With December just around the corner, Blackpool Pleasure Beach pulls back the curtain on its magical Christmas Grotto and Ice Skating event.
A true winter wonderland, the Grotto offers an enchanting festive experience for little ones. Be greeted by Mrs Claus and guided through Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s very own North Pole, before meeting the star of the show – Father Christmas.

A truly interactive experience, Father Christmas will ensure all children have a present to put under the tree. All ticketholders will also receive a Diamond Season Pass, worth £40 and providing access to the park and selected rides for the whole 2020 season. As well as visiting Father Christmas and writing a Christmas letter, little ones can make a wish with Miss Xmas Eve at the magical Wishing tree;

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A full-on hands in the air, dance around the table and sing at the top of your voice show filled with festive FUN!

Join us as you take your reserved seats for fantastic pre-show festive meal, Christmas party night show and after-show party like no other – ‘Viva’ style!

Leye D Johns is your host, with a spectacular show featuring the best vocalists performing ‘The Ultimate’ party tunes and solo numbers along with our beautiful dancers, The Viva Showgirls provide energy, sparkle and pizzazz to the proceedings!

It’s the Vegas show night out right in the heart of Blackpool. With a range of packages to choose from, and group discounts for larger parties – you need look no further for a full-on festive night out with all the trimmings!

Rachel Watson longs for a different life.

Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated.

Adapted from Paula Hawkins’ novel – an international phenomenon selling over twenty million copies worldwide, this gripping new play will keep you guessing until the final moment.

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Join us for this dazzling new show and experience a Christmas show in Blackpool like no other!

Viva is transformed into a winter wonderland full of charm and surprise. Our talented cast of singers, dancers and musicians, will transport you to those feel-good Christmases gone by in a wave of nostalgia and joy.

Our talented cast of singers, dancers and our host will transport you to those feelgood Christmases of a gone by era. Enjoy a traditional festive show full of sing-a-long songs, but with the twist of what Viva does best Cabaret!

Join us for one of our matinee or evening performances with twinkling lights, Christmas trees and seasonal decorations for three hours of foot-tapping entertainment that befits the UK’s capital of entertainment.

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Flying into Blackpool for Christmas 2019 is the swashbuckling adventure, Peter Pan! Meet the Peter and the lost boys, Tiger Lily and Tinker Bell and get ready for a family show full of fun, fairy dust and pirates galore. Set sail for Neverland and take on Captain Hook and prepare for out-of-this-world flying effects, galleons of laughter and the hungriest of crocodiles. An unmissable family pantomime guaranteed to have you hooked!

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Experience sumptuous harmonies in an idyllic, festive setting…

After sell-out tours in 2017 & 2018, G4 return in 2019 with their biggest and best Christmas tour to date!

With a series of 28 shows in beautiful venues nationwide, these intimate performances see G4 recall the musical experiences of their childhoods.

Expect to hear timeless classics such as When A Child is Born, Silent Night and All I Want For Christmas, as well as delightful medleys to evoke the Christmas spirit, all delivered up-close and personal in some of the UK’s most iconic historical venues.

VIP tickets are available, including a pre-show Meet & Greet with G4 at 6pm for all “G4 Christmas” tour dates.

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“Santa Claus is coming to town…” and not just any town, he’s coming to Blackpool!