Things to do in Blackpool

World Firework Championships

Over the years, the firework events have become one of the resort’s biggest draws with the displays, all synchronised to music, being launched from the beach in…

Blackpool Promenade, Blackpool

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Love Hurts

Live & louder than ever!Back for its third year of rocking the UK, Love Hurts returns with the heartbreak soundtrack of a generation!

Grand Theatre, Blackpool

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As It Is

As It Is – completed by frontman Patty Walters, guitarist and singer Benjamin Langford-Biss, guitarist Ronnie Ish, drummer Patrick Foley and bassist Ali Testo –…

Bootleg Social, Blackpool

Doves

Doves are an English indie rock band, formed in Wilmslow, Cheshire in 1998. The band is composed of singer and bassist Jimi Goodwin and twin brothers, guitarist…

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

The Pigeon Detectives

Following on from the release of their highly-praised 2017 full-length "Broken Glances", The Pigeon Detectives have now announced plans for their long-awaited s…

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Nathan Carter

Nathan Carter is a talented singer hailing from Liverpool, currently residing in Ireland.

Viva Blackpool, Blackpool

Calling Planet Earth

“The Show that Defines a Decade”A New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical Era’s of All Time – The Electrifying '80sFeat…

Central Pier, Blackpool

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Paul Smith - Happy

Attention comedy fans worldwide!Paul Smith is hitting the road again with his brand-new tour HAPPY and this is the biggest, boldest show of his career.Following…

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

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Lightpool Festival

Enjoy a spectacular programme of light-based art installations, live performances, 3D projection shows and family-friendly activities.

Blackpool Promenade, Blackpool

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Halloween In Concert

A frighteningly good night of graveyard smash hits for all the family!As darkness falls across the land, join our amazing cast and live band.

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

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Steve Backshall

Adventurer, natural history TV Presenter, public speaker and author. Steve’s ever-growing passion for the big wild natural world started as a child and continue…

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

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Squeeze

One of the best post-punk pop acts, helmed by the songwriting duo Glen Tilbrook and Chris Difford.

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

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The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three de…

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Michael Starring Ben

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's u…

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean

Enthralling family fun, to divert and transport from the tribulations of daily life!Bill Bailey returns with a show that celebrates this great tradition, as the…

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

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Step Into Christmas

Get ready to Step into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year.

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Bob Dylan

Possibly the greatest songwriter of all timeThe impact of Bob Dylan cannot be overstated.

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

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Luke Combs UK

The World’s leading tribute to the Grammy-nominated country megastar Luke Combs!Get ready to experience the heart and soul of country music as we pay homage to…

Viva Blackpool, Blackpool

Susan Calman

A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years.

Grand Theatre, Blackpool

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Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life

Hi. I’m Romesh Ranganathan and I Will Change Your Life.Tired of trying quick fixes and papering over the cracks in your life?

Grand Theatre, Blackpool

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Blackpool Magic Convention

Blackpool Magic Convention promises a world class line up of international, award winning magicians, illusionists and acts, brought together in one fantastic ve…

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

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The Specials Ltd.

The Specials Ltd are the UK's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Legends, The Specials.When the original line up of The Specials split in 1981 they l…

Bootleg Social, Blackpool

Whitney: Queen of the Night

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2027 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK.Established as t…

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family

Murder Trial Tonight returns after four previous sold-out seasons with its most gripping case yet.Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family brings a chilling…

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

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Murder Trial Tonight

Tigerslane Studios, renowned for its captivating true-crime productions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the new season of ‘Murder Trial Tonight – The Doo…

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

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Taylormania

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time.

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Francis Rossi

One of Britain's most loved and influential musicians takes to the road again with a brand new show entitled The Francis Rossi Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Fu…

Grand Theatre, Blackpool

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Radio Ga Ga

The Ultimate Celebration of QueenHave your finest hour, or two! As we bring you Radio GaGa.Break free with us and shake all over like a jellyfish as Radio GaGa…

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Man In The Mirror

Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP!This is the “Man in the Mirror” – The brand new must-see, electrify…

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Black Parade - 00s Emo Anthems

The UK's biggest emo night! Emo party anthems all night from My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, Panic!

Bootleg Social, Blackpool

Ore Oduba in The Vintage Boys Rock'n'Roll Show

Re-live the sounds of the 50s & 60s as The Golden Age of Rock n Roll is authentically recreated by The Vintage Boys Starring Ore Oduba.TV Star and Entertainer O…

Grand Theatre, Blackpool

K-POP Live

Get ready to unleash your inner idol! K-Pop Live - the most magical K-Pop celebration to hit the UK!Prepare for mind-blowing performances, incredible production…

Grand Theatre, Blackpool

Ferocious Dog featuring the Celtic Folk Orchestra

Ferocious Dog takes the traditional instruments; fiddles, whistles, mandolins and mixes them up with a bit of, raw, buzz saw rock'n'roll attitude.

The Waterloo Music Bar, Blackpool

Alison Moyet

The tour celebrates 40 years as a solo artist as well as the release of her new album ‘KEY’ on Fri 4 Oct, which features a collection of reworked singles, fan f…

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Oasiz

Oasiz are one of the UK’s most authentic tribute bands, a point proved in 2023 when a short clip of front man Steve, performing as Liam, went viral on social me…

Central Pier, Blackpool

The ELO Show

After touring and selling out venues all over the UK and Europe, this show gets bigger every year, now with a dazzling light and laser show, 3D video screens mo…

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

The Levellers

Sell-out tours and 25 years in the ‘business’ are powerful proof of the power of the underground and the power of great live music.

Empress Ballroom, Blackpool

Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds

Take cover -- it's the original (prog-rock) score for the HG Wells novel adaptation, performed live on this Arena tour, with holographic Liam Neeson.

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

The Story of Guitar Heroes

The Story of Guitar Heroes is a mind blowing live concert style 'rockumentary', that pays tribute to some of the greatest 'guitar heroes' of all time.Using some…

Grand Theatre, Blackpool

The South

The South are an impressive 9-piece band that features former members of The Beautiful South, including singer Alison Wheeler and lifelong sax player Gaz Birtle…

Viva Blackpool, Blackpool

Breed 77

Breed 77 is a Gibraltarian rock band. The band was formed in 1996 and perform a combination of alternative metal, rock, and flamenco.

The Waterloo Music Bar, Blackpool

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Ronnie, Reggie and Me with Fred Dinenage

The definitive insight into the real lives of Britain’s most notorious gangsters. For decades, they ruled the London underworld with fear and violence.

Central Pier, Blackpool

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The Karma Effect

Dirty, sweet, rock n' roll from London, UK. New album 'Promised Land' out now.

The Waterloo Music Bar, Blackpool

Del Amitri

Formed in the 1980s, Glasgow five-piece Del Amitri have enjoyed global chart success over the years with their hits “Always The Last to Know”, “Nothing Ever Hap…

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

The Stylistics

One of the most accomplished soul bands to grace the R&B scene, The Stylistics bring with them the sweet, soulful memories of years past.

Grand Theatre, Blackpool

Happy Mondays

Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays.The Happy Mondays’ classic line-up of front man Shaun Ryder, Bez (freaky dancing and percussion), Rowetta (vocals), Gary…

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

The Overtones

The multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group are back on tour-bringing back the ‘Good Times’ with their unique, show-stopping blend of original material and f…

Grand Theatre, Blackpool

John Cooper Clarke

Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the “Godfather of Punk Poetry” and the original people’s poet, John’s cultural influence…

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool