Blackpool Events Guide 2022

Blackpool April 2022 - December 2022

Events Guide

WHAT’S ON IN BLACKPOOL A warm welcome to the home of entertainment where the shows, concerts and amazing free events just keep on coming!

Inside this handy guide, you will find a month-by-month checklist of brilliant entertainment for all the family.

With all of our venues and attractions fully open for the 2022 season, it promises to be a year to remember.

There is nothing quite as special as live performance – and we have it in abundance! Whether you are looking for a large-scale musical extravaganza, laugh-out-loud comedy, drama to make your heart soar, or a spectacle of dance that will have your toes tapping, there’s a seat waiting for you.

And do check out our major events programme which includes the return of the annual Air Show, Ride The Lights, World Fireworks and Lightpool Festival.

Once again, our annual Illuminations season has been extended (until January 2, 2023) giving visitors an even bigger opportunity to experience what is often described as the greatest free show on earth. From mid-November onwards we will be getting into the festive mood with a very special programme of events and shows.

So what are you waiting for? Enjoy this guide and use it to plan those special moments in the UK’s favourite beach resort.

For more information on all of our events, go to visitblackpool.com

The Events Guide is part of the Blackpool’s Back Tourism Recovery Campaign, part-funded by:

Please note: events and dates may be subject to change.

THROUGHOUT THE SEASON 2022 FUNNY GIRLS SPRING SHOW

28 January - 29 May, 8pm, Funny Girls, £5 - £27 A night like no other, witness a fantastic spring spectacular.

01253 649194 | funnygirlsonline.co.uk

VIVA’S BIG VEGAS NIGHT OUT

5 February - 7 November, Saturdays, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £24.50 - £29.50 A Vegas style cabaret featuring music, comedy and dance!

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

VIVA VOULEZ VOUS! A CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC OF ABBA 9 February - 7 November, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £19.50 - £26.50 Thank you for the music, a celebration of ABBA. 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

THE JERSEY BEATS - OH WHAT A NITE!

15 February - 8 November, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £19.50 - £26.50 Celebrate the music of one of the greatest groups of all time.

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

TRAM TOWN - GUIDED TRAM DEPOT TOUR

February - December, Tram Heritage Centre, £2.50 - £5 The tour will capture aspects of our tram depot.

01253 209521 | blackpoolheritage.com

WALK THE BIG ONE

25 March - 10 June, various dates (see website), 6pm, 7pm & 8pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £75 Walk the lift hill of one of the world’s tallest rollercoasters.

0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

BLACKPOOL HERITAGE TRAM TOURS

March - December, various dates (see website), North Pier Heritage Tram Stop (next to the TIC), £6+ Take a ride on board a piece of moving history.

01253 209521 | blackpoolheritage.com

THROUGHOUT THE SEASON 2022 HERITAGE TRAM EVENING TOUR

March - August, 7pm, Heritage Tram Stop, £3 - £6 A trip along Blackpool’s coastline from North Pier to Bispham.

01253 209521 | blackpoolheritage.com

CRAZY COMEDY COMPANY FAMILY TEATIME SHOW

13 April - 29 October, various dates (see website), 5pm, VIVA Blackpool, £12.50+ The hit show from the Butlins Holiday Resorts, comes to Viva!

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

VIVA - THE VEGAS CABARET VARIETY SHOW

13 April - 9 November, Wednesdays, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £24.50 - £29.50 Viva’s very own resident show - and one of the most popular!

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

THE JOEY BLOWER AFTERNOON COMEDY SHOW 16 April - 12 November, Saturdays, 11.45am, VIVA Blackpool, £10 - £35 The legendary outrageous and hilarious Joey Blower.

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

KEN WEBSTER HYPNOTIST

16 April - 5 November, 8.30pm, Horseshoe Bar, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £16 (Age 18+) Mentalist, hypnotist, outrageous, funny and over the top.

0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

WALK THE WOODIE

21 April - 7 July, various dates (see website), 6pm & 7.30pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £79 Walk alongside the tracks of a classic wooden rollercoaster!

0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

WALK THE BIG ONE XL

29 April - 17 June, various dates (see website), 5.30pm & 7.30pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £150 An in depth extended version of Walk The Big One. 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

FAULTY TOWERS DINING EXPERIENCE

29 April - 11 November, Fridays, 7.30pm, Paradise Rooms, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £42.50 Pretty much anything can happen!

0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com Selected dates/times. Please check websites for details.

Please note: events and dates may be subject to change.

THROUGHOUT THE SEASON 2022 NORTH PIER HISTORY & HERITAGE TOURS

April - October, various dates (see website), 11am, North Pier, £12.50 Learn about the history of Blackpool’s very first attraction.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

BLACKPOOL GHOST WALKS

April - October, various dates (see website), 7.30pm, Outside Tourist Information Centre, £6 The Ghost Hunter guides you to haunted Blackpool locations.

07519 265 637 | supernaturalevents.co.uk

BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS

April - November, various dates (see website), The Blackpool Tower Mr Boo and Mooky are back again!

01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com

KINGS & QUEEN OF ROCK POP & ROLL

April - December, 7.45pm, Central Pier Show Bar, £10 - £20 History’s most iconic and influential entertainers of pop.

01253 622255 | ticketsource.co.uk/kingsqueens

FUNNY GIRLS SUMMER SHOW

2 June - 18 September, 8pm, Funny Girls, £5 - £27 An utterly unique and altogether unforgettable experience.

01253 649194 | funnygirlsonline.co.uk

EVOLUTION OF MAGIC - THE UNKNOWN

24 June - 8 October, 6pm & 7.30pm, Horseshoe Bar, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £12 - £14 A fast-paced, thrill riding and thoroughly entertaining show!

0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

RAPTURE - THE HOT ICE SHOW

7 July - 10 September, 2.30pm & 7pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Ice Arena, £10 - £28 A galvanizing combination of sensual dance and ice skating.

