Blackpool 2015 Event Guide

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EVENTS GUIDE

MAY-DECEMBER 2015

Welcome to Blackpool 2015

There’s never a dull moment in the UK’s most popular seaside resort and this guide will help ensure your visit to Blackpool is as memorable as you wish.

Whether you are enjoying the smash hit musical CATS at the Winter Gardens, or staring spell bound at the sky as the Red Arrows fly over at the Blackpool Air Show, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

And don’t forget that from September 4 to November 8 you can witness the dazzling Blackpool Illuminations along the newly refurbished promenade.

So read this guide from cover to cover and let it inspire one of your best holidays ever.

WHAT’S ON 2015 LOVE EVENTS LOVE BLACKPOOL

22-28 June Blackpool Armed Forces Week 9 & 10 August Blackpool Air Show 1 September Ride The Lights 4-6 September Blackpool iFest Switch-On Weekend 4 September-8 November Blackpool Illuminations 11, 18, 25 September & 2 October World Fireworks Championship Come and visit our Tourist Information Centre to discover all the latest exciting attractions and events that Blackpool has in store, along with a wide range of offers, services and gifts you cannot afford to miss.

A wide range of discounted tickets for many of Blackpool's top attractions and events Theatre and Accommodation booking service Souvenirs, books, DVD's, exclusive postcards I

BPL merchandise

Maps & guides for Blackpool and the local area Illumination Tour Guides for coach parties and groups Heritage and Ghost Tour bookings Blackpool Tourist Information Centre, Festival House, Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 1AP Tel: (01253) 478222 Email: information@visitblackpool.com or go to: www.visitblackpool.com Please note: events and dates may be subject to change

Throughout the year* BLACKPOOL HERITAGE TRAM TOURS Every Saturday and Sunday to 8 Nov (exc. 5 Sept) with midweek tours 26-29 May; 27 July-3 Sept and 26-30 Oct. Day ticket: Adults £10; concession £7; children £6 Time: 10am-5pm Tel: 01253 473001 or visit: www.blackpooltransport.com/tickets/heritage-trams Departing from North Pier, FY1 1NE LIGHTWORKS HERITAGE TOURS See our collection of Illuminations dating from 1920s to present day.

Dates: 6 May (4.15pm); 3 June (4.15pm); 1 July (4.15pm); 4 July (11.15am); 23 Sept (4.15pm); 7 Oct (4.15pm); 10 Oct (11.15am) Tickets: Adults £8; children £4 Tel: 01253 478222 or go to: www.visitblackpool.com/shop Venue: Lightworks, Shorebury Point, Amy Johnson Way, FY4 2RL WINTER GARDENS HERITAGE TOURS Dates: 14 May; 11 June; 25 June; 30 July; 20 Aug; 27 Aug; 3 Sept; 17 Sept; 1 Oct; 15 Oct. Tickets: Adults £8; children £4 Time: 11.15am Tel: 01253 478222 or go to: www.visitblackpool.com/shop Venue: Winter Gardens, Church Street, FY1 1HW GRAND THEATRE HERITAGE TOUR Dates: 7 May; 5 June; 18 July Tickets: Adults £10; concession £8 Time: 11am Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT BLACKPOOL TRANSPORT RIDE & DINE A heritage tram tour followed by 2-course restaurant meal.

Dates: 20 May; 17 June; 15 July; 19 Aug; 16 Sept; 21 Oct; 18 Nov. Tickets: £25 (must be pre-booked) Time: 6pm Tel: 01253 473036 Bookings email: heritage.trams@blackpooltransport.com Location: Departing from North Pier, FY1 1NE GRUNDY ART GALLERY Exhibitions featuring contemporary and visual works of art.

Tickets: Free Times: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Bank Holidays 11am-4pm Tel: 01253 478170 or visit: www.grundyartgallery.com Venue: Grundy Art Gallery, Queen Street, FY1 1PU SEA LIFE BLACKPOOL BEACH CLEAN UP Dates: 24 May; 21 June; 19 July; 23 Aug; 20 Sept; 19 Oct; 29 Nov; 20 Dec Tickets: free Time: 10am For more details contact: 01253 621258 or visit: www.sealife.co.uk/blackpool Location: Meet at the RNLI Lifeboat Station opposite SEA LIFE Blackpool, FY1 5AA

BLACKPOOL STANLEY PARK Local entertainment at the bandstand June to Sept (weather permitting).

Heritage exhibitions at the Visitor Centre Wed-Sun 11am-3pm.

Tickets: free Times: Check website for entertainment Tel: 01253 318948 or visit: www.friendsofstanleypark.org.uk Venue: Stanley Park, West Park Drive, FY3 9HQ WALK THE BIG ONE Escorted climb to the 235ft summit of this popular rollercoaster.

Dates: 22 May; 26 June; 17 July; 25 Sept and 23 Oct Tickets: £50 (advance booking required) Times: 6pm; 7pm; 8pm Tel: 0871 222 1234 or visit: www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com Location: Blackpool Pleasure Beach, FY4 1EZ THE SANDS Sophisticated blend of excellent cuisine and first class entertainment throughout the year. Legends show details given below, contact venue for other entertainment early and late season.

Tel: 01253 625262 or visit: www.the-sands-blackpool.co.uk Venue: The Sands, Promenade, FY1 4TQ FUNNY GIRLS – Nightly (closed Mondays) Dates: Summer show through to 8 Nov. Christmas Show 19 Nov to 3 Jan 2016.

Tickets: Contact venue for details Time: Doors open 7pm Tel: 01253 649194 or visit: www.funnygirlsonline.co.uk Venue: Funny Girls, 5 Dickson Road, FY1 2AX VIVA CABARET SHOWBAR Contact venue for details of Viva Show; Comedy Station Club; Oh What a Nite! and On the Radio Diva through the Decades.

Tel: 01253 297297 or visit: www.vivablackpool.com Venue: Viva, 3 Church Street, FY1 1HJ GENTING CLUB Modern interior offering a vibrant casino and boutique style restaurant with live entertainment.

Tel: 01253 352628 for table reservations Venue: Genting Club, Queens Promenade, FY2 9QG THE PHILHARMONIC Contact venue for details of entertainment between July and Oct. Tickets: Adults £5; one child free with paying adult Tel: 0844 477 1000 or visit: www.bigoneproductions.com Venue: The Philharmonic, Foxhall Road, FY1 5BL * Please check individual websites for annual opening times

Throughout the year

NORTH PIER North Pier Theatre - a variety of entertainment nightly - contact venue for details.

Merrie England - open daily 10am-11pm with entertainment nightly (free admission).

Carousel Family Bar & Sun Lounge – open daily 11am (closing time dependent on weather).

Tel: 01253 623304 or visit: www.northpierblackpool.co.uk Venue: North Pier, FY1 1NE

9 May 95th SPRING BRASS BAND FESTIVAL Includes the Grand Shield, the Senior Cup and the Senior Trophy Qualifying Contests.

Tickets: £12 & £7 Time from: 9am Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Winter Gardens, Church Street, FY1 1HW 9 May THE PRODIGY Tickets: SOLD OUT Time: 7pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Winter Gardens, Church Street, FY1 1HW 10 May BEAVERBROOKS 10K FUN RUN Entry fee applies Time: Start 11am To enter visit: www.trinityhospice.co.uk/events Start from Hilton Hotel, Promenade, FY1 2JQ 10 May BLACKPOOL BEACH 10K RUN Entry fee applies Time: Start 10.30am Tel: 01253 395976 or visit: www.fyldecoastrunning.org Start from the Solaris Centre, Promenade, FY4 1RW 11 May LA BOHÈME Presented by the English Touring Opera.

Tickets from: £16.50 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 12 May THE SIEGE OF CALAIS Presented by the English Touring Opera.

Tickets from: £16.50 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT

May

Throughout May KEN WEBSTER (Saturdays only) Mentalist and hypnotist.

Tickets: £14 (adults only) Time: 8pm Tel: 0871 222 9090 or visit: www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com Venue: Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, FY4 1EZ

14 May THE CARPENTERS STORY Bringing back memories of pop’s most melodic duo.

Tickets from: £20.50 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 15 May ABBA MANIA Reliving memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves.

Tickets: Adults £19; under 18s £9.50 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 15-17 May THE FORTUNES WEEKENDER Enjoy The Fortunes along with Dave Berry and the Dakotas. .

Tickets: £65 per night (includes accommodation/dinner & entertainment) Tel: 07519 822588 Venue: Savoy Hotel, Queens Promenade, FY2 9SJ 16 May THE AMERICAN FOUR TOPS Performed by Soul Satisfaction and featuring Mr. William Hicks.

