, Winter Gardens, £10+ Guided tour of fascinating history and beautiful architecture. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
BILLY PEARCE – ROCK WITH LAUGHTER SPECIAL 21 August, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £19.50 - £26.50 Yorkshire’s favourite funny man, Billy Pearce. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
A VISION OF ELVIS
22 August, 7.30pm, The Joe Longthorne MBE Theatre, £10+ Recreating the drama of concerts throughout the King’s career. 01253 621452 | blackpoolpiers.co.uk
FLEETWOOD HALF MARATHON
23 August, 10am, Rossall Point Fleetwood, £22 Fun and friendly race for runners of all abilities. 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com
LYTHAM PROMS
29 August, Lytham Hall, £38+ The traditional proms finale in the picturesque parkland. 01253 658443 | lythamproms.co.uk
STANLEY PARK CLASSIC CAR SHOW 30 August, 10am, Stanley Park, £3+ An ideal setting within the Italian Gardens. 075301 90199 | classiccarshows.co.uk
GREASE THE MUSICAL
31 August - 5 September, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £22.50+ The world’s best-loved musical is back! Bursting with hits, grittier and more glamorous than ever before. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
SEPTEMBER 2020 RIDE THE LIGHTS
1 September, 7pm, Promenade Starr Gate to Red Bank Road, Free An exciting preview of Blackpool Illuminations! Join in on this fun and free bike ride open to all. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com
BLACKPOOL NIGHT RUN
2 September, 8.30pm, Tower Festival Headland, Free A 7.5km fun run under the bright lights of Blackpool. 01253 952556 | trinityhospice.co.uk
BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS SWITCH-ON
4 September, 4pm, Tower Festival Headland, Free (apply online) Be one of 20k people on the biggest night in Blackpool. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com
BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS
4 September - 8 November, Promenade, Free The greatest free light show on earth has been a major part of Blackpool’s attraction since 1879. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com
BRITISH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
4 - 6 September, Winter Gardens, £35+ New country and Americana artists with emerging British talent. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
BUS DRIVER OF THE YEAR
6 September, Middle Walk North Promenade 54th National final of the Bus Driver of the Year competition. 01706 829878 | bdoy.co.uk
ST ANNES KITE FESTIVAL
11 - 13 September, 11am, St Annes Pier, Free Marvel at the expertise of kite flyers from all over the world. 01253 658443 | discoverfylde.co.uk
SEPTEMBER 2020 WORLD FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIP BLACKPOOL
11, 18, 25 September & 2 October, 8.30pm, North Pier, Free The crème de la crème of the world’s firework elite. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com
WORLD HORSE WELFARE
12 September, 10.30am 3.30pm, Penny Farm Display featuring Atkinson’s Action Horses, the team behind Poldark & Victoria. 01253 766983 | worldhorsewelfare.org/ visit-us/penny-farm
NEON MEMORY WALK
12 September, 10.30pm, Tower Festival Headland, £10 The brightest sponsored walk of either 5 or 8 miles. 01253 359355 | trinityhospice.co.uk
WINTER GARDENS TOUR
14 September, 11am & 2pm, Winter Gardens, £10+ Guided tour of fascinating history and beautiful architecture. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE
18 September, 7.30pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Paradise Rooms, £36.95+ A hysterical evening with food, Faulty Towers style! 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
MANCHESTER TO BLACKPOOL NIGHT RIDE 19 - 20 September, 12am, Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground to Blackpool Promenade, £45 The 54 mile cycling challenge is an unforgettable adventure helping to save lives. 0300 330 3322 | bhf.org.uk
SEPTEMBER 2020 HAIRSPRAY
21 - 26 September, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £15+ Don’t miss this irresistible feelgood show that will have you smiling for days - let your hair down and book now! 0844 856 111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
GIN & RUM FESTIVAL
26 September, 12.30pm, Winter Gardens, £15+ Join the party that celebrates the best gin and rum right now. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
CHEERDANCE UK
27 September, 9.30am, Winter Gardens, £16+ All ages and abilities dancers are welcome at Cheerdance UK. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
A SHAFTESBURY DANCE & DANCETECH – DANCE NIGHT EXTRAVAGANZA
27 September, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, £25 A black tie evening of Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dancing. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
CLIFF RICHARD THE GREAT 80 TOUR
27 September, 7.45pm, Winter Gardens, £75+ Indisputably one of Britain’s all-time greatest hit-makers with over 60 years in the British music industry. 0844 856 111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
SUNNY AFTERNOON
29 September - 3 October, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £20+ The story of The Kinks who exploded onto the British music scene between the conservative 50s and riotous 60s. 0844 856 111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
OCTOBER 2020 BEYOND THE BARRICADE
4 October, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £28 Delivering over two hours of the best of Broadway and West End. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
