What’s on in Blackpool this Weekend
What’s on in Blackpool this Weekend
A comprehensive and exhaustive “What’s on in Blackpool” guide, from the Pleasure Beach to the Tower to our own hotel, you’ll find entertainment around virtually every corner in Blackpool. All of it is great value. Much of it is free. So if you’re planning on visiting Blackpool this weekend, here’s what’s on for the rest of 2019.
- Family Events in Blackpool this weekend
- What’s on for the young at heart in Blackpool this weekend?
- What’s on for kids in Blackpool this weekend?
- I want to party – what’s on in Blackpool this weekend?
- Adult events in Blackpool this weekend
- Dance events in Blackpool this weekend
- Sporting events in Blackpool this weekend
Family events in Blackpool this weekend
If you haven’t brought your family to Blackpool in a while, it’s time you paid us a visit. Of course there are all the regular attractions – the Pleasure Beach, the Tower, the Sandcastle, Madame Tussauds, Sea Life and more. But throughout the year you’ll find event after event designed to keep kids of all ages entertained.
What’s on in Blackpool for the family this weekend? Take a look at all this…
Joseph & The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
- When? 28 May – 1 June
- Where? Opera House
- How much? From £15
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic has been seen by more than 26 million people worldwide – and now it’s coming back to Blackpool starring former Union J member Jaymi Hensley.
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The Greatest Show
- When? 7 June – 18 October, 18.00 & 19.30
- Where? Pleasure Beach
- How much? From £13
It’s not just songs from The Greatest Showman at this family singalong show. Enjoy the biggest hits from Disney classics, Moulin Rouge, Hairspray and more.
Evolution of Magic
- When? 28 June – 1 September, 18.00 & 19.30
- Where? Pleasure Beach Horseshoe
- How much? From £10
Exciting, captivating and entertaining, if you saw Craig and Elizabeth on this year’s Britain’s Got Talent, you’ll be completely blown away when you see their act up close.
Hot Ice – Utopian
- When? 4 July – 7 September, 11.30, 14.30 and 19.00
- Where? Pleasure Beach Arena
- How much? From £5
The award-winning ice dance spectacular returns with its latest extravaganza, and it’s set to be another fast-moving cocktail of costumes, special effects, dazzling choreography and beautiful music. “Hot Ice is the most stunning ice show that you will ever witness!” – Theatre Reviews
Air Show
- When? 10-11 August, 12.00-16.50
- Where? Tower Headland
- How much? FREE
Wingwalkers. Aerobatics. Simulators. Gyrocopters. Military jets and more – and this year the stunning finale will be handled by the Breitling Jet Team. Stand anywhere between North Pier and Central Pier for the best views.
Ride the Lights
Blackpool – Cycle The Lights
- When? 27 August, 19.00-22.00
- Where? Promenade
- How much? FREE
What? You’ve got the best part of two months to see Blackpool’s famous Illuminations by car, tram or on foot. But there’s just one night each year when you can see the lights on two wheels. So pack the bikes, light them up, and hit the prom.
Illuminations Switch-On
The free show will take place on Friday 30 August on the Tower Festival Headland
- When? Friday 30 August. Doors open 16.00
- Where? Promenade (fireworks are launched from North Pier)
- How much? FREE
It takes just one big switch to fill a town with light and you can be there for the big event. This year’s headliners are Busted. More acts are set to be announced soon, and every year there’s a big, big name to pull the lever and launch the Illuminations.
It’s free to be part of it but entry is by wristband only and the wristbands are issued by public ballot. To be in with a chance of winning up to four wristbands, enter the switch-on ballot here.
Switch-on weekend is one of Blackpool’s most packed weekends. Don’t miss a moment…..
Stay for the entire weekend with us and you can ditch the car and reach every event on foot in minutes. Book direct with us now for the best deals.
Blackpool Illuminations
- When? Friday 30 August – Sunday 3 November, from sunset (approx.)