0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS

2 September 2022 2 January 2023, free (see website) The greatest free light show on earth since 1879.

01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

THROUGHOUT THE SEASON 2022 BLACKPOOL HERITAGE TRAM ILLUMINATION TOURS

3 September 2022 2 January 2023, various times (see website), Pleasure Beach Heritage Tram Stop, £10+ Ride an iconic tram through the Illuminations.

01253 209521 | blackpoolheritage.com

FUNNY GIRLS HALLOWEEN SHOW

21 September - 6 November, 8pm, Funny Girls, £5 - £27 A spooktacular show from the Funny Girls.

01253 649194 | funnygirlsonline.co.uk

FUNNY GIRLS CHRISTMAS SHOW

17 November 2022 - 8 January 2023, 8pm, Funny Girls, £5 - £27 Celebrate in style with the Funny Girls cracker of a show.

01253 649194 | funnygirlsonline.co.uk

COMEDY STATION COMEDY CLUB

Various dates (see website), Comedy Station, £11.60 - £15.50 Check website for line ups and details.

01253 381381 | blackpoolcomedyclub.com

PLEASURE BEACH LATE NIGHT RIDING

Various dates (see website), Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £38 - £44 Ride into the night with all rides open until 10pm.

Tel: 0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

FISH & CHIP HERITAGE TRAM TOUR

Various dates (see website), 7.15pm, Heritage Tram Stop, £12+ A tour on a Heritage Tram whilst enjoying fish and chips.

01253 209521 | blackpoolheritage.com

GHOST TRAM TOUR

Various dates (see website), 7pm, Heritage Tram Stop, £6 - £12 Ghost-hunting tram tour with stories that give you a chill!

01253 209521 | blackpoolheritage.com Selected dates/times. Please check websites for details.

Please note: events and dates may be subject to change.

APRIL 2022 THE OSMONDS A NEW MUSICAL

29 March - 2 April, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £20+ Musical telling the official story from Jay Osmond.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

GANGSTA GRANNY

31 March - 3 April, 10.30am, 11am, 1.30pm, 2pm, 3pm & 7pm, Grand Theatre, £19.50+ Award-winning production of the story by David Walliams.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

SOUL TRAIN

1 April, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £19.50 - £26.50 Featuring a fun presentation of soul classics.

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS CIRCUS PANTOMIME

3, 10 & 18 April, 2.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £8 - £12 Join Goldilocks and the madcap circus gang.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

PINOCCHIO - NORTHERN BALLET

5 April, 2pm & 4pm, Grand Theatre, £9+ For little ones to enjoy ballet, music and theatre.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS

6 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £28+ The Story of The Dubliners returns to theatres in 2022.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THEATRE HERITAGE TOUR

7 April, 10am,Grand Theatre, £12.50+ Delve into the history of one of Blackpool’s iconic landmarks.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

TWO PINTS PODCAST LIVE WITH WILL MELLOR & RALF LITTLE

7 April, 8pm, Grand Theatre, £25 - £31 Will Mellor and Ralf Little on tour with their smash hit Podcast.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

APRIL 2022 AN EVENING WITH RICKY HATTON

8 April, 6.15pm, Winter Gardens, £40+ Supported by a packed card of professional boxing.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

JULIAN CLARY - BORN TO MINCE

8 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £28.50+ Julian Clary will bare his soul as never before.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE WHITNEY HOUSTON EXPERIENCE STARRING NYA KING

8 April, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £19.50+ UK’s No.1 tribute, as authentic and realistic as you’ll ever hear.

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

THE LATHUMS

9 April, 7pm, Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, £19.50+ A celebration of the band’s progress over the past two years.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

UK COACH RALLY

9 & 10 April, 10am, Tower Festival Headland, free (see website) Celebrating the best vehicles of the past and present.

01753 631170 | coachdisplays.co.uk

ALICE IN EASTERLAND – THE EASTER BUNNY’S MAGICAL ADVENTURE 10 - 14 April, 11am & 1.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £25+ per child (including a free adult) Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Easter Bunny and more.

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

AIDA

10 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £32.50+ A timeless and emotional opera with breath taking melodies.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

FOOTLOOSE

11 - 16 April, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £15+ Based on the 1980s screen sensation.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

BOWLING FOR SOUP

12 April, 7pm, Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, £29.50+ On their first UK tour completely focused on seaside towns.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

APRIL 2022 KINKY BOOTS

13 - 16 April, 2pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £22 - £28 Blackpool Operatic Players present Kinky Boots.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE REALLY GOOD FRIDAY EASTER VARIETY SHOW

15 April, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £19.50+ The Harper Brothers with Kitty Harris and Max Fulham.

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

ROY CHUBBY BROWN’S EASTER SPECIAL

15 April, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £25 After 50 years in show business Roy Chubby Brown is back.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

THE BRUNCH CLUB - BEYONCE DRAG BRUNCH 16 April, 11.30am, 5th Floor, The Blackpool Tower, £40+ The Ibiza rave scene with bottomless booze and brunch.

07824335111 | thebrunchclub.co.uk

SOUND OF THE SIXTIES

16 April, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £20 Get your glad rags on and prepare to dance the night away.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

CIRQUE DE HILARIOUS A FRIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

17 - 18 April, 2.30pm & 3pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £16+ Hilarious comedy, magic, mayhem, slapstick and specialty acts.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

AN EVENING WITH THE LEGENDARY P.J. PROBY 17 April, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £20 With comedy legend Mr Johnnie Casson and the 7 piece band.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

ROY G HEMMINGS - DICTIONARY OF SOUL 17 April, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £24.50+ Featuring a live band and backing singers.

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

CHRIS CONNER - THE WORLD FAMOUS ELVIS SHOW - UP CLOSE & PERSONAL 18 April, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £25 - £28 One of the world’s greatest Elvis tributes.

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

APRIL 2022 ANIMAL FARM

19 - 23 April, 2pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £26.50 - £38.50 A dynamic, daring and contemporary take on the story.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

CELINE - MY HEART WILL GO ON

21 April, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £25 - £28 A celebration of one of the greatest singers of our time.