BRING IT ON THE MUSICAL
6 - 10 October, Grand Theatre A high-flying, energy-fuelled journey with explosive choreography and tricks, starring Amber Davies as ‘Campbell’. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
TOTALLY TINA
8 October, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £22.50+ Come shake a tail feather with the UK’s favourite Tina Turner. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
THE HAIRY BIKERS
9 October, 7pm, Winter Gardens, £19.50+ An evening of food, frolics and tales from life on the road, join The Hairy Bikers for an epic night of cooking and conversation. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
PSYCHIC SALLY
9 October, 7.30pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £15+ Sally’s brings mediumship into the 21st century. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
HALF MAN HALF BISCUIT
9 October, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £25+ Witty and dry, melodically, infectious and edgy sing along songs. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
PHIL HURST PRESENTS - AUTUMN DANCE
10 October, 7.30pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, £19.50 Dance evening featuring Ballroom, Latin and Popular Sequence. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
AUTUMN BREAKER 10K RUN
11 October, 10.30am, Stanley Park, £12.50 - £16.50 A beautiful 2 lap course around Stanley Park, for all abilities. 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com
OCTOBER 2020 SIXTIES GOLD
15 October, 7pm, Winter Gardens, £32.50+ Featuring all the hits of the 60s from the original stars of the 60s! 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
LIGHTPOOL FESTIVAL
16 - 31 October, Blackpool Town Centre, Free Two weeks of extraordinary free entertainment with an amazing mix of live performance and light-based art installations. 01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com
NICKELODEON SLIMEFEST
17 - 19 October, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Slime, music and mayhem packed full of top music acts, special guests and your favourite Nickelodeon stars, see website for more info. nickslimefest.co.uk
LEVEL 42
19 October, 7pm, Winter Gardens, £31.50+ Join them on their From Eternity To Here Tour. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
WINTER GARDENS TOUR
22 October, 11am & 2pm, Winter Gardens, £10+ Guided tour of fascinating history and beautiful architecture. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
MICHAEL BOLTON
22 October, 7pm, Winter Gardens, £27+ The Love Songs Greatest Hits tour. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
COLLABRO
23 October, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £22.50+ Collabro bring Love Like This live to their fans. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
JIM DAVIDSON
23 October, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £25 - £27.50 Jim brings a truly revealing and hilarious look at his life. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
OCTOBER 2020 AFFINITY LANCASHIRE SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN EVENTS
24 October - 8 November, Affinity Lancashire Join us in Fleetwood for our Halloween events. 01253 877377 | affinityoutlets.com/lancashire
THE WORLD FAMOUS ELVIS SHOW STARRING CHRIS CONNER
24 October, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £28.50+ Voted the greatest Elvis tribute in the world. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
DREAMGIRLS
27 October - 7 November, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £20+ Let your soul sing with the dazzling multi-award winning show, with unforgettable, spine-tingling vocals. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
HALLOWEEN GHOST TRAM TOUR
30 October, 5.30pm, 7pm & 8.30pm, Tower/North Pier Heritage Tram Stop, £5 - £10 Stephen Mercer hosts a 90 minute ghostly experience. 01253 209521 | blackpoolheritage.com
THE WHITNEY HOUSTON EXPERIENCE STARRING NYA KING 30 October, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £17 - £24 An award winning homage to one of the greatest female vocalists. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
HALLOWEEN 5K RUN
31 October, 7.30am, Herons Reach, £8.50 - £12.50 Fun themed event for all the family. 01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com
NOVEMBER 2020 NORTHERN SOUL TOGETHERNESS WEEKENDER #14
6 - 8 November, 8.30pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, £45 Three days of Soul heaven in three rooms. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
ANT MIDDLETON MIND OVER MUSCLE TOUR
9 November, 7pm, Winter Gardens, £29.50 Witness the ‘elements’ through lighting, sound and set. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
MICHAEL KIWANUKA
14 November, Winter Gardens Empress Ballroom, £37.50+ One of Britain’s most talented songwriters resets the bar with his new album. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Photo: Olivia Rose
BILLY OCEAN
14 November, 7pm, Winter Gardens, £25+ Performing his greatest hits and songs from his new album. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
VIVA ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT OUT 14, 18 & 21 November, 8.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £15.50 - £39.50 A full on hands in the air, dance around the table show. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
19, 21 & 25 November, 2pm, VIVA Blackpool, £11.50 - £18.50 A dazzling Christmas experience, a show like no other! 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
ALAN CARR NOT AGAIN, ALAN!