- Where? Promenade – Starr Gate to Redbank Road
- How much? FREE
For generations, families have taken their children along the lights. And with numbers continuing to grow, it’s a tradition that’s very much alive and well. But if you’ve only seen the lights from a car window, you really haven’t seen them at all, so…
- Catch a tram – you’ll avoid the traffic jams and get a spectacular view
- Catch a heritage tram – some are open-topped. Some are rocket ships, steam trains or boats! The circular tours (which go right past Tiffany’s Hotel doors) start from the tram terminus at Sandcastle Waterpark
- Go on foot – Head north to the huge tableaux at Bispham. Or head south from our Blackpool hotel and take time to explore the Tower Headland and town centre to get the most from Lightpool (see below).
World Fireworks Championships 2019
- When? Every Friday in September, 20.30 (approx.)
- Where? Promenade (fireworks are launched from North Pier)
- How much? FREE
Every September, Blackpool’s promenade explodes into light, sound and fury with the World Fireworks Championships. Over the 4 weeks, three international teams compete for the grand prize, with the winner being announced on the final night of the championships, hosted by a UK team.
The fireworks are launched from North Pier, but you’ll get a great view from most places along the promenade. If you’re staying in Blackpool with us for the weekend (a wise move as you’ll avoid the traffic) it’s just a few minutes’ walk to North Pier for the full effect, or avoid the crowds and take a 10 minute stroll north to Gynn Square.
Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience
- When? 6 September, 29 November
- Where? Pleasure Beach
- How much? From £36.95
Even the menu is 70s-style in this themed restaurant where anything can go wrong. Don’t mention the war 🙂
Lightpool
- When? Events spanning October half term
- Where? Tower Headland and across the town centre
- How much? (Usually) FREE
Lightpool is different every year, but what connects the events throughout the week is ‘illumination’. Over the past few years we’ve had 3D projections on the front of the Tower, illuminated dancers and drummers, pyrotechnic displays and more.
And with events throughout the week, you’ll want to stay for more than just a Blackpool weekend.
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New Year’s Family Party
- When? Um, New Year’s Eve?
- Where? Winter Gardens
- How much? From £12.50
Bands, buffets and bouncy castles at this annual sell-out family celebration. Leave the car at home. Stay with us for New Year and take it easy.
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What’s on for the young at heart in Blackpool this weekend?
Shopping. Great Food. Good coastal walking and spectacular dancing at the Tower Ballroom. If you’re retired, it’s like Blackpool was made to fill your days.
Ask ‘what’s on in Blackpool this weekend for our more mature visitors’ and you’ll discover the entertainment never stops.
Young at Heart Party Afternoons at Tiffany’s
- When? Throughout the year
- Where? Tiffany’s Hotel
- How much? From £15.50pp
You don’t even have to venture outside the hotel to enjoy a song, a dance, games, great company and fine food. Our Young at Heart Party Afternoons let you do as much or as little as you wish. Enjoy the cabaret, take a whirl around the dancefloor. Play a game of bingo or simply enjoy the sea view from the bar. There’s a magnificent roast beef dinner too.
Viva… The Vegas Variety Show!
- When? 15 May – 2 November (Wednesdays & Saturdays)
- Where? Viva Showbar
- How much? From £17
A Vegas-style production filled with music, dance and laughs. It’s a full night out too, with shows lasting around 3 hours.
Showtime Afternoons
- When? 23 May – 31 October
- Where? Viva Showbar
- How much? From £20.50
Comedy. Quizzes. Bingo. Song and dance numbers and showgirls. You’ll be amazed what Viva can pack into an afternoon.
The Drifters
- When? Saturday 8 June
- Where? Opera House
- How much? From £27.00
They may have sung Saturday Night at the Movies, but this weekend in Blackpool it’s more a case of Saturday night at the Opera House, as you join this legendary group for six decades of hits including Come on Over to My Place, Up On The Roof, Under the Boardwalk, and Kissin In The Back Row.
Jane McDonald Live in Concert
- When? Friday 21 – 22 June
- Where? Opera House
- How much? From £35.00
Jane has a habit of selling out the Opera House every time she visits, so don’t leave it to the last minute to book. Secure your tickets now and book your accommodation in Blackpool while you’re at it.