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

DIVERSITY

22 April, 7pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £28.50+ One of their biggest UK tours to date.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

TOTALLY TINA

23 April, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £22.50+ Tribute to the queen of rock ’n’ roll!

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

BLACKPOOL FESTIVAL OF RUNNING

23 & 24 April, 9am, Middle Walk Promenade, £6.50 - £36.50 Spectacular running event on Blackpool’s Promenade.

01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com

JUSTIN LIVE - THE BIG TOUR

24 April, 11am & 2.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £15.50+ CBeebies superstar Justin Fletcher live extravaganza.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

ED BYRNE - IF I’M HONEST

24 April, 8pm, Grand Theatre, £28.50+ Ed Byrne’s brand-new masterclass in observational comedy.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

SIR RANULPH FIENNES LIVING DANGEROUSLY

25 April, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £25+ A journey through Sir Ranulph’s life - an unparalleled story!

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

APRIL 2022 JOHANNES RADEBE - FREEDOM

26 April, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £25+ The dances that you love, with Johannes’ flair and energy.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

ELO AGAIN

27 April, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £31.50+ Celebrating Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN WEEKENDER

29 April - 1 May, 12pm, The Blackpool Tower, £25+ Three days of northern and modern soul - now in two rooms.

01253 622242 | theblackpooltower.com

TRIXIE MATTEL - GROWN UP

29 April, 6.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £30+ See winner of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ season 3!

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

BINGO LOCO - THE BINGO RAVE

29 April, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £17 Incredible night of fun and hysteria, with a few drinks!

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CINEMA DIRTY DANCING

29 April, 9.15pm, Stanley Park, £12.50 - £20.50 The UK’s largest touring outdoor cinema!

02921152357 | adventurecinema.co.uk

ON BROADWAY

30 April, 1pm & 6.30pm, Grand Theatre, £17.50+ Your favourite musicals in a show of glamour, glitz and fantasy.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

FRANKIE ALLEN LIVE IN BLACKPOOL

30 April, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £17.50 - £20 The UK’s most feared comedian brings his comedy roadshow.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CINEMA MAMMA MIA

30 April, 9.15pm, Stanley Park, £12.50 - £20.50 The UK’s largest touring outdoor cinema!

02921152357 | adventurecinema.co.uk

MAY 2022 JASON MANFORD - LIKE ME

1 May, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £33.50+ Jason’s back with his smash-hit stand up show.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS CIRCUS PANTOMIME

1 & 29 May, 2.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £8 - £12 Join Goldilocks and the madcap circus gang.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CINEMA – JURASSIC PARK

1 May, 9.15pm, Stanley Park, £12.50 - £20.50 The UK’s largest touring outdoor cinema is coming back!

02921152357 | adventurecinema.co.uk/venues/stanley-park

PRIVATE PEACEFUL

2 - 7 May, 2pm & 7.30am, Grand Theatre, £26.50 - £38.50 From the author of War Horse, adapted by Simon Reade.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

FOALS

5 & 6 May, 6.30pm, Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, £42+ Universally acclaimed indie band.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTISTS WORLD TOUR

6 May, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £23+ From the USA, the biggest and best Elvis show in the world!

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

BREAK FREE - THE GREATEST HITS OF QUEEN 6 May, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £22 - £25 The best hits of UK super group Queen are performed live.

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

COMIC CON WORLD

7 & 8 May, Winter Gardens, £8 - £12 Blackpool’s biggest Comic Con event!

01253 623304 | comicconworld.co.uk

JOE LONGTHORNE - HIS LIFE STORY

7 May, 6pm,Joe Longthorne Museum, North Pier, £10 - £15 Michael George honours Joe Longthorne.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

MAY 2022 UB40 - BIGGA BAGGARIDDIM TOUR

7 May, 7.30pm, Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, £40+ Timeless classics, fan favourites, and their latest material.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

SLEEPING WITH BEAUTY

7 May, 8pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £25 (Age 18+) Starring Hollyoaks & Waterloo Road’s Ben-Ryan Davies!

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

BEAVERBROOKS BLACKPOOL 10K FUN RUN 8 May, 11am, Savoy Hotel, £10.50 - £12.50 A charity fun run along a traffic free Blackpool promenade.

01253 952556 | trinityhospice.co.uk

LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY

8 May, 7.30am, Grand Theatre, £25+ Multi-award-winning show with toe-tapping country classics.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

DOMINIC KIRWAN

8 May, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £25 Ireland’s international hit recording Star, Dominic Kirwan.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

SOME MOTHERS DO ‘AVE ‘EM

10 - 14 May, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £25.50 - £35.50 Hilarious mishaps with Joe Pasquale as Frank Spencer.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

MICHAEL KIWANUKA

13 May, 7pm, Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, £37.50+ Mercury and Brit award nominated British musician.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

LIONEL - A TRIBUTE TO LIONEL RITCHIE

13 May, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £23.50+ Malcolm Pitt delivers a powerhouse performance as Lionel.

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

KATY HOPKINS & ALEX BELFIELD

13 - 15 May, 8pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £25 Watch them in this 2 hour seaside special.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

MAY 2022 THE BRUNCH CLUB - IBIZA CLASSICS

14 May, 11.30am, 5th Floor, The Blackpool Tower, £40+ The Ibiza rave scene with bottomless booze and brunch.

07824335111 | thebrunchclub.co.uk

JOHN BARROWMAN - I AM WHAT I AM

14 May, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £25+ He can sing, dance, act, present and on occasion he judges.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD

15 May, 7.30am, Grand Theatre, £27+ The All Balls and Glitter Tour.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

DEAD LIES

17 - 21 May, 2.30pm & 7.30am, Grand Theatre, £26.50 - £35.50 A roller-coaster ride of a play, packed with twists and turns.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

ALAN PARTRIDGE - STRATAGEM

17 May, 8pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £35+ Love him or loathe him, we all love Alan Partridge.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

FOLLOW THAT DREAM THE ELVIS UK CHAMPIONSHIPS

20 May, 2pm, VIVA Blackpool, £139.50+ Bringing Elvis fans together for three days of Elvis.

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

BLACKPOOL PROMENADE 10 MILER

21 May, 11am, Middle Walk, Promenade, £14.40 - £18 A fast but undulating course around the coastal front.

01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com

OTI MABUSE - I AM HERE

21 May, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £31.82+ A night of electrifying choreography with Oti. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

MARTY WILDE DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS 22 May, 7.30am, Grand Theatre, £32 - £36 1950s heartthrob Marty Wilde takes to the road again.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

MAY 2022 RUSSELL BRAND - 33

23 May, 6pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £33.33+ Stand up on the strangeness of the last 18 months.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

STRICTLY COME DANCING THE PROFESSIONALS

25 & 26 May, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £35+ Strictly Come Dancing waltz back to Blackpool in 2022.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

BASIC PHOTOGRAPHIC SESSION 26 May, 10am, Grand Theatre, £45+ Join renowned photographer Sean Conboy.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

TONY HADLEY 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

27 May, 7pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £27.50+ Celebrating four decades since Spandau Ballet.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE FIZZ! CHERYL, MIKE & JAY OF BUCKS FIZZ!

27 May, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £24.50+ The sounds of the 80s from the Eurovision champions.

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

ROB BECKETT - WALLOP!

27 - 28 May, 8pm, Grand Theatre, £26.50+ The Mouth of the South is back to make you laugh.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

BLACKPOOL SOULS IN MOTION DANCING ON THE CARPET

28 May, 12pm, Tower Festival Headland, £5 A day of Northern Soul and Motown on The Comedy Carpet.

SOOTY’S COMING HOME

28 May, 12pm, 3pm & 6pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £5 - £7 Izzy wizzy let’s get busy - It’s The Sooty Show!

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

MAY 2022 SARAH MILLICAN - BOBBY DAZZLER

28 May, 8pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £27.50+ The hilarious Bobby Dazzler of a new stand-up show.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

COUNT ARTHUR STRONG

29 May, 8pm, Grand Theatre, £23.50+ ‘And This Is Me!’ A twentieth-anniversary tour!

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE CHER SHOW

31 May - 4 June, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £20+ Six decades of stardom, over a 100 million records sold.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

JUNE 2022 QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE

2 - 5 June, Blackpool See our website to find out more about our celebrations.

01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

THE RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS

5 June, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £31+ The most famous bagpipe band in the world.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THEATRE HERITAGE TOUR

6 June, 10am, Grand Theatre, £7.50+ Delve into the history of one of Blackpool’s iconic landmarks.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

MRS BROWN’S BOYS

6 - 8 June, 7pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £22.50+ Starring Brendan O’Carroll and Mrs Brown’s Boys.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

JANE MCDONALD - LET THE LIGHT IN

10 - 11 June, 7pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £35+ One of the nation’s best-loved entertainers.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

PRIDE BLACKPOOL

11 June, Princess Parade, tickets - see website Pride Blackpool proudly present Summer Pride.

E: info@prideblackpool.co.uk | prideblackpool.co.uk

AN EVENING WITH LEE CADMAN

11 June, 6pm, Joe Longthorne Museum, North Pier, £15 - £20 Vocalist Lee Cadman has been entertaining for over 20 years.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN

11 June, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £25 After 50 years in show business Roy Chubby Brown is back!

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

MAGIC OF MOTOWN

12 June, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £31.50+ A musical journey with the biggest Motown party of the year.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

PAUL MAXWELL - THE ELTON JOHN EXPERIENCE 12 June, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £18 - £20 Musical journey through the career of the iconic British artist.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

JUNE 2022 THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE

13 - 18 June, 2pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £31.50+ Award-winning comedydrama from Jim Cartwright.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

BLACKPOOL INTERNATIONAL SOUL FESTIVAL 5

17 - 19 June, Winter Gardens, £79+ A star-studded line-up of American Soul legends on stage.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

ALEX BELFIELD

18 June, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £19 News presenter, commentator, troublemaker and comedian.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

JURASSIC LIVE

19 June, 1pm & 6pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £12.50 - £18 A’ roar-some’ experience millions of years in the making.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

80S LIVE

19 June, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £28.50 Travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

ARMED FORCES WEEK

20 - 26 June, see website for details Tributes to the Armed Forces past, present and future.

01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

BOOGIE NIGHTS

22 - 25 June, 2pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £18.50 - £23.50 The 70s musical tells a hilarious and heart-warming story.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

PLEASURE BEACH SUMMERTIME GAMES

24 - 28 June, 5.30pm & 7.30pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Take part in a host of fantastic fun family games!

0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

ARMED FORCES DAY 25 JUNE

Blackpool has long enjoyed a special relationship with Britain’s armed forces. During the Second World War, it was home to one of the world’s largest military training centres with almost 800,000 recruits. Ready-made accommodation meant Blackpool was a natural base for billeted servicemen, relocated civil servants and thousands of evacuees.

The resort evokes fond memories for those based here.

That’s why we celebrate the contribution of them all over several days with a range of formal and informal events leading up to Armed Forces Day. We will be marking the occasion with a flourish, as we did in 2020 when our VE Day and Battle of Britain anniversary commemorations included lighting The Blackpool Tower in patriotic red, white, and blue.