Tickets: Contact venue for details.

Time: 8pm Tel: 01253 297297 or visit: www.vivablackpool.com Venue: Viva, 3 Church Street, FY1 1HJ 16 May BalletBoyz present THE TALENT Making their debut in Blackpool with a brand new show.

Tickets from: £13.50 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 16 & 17 May THUNDERSPORTS BLACKPOOL NETBALL WEEKEND For open teams of all standards.

Entry fee applies Tel: 07709 732741 or visit: www.thundersports.co.uk Venue: Blackpool Sports Centre, West Park Drive, FY3 9HQ 19-23 May HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL Presented by Blackpool and Fylde Light Opera.

Tickets from: Adults £17.50; concession £16.50; children £13.50 Times: 7.30pm; Saturday matinee 2pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT

21-29 May BLACKPOOL DANCE FESTIVAL Tickets: Vary, telephone for details Times from: 11am Tel: 01253 625252 or visit: www.blackpooldancefestival.com Venue: Winter Gardens, Church Street, FY1 1HW 22 May ROY CHUBBY BROWN King of controversial comedy!

Tickets: Contact venue for details (over 18s only) Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 297297 or visit: www.vivablackpool.com Venue: Viva, 3 Church Street, FY1 1HJ 22 May UB40 One of the most successful British groups.

Tickets: £32.50 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW 23 May SING-A-LONG CINEMA Free outdoor event Time: 12noon-4pm Tel: 01253 476204 or visit: www.blackpoolbid.org Venue: St John’s (town centre), FY1 1HU 23 May SALSA AT THE BLACKPOOL TOWER An evening of Salsa with a sprinkling of Bachata and Kizomba.

Tickets: £12 (in advance); £16 (on the door) Time: 8pm-2am Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ 23 May KILLER QUEEN This group has performed their tribute to Queen since 1993.

Tickets: £19.50 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW

May

20 May THE MIGHTY WURLITZER ORGAN Relive the sounds of summer holidays gone by.

Tickets: £5 Time: 2pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW

23 & 24 May KINGSTONE PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP SUMMER BASH A new addition to the Championship calendar.

Tickets: From Adults £20; concession £10 Times: Vary Tel: 0844 856 1113 or visit: www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk/summer_bash Venue: Blackpool FC, Bloomfield Road, Seasiders Way, FY1 6JJ 24 May HOLD BACK THE NIGHT Ultimate concert filled with the music of The Bee Gees and ABBA. Tickets: Adults £18.50; children £9.50 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW 26 & 27 May MADAME BUTTERFLY WITH PERPETUUM MOBILE Northern Ballet performs two breath-taking ballets in one evening.

Tickets from: £10 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 26-31 May THE BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS Tickets from: Adults £12.50; children £9.95 Times: 1pm & 4pm; extra show 7pm on 27th Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ 27 May ELVES & THE SHOEMAKER Northern Ballet presents their latest ballet for children.

Tickets: £8 Times: 12.30pm & 2.15pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 28 May PHOTOGRAPHIC SESSION A masterclass providing the skills to photograph beautiful structures and interiors.

Tickets: £40 Time: 9.45am-2.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 28 May HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE LONGTHORNE Join comedian Billy Pearce, and a host of guests.

Various ticket options available – contact venue for details.

Times: Doors open 6pm Tel: 01253 297297 or visit: www.vivablackpool.com Venue: Viva, 3 Church Street, FY1 1HJ

29 May JOHN BARROWMAN All round entertainer bringing you his first full UK tour in four years.

Tickets from: £25 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW 30 May BLACKPOOL PROMENADE 10 MILER Entry fee applies Time: Start 10.30am Tel: 01253 395976 or visit: www.fyldecoastrunning.org Start from the Hilton Hotel, Promenade, FY1 2JQ 30 May SPRINGSPECTACULAR FAMILY PARTY Join our hosts of family entertainers.

Tickets from: £7; group of 4 £20 Time: 7pm-11pm Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ 30 May BRYAN FERRY Bryan returns after an impressive tour in 2014.

Tickets: From £35 Time: 7pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW 30 May LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS Providing an evening of music and comedy.

Tickets: £15.50 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT

CATS RETURNING TO BLACKPOOL IN JULY

May

29 May THE MERRY WIDOW Presented by the Musica Lirica Opera Company.

Tickets from: £13.50 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT

May at a Glance DATE

EVENT

VENUE

Throughout (Sat only)

Ken Webster

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

1&2

Return to the Forbidden Planet

Grand Theatre

1-3

Northern Soul & Motown Weekender

The Blackpool Tower

Throughout (Tues Only)

GlamMantics 70s & 80s Decades Show

The Sands

1 & 22

Roy Chubby Brown

Viva

2

Blackpool FC v Huddersfield FC

Bloomfield Road

2

Pirates & Mermaids Party

St. John’s

2&3

Blackpool Creatives Fair

Winter Gardens

4

Penny Farm Fun Dog Show

Penny Farm

5-9

Absent Friends

Grand Theatre

9

95th Spring Brass Band Festival

Winter Gardens

9

The Prodigy

Winter Gardens

10

Beaverbrooks 10k Fun Run

Start from Hilton Hotel

10

Blackpool Beach 10k Run

Start from the Solaris Centre

11

La Bohème

Grand Theatre

12

The Siege of Calais

Grand Theatre

14

The Carpenters Story

Grand Theatre

15

Abba Mania

Grand Theatre

15-17

The Fortunes Weekender

Savoy Hotel

16

The American Four Tops

Viva

16

Balletboyz present The Talent

Grand Theatre

16 & 17

Thundersports Blackpool Netball Weekend

Blackpool Sports Centre

19-23

Hairspray The Musical

Grand Theatre

20

The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ

Opera House

21-29

Blackpool Dance Festival

Winter Gardens

22

UB40

Opera House

May

DATE

EVENT

VENUE

23

Sing-A-Long Cinema

St. John’s

23

Salsa at The Blackpool Tower

The Blackpool Tower

23

Killer Queen

Opera House

23 & 24

Kingstone Press Championship Summer Bash

Blackpool FC

24

Hold Back the Night

Opera House

26 & 27

Madame Butterfly with Perpetuum Mobile

Grand Theatre

26-31

The Blackpool Tower Circus

The Blackpool Tower

27

Elves & The Shoemaker

Grand Theatre

28

Photographic Session

Grand Theatre

28

Happy Birthday Joe Longthorne

Viva

29

The Merry Widow

Grand Theatre

29

John Barrowman

Opera House

30

Blackpool Promenade 10 Miler

Start from the Hilton Hotel

30

Springspectacular Family Party

The Blackpool Tower

30

Bryan Ferry

Opera House

30

Lancashire Hotspots

Grand Theatre

La Bohѐme

Throughout June (no performance Fri. & Mon. except on 22nd & 29th) THE BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS Tickets from: Adults £12.50; children £9.95 Times: 2.30pm on performance dates / Saturday 20th – 1pm & 2pm Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ Throughout June KEN WEBSTER (Saturdays only) Mentalist and hypnotist.

Tickets: £14 (adults only) Time: 8pm Tel: 0871 222 9090 or visit: www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com Venue: Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, FY4 1EZ 2-6 June THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS Tells the story of a forbidden friendship set during World War II. Tickets from: £18.50 Times: Vary, contact venue for details Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 6 June RSPCA FUN DAY Free outdoor event in aid of the RSPCA Time: 11am-4pm Tel: 01253 476204 or visit: www.blackpoolbid.org Venue: St John’s (town centre), FY1 1HU 6 June FACING UP 2 KIDNEY CANCER AROUND BRITAIN MOTOR CYCLE RIDE Start of 5000 mile journey in aid of James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer Time: 12noon Visit: www.facingup2kidneycancer.org Start: Tower Festival Headland, Promenade, FY1 4BJ 6 June DANCE NIGHT Classic dance night with professional dancers.

Tickets: £9.95 Time: The ballroom will be open all day until 11pm Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ 6 June HITS RELOADED Helping children gain live theatre and stage performance experience.

Tickets: Adults £10; children £7.50 Time: 7pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW

7 June BEAVERBROOKS BIKE RIDE Charity event in aid of the Trinity Hospice.

Entry fee applies Time: 8.30am Tel: 01253 359362 or visit: www.trinityhospice.co.uk Location: Fylde and Wyre area 7 June MILTON JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DAFT Comedian famous for his one-liners.

Tickets: £25.50 Time: 8pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 8 June THE ARTSCOOL PROJECT The aim is to offer an inspiring stage experience for students.

Tickets: Adults £14; children £10 Time: 7pm-10pm Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ 9 June Roald Dahl’s THE WITCHES Presented by Blackpool & The Fylde College.