Find the best prices when you book direct with us.
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Walk Right Back
- When? Friday 21 June, 19.30
- Where? Grand Theatre
- How much? From £26.00
The show that tells the story and celebrates the music of the Everly Brothers. Back for 2019 after a sell-out tour last year.
Elvis Celebration 2019
- When? 28 – 30 June
- Where? Empress Ballroom
- How much? From £75
All the Elvis you could ever want, all in one place. With 3 days of Elvis tributes starting at midday, fill your Blackpool weekend with the King. And book your weekend stay with us.
Puttin’ on the Ritz
- When? 4 – 6 July, 19.30 (14.00 matinee on the 6th)
- Where? Grand Theatre
- How much? From £28.50
Revisit the era of Gershwin, Porter and Berlin for an all-singing, all-dancing theatrical extravaganza that captures the spirit of Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and the golden age of Hollywood.
ELO Again
- When? Sunday 13 October, 19.30
- Where? Grand Theatre
- How much? From £25.50
Mr Blue Sky. Don’t Bring Me Down. Livin’ Thing. Confusion. This ELO tribute band doesn’t just recreate the music. They recreate the full symphonic feel and visual effects of Jeff Lynne’s biggest hits.
Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story
- When? 22 – 26 November, 19.30
- Where? Grand Theatre
- How much? From £25.50
This West End hit has been keeping the music of Buddy Holly alive for 30 years. Now it’s back in Blackpool, and it’s bringing hits including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On and Peggy Sue with it.
Sixties Gold
- When? 2 November
- Where? Opera House
- How much? From £32.50
Herman’s Hermits, The Merseybeats, Marmalade, Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders. Book fast for a line-up that boasts more than 50 UK hits between them.
What’s on for kids in Blackpool this weekend?
Kids love Blackpool, but if rollercoasters and water slides aren’t their thing, what else is there to keep them entertained? Happily, you’ll find loads to do every weekend in Blackpool for even the youngest visitors…
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
- When? 12 – 14 July
- Where? Grand Theatre
- How much? From £15
He ate through chocolate cake, swiss cheese, strawberries and pickles – until he ate his way to the Grand, where you can watch a retelling of Eric Carle’s eternal favourite.
Steve Royle’s Comedy Chaos for Kids
- When? 6 – 28 August, 19.00
- Where? Grand Theatre
- How much? From £10.50
Join the Radio Lancashire and Grand Theatre panto veteran for the theatre’s first family summer show, featuring comedy, magic, puppets and some big surprises.
In the Night Garden Live
- When? 7 – 8 September
- Where? Grand Theatre
- How much? From £16.50
Now in their 10th year (they don’t look it!) join Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends for their first ever theatre tour. A magical hour for early years and pre-schoolers.
The Addams Family
- When? 18 -21 September, 19.30 (14.30 matinee on 21st)
- Where? Grand Theatre
- How much? From £20
They’re creepy, kooky and altogether ooky, and now they’re in a musical. The stage version of the legendary TV series is one of this season’s hottest tickets and promises laughs, (very mild) scares and spookily catchy tunes.
Slimefest
- When? 19 – 21 October, 1pm and 6pm
- Where? Pleasure Beach Arena
- How much? £18 (includes a Pleasure Beach Pass)
Blackpool’s silliest, slimiest experience, join a host of Nickelodeon stars and Diversity for music, mayhem and lots and lots of slime. Tickets are almost sold out, but you can find the last available tickets here.
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly
- When? Sunday 20 October, 14.30
- Where? Grand Theatre
- How much? From £14.50
“I know an old lady who swallowed a fly. I don’t know why she swallowed a fly…”
But you can find out, with the People’s Theatre Company and a show that brings one of the world’s best-loved nursery rhymes to life.
Peter Pan
- When? 6 December 2019 – 5 January 2020
- Where? Grand Theatre
- How much? From £15
The Grand Theatre’s Christmas Panto sets sail for Neverland, and Peter, the Lost Boys, Captain Hook and Tinkerbell are along for the ride.