For more information go to visitblackpool.com

JUNE 2022 ARMED FORCES DAY

25 June, Blackpool, free (see website) Blackpool’s opportunity to say thank you to our heroes.

01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

PETER KAY TRIBUTE

25 June, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £15 - £20 Simon Mark’s authentic tribute act to the comedy legend.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

26 June, 7pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £28.50+ The world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

HOUSEWIVES ON HOLIDAY

26 June, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £27.50+ Bring your passports and bikinis - we’re off on our holibobs.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

CHICAGO

28 June - 2nd July, 2.30pm & 7pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £20+ Musical set amidst the razzledazzle decadence of the 20s.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

LYTHAM FESTIVAL

28 June - 10 July, Lytham Green , £39.50+ Taking place in the Main Proms Arena for ten nights. lythamfestival.com

DAVE LEA & ANDY MUDD IF I NEVER SING ANOTHER SONG

30 June, 6pm, Joe Longthorne Museum, North Pier, £12 - £15 In memory of Joe Longthorne featuring the songs he loved.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

BOWIE EXPERIENCE

30 June, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £29+ A must see for all Bowie fans, featuring all the hits.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

JULY 2022 CHICAGO

28 June - 2 July, 2.30pm & 7pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £20+ Musical set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 20s.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

BLACKPOOL CARNIVAL

1 - 3 July, Waterloo Headland, free Three fantastic days of entertainment.

07957 811696 | blackpoolcarnival.com

ELVIS CELEBRATION

1- 3 July, 12.30pm, Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, £75+ A festival to celebrate the king of rock n roll.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

IRISH ANNIES

1 July, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £22.50 Brand new musical play celebrating the best of Irish culture.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

BLACKPOOL BEACH 5K & 10K

2 July, 11am, Mirror ball, South Promenade, £12 - £15 A fun event on the beach of Blackpool and St Annes.

01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com

BRINGING MUSIC BACK

2 July, 12.30pm, Pavilion Theatre, Winter Gardens Blackpool Symphony Orchestra entertains the Fylde Coast.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

BUDDY HOLLY LIVES - THE MUSIC NEVER DIED 2 July, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £22 - £24 Celebrate 70 years of legendary music from Buddy.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

BAT OUT OF HELL

5 - 9 July, 2.30pm & 7pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £17.50+ The legendary anthems of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

JULY 2022 RACE FOR LIFE 5K

6 July, 7pm, Tower Festival Headland, £10 - £14.99 Uniting to raise valuable funds for life-saving research.

0300 123 0770 | raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

MICHAEL JACKSON THE LEGACY - STARRING CJ 8 July, 7pm, VIVA Blackpool, £19.50 - £26.50 An exceptionally authentic, world-class tribute.

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

AN EVENING WITH STUART PEARCE

8 July, 7.15pm, Winter Gardens, £45+ A brilliant night of stories from on and off the pitch.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE LANCASHIRE HOT POTS THE CHIPS AND GIGGLES TOUR

9 July, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £20.50+ Bernard and the boys will be playing all your favourites.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

BLACKPOOL SUMMER 10K

10 July, 9.30am, Middle walk, Promenade, £16 - £18 A fast course around the coastal front of Blackpool.

01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com

STEVE STEINMAN’S ANYTHING FOR LOVE THE MEATLOAF STORY

10 July, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £31.50 - £33.50 Steve pulls out all the stops to bring you his all-new hit show.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

MANCHESTER TO BLACKPOOL BIKE RIDE

10 July, Media City, Salford - Blackpool Solaris Centre The Christie Manchester to Blackpool ride is 60 miles.

0117 422 1472 | bikeevents.co.uk

LORD OF THE DANCE 25 YEARS OF STANDING OVATIONS

11 - 13 July, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £35+ High-energy Irish dancing, original music and storytelling.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

SUMMER CIRCUS PARTY

11, 18 & 25 July, 2.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £8 - £12 Fast moving, high energy performance, perfect for all ages!

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

JULY 2022 RADIO GA GA

14 July, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £24+ The ultimate celebration of one the biggest bands - Queen.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE DRIFTERS

15 July, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £35+ The Drifters are back performing all their classic hits.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

FCR SPORTIVE BLACKPOOL

16 July, 9.30am, Middle walk, Promenade, £20 - £25 Starting and finishing on Blackpool’s Middle Walkway.

01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com

PEPPA PIG’S BEST DAY EVER

16 & 17 July, 1pm & 4pm, Grand Theatre, £18.50 - £23.50 Peppa Pig is going on a special day out.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

FLEETWOOD TRAM SUNDAY

17 July, Fleetwood, free The UK’s largest free family vintage transport and arts event.

01253 887693 | visitfleetwood.info

BLACKPOOL MUSIC RUN

17 July, 12pm, Tower Festival Headland, £17 - £32 Live music along a 5k or 10k fun run along the Promenade.

E: info@hntaylor.com | blackpoolmusicrun.co.uk

AN EVENING WITH LEE CADMAN

17 July, 6pm, Joe Longthorne Museum, North Pier, £15 - £20 Vocalist Lee Cadman has been entertaining for over 20 years.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

THE WIZARD OF OZ

20 & 27 July, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £10 Come along on a magical adventure to find the Emerald City.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

BURN THE FLOOR - THE REUNION

21 July, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £40+ Featuring the most celebrated alumni of Burn the Floor.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

QUEEN - WE WILL ROCK YOU

21 & 28 July, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £10 - £18 One of the world’s most authentic tributes to Queen.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

JULY 2022 PHIL WINSTONS THEATREWORKS PRESENTS - TIME

22 July, 2.30pm & 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £13 - £18 Incredible theatre disciplines with triple threat students 01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN

23 July, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £25 After 50 years in show business Roy Chubby Brown is back!

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

WALL OF FLOYD

24 July, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £23+ Leading Pink Floyd tribute band.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

25 - 30 July, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £17.50+ The sensational brand-new production of Joseph.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

DAVE LEA & ANDY MUDD IF I NEVER SING ANOTHER SONG

28 July, 6pm, Joe Longthorne Museum, North Pier, £12 - £15 In memory of Joe Longthorne featuring the songs he loved.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

HELLFIRE OUTSIDE 2022

29 July, 4pm, Tower Festival Headland, tickets - see website Scooter Live, Ben Nicky, Darren Styles, Callum Higby and more. skiddle.com

PIER JAM TOWER FESTIVAL

30 July, 2pm, Tower Festival Headland, tickets - see website Craig David presents TS5, Rudimental (DJ set) and many more. skiddle.com

PSYCHOLOGY OF SERIAL KILLERS

30 July, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £20 Join expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

BLACKPOOL AIR SHOW 13 & 14 AUGUST

Watch in wonder as some of the world’s most incredible aircraft and aviators perform jaw-dropping aerobatics and fly-bys over Blackpool seafront. A brilliant weekend of free family entertainment with food stalls, sideshows, and a real festival atmosphere.