Tickets: Adults £11.50; concession £9.50 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 9-11 June LORD OF THE DANCE: DANGEROUS GAMES Directed by Michael Flatley and featuring 40 outstanding new performers.

Tickets from: £33 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW

Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games

June

6 & 7 June CORRINNE VALENTE’S TRULY FAIR Craft and vintage fair.

Tickets: Adults £1; children free Time: 10am-5pm Visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Winter Gardens, Church Street, FY1 1HW

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11 & 12 June Cole Porter’s ANYTHING GOES Presented by Blackpool & The Fylde College Tickets: Adults £11.50; concession £9.50 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 11-28 June (no show Mon & Tues) LEGENDS An evening of top tribute acts.

Tickets: Contact venue for details Time: Doors open 6.30pm Tel: 01253 625262 or visit: www.the-sands-blackpool.co.uk Venue: The Sands, Promenade, FY1 4TQ 12 June ONLY FOOLS & 3 COURSES Fine dining and comedy action “Fools & Horses” style.

Tickets: £40 Time: 7pm-11pm Tel: 01253 623434 Venue: Hilton Hotel, North Promenade, FY1 2JQ 13 June THE REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY All 37 of the Bard’s plays in 97 minutes!

Tickets: Adults £17.50; concession £15.50 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 13 & 14 June BLACKPOOL PRIDE FESTIVAL Free event with entertainment, market stalls, parade and much more.

Time from: 11am For further information visit: www.blackpoolpridefest.com Venue: St. John’s & Winter Gardens, Church Street, FY1 1HW 14 June AN AFTERNOON WITH FRANK BRUNO Former WD World Heavyweight Champion relates his life story.

Ticket: Contact venue for details Time: 2pm Tel: 01253 297297 or visit: www.vivablackpool.com Venue: Viva, 3 Church Street, FY1 1HJ 14 June 53rd MANCHESTER TO BLACKPOOL CAR RUN Free outdoor event of veteran and vintage cars judged at Stanley Park.

Time from: 1.30pm For further details visit: www.lancsautoclub.com Venue: Italian Gardens, Stanley Park, West Park Drive, FY3 9HQ

16-20 June YES, PRIME MINISTER Stage version of popular television programme.

Tickets: Adults £13; concession £11 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 20 June BLACKPOOL’S STRONGEST MAN COMPETITION Ex-Forces personnel and civilians compete to win this coveted title.

Free event Time: 11am-5pm Tel: 01253 476204 or visit: www.blackpoolbid.org Venue: St John’s (town centre), FY1 1HU 22 June ARMED FORCES’ WEEK FLAG RAISING CEREMONY Blackpool joins the nation in this countrywide tribute.

Free event Time: 10am Tel: 01253 478222 or go to: www.visitblackpool.com Venue: Blackpool Town Hall, Talbot Square, FY1 1AP 22 June MUSIC FOR HEROES Evening of entertainment to thank the Armed Forces past and present Tickets: £1 per ticket by application Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01235 478222 or go to: www.visitblackpool.com Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW 23 June ARMED FORCES’ CAREER INFORMATION DAY Armed Forces’ representatives offer career guidance at this free event.

Time: 10am-2pm Tel: 01253 754840 or go to: www.visitblackpool.com Venue: Blackpool Town Hall, Talbot Square, FY1 4BJ 23 June WE’LL MEET AGAIN A celebration of wartime entertainment.

Ticket: Adults £12.90; concession £10.90 Time: 2pm Tel: 01253 297297 or visit: www.vivablackpool.com Venue: Viva, 3 Church Street, FY1 1HJ

June

14 June JOE McELDERRY Previous “X-Factor” winner.

Tickets: Adults £21.50; under 14s £15 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT

23 June HERCULES The story of Hercules as you’ve never seen it before!

Tickets: Adults £8; schools £6.50 Time: 1.30pm & 7pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 24 June ARMED FORCES’ WEEK AFTERNOON TEA DANCE A themed tea dance to the sounds of the famous Mighty Wurlitzer Tickets: £12.95 Time: 10am-5pm Tel: 0871 222 9929 or go to: www.visitblackpool.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ 24 June GIVE ME THE MOONLIGHT – Tribute to Frankie Vaughan Tickets: Contact venue for details Time: Contact venue for details Tel: 01253 623304 or visit: www.northpierblackpool.co.uk Venue: North Pier, FY1 1NE 24 & 25 June MICHAEL McINTYRE: WORK IN PROGRESS Acclaimed stand-up comedian.

Tickets: £32 Time 8pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT

Michael McIntyre 25 June SONGS OF VICTORY – Tribute to Vera Lynn Tickets: Contact venue for details Time: Contact venue for details Tel: 01253 623304 or visit: www.northpierblackpool.co.uk Venue: North Pier, FY1 1NE

26 June ARMED FORCES’ FYLDE MEMORIAL ARBORETUM A Service of Dedication to commemorate Armed Forces and veterans.

Free event Time: 11am Tel: 01253 478222 or go to: www.visitblackpool.com Location: Fylde Memorial Arboretum, Millennium Grove, Moor Park Avenue, FY2 0LY 26 June ARMED FORCES’ WEEK GALA DINNER Armed Forces personnel, veterans, families and supporters are invited to enjoy a meal and entertainment.

Tickets: £18.95 Time: Reception 7pm Tel: 01253 352341 or go to: www.visitblackpool.com Venue: Norbreck Castle Hotel, Queens Promenade, FY2 9AA 26 June SING TOGETHER 200 children from across the country engage and delight you with song.

Tickets: £6 Time: 7pm-8.30pm Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ 26 & 27 June LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Highly acclaimed and much-loved musical.

Tickets: Adults £10; under 26s £7 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 26-28 June BLACKPOOL CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW Fri: Toy, Terrier & Utility groups; Sat: Gundog & Hound groups; Sun: Working & Pastoral groups.

Tickets: £10 per car (valid for duration of the show) Time: 9am-5pm Tel: 01254 853526 or visit: www.blackpooldogshow.com Venue: Redwood Park, Pinfold Lane, Inskip, PR4 0UA

June

25 June DEREK ACORAH Enjoy a 2-course meal and listen to the world’s most renowned Spirit Medium.

Tickets: £30 Time: 7pm Bookings tel: 01253 336346 or visit: www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com Venue: White Tower, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, FY4 1EZ

27 June NATIONAL ARMED FORCES’ DAY MILITARY CONCERT A full live concert by the Band and Corps of Drums of the Regiment of Fusiliers (Lancashire).

Tickets: tbc Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 478222 or go to www.visitblackpool.com Venue: Norbreck Castle Hotel, Queens Promenade, FY2 9AA 28 June WALK WITH WHALES 5-mile walk with a free visit to SEA LIFE Blackpool.

Free event Time: 10am-3pm Tel: 01249 449500 or visit: www.walkforwhales.org Start: SEA LIFE Blackpool, Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 5AA 28 June BLACKPOOL ARMED FORCES’ & VETERANS’ SUNDAY SERVICE AND PARADE Honouring Britain’s Armed Forces past, present and future followed by a short parade along the Promenade.

Free event Time: 10.30am-12 noon Tel: 01253 478222 or go to: www.visitblackpool.com Location: Blackpool Cenotaph (by North Pier) FY1 1NE 28 June BLACKPOOL TAXI PULL Free outdoor event to raise money for Ex-Service Charities.

Time: 12 noon Tel: 01253 478222 or go to: www.visitblackpool.com Start: Central Promenade (in front of The Blackpool Tower) FY1 4BJ 28 & 29 June GODSPELL IN CONCERT Legendary rock musical.

Tickets from: £26.50 Times: 7.30pm; Monday matinee 2pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 30 June AU REVOIR REVUE Music, dance and presentation by Blackpool youngsters.

Tickets: £6.50 Time: 7pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT

June

27 June NATIONAL ARMED FORCES’ DAY Check out the replica Spitfire, military vehicles, military band, entertainment and much more.

Free event Time: 10.30am-4pm Tel: 01253 478222 or go to: www.visitblackpool.com Venue: St. John’s (town centre), FY1 1BP

June at a Glance DATE

EVENT

VENUE

Throughout (exc. most Mon & Fri)

The Blackpool Tower Circus

The Blackpool Tower

Throughout Sat Only

Ken Webster

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

2-6

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

Grand Theatre

6

RSPCA Fun Day

St. John’s

6

Facing Up 2 Kidney Cancer Around Britain Motor Cycle Ride

Tower Festival Headland

6

Dance Night

The Blackpool Tower

6

HITS Reloaded

Opera House

6&7

Corrinne Valente’s Truly Fair

Winter Gardens

7

Beaverbrooks Bike Ride

Fylde & Wyre area

7

Milton Jones and the Temple of Daft

Grand Theatre

8

The Artschool Project

The Blackpool Tower

9

Roald Dahl’s The Witches

Grand Theatre

9-11

Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games

Opera House

11 & 12

Cole Porter’s Anything Goes

Grand Theatre

11-28 (exc Mon & Tues)

Legends

The Sands

12

Only Fools & 3 Courses

Hilton Hotel

13

The Reduced Shakespeare Company

Grand Theatre

13 & 14

Blackpool Pride Festival

St. John’s & Winter Gardens

14

An Afternoon with Frank Bruno

Viva

14

53rd Manchester to Blackpool Car Run

Italian Gardens, Stanley Park

14

Joe McElderry

Grand Theatre

16-20

Yes, Prime Minister

Grand Theatre

June

DATE

EVENT

VENUE

20

Blackpool’s Strongest Man Competition

St. John’s

22

Armed Forces’ Week Flag Raising Ceremony

Blackpool Town Hall

22

Music For Heroes

Opera House

23

Armed Forces’ Career Information Day

Blackpool Town Hall

23

We’ll Meet Again

Viva

23

Hercules

Grand Theatre

24

Armed Forces’ Week Afternoon Tea Dance

The Blackpool Tower

24

Give Me the Moonlight Tribute to Frankie Vaughan

North Pier

24 & 25

Michael McIntyre: Work in Progress

Grand Theatre

25

Songs of Victory Tribute to Vera Lynn

North Pier

25

Derek Acorah

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

26

Armed Forces’ Fylde Memorial Arboretum

Fylde Memorial Arboretum

26

Armed Forces’ Week Gala Dinner

Norbreck Castle Hotel

26

Sing Together

The Blackpool Tower

26 & 27

Little Shop of Horrors

Grand Theatre

26 & 28

Blackpool Championship Dog Show

Redwood Park, Inskip

27

National Armed Forces’ Day

St. John’s

27

Armed Forces’ Day Military Concert

Norbreck Castle Hotel

28

Walk with Whales

SEA LIFE

28

Blackpool Armed Forces’ & Veterans’ Sunday Service & Parade

Blackpool Cenotaph

28

Blackpool Taxi Pull

Central Promenade

28 & 29

Godspell in Concert

Grand Theatre

30

Au Revoir Revue

Grand Theatre

Throughout July (no Friday performance) THE BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS Tickets from: Adults £12.95; children £12.50 Times: Vary, contact venue for details Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ Throughout July KEN WEBSTER (Saturdays only) Mentalist and hypnotist.

Tickets: £14 (adults only) Time: 8pm Tel: 0871 222 9090 or visit: www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com Venue: Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, FY4 1EZ Throughout July (no show Mon & Tues) LEGENDS An evening of top tribute acts.

Tickets: Contact venue for details Time: Doors open 6.30pm Tel: 01253 625262 or visit: www.the-sands-blackpool.co.uk Venue: The Sands, Promenade, FY1 4TQ Throughout July (Tues only) GLAMMANTIC 70s & 80s DECADES SHOW Tickets: Contact venue for details Time: Doors open 6.30pm Tel: 01253 625262 or visit: www.the-sands-blackpool.co.uk Venue: The Sands, Promenade, FY1 4TQ 1 July RACE FOR LIFE Charity event in aid of Cancer Research.

Entry fee applies Time: 7.30pm Tel: 0300 123 0770 or visit: www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org Location: Tower Festival Headland, Promenade, FY1 4BJ 1 July AU REVOIR REVUE Music, dance and presentation by Blackpool youngsters.

Tickets: £6.50 Time: 7pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 2-31 July (no Sunday show) HOT ICE SHOW – DESIRE Starring a cast of world championship skaters.

Tickets from: £6 Times: 2.30pm & 7pm Tel: 0871 222 9090 or visit: www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com Venue: The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, FY4 1EZ

Alan Carr 3-5 July EUROPE’S TRIBUTE TO ELVIS Event includes the Ultimate Elvis contest preliminary heat with 25 tribute acts.

Tickets: Adults 3-day ticket £135 (online); day ticket £55 (online) Times: Contact venue for details Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Winter Gardens, Church Street, FY1 1HW 3-31 July (No Monday Show) CHRISTIAN FARLA Award winning illusionist.

Tickets: Adults £12; concession £10.50; family ticket £37 Times: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sun 7.30pm; Sat 3pm Tel: 0871 222 9090 or visit: www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com Venue: Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, FY4 1EZ 4 July FAMILY 5K FUN RUN Entry fee applies Time: Start 10am Tel: 01253 395976 or visit: www.fyldecoastrunning.org Start Stanley Park Running Track, West Park Drive, FY3 9HQ 4 July BEST VIDEOS OF ALL TIME Free outdoor event Time: 12noon-4pm Tel: 01253 476204 or visit: www.blackpoolbid.org Venue: St John’s (town centre), FY1 1HU

July

2 July ALAN CARR – YAP, YAP, YAP! Chat show host and funny man.

Tickets: £32 (minimum age 15 years) Time: 8pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT

4 & 5 July OCTONAUTS & THE DEEP SEA VOLCANO ADVENTURE Brand new stage production.

Tickets from: Adults £15; under 16s £13 Times: Sat: 1pm & 4pm; Sun: 10am & 1pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 5 July BLACKPOOL HILTON HALF MARATHON Entry fee applies Start time 10am Tel: 01253 395976 or visit: www.fyldecoastrunning.org Start from the Hilton Hotel, Promenade, FY1 2JQ 5 July BLACKPOOL MOTORCYCLE SHOW Free outdoor event Time: 11am-5pm Tel: 07836 519391 or visit: www.friendsofstanleypark.org.uk Venue: Stanley Park, West Park Drive, FY3 9HQ 7-11 July HORRIBLE HISTORIES – INCREDIBLE INVADERS AND GROOVY GREEKS Bringing historical events and figures to the stage.

Tickets: Adults £16; under 18s £12; schools £7 Times: Vary, contact venue for details Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT

Horrible Histories 9-6 September (no Monday show) CATS Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s record-breaking 2015 Olivier Award nominated musical.

Tickets from: £20 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW

11 July SUMMERTIME SOUL SPECIAL Enjoy six hours of classic 60s Soul, Motown and Northern Soul.

Tickets: £10 (advance); £12.50 (on the door) Time: 8pm-2am Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ 12 July BLACKPOOL SUMMER 10K RUN Entry fee applies Start time 9.30am Tel: 01253 395976 or visit: www.fyldecoastrunning.org Start from the Hilton Hotel, Promenade, FY1 2JQ 12 July MANCHESTER TO BLACKPOOL BIKE RIDE A sponsored charity ride.

Entry fee applies Start 7am, finishing Blackpool early afternoon Tel: 08454 601342 or visit: www.bike-events.com/manchesterblackpool Finish: South Promenade 14 July PONGO'S PARTY - MARTY MACDONALDS FARM Fun, songs and laughter and the biggest ever game of pass the parcel.

Tickets: £10.00 Times: 10.30am & 1pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 18-26 July BETVICTOR WORLD MATCHPLAY DARTS 32 players compete for the prestigious title Tickets: Balcony & standing from £20; table ticket from £25 Times: Vary, contact venue for details Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Winter Gardens, Church Street, FY1 1HW 19 July FLEETWOOD TRAM SUNDAY Free outdoor event Time: 10am-4pm For further information visit: www.tramsunday.co.uk Venue: Lord Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6SW 19 July THE BOOTLEG SIXTIES Performed by The Overtures.

Tickets from: £20 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT

21-25 July MURDER WITH LOVE A crime with a tantalising climax!

Tickets from: £14 Time: 7.30pm; Wed & Sat matinee 2.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 23 July NEIL DIAMOND IN CONCERT Legendary American singer/songwriter.

Tickets from: £65 Time: 5pm Tel: 0844 888 9991 or visit: www.ticketline.co.uk Venue: Blackpool FC, Bloomfield Road, FY1 6JJ 25 July TRINITY HOSPICE COLOUR SPLASH 5K RUN Beach run featuring powdered paint-shower stations.

Entry fee applies Time: 11am Tel: 01253 395362 or visit: www.trinityhospice.co.uk/coloursplash Location: Start Starr Gate, FY4 1 SY 25 July FAMILY FUN DAY WITH CBEEBIES Free outdoor event to meet Mr. Yipadee and friends from CBeebies.

Time: 12noon-4pm Tel: 01253 476204 or visit: www.blackpoolbid.org Venue: St John’s (town centre), FY1 1HU 27 July-29 August (no Sunday show) PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ A song and dance extravaganza.

Tickets from: Adults £17 Times: 7.30pm; Thur. & Sat. matinee 2pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 31 July ROY CHUBBY BROWN King of controversial comedy!

Tickets: Contact venue for details (strictly over 18s) Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 297297 or visit: www.vivablackpool.com Venue: Viva, 3 Church Street, FY1 1HJ

DATE

July

July at a Glance EVENT

VENUE

Throughout The Blackpool Tower Circus (exc. Fri)

The Blackpool Tower

Throughout Ken Webster (Sat only)

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Throughout Legends (exc Mon & Tues)

The Sands

Throughout GlamMantics 70s & 80s Decades The Sands (Tues Only) Show 1

Race for Life

Tower Festival Headland

1

Au Revoir Revue

Grand Theatre

2

Alan Carr - Yap, Yap, Yap

Grand Theatre

2-31 (exc Sun) Hot Ice Show - Desire

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

3-5

Europe’s Tribute to Elvis

Winter Gardens

3-31 (exc Mon)

Christian Farla

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

4

Family 5k Fun Run

Stanley Park

4

Best Videos of all Time

St. John’s

4&5

Octonauts & the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure

Grand Theatre

5

Blackpool Hilton Half Marathon

Start Hilton Hotel

5

Blackpool Motorcycle Show

Stanley Park

7-11

Horrible Histories - Incredible Invaders and Groovy Greeks

Grand Theatre

9-31 (exc Mon) CATS

Opera House

11

Summertime Soul Special

The Blackpool Tower

12

Blackpool Summer 10k Run

Hilton Hotel

12

Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride

South Promenade

14

Pongo’s Party - Marty Macdonalds Farm

Grand Theatre

18-26

BetVictor World Matchplay Darts

Winter Gardens

19

Fleetwood Tram Sunday

Fleetwood

19

The Bootleg Sixties

Grand Theatre

21-25

Murder with Love

Grand Theatre

23

Neil Diamond in Concert

Blackpool FC

25

Trinity Hospice Colour Splash 5k Run Starr Gate

25

Family Fun Day with CBeebies

St. John’s

27 July - 29 Puttin’ on the Ritz Aug (exc sun)

Grand Theatre

31

Viva

Roy Chubby Brown

Throughout August (no Friday performance) THE BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS Tickets from: Adults £12.50; children £9.95 Times: Vary, contact venue for details Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ Throughout August (no Sunday show) HOT ICE SHOW – DESIRE Starring a cast of world championship skaters.

Tickets from: £6 Times: 2.30pm & 7pm Tel: 0871 222 9090 or visit: www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com Venue: The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, FY4 1EZ Throughout August KEN WEBSTER (Saturdays only) Mentalist and hypnotist.

Tickets: £14 (adults only) Time: 8pm Tel: 0871 222 9090 or visit: www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com Venue: Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, FY4 1EZ Throughout August (no show Mon & Tues) LEGENDS An evening of top tribute acts.

Tickets: Contact venue for details Time: Doors open 6.30pm Tel: 01253 625262 or visit: www.the-sands-blackpool.co.uk Venue: The Sands, Promenade, FY1 4TQ Throughout August (Tues only) GLAMMANTIC 70s & 80s DECADES SHOW Tickets: Contact venue for details Time: Doors open 6.30pm Tel: 01253 625262 or visit: www.the-sands-blackpool.co.uk Venue: The Sands, Promenade, FY1 4TQ Through to 29 August (no Sunday show) PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ A song and dance extravaganza.

Tickets from: Adults £17 Times: 7.30pm; Thur. & Sat. matinee 2pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT

Katya Virshilas, Puttin’ on the Ritz

1 & 2 August BLACKPOOL JAZZ ‘N’ BLUES FESTIVAL Live music event to support the Trinity Hospice.

Free entry – donations welcome.

Time from: 11am Tel: 01253 623304 Venue: North Pier, FY1 1NE 1-30 Aug (No Monday Show) CHRISTIAN FARLA Award winning illusionist.

Tickets: Adults £12; concession £10.50; family ticket £37 Times: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sun 7.30pm; Sat 3pm Tel: 0871 222 9090 or visit: www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com Venue: Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, FY4 1EZ 9 July-6 September (no Monday show) CATS Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s record-breaking 2015 Olivier Award nominated musical.

Tickets from: £20 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW 2 & 23 August HALFWAY TO PARADISE – THE BILLY FURY STORY The Tornados fondly remember Billy Fury and play his timeless hits.

Tickets: £22 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 6-9 August REBELLION FESTIVAL One of the largest independent Punk/Alternative Music Festivals.

Tickets from: £140 (weekend pass) Time from :12noon Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Winter Gardens, Church Street, FY1 1HW 8 August SALSA AT THE BLACKPOOL TOWER Enjoy Salsa with a sprinkling of Bachata and Kizomba.

Tickets: £12 (in advance); £16 (on the door) Time: 8pm-2am Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ

August

1 August FOOTBALL FIESTA Free outdoor event Time: 12noon-4pm Tel: 01253 476204 or visit: www.blackpoolbid.org Venue: St John’s (town centre), FY1 1HU

9 August THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN Featuring more chart topper classics than ever.

Tickets: Adults £28; concession £25 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 9 August A SPIRITUAL EVENING WITH HELEN CHADWICK Professional Spiritual Medium and Psychic.

Tickets: Contact venue for details Time: 8pm Tel: 01253 297297 or visit: www.vivablackpool.com Venue: Viva, 3 Church Street, FY1 1HJ 9 & 10 August BLACKPOOL AIR SHOW Free two day event.

Times from: Sunday 12 noon; Monday 2pm Tel: 01253 478222 or go to: www.visitblackpool.com Location: Tower Festival Headland, Promenade, FY1 4BJ 14 & 28 August ROY CHUBBY BROWN King of controversial comedy!

Tickets: Contact venue for details (strictly over 18s) Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 297297 or visit: www.vivablackpool.com Venue: Viva, 3 Church Street, FY1 1HJ 15 August PHILIP HURST PRESENTS THE MIDSUMMER DANCE Social dance evening featuring Ballroom, Latin & Popular Sequence.

Tickets: £17.50 Time: Dancing 7.30pm (dance workshop 5.30-7pm included in the price) Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ 16 August JOAN ARMATRADING – THE SOLO TOUR British singer/songwriter and guitarist.

Tickets: £31.50 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT

Joan Armatrading

22 August TRINITY HOSPICE FUN DAY Free outdoor charity event in aid of Trinity Hospice.

Time: 11am-4pm Tel: 01253 476204 or visit: www.blackpoolbid.org Venue: St John’s (town centre), FY1 1HU 22 August NORTHERN & MODERN SOUL ALL-DAYER Bringing back memories from the Mecca, The Ritz and the Casino.

Tickets: £13 (advance); £15 (on the door) Time: 4pm-3am Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Winter Gardens, Church Street, FY1 1HW 29 August BLACKPOOL HILTON ILLUMINATIONS 10K RUN Entry fee applies Start time 11am Tel: 01253 395976 or visit: www.fyldecoastrunning.org Start from the Hilton Hotel, Promenade, FY1 2JQ 29 August LIVE PCW WRESTLING Free outdoor event Time: 1pm-4pm Tel: 01253 476204 or visit: www.blackpoolbid.org Venue: St John’s (town centre), FY1 1HU

Chris Masters Live PCW Wrestling 29 August ILLUMATHON LADIES’ WALK Entry fee applies Time: 10.30pm Tel: 01253 359362 or visit: www.trinityhospice.co.uk Start: Sainsbury’s, Red Bank Road, Bispham, FY2 9HH 30 August STANLEY PARK CLASSIC CAR SHOW Free outdoor event featuring classic, vintage and commercial vehicles.

Time: 10am-5pm Tel: 01253 865901 or visit: www.bvpg.co.uk Venue: Italian Gardens, Stanley Park, West Park Drive, FY3 9HQ 30 August SING-A-LONG-A-FROZEN Full-screening of Disney’s very popular Frozen with lyrics on screen.