Beauty and the Beast – A Timeless Tale on Ice
- When? 7 – 21 December
- Where? Pleasure Beach Ice Arena
- How much? From £10
A charity fundraiser on ice and a much loved classic. Fancy a fairytale on ice this weekend in Blackpool? Be our guest…
Horrible Histories
- When? 13 – 29 December
- Where? Winter Gardens
- How much? From £15
Horrible Histories proudly presents a truly horrible Christmas in the company of Charles Dickens, Oliver Cromwell, King Henry VIII and St Nicholas.
I want to party – what’s on in Blackpool this weekend?
Letting your hair down is kind of the whole point of Blackpool. So if you’re looking for a reason to celebrate this weekend in Blackpool, here’s what’s on:
Viva Voulez Vous!
- When? 17 May – 31 October (Thursdays)
- Where? Viva Showbar
- How much? From £17
Starting your Blackpool weekend early? Bring out your inner Dancing Queen every Thursday throughout the season with this spectacular Abba tribute show.
One Night in Dublin
- When? 22 June, 19.30
- Where? Grand Theatre
- How much? From £25.50
You don’t have to be in Ireland to enjoy the craic. With the Grand transformed into Murphy’s Pub for one night only, stomp and sing to a selection of classic Irish songs.
Kings & Queens Show
- When? 22 June – 2 November, 19.45
- Where? Central Pier Showbar
- How much? From £17.00 (adults); £8.50 (children)
Blackpool’s greatest tribute show features three acts every show. So will it be Tina Turner, Freddie Mercury, Elvis, Robbie, Whitney or George Michael?
The Jerseys – Oh What A Nite
- When? 6 June – 17 October
- Where? Pleasure Beach Globe Theatre
- How much? From £13
Back for a 6th year, celebrate the music of Frankie Valli and other classics from the 60s and 70s in this polished Vegas-style show.
Rocky Horror Show
- When? 24-29 June
- Where? Opera House
- How much? From £19.50
It’s time to do the Time Warp again. The creepy, campy classic pelvic thrusts its way back to Blackpool with timeless numbers including Sweet Transvestite and Damn it Janet.
Rock of Ages
- When? 2 – 6 July
- Where? Opera House
- How much? From £17.00
25 of the biggest rock anthems are weaved into a hilarious musical comedy that was a 2012 movie starring Tom Cruise, Russell Brand and Julianne Hough. Air guitars at the ready…
Kinky Boots The Musical
- When? 1 – 12 October
- Where? Opera House
- How much? From £17.50
With songs by Cyndi Lauper and inspired by true events, this joyous story of “Brit grit to high-heeled hit is the ‘Freshest, most fabulous, feel-good musical of the decade ’ – The Hollywood News.”
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
- When? 21 – 26 October
- Where? Opera House
- How much? From £20
Bring the feathers and the fab-u-lous to this classic tale of sass, self-discovery and camp. Features floor-fillers including It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive and Finally.
Adult events in Blackpool this weekend
Ready for some laughs? Here’s where you’ll find the funny in Blackpool this weekend…
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
- When? 7 June, 5 July, 2 August, 8 November 2019; 7 February 2020
- Where? Grand Theatre
- How much? From £18
Take top comedians from the circuit and from TV panel shows, bring them to the beautiful surroundings of the Grand, then sit back and laugh.
See what’s on in Blackpool this weekend at the Grand
Ken Webster – outrageous comedy hypnotist
- When? Now – 2 November 2019, 20.30
- Where? Pleasure Beach Horseshoe
- How much? From £14
Explosive, side splitting and utterly OTT. And with each show up to 3 hrs long it’s one of the best value tickets in town. Strictly adults only.
Viva Comedy Club
- When? 18 May – 28 December
- Where? Viva Blackpool
- How much? From £18.50
Saturday night standup at its best from some of the best up and coming comedians on the national circuit.
An Evening With Lenny Henry – Who Am I Again?
