45 upcoming events in Blackpool · page 2 of 2
November 2026
Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean, Winter Gardens Opera House
Comedian and musician Bill Bailey brings his new show, blending surreal stand-up with musical virtuosity, to the grand setting of the Opera House.
Blackpool Winter Gardens Christmas Market 2026
A traditional indoor Bavarian-style Christmas market inside the iconic Winter Gardens, with festive stalls, Santa's Grotto with reindeer, family fairground rides, and live entertainment.
December 2026
Scrooge, Winter Gardens Blackpool
Festive stage production of Scrooge at the Opera House, Winter Gardens Blackpool.
Christmas by Candlelight, Empress Ballroom
A festive concert of carols and Christmas music staged by candlelight in the Winter Gardens' magnificent Empress Ballroom, suitable for the whole family.
Burlesque Christmas Season, Winter Gardens Opera House
A glamorous holiday-season run of burlesque cabaret at the Opera House, offering grown-up festive entertainment through Christmas and New Year.
Northern and Modern Soul NYE Party, Spanish Hall
See in 2027 dancing to Northern and Modern Soul in the Winter Gardens' theatrical Spanish Hall, a fitting New Year's Eve for a town steeped in soul heritage.
January 2027
Rock The Gardens 2027, Winter Gardens Blackpool
A two-day rock festival filling the Winter Gardens' halls with live bands in late January, a winter weekend break for guitar-music fans.
February 2027
Wet Wet Wet with Rebecca Ferguson, Winter Gardens
The Scottish pop band play hits including Love Is All Around and Sweet Little Mystery, joined by special guest Rebecca Ferguson, at the Opera House.
March 2027
Blood Brothers, Winter Gardens Opera House
Willy Russell's powerful musical about twins separated at birth returns to Blackpool for a week of evening and matinee performances at the Opera House.
Victoria Wood's dinnerladies, Winter Gardens Opera House
A stage version of Victoria Wood's beloved canteen sitcom, bringing its warm northern humour to the Opera House over the Easter week.
April 2027
Gabrielle, Winter Gardens Opera House
The soul-pop singer performs hits such as Dreams, Rise and Out of Reach in the grand surroundings of the Winter Gardens Opera House.
May 2027
Indie By The Sea, Winter Gardens Blackpool
An indie music weekender across the Winter Gardens' venues over the early May bank holiday, ideal for a seaside gig-going break.
Jesus Christ Superstar, Winter Gardens Opera House
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera about the final days of Jesus plays a week-long run at Blackpool's Opera House.
Jersey Boys, Winter Gardens Opera House
The hit musical telling the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, packed with songs like Sherry and Can't Take My Eyes Off You, visits for six days.
Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv, Winter Gardens
Al Murray returns as his patriotic Pub Landlord character with a new tour of bar-room wisdom and audience banter at the Opera House.
June 2027
Chicago the Musical, Winter Gardens Opera House
Kander and Ebb's jazz-age tale of murder, fame and showbiz, with numbers such as All That Jazz, plays a five-day run at the Winter Gardens.
Blackpool Soul Festival 11, Winter Gardens
The eleventh edition of this soul weekender fills the Winter Gardens with DJs and dancers celebrating Northern, Modern and classic soul in one of the scene's spiritual homes.
Million Dollar Quartet, Winter Gardens Opera House
The musical recreates the legendary 1956 jam session between Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins, with the cast playing the rock and roll hits live.
August 2027
Rebellion Festival 2027, Winter Gardens Blackpool
The world's largest punk festival takes over every stage of the Winter Gardens for four days, drawing fans from around the globe to Blackpool each August.
Grease The Musical, Winter Gardens Opera House
The feel-good fifties musical of Danny, Sandy and the Rydell High gang plays a summer holiday week at the Opera House, a natural family night out.
September 2027
Blackpool 80s Weekender, Winter Gardens
A two-day celebration of eighties music with live acts across the Winter Gardens, timed to coincide with the Illuminations season on the seafront.