Tickets: Adults £17; children £12; family tickets available Times: 11am; 3pm & 6.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT

August at a Glance DATE

EVENT

VENUE

Throughout The Blackpool Tower Circus (exc Fri)

The Blackpool Tower

Throughout Hot Ice - Desire (exc. Sun)

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Sat only

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Ken Webster

Throughout Legends (exc. Mon & Tues)

The Sands

Tues Only

The Sands

GlamMantics 70s & 80s Decades Show

Throughout Puttin’ On the Ritz (exc. Sun)

Grand Theatre

1

Football Fiesta

St. John’s

1-30

Christian Farla

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

1, 2 & 11-30 CATS (exc Mon)

Opera House

1&2

Blackpool Jazz ‘N’ Blues Festival

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

2 & 23

Halfway to Paradise The Billy Fury Story

Grand Theatre

6-9

Rebellion Festival

Winter Gardens

8

Salsa at the Blackpool Tower

The Blackpool Tower

9

The Magic of Motown

Grand Theatre

9

A Spiritual Evening with Helen Chadwick

Viva

9 & 10

Blackpool Air Show

Tower Festival Headland

14 & 28

Roy Chubby Brown

Viva

15

Philip Hurst presents the Midsummer Dance

The Blackpool Tower

16

Joan Armatrading - The Solo Tour

Grand Theatre

22

Trinity Hospice Fun Day

St. John’s

22

Northern & Modern Soul All-Dayer

Winter Gardens

29

Blackpool Hilton Illuminations 10k Run

Hilton Hotel

29

Live PCW Wrestling

St. John’s

29

Illumathon Ladies’ Walk

Start: Sainsbury’s, Bispham

30

Stanley Park Classic Car Show

Italian Gardens, Stanley Park

30

Sing-A-Long-A-Frozen

Grand Theatre

Throughout September KEN WEBSTER (Saturdays only) Mentalist and hypnotist.

Tickets: £14 (adults only) Time: 8pm Tel: 0871 222 9090 or visit: www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com Venue: Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, FY4 1EZ Throughout September (no show Mon & Tues) LEGENDS An evening of top tribute acts.

Tickets: Contact venue for details Time: Doors open 6.30pm Tel: 01253 625262 or visit: www.the-sands-blackpool.co.uk Venue: The Sands, Promenade, FY1 4TQ Throughout September (Tues only) GLAMMANTIC 70s & 80s DECADES SHOW Tickets: Contact venue for details Time: Doors open 6.30pm Tel: 01253 625262 or visit: www.the-sands-blackpool.co.uk Venue: The Sands, Promenade, FY1 4TQ 1 September RIDE THE LIGHTS Enjoy a sneak preview of the Illuminations along a traffic free Promenade.

Free event Time: 7pm-9pm Tel: 01253 478222 or go to: www.visitblackpool.com/ridethelights Location: Promenade between Starr Gate & Red Bank Road, Bispham 1 September LEWIS SCHAFFER IS FREE UNTIL FAMOUS Acclaimed New York comic.

Free admission but tickets must be booked Time: 8pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 1-5 September HOT ICE SHOW – DESIRE Starring a cast of world championship skaters.

Tickets from: £6 Times: 2.30pm & 7pm Tel: 0871 222 9090 or visit: www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com Venue: The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, FY4 1EZ

September

Throughout September (no Friday performance) THE BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS Tickets from: Adults £12.50; children £9.95 Times: Vary, contact venue for details Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ

1- 6 September CATS Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s record-breaking 2015 Olivier Award nominated musical.

Tickets from: £20 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW 4 & 5 September THE TOMMY COOPER SHOW Featuring Daniel Taylor as Tommy Cooper.

Tickets: £16; concession £14 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 4-6 September BLACKPOOL iFEST SWITCH-ON WEEKEND Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On weekend with top entertainment.

Tel: 01253 478222 or go to: www.visitblackpool.com/switchon Venue: Tower Festival Headland, Promenade, FY1 4BJ 4 Sept-8 Nov BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS Free event Times: Vary, check website for details Tel: 01253 478222 or go to: www.visitblackpoolilluminations.com Location: Blackpool Promenade 5 September BURLESQUE NOIR An evening of burlesque.

Tickets from: £28.05 Time: 8pm Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ 10-19 September THE FULL MONTY Stage performance of the 1977 British film.

Tickets from: £10 Times: 7.30pm; Sat & Thur. matinee 2pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT

The Full Monty

11 September ROY CHUBBY BROWN King of controversial comedy!

Ticket: Contact venue for details (strictly over 18s) Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 297297 or visit: www.vivablackpool.com Venue: Viva, 3 Church Street, FY1 1HJ 11, 18, 25 September BLACKPOOL FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIPS (weather permitting) Free spectator event Time from: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 478222 or go to: www.visitblackpool.com Location: Tower Festival Headland, Promenade, FY1 1AP 11-26 September (no Sunday show) TOMMY THE ROCK OPERA Classic rock opera directed by Paul Nicholas.

Tickets from £20 Times: Vary, contact venue for details Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW 12 September BLACKPOOL COMIC CON Come and meet your favourite stars of film, TV and comic books.

Tickets: Adults £10.50; family ticket £28.50 Time from: 10am Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Winter Gardens, Church Street, FY1 1HW

Comic Con 2015

12 September THE BLACKPOOL MECCA SOUL REUNION An authentic Blackpool Mecca Reunion.

Tickets: £10 (advance); £12.50 (on the door) Time: 8.30pm-2am Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ

21-26 September DREAMBOATS & MINISKIRTS A sequel to Dreamboats and Petticoats.

Tickets from: £20 Time: 7.30pm; Wed & Sat matinee 2.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT

Dreamboats & Miniskirts 25-27 September UK OPEN DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS Qualifier for the 10th World CDF World Championships.

All in one package: Spectator £160 (before 1/7/15); £180 normal price Times from: 2pm Tel: 07780 803776 or visit: www.ukopendance.com Venue: Norbreck Castle Hotel, Queens Promenade, FY2 9AA 26/27 September MANCHESTER TO BLACKPOOL NIGHT RIDE In aid of the British Heart Foundation.

Entry fee applies Time: Starting Manchester at 12midnight on 26th Tel: 0845 130 8663 or visit: www.bhf.org.uk/get-involved/events Finishing: Tower Festival Headland, Promenade, FY1 4BJ 27 September ELO AGAIN – A NIGHT OF ELO Re-enactment of an ELO concert.

Tickets: £22 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT

September

19 September COAST TOWN & SKA MOD FESTIVAL Popular event for Ska music fans.

Tickets: £20 (early bird £15) Minimum age 14 Time: Doors open 4pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Winter Gardens, Church Street, FY1 1HW

September at a Glance DATE

EVENT

VENUE

Throughout The Blackpool Tower Circus (exc Fri)

The Blackpool Tower

Sat only

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Ken Webster

Throughout Legends (exc. Mon & Tues)

The Sands

Tues Only

GlamMantics 70s & 80s Decades Show

The Sands

1

Ride the Lights

Promenade

1

Lewis Schaffer is Free Until Famous

Grand Theatre

1-5

Hot Ice Show - Desire

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

1-6

CATS

Opera House

4&5

The Tommy Cooper Show

Grand Theatre

4-6

Blackpool iFest Switch-On Weekend

Tower Festival Headland

4 Sept 8 Nov

Blackpool Illuminations

Blackpool Promenade

5

Burlesque Noir

The Blackpool Tower

10-19

The Full Monty

Grand Theatre

11

Roy Chubby Brown

Viva

11, 18, 25

Blackpool Fireworks Championships

Tower Festival Headland

11-26 (exc Sun)

Tommy the Rock Opera

Opera House

12

Blackpool Comic Con

Winter Gardens

12

The Blackpool Mecca Soul Reunion

The Blackpool Tower

19

Coast Town & Ska Mod Festival

Winter Gardens

21-26

Dreamboats & Miniskirts

Grand Theatre

25-27

UK Open Dance Championships

Norbreck Castle Hotel

26 & 27

Manchester to Blackpool Night Ride

Tower Festival Headland

27

Elo Again - A Night of Elo

Grand Theatre

Throughout October BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS Free event Times: Vary, check website for details Tel: 01253 478222 or go to: www.visitblackpoolilluminations.com Location: Blackpool Promenade Throughout October KEN WEBSTER (Saturdays only) Mentalist and hypnotist.

Tickets: £14 (adults only) Time: 8pm Tel: 0871 222 9090 or visit: www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com Venue: Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, FY4 1EZ Throughout October (no show Mon & Tues) LEGENDS Featuring top tribute acts.

Tickets: Contact venue for details Time: Doors open 6.30pm Tel: 01253 625262 or visit: www.the-sands-blackpool.co.uk Venue: The Sands, Promenade, FY1 4TQ Throughout October (Tues only) GLAMMANTIC 70s & 80s DECADES SHOW Tickets: Contact venue for details Time: Doors open 6.30pm Tel: 01253 625262 or visit: www.the-sands-blackpool.co.uk Venue: The Sands, Promenade, FY1 4TQ 2 October BLACKPOOL FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIPS (weather permitting) Witness the Fireworks finale at this free event.