- When? Sunday 3 November
- Where? Winter Gardens
- How much? TBA
He’s come a very long way since Tiswas. Join Sir Lenny for a journey through writing, comedy, presenting, acting and co-founding Comic Relief.
Dance events in Blackpool this weekend
Blackpool Dance Festival
- When? 23 – 31 May
- Where? Winter Gardens
- How much? From £46.20
They’ve been hosting this celebration of Ballroom and Latin American dancing since 1920. This, the biggest of Blackpool’s dance festivals is a feast for dance fans, and incorporates the British Open Championships for Adult Amateur and Professional couples, plus Formation Teams.
Miss Dance & Dance Master of Great Britain
- When? Sunday 9 June
- Where? Winter Gardens
- How much? From £16
Blackpool is the UK’s home of dance, and on 9 June you can watch the stars of the future perform at one of the town’s iconic dance venues. Taking part in the event? Stay just minutes from the venue when you book direct with us.
Diversity
- When? Saturday 28 September, 18.30
- Where? Winter Gardens
- How much? From £28.50
Eight sell-out UK tours. Half a million tickets sold. And now Diversity are back with their Born Ready tour, celebrating 10 years of dance illusion since their Britain’s Got Talent win, and looking to the future and the next generation.
Strictly Come Dancing – Blackpool Week
- When? November 2019
- Where? Tower Ballroom
- How much? FREE
Four weeks before the final, the stars of Strictly descend on Blackpool for the biggest, glitziest show of each season. You can’t buy tickets, but you can enter a free ballot (which usually closes in August each year). It’s always massively oversubscribed, but you can give yourself a better chance of securing tickets by joining the BBC’s mailing list.
And if you’re lucky enough to get tickets and want to make a weekend of it, book your stay with us now.
Sporting events in Blackpool this weekend
2019 Betfred World Matchplay Darts
- When? 20 – 28 July
- Where? Winter Gardens Ballroom
- How much? From £26
The biggest stars of darts step up to the oche in one of the PDC’s longest running tournaments. It’s live on Sky Sports – but you can be there in person.
Colour Splash
- When? Saturday 27 July
- Where? Starr Gate Beach
- How much? From £12
A 3km beach run, jog or stroll through 7 Colour Splash paint stations, where you’ll be powder coated in all the colours of the rainbow. In aid of Trinity Hospice.
Pier to Pier Swim
- When? Saturday 27 July, 06.00 – 14.00
- Where? Sandcastle Waterpark
- How much? From £48
The big advantage of having three piers is you can hold events like this. The pier to pier swim takes you from South Pier to North Pier, swimming in safety in wetsuit and non-wetsuit categories. Book your slot now.
For the Armed Forces staying in Blackpool
Armed Forces Week
- When? 24-30 Jun
- Where? Across town
- How much? A range of events – many of them FREE
What? Every June, Blackpool says thank you to cadets, veterans and serving members of our Armed Forces. From military concerts to veterans’ tea dances, services, parades and a grand gala dinner, join us to celebrate our heroes. Looking for a hotel in Blackpool this weekend that’s close to all the Armed Forces events? Book direct for the best deals.
Find out more about what’s on in Blackpool this Armed Forces Week
Blackpool’s Leading Entertainment Hotel
Ask ‘what’s on in Blackpool this weekend’ and you won’t be short of options. And when you stay at Tiffany’s Hotel in Blackpool, you don’t even have to step outside the door to enjoy the best in live entertainment.
So enjoy the best of Blackpool, but make sure you don’t miss our live performances, seven days a week.
Weekends in Blackpool at Tiffany’s
Enjoy spectacular entertainment every day of the week at Tiffany’s. Then at weekend, enjoy top acts including:
- Adele tribute
- George Michael tribute
- Robbie Williams tribute
- Johnny Wright
- Joe Marcell
- Tim James & Showgirls
- The Aim
- Tracey Jordan & Showgirls
- Oxygen
- Jane Dean
- Mikaela B
- Big Guys Don’t Cry
- Jo Ashcroft
- Sisters in Song
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