20 - 21 November, 8pm, Grand Theatre, £28.50 Join Alan on his fourth UK solo tour as he muses upon the things that make his life weird and wonderful. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
NOVEMBER 2020 LES MCKEOWN’S BAY CITY ROLLERS
20 November, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £24 - £26.50 Les brings back all the thrill and excitement of Rollermania. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
JIMMY CARR - TERRIBLY FUNNY
20 November, 8pm, Winter Gardens, £29.50 Jimmy’s new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
ALADDIN
21 November - 24 December (selected dates), The Globe Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £8.50+ Stageworks Productions presents the most magical pantomime. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
JASON DONOVAN - EVEN MORE GOOD REASONS
21 November, 7pm, Winter Gardens, £36+ Jason can’t wait to play his first music concert tour in four years. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
80s LIVE
22 November, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £28.50 The ultimate throwback decade - 80s Live! 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT
26 November, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £26.50+ The joyous new show celebrating the music of Tina Turner. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
KING OF POP
27 November, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £21+ Led by the world’s number one Michael Jackson tribute artist ‘Navi’. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
DECEMBER 2020 DEACON BLUE - CITIES OF LOVE UK TOUR
1 December, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £32.50 City Of Love is the fourth release of a prolific seven-year period. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
2-18 December (selected dates), 2pm & 3pm, VIVA Blackpool, £11.50 - £18.50 A dazzling Christmas experience, a show like no other! 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS
4 December - 3 January, 10.15am, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm & 7pm, Grand Theatre, £18.50 - £25.50 Join us for the greatest magical pantomime ever told. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
VIVA ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT OUT 4 - 20 December (selected dates), 8.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £15.50 - £39.50 A full on hands in the air, dance around the table show. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
SANTA DASH
6 December, 11am, Sandcastle Waterpark, £5 - £10 Run, jog or walk the route dressed as Santa. 01253 952557 | trinityhospice.co.uk
IL DIVO
6 December, 7pm, Winter Gardens, £35+ The original and the best classical cross over group of all time. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
MARTIN KEMP BACK TO THE 80’S TOUR - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!
11 December, 8pm, The Blackpool Tower The Fifth Floor, £20+ Martin Kemp with his sensational 80s party with a Christmas twist! 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
DECEMBER 2020 NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN CHRISTMAS PARTY
12 December, 8.30pm, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, £10+ Christmas party with all the greatest Motown and Northern Soul. 01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com
CINDERELLA
13 December - 3 January, 2pm, 6pm & 7pm, Winter Gardens, £10+ Amazing special effects, a fabulous fairy, stunning costumes, wicked ugly sisters and a soundtrack of hit songs. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
GRAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT
14 December, 8pm, Grand Theatre, £13.50 - £17.50 Poulton-le-Fylde Brass Band celebrate the festive season in style. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk
CHRISTMAS TREE BALL
19 December, 7pm, Imperial Hotel, £30+ With a host of stellar artists and entertainment and plenty of fizz. 01253 754602 | imperialhotelblackpool.co.uk
CHRISTMAS DAY FAMILY GALA DINNER
25 December, 2pm, VIVA Blackpool, £24.50 - £74.50 A day for all the family to enjoy with a traditional six-course dinner. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
NEW YEAR’S EVE FAMILY PARTY NIGHT
31 December, 7pm, VIVA Blackpool, £15 - £30 A family new year’s eve party like no other. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com
NEW YEAR’S EVE GATSBY PARTY
31 December, 8pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Paradise Room, £49+ A night of glitz and glamour in the Paradise rooms. 0871 222 2121 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
VIVA! - NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA SHOW
31 December, 8.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £34.50 - £48.50 Blackpool’s biggest and best show night out. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com