Time from: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 478222 or go to: www.visitblackpool.com Location: Tower Festival Headland, Promenade, FY1 1AP 2 October ROY CHUBBY BROWN King of controversial comedy!

Ticket: Contact venue for details (strictly over 18s) Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 297297 or visit: www.vivablackpool.com Venue: Viva, 3 Church Street, FY1 1HJ 3 October TANGO BALL Live music from Argentina’s El Cachivache Quinteto.

Tickets: £23 (over 18s only) Time: 9pm-3am Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ

October

Throughout October (no Friday performance except on 30th) THE BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS Tickets from: Adults £12.50; children £9.95 Times: Vary, contact venue for details Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ

3 & 4 October BLACKPOOL STEAM AND VINTAGE RALLY Including steam engines, classic cars, tractors, motorbikes and cycles.

Tickets: Adults £5; children £3 Time: 10am-5pm Tel: 01253 421657 or visit: www.blackpoolsteam.co.uk Venue: Bloomfield Road Car Park, Seasiders Way, FY1 6HX 4, 11, 18, 25 October KEN DODD OBE British comedy legend, icon and national treasure.

Tickets from: £21 Time: 7pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 5-10 October THRILLER LIVE Celebrating the career of Michael Jackson.

Tickets from: £22.50 Times: Vary, contact venue for details Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT

Thriller Live 5-10 October THE GLENN MILLER STORY Tommy Steele narrates the story of this famous Big Band leader.

Tickets from: £19.50 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW

The Glenn Miller Story

11 October AUTUMN BREAKER 10K RUN Entry fee applies Start time 10.30am Tel: 01253 395976 or visit: www.fyldecoastrunning.org Start Stanley Park Running Track, West Park Drive, FY3 9HQ 11 October A SPIRITUAL EVENING WITH HELEN CHADWICK Professional Spiritual Medium and Psychic.

Ticket: Contact venue for details.

Time: 8pm Tel: 01253 297297 or visit: www.vivablackpool.com Venue: Viva, 3 Church Street, FY1 1HJ 15 October TIM VINE English writer, actor, comedian and presenter.

Tickets: £24 Time: 8pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT

Tim Vine 16 October THROUGH THE BLACKPOOL LIGHTS DOGS UNITE Event held in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Free but booking advisable Time: 6.30pm (registration 6pm) Tel: 0845 6006787 or visit: www.guidedogs.org.uk/dogs-unite Start: South Pier, Promenade, FY4 1BB 16 Oct-1 November (no Monday show) LAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY LIFE World premiere of the brand new musical starring David Hasselhoff.

Tickets from: £20 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW

October

10 & 11 October STREETDANCE & FREESTYLE CHAMPIONSHIPS Tickets: Vary, telephone for details Time from: 11am Tel: 01253 625252 or visit: www.blackpooldancefestival.com Venue: Winter Gardens, Church Street, FY1 1HW

17 October PHILIP HURST PRESENTS THE AUTUMN DANCE Social event featuring Ballroom, Latin & Popular Sequence.

Tickets: £17.50 Time: Dancing 7.30pm (dance workshop 5.30-7pm included in the price) Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ 17-20 October SEQUENCE DANCE FESTIVAL Tickets: Vary, telephone for details Time from: 11am Tel: 01253 625252 or visit: www.blackpooldancefestival.com Venue: Winter Gardens, Church Street, FY1 1HW 20 October THE WHITNEY HOUSTON EXPERIENCE WITH NYA KING Ticket: Contact venue for details.

Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 297297 or visit: www.vivablackpool.com Venue: Viva, 3 Church Street, FY1 1HJ 22 October PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD International psychic presents her phenomenal interactive stage show.

Tickets: £26 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 28-31 October LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Presented by Blackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company.

Tickets from: Adult £17.50; concession £16.50; under 18s £13.50 Times: 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat matinee 2pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 29-31 October CIRCUS OF HORRORS Featuring finalists from Britain’s Got Talent.

Tickets from: £15 (recommended age 16+) Time: Thurs 8pm; Fri & Sat 5pm & 8pm Tel: 0871 222 9090 or visit: www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com Venue: Blackpool Pleasure Beach, FY4 1EZ 30 October ELVIS ILLUMINATIONS SPECTACULAR Ticket: Contact venue for details Time: 9pm Tel: 01253 297297 or visit: www.vivablackpool.com Venue: Viva, 3 Church Street, FY1 1HJ

DATE

EVENT

VENUE

Throughout The Blackpool Tower Circus (exc. Fri)

The Blackpool Tower

Nightly

Blackpool Illuminations

Blackpool Promenade

Sat Only

Ken Webster

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Throughout Legends (exc. Mon & Tues)

The Sands

Throughout GlamMantics 70s & 80s Decades (Tues Only) Show

The Sands

2

Blackpool Fireworks Championships Tower Festival (weather permitting) Headland

2

Roy Chubby Brown

Viva

3

Tango Ball

The Blackpool Tower

3&4

Blackpool Steam and Vintage Rally

Bloomfield Road Car Park

Throughout Ken Dodd OBE (Sun Only)

Grand Theatre

5-10

Thriller Live

Grand Theatre

5-10

The Glenn Miller Story

Opera House

10 & 11

Streetdance & Freestyle Championships

Winter Gardens

11

Autumn Breaker 10k Run

Stanley Park

11

A Spiritual Evening with Helen Chadwick

Viva

15

Tim Vine

Grand Theatre

16

Through the Blackpool Lights Dogs Unite

South Pier

16 Oct 1 Nov (exc Mon)

Las Night a DJ Saved My Life

Opera House

17

Philip Hurst Presents The Autumn The Blackpool Dance Tower

17-20

Sequence Dance Festival

20

The Whitney Houston Experience Viva with Nya King

22

Psychic Sally on the Road

Grand Theatre

28-31

Legally Blonde the Musical

Grand Theatre

29-31

Circus of Horrors

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

30

Elvis Illuminations Spectacular

Viva

Winter Gardens

October

October at a Glance

1 November THE BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS Tickets from: Adults £12.50; children £9.95 Times: 1pm & 4pm Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ 1 November KEN DODD OBE British comedy legend, icon and national treasure.

Tickets from: £21 Time: 7pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 1 November LAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY LIFE World premiere of the brand new musical starring David Hasselhoff.

Tickets from: £20 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW 3-7 November SHERLOCK HOLMES & THE RIPPER MURDERS Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are drawn into one of the darkest plots.

Tickets from: £14 Times: 7.30pm; Wed & Sat matinee 2.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 3, 6, 14 November GLAMMANTIC 70s & 80s DECADES SHOW Tickets: Contact venue for details Time: Doors open 6.30pm Tel: 01253 625262 or visit: www.the-sands-blackpool.co.uk Venue: The Sands, Promenade, FY1 4TQ 4-7 November BLACKPOOL SCOUT GANG SHOW Tickets: Adults £8.50; concession/children £6.50 Times: 7.30pm; Sat 2pm & 7pm Tel: 0871 222 9090 or visit: www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com Venue: Blackpool Pleasure Beach, FY4 1EZ

November

1-8 November BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS Free event Times: Vary, check website for details Tel: 01253 478222 or go to: www.visitblackpoolilluminations.com Location: Blackpool Promenade

6-8 November THE 9TH TOGETHERNESS NORTHERN & MODERN SOUL WEEKENDER Presented by over 30 top DJs .

Tickets: £39 (full weekend ticket) Time: 4pm on Friday to midnight on Sunday Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ 7 November KEN WEBSTER Mentalist and hypnotist.

Tickets: £14 (adults only) Time: 8pm Tel: 0871 222 9090 or visit: www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com Venue: Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, FY4 1EZ 8 November REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICE Remembering the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives.

Free event Time from: 10.30am Tel: 01253 478222 or go to: www.visitblackpool.com Location: Blackpool Cenotaph, by North Pier, FY1 1NE 10 November HARRY ENFIELD & PAUL WHITEHOUSE LEGENDS! UK TOUR With BAFTA award-winning comedian & Welsh actor, writer and comedian.

Tickets from: £32.50 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW 10 November THE VACCINES Platinum selling English indie rock band.

Tickets: £25 Time: 7pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Winter Gardens, Church Street, FY1 1HW 10 & 11 November THE GONDOLIERS Starring the Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company.

Tickets from: Adults £21 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 12 November HMS PINAFORE Starring the Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company.

Tickets from: £19 Time: 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT

13 & 14 November THE MIKADO Starring the Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company.

Tickets from: £21 Times: 7.30pm; Sat matinee 2.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 13-15 November FESTIVE FOOD AND FLOWER SHOW NAFAS will be celebrating the festive season incorporating food and floral art. Watch culinary experts in the Taste Theatre and witness demonstrations in the Design Theatre showcasing the cream of NAFAS talent. Each day the competitors will compete live for the “Designer of the Year” prize.