For more information go to visitblackpool.com

AUGUST 2022 SUMMER CIRCUS PARTY

1, 8, 15 & 29 August, 2.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £8 - £12 Fast moving, high energy performance, perfect for all ages!

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

THE WIZARD OF OZ

3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 August, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £10 Come along on a magical adventure to find the Emerald City.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

REBELLION & R-FEST

4 - 7 August, Winter Gardens & Tower Festival Headland The largest independent punk festival in the UK. E: info@rebellionfestivals.com | rebellionfestivals.com

QUEEN - WE WILL ROCK YOU

4, 11, 18 & 25 August, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £10 - £18 One of the world’s most authentic tributes to Queen.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

AN EVENING WITH LEE CADMAN

6 August, 6pm, Joe Longthorne Museum, North Pier, £15 - £20 Vocalist Lee Cadman has been entertaining for over 20 years.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

ALEX BELFIELD

6 August, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £19 News presenter, commentator, troublemaker and comedian.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

IAN JONES - LEE EVANS TRIBUTE

13 August, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £15 - £20 Ian Jones will leave you laughing down the aisles.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

BLACKPOOL AIR SHOW 13 & 14 August, Promenade, free (see website) Britain’s finest display pilots take to the skies.

01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

RUN THE LIGHTS 10K & 5K

13 August, 9pm, Middle Walk, North Promenade, £15 - £20 Experience the world famous Illuminations traffic-free.

01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com

RIDE THE LIGHTS 30 AUGUST

One of the most magical nights in our events calendar when, for one night only, the six miles of Promenade will be closed to give cyclists an opportunity to get a sneak preview of the Illuminations before Switch-On. Prepare to be dazzled as bikes of all shapes and sizes take advantage of the traffic-free route. Free event, suitable for all ages.

For more information go to visitblackpool.com

AUGUST 2022 JERSEY BOYS

16 - 27 August, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £20+ This smash-hit musical has won 65 major awards.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN

20 August, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £25 After 50 years in show business Roy Chubby Brown is back!

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

ON WITH THE SHOW

21 August, 2pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £5 - £25 Charity gala performance for local based charities.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

THE SOOTY SHOW - SOOTY’S COMING HOME 22 August, 12pm, 3pm & 6pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £5 - £7 Izzy wizzy let’s get busy - It’s The Sooty Show!

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

DAVE LEA & ANDY MUDD IF I NEVER SING ANOTHER SONG

25 August, 6pm, Joe Longthorne Museum, North Pier, £12 - £15 In memory of Joe Longthorne featuring the songs he loved.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

SIX THE MUSICAL

30 August - 3 September, 4pm & 8pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £20+ From Tudor queens to pop princesses - the wives of Henry VIII. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

RIDE THE LIGHTS

30 August, 7pm, Promenade, free (see website) An exciting preview of Blackpool Illuminations.

01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

TRINITY HOSPICE BLACKPOOL NIGHT RUN 31 August, 7pm, Tower Festival Headland, tickets - see website Run 7.5km and raise money for Brian House.

01253 952556 | trinityhospice.co.uk

ILLUMINATIONS SWITCH-ON 2 SEPTEMBER

It’s the biggest night of the year when Blackpool celebrates the start of Illuminations season beginning with a fantastic party in the famous Tower Ballroom featuring a stellar line-up of musical talent and the switch-on moment by a guest celebrity. Check out the VisitBlackpool.com website for details of how to claim a free ticket and watch the live stream.

For more information go to visitblackpool.com

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS

2 SEPTEMBER 2022 - 2 JANUARY 2023 Celebrate the arrival of autumn with a trip through the country’s most enduring and endearing free attraction.

Take the opportunity to get out of the car and marvel at some of the magical tableaux and light installations along the Prom.

For more information go to visitblackpool.com

SEPTEMBER 2022 QUEEN - WE WILL ROCK YOU

1 & 8 September, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £10 - £18 One of the world’s most authentic tributes to Queen.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

ILLUMINATED KITE FLYING EVENING AND FIREWORKS

2 September, 6pm, St Annes See the skies above St Anne’s seafront awash with colour.

01253 658443 | discoverfylde.co.uk

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS SWITCH-ON 2 September, free (see website) The biggest night in Blackpool’s calendar!

01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

CALLING PLANET EARTH

2 September, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £23.50 Journey through one of the greatest musical eras, the 80s.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

THE BRITISH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2 - 4 September, Winter Gardens, £75+ The celebration is held over three days.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

ST ANNES KITE FLYING FESTIVAL

3 - 4 September, 11am - 5pm, St Annes Colourful kites fill the skies above St Annes beach.

01253 658443 | discoverfylde.co.uk

IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE

7 - 8 September, 10am, 1pm & 4pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £12.50+ Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back!

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

SEPTEMBER 2022 AN EVENING WITH LEE CADMAN

10 September, 6pm, Joe Longthorne Museum, North Pier, £15 - £20 Vocalist Lee Cadman has been entertaining for over 20 years.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

ALEX BELFIELD

10 September, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £19 News presenter, commentator, troublemaker and comedian.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

JAGUAR 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

10 - 11 September, Tower Festival Headland & Middle Walk, tickets - see website The Blackpool Swallow Sidecar factory opened 100 years ago.

02476564420 | jaguarheritage.com

MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA

11 September, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £17+ Paying homage empress of soul, the iconic Gladys Knight.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

RUPAULS DRAG RACE THE OFFICIAL SERIES 3 TOUR

14 September, 8pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £35+ Witness the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

WORLD FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIP BLACKPOOL 17 September, 1 & 15 October, 7.30pm, Tower Festival Headland, free (see website) The best pyrotechnic displays in the world.