Tickets: £18.50 (early bird £16.50 to 1/9/15); under 15s free accompanied by an adult. 3-day ticket £45 Time from: 9.30am Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Winter Gardens, Church Street, FY1 1HW 17 November DIE FLEDERMAUS With international soloists, a highly praised chorus and a full orchestra.

Tickets from: £18 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 18 November CARMEN (Bizet) With international soloists, a highly praised chorus and a full orchestra.

Tickets from: £18 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 19 November REEVES & MORTIMER – THE POIGNANT MOMENTS Funny men Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer entertain you.

Tickets from: £29.50 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW

November

12-14 November BLACKPOOL 22ND ANNUAL ROCK & ROLL WEEKEND Residential music weekend with dining and dancing to seven live bands.

Weekend package from: £206 Times: Vary, contact venue for details Tel: 01332 872320 or visit: www.blackpoolrockandroll.co.uk Venue: Imperial Hotel, Promenade, FY1 2HB

19-21 November NATIONAL DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS Tickets: Vary, telephone for details Times: Vary, telephone for details Tel: 01253 625252 or visit: www.blackpooldancefestival.com Venue: Winter Gardens, Church Street, FY1 1HW 20 November JIMMY CARR FUNNY BUSINESS One of UK’s most distinctive comedians.

Tickets: £25 (not suitable for under 16s) Time: 8pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW 21 November BLACKPOOL CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON Free giant outdoor music party.

Time: 3pm-6pm Tel: 01253 476204 or visit: www.blackpoolbid.org Venue: St John’s (town centre), FY1 1HU 21 November KING OF POP Starring “Navi” who earned a standing ovation from Michael Jackson himself!

Tickets from: £10 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW 22 November THE WORLD FAMOUS ELVIS SHOW Starring tribute artist Chris Connor.

Tickets: Contact venue for details Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 297297 or visit: www.vivablackpool.com Venue: Viva, 3 Church Street, FY1 1HJ 26 November THE RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR SHOW Bringing back wonderful memories of Frank, Sammy and Dean.

Tickets from: £17 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW 27 November DIVERSITY Previous “Britain’s Got Talent” finalists.

Tickets from: £25 Time: 7pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW 28 November SALSA AT THE BLACKPOOL TOWER An evening of Salsa with a sprinkling of Bachata and Kizomba.

Tickets: £12 (in advance); £16 (on the door) Time: 8pm-2am Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ

November at a Glance EVENT

VENUE

1-8

Blackpool Illuminations

Blackpool Promenade

1

The Blackpool Tower Circus

The Blackpool Tower

1

Ken Dodd OBE

Grand Theatre

1

Las Night a DJ Saved My Life

Opera House

3-7

Sherlock Holmes & The Ripper Murders

Grand Theatre

3, 6 & 14

GlamMantics 70s & 80s Decades Show

The Sands

4-7

Blackpool Scout Gang Show

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

6-8

The 9th Togetherness Northern & The Blackpool Tower Modern Soul Weekender

7

Ken Webster

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

8

Remembrance Sunday Service

Blackpool Cenotaph

10

Harry Enfield & Paul Whitehouse - Opera House Legends! UK Tour

10

The Vaccines

Winter Gardens

10 & 11

The Gondoliers

Grand Theatre

12

HMS Pinafore

Grand Theatre

12-14

Blackpool 22nd Annual Rock & Roll Weekend

Imperial Hotel

13 & 14

The Mikado

Grand Theatre

13-15

Festive Food and Flower Show

Winter Gardens

17

Die Fledermaus

Grand Theatre

18

Carmen (Bizet)

Grand Theatre

19

Reeves & Mortimer The Poignant Moments

Opera House

19-21

National Dance Championships

Winter Gardens

20

Jimmy Carr Funny Business

Opera House

21

Blackpool Christmas Lights Switch-On

St. John’s

21

King of Pop

Opera House

22

The World Famous Elvis Show

Viva

26

The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular Show

Opera House

27

Diversity

Opera House

28

Sales at the Blackpool Tower

The Blackpool Tower

November

DATE

Su Pollard 4 Dec-3 Jan 2016 A CHRISTMAS CAROL A classic tale starring Paul Nicholas.

Tickets from: £20 Times: Vary, contact venue for details Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Opera House, Church Street, FY1 1HW 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 & 19 December LAS VEGAS CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS Tickets: £20 (non-dining) or £28.95 with dinner (before 31 July); £32.95 (after 31 July) Time: 7.30pm Tel: 0871 222 1234 or visit: www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com Venue: Paradise Room, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, FY4 1EZ 6 December SANTA DASH Taking place between Sandcastle Waterpark and Central Pier and back.

Entry fee: Adults £10; children £5 Time: 12noon Tel: 01253 359362 or visit: www.trinityhospice.co.uk Start: Sandcastle Waterpark, South Promenade, FY4 1BB 10 December THE SNOWMAN IS COMING TO THE BLACKPOOL TOWER Screen presentation accompanied by a live professional orchestra.

Tickets: Adults £17.50; children £11.50; family ticket £51 Time: 7pm-8.30pm Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ

December

4 Dec-3 Jan 2016 SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS The family will love this year’s pantomime featuring Su Pollard.

Tickets: Vary, contact venue for details Times: Vary, contact venue for details Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT

12 December CRAIG CHARLES FUNK & SOUL CHRISTMAS BALL Craig Charles Funk & Soul comes to town.

Tickets: Early bird £35 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Winter Gardens, Church Street, FY1 1HW 12 December CHRISTMAS SOUL AND MOTOWN PARTY Enjoy 6 hours of music from The Soultrain and a top line-up of DJs. Tickets: £5 (advance, if booked before 31/10/2015); £12.50 on the door Time: 8pm-2am Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ 18 December GRAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT Performed by the Poulton-le-Fylde Band.

Tickets: £16 Time: 8pm Tel: 01253 290190 or visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT 27 December ROY CHUBBY BROWN King of controversial comedy!

Tickets: Contact venue for details (over 18s only).

Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 297297 or visit: www.vivablackpool.com Venue: Viva, 3 Church Street, FY1 1HJ 31 December NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA EVENING Tickets: Contact venue for details.

Time: Doors open -5.30pm; dinner 7pm Tel: 01253 297297 or visit: www.vivablackpool.com Venue: Viva, 3 Church Street, FY1 1HJ 31 December NEW YEAR’S EVE FAMILY PARTY Tickets: £5 Time: Doors open 7pm Tel: 0844 477 1000 or visit: www.bigoneproductions.com Venue: The Philharmonic, Foxhall Road, FY1 5BL 31 December NEW YEAR’S EVE – GLAMMANTICS 70s & 80s DECADES SHOW Tickets: £49.99 (includes 3-course meal) Time: Contact venue for details Tel: 01253 625262 or visit: www.the-sands-blackpool.co.uk Venue: The Sands, Promenade, FY1 4TQ

31 December NEW YEAR’S GALA DANCE Welcome 2016 with an evening of dancing and live entertainment.

Tickets: tbc Time: 7pm-1am Venue: Tel: 0871 222 9929 or visit: www.theblackpooltower.com Venue: The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, FY1 4BJ

December at a Glance DATE

EVENT

VENUE

4 Dec - 3 Jan 2016

Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs

Grand Theatre

4 Dec - 3 Jan 2016

A Christmas Carol

Opera House

4, 5, 10, 11, Las Vegas Christmas Party Nights Blackpool 12, 17, 18 & Pleasure Beach 19 6

Santa Dash

Start Sandcastle Waterpark

10

The Snowman is coming to the Blackpool Tower

The Blackpool Tower

12

Christmas Soul & Motown Party

The Blackpool Tower

12

Craig Charles Funk & Soul Christmas Ball

Winter Gardens

18

Grand Christmas Concert

Grand Theatre

27

Roy Chubby Brown

Viva

31

New Year’s Eve Family Party

Winter Gardens

31

New Year’s Eve Gala Dance

The Blackpool Tower

31

New Year’s Eve Gala Evening

Viva

31

New Year’s Eve Family Party

The Philharmonic

31

New Year’s Eve GlamMantics 70s & 80s Decades Show

The Sands

December

31 December NEW YEAR’S EVE FAMILY PARTY Annual family event including children’s entertainer, UV show, bouncy castle and live band.

Tickets: Adults £22; children £12; family tickets available Time: 7.30pm-1am Tel: 0844 856 1111 or visit: www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk Venue: Winter Gardens, Church Street, FY1 1HW