01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

TONIGHT AT THE MUSICALS

17 September, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £18 Songs from popular musicals backed by a live band.

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SEPTEMBER 2022 FORD DAY BLACKPOOL

18 September, Middle Walk, Promenade, free (see website) A free display showcasing the best Ford vehicles. fordday.co.uk

GIANTS OF COUNTRY SHOW

18 September, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £17.50 Johnny Westwood is a UK country music star.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

DAVE LEA & ANDY MUDD – IF I NEVER SING ANOTHER SONG

22 September, 6pm, Joe Longthorne Museum, North Pier, £12 - £15 In memory of Joe Longthorne featuring the songs he loved.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN

24 September, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £25 After 50 years in show business Roy Chubby Brown is back!

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

FORD CAPRI CLUB MEET BLACKPOOL

25 September, Middle Walk, Promenade, free (see website) A free display showcasing the best Ford Capri vehicles. capripower.co.uk

JASON MANFORD - LIKE ME TOUR

29 September, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £35+ Jason’s latest comic offering with expert observational comedy.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

THE DIANA ROSS STORY

30 September, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £23.50 The world premier show in celebration of Diana Ross.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

AND FINALLY…PHIL COLLINS

30 September, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £23.50+ The UK’s top Phil Collins tribute.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

WORLD FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIP BLACKPOOL 17 SEPTEMBER, 1 & 15 OCTOBER

Watch the Blackpool night skies light up with three brilliant firework displays synced to music as teams from across the globe battle it out. Free to attend - simply head to the Tower Festival Headland on the seafront and prepare to be thrilled.

Check the visitblackpool.com website for start times.

LIGHTPOOL FESTIVAL 14 - 29 OCTOBER

The award-winning Lightpool Festival returns with an amazing free-to-see programme of light installations, 3D projection shows, art trails, and stunning live performances.

For more information go to visitblackpool.com

OCTOBER 2022 THE GIN & RUM FESTIVAL

1 October, 12.30pm, Winter Gardens, £16.48+ Join the party and discover the best gin and rum right now.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

WHITNEY - QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

1 October, 7pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £20+ Direct from the West End, the ultimate Whitney tribute show.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

WORLD FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIP BLACKPOOL 1 & 15 October, 7.30pm, Tower Festival Headland, free (see website) The best pyrotechnic displays in the world.

01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

THE ROD STEWART SONGBOOK

1 October, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £17 - £19 Grab your tartan and get ready for the ultimate tribute.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

JONGLEURS LEGENDS

2 October, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £28.50+ Buckle up for a comedy rollercoaster ride!

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE STORY OF SOUL

2 October, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £24+ Join the ‘Love Train’, as we give you the ‘Best of Our Love’.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

TWOPENCE TO CROSS THE MERSEY

4 - 6 October, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £26.50 - £32.50 A girl and her wealthy family face poverty during the 1930s.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

FAST LOVE - EVERYTHING SHE WANTS TOUR 6 October, 8pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £24+ From the West End, a George Michael celebration!

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

HALF MAN HALF BISCUIT

6 October, 8pm, Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, £25+ Formed nearly 30 years ago, with 13 albums released.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

OCTOBER 2022 JOURNEY TO HELL FREAK NIGHTS

7 - 30 October, 7pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £32+ An action based experience including one rollercoaster.

0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

NORTHERN LIVE

7 October, 7.30pm, VIVA Blackpool, £24 - £26 The world’s greatest and most authentic touring live band.

01253 297297 | vivablackpool.com

AN EVENING WITH LEE CADMAN

8 October, 6pm, Joe Longthorne Museum, North Pier, £15 - £20 Vocalist Lee Cadman has been entertaining for over 20 years.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

ALEX BELFIELD

8 October, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £19 News presenter, commentator, troublemaker and comedian.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

NEON MEMORY WALK

8 October, 7.30pm, Tower Festival Headland, £12.50 Walking together in memory of loved ones lost.

01253 952556 | trinityhospice.co.uk

BOYZLIFE

9 October, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £36.50+ Super group formed by Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

MILTON JONES - MILTON IMPOSSIBLE

13 October, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £31+ One man. One mission. Is it possible? No, not really.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

THE JERSEYS LIVE

14 October, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £16 - £18 Incredible falsettos and beautiful acapellas of the 60s and 70s.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

LIGHTPOOL FESTIVAL 14 - 29 October, free (see website) Two weeks of extraordinary free entertainment.

01253 478222 | visitblackpool.com

OCTOBER 2022 HARRY HILL - PEDIGREE FUN

15 October, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £33.50+ An all-singing, all-dancing one-man spectacular.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

CELINE - WITH LIVE BAND

15 October, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £20 - £22.50 All the hits from a career spanning over 35 years.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

AUTUMN BREAKER 10K

16 October, 10am, Blackpool Sports Centre, £15 - £17 A two-lap course around Stanley Park, for all abilities and ages.

01253 394038 | fyldecoastrunners.com

HALLOWEEN - CARNIVAL OF SCREAMS

16, 23 & 30 October, 2.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £8 - £12 When the carnival comes to town, nothing is as it seems!

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

VINCENT SIMONE - TANGO PASSION

16 October, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £32 - £36 Argentine tango king and Strictly Come Dancing legend.

01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

X-TREME MAGIC

17 October, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £26.50 A spectacular show with fire, illusion and death-defying stunts.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

WILL YOUNG

19 October, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £42.50+ He’s spent the last two decades at the forefront of pop.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN’

21 October, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £24+ Widely regarded as the definitive tribute to Shakin’ Stevens.

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH ADELE

21 October, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £20 - £23.50 Lareena brings you a tribute to this star like no other.

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

OCTOBER 2022 THE SOOTY SHOW - SOOTY’S COMING HOME 22 October, 12pm, 3pm & 6pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £5 - £7 Izzy wizzy let’s get busy - It’s The Sooty Show!

01253 623304 | ticketsource.co.uk/blackpoolpiers

THE WORLD-FAMOUS ELVIS SHOW STARRING CHRIS CONNOR

22 October, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £32+ Voted as - The greatest Elvis tribute in the world!

0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

PAUL ZERDIN SHOW

24 - 29 October, 6pm & 7pm, Horseshoe Bar, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £12 - £15 Ventriloquist Paul Zerdin makes a welcome return.

0871 222 9090 | blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

DREAMGIRLS THE MUSICAL

25 October - 5 November, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £20+ Let your soul sing with the multi-award winning Dreamgirls.

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BIG NIGHT OUT

25 October, 8pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £14 - £15 It’s time for a ‘Big Night Out’ in this fast paced variety show.

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KEVIN BLOODY WILSON

28 October, 8pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £29.50 The funny man who stands out as a beacon for PC pushback.

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ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN

29 October, 7pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £25 After 50 years in show business Roy Chubby Brown is back!

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ELKIE BROOKS

30 October, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £32.50+ One of the most successful and popular singers from the UK. 01253 290190 | blackpoolgrand.co.uk

SPOOKTASTIC HALLOWEEN 5K

31 October, 7.30pm, Lawson’s Showground, £8.50 - £12.50 Do you dare enter?

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NOVEMBER 2022 DREAMGIRLS THE MUSICAL

25 October - 5 November, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £20+ The multi-award winning Dreamgirls.

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AN EVENING WITH LEE CADMAN

5 November, 6pm, Joe Longthorne Museum, North Pier, £15 - £20 Vocalist Lee Cadman has been entertaining for over 20 years.

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ALEX BELFIELD

5 November, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £19 News presenter, commentator, troublemaker and comedian.

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PETER KAY TRIBUTE

12 November, 7.30pm, Joe Longthorne Theatre, North Pier, £15 - £20 Simon Mark’s authentic tribute act to the comedy legend.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE AND PARADE 13 November, 10.55am, Blackpool War Memorial, free (see website) The annual Remembrance Day service and parade.

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WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?

17 November, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £19.50+ Joyous new show celebrating the music of Tina Turner.

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SIXTIES GOLD

18 November, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £38+ The Tremeloes featuring Chesney Hawkes and many more.

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NOVEMBER 2022 SLEEPING BEAUTY

20 November, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, £39.50+ From UK-based Classical Ballet and Opera House.

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CHRISTMAS

BY THE SEA

18 November 2022 2 January 2023, Tower Festival Headland We will unwrap our plans soon, details on our website.

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STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL

21 - 26 November, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £17+ Bringing together a cast of over 20 world class performers.

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CINDERELLA THE PANTOMIME

26 November - 28 December, 10.30am, 11am, 2.30pm, 4.30pm & 7pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £10+ Clap your hands, cheer, boo and enjoy the story of Cinderella!

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PLEASURE BEACH CHRISTMAS GROTTO 26 November - 24 December, 11am - 5pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £16.99+ Visit Santa Claus at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

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KING OF POP

30 November, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £23+ The world’s number one Michael Jackson tribute artist ‘Navi’.

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DECEMBER 2022 CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA

18 November 2022 - 2 January 2023, Tower Festival Headland We will unwrap our plans soon, details on our website.

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CINDERELLA THE PANTOMIME

26 November 28 December, 10.30am, 11am, 2.30pm, 4.30pm & 7pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £10+ Clap, cheer, boo and enjoy the story of Cinderella!

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PLEASURE BEACH CHRISTMAS GROTTO 26 November - 24 December, 11am - 5pm, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £16.99+ Visit Santa Claus at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

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CLINTON BAPTISTE VS RAMONE!

1 December, 7.30pm, The Blackpool Tower, £25 Notorious clairvoyant medium psychic.

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SLEEPING BEAUTY PANTOMIME

2 December 2022 - 1 January 2023, various times (see website), Grand Theatre, £22 - £29 Wakey wakey! Don’t miss this spellbinding tale.

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SHAKEN NOT STIRRED CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS

2 - 17 December, Paradise Rooms, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, £20+ The most glamorous and fun Christmas Dinner Show ever!

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SANTA DASH

4 December, outside Sandcastle Water Park, tickets - see website Dress as Santa, run and raise money for Trinity Hospice!

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DECEMBER 2022 ‘ROLLERIN’ ON WITH ‘THE LEGENDARIES’ - CELEBRATING LES MCKEOWN’S BAY CITY ROLLERS

6 December, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, tickets - see website The remaining band members re-group to play all the hits.

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COLLABRO - THE CHRISTMAS IS HERE TOUR 10 December, 7.30pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £25+ The world’s most successful musical vocal group.

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GRAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT

12 December, 8pm, Grand Theatre, £19.50+ Poulton-le-Fylde Band returns with the heart-warming concert.

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SANTA’S MAGICAL WORKSHOP

15 December, 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm, VIVA Blackpool, £20 per child (one free adult) Festive fun with Santa’s elves in a musical magical show.

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ELF THE MUSICAL

15 - 27 December, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm, Opera House, Winter Gardens, £15+ Feel-good family show guaranteed to be good for your Elf. 0844 856 1111 | wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

BREAK FREE - THE GREATEST HITS OF QUEEN 30 December, 7.45pm, VIVA Blackpool, £22 - £25 Recreating the concert experience of rock band Queen.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN PARTY

31 December, 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, £20+ One of the most eagerly-anticipated Northern Soul events.

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CHRISTMAS

BY THE SEA

18 NOVEMBER 2022 - 2 JANUARY 2023 2021 saw the Tower Festival Headland turned into an outdoor winter wonderland with skating rink, magic forest, snowfalls, log cabins and festive projection shows.

We will be unwrapping our plans for the 2022 Christmas season partway through the year – keep checking the visitblackpool.com website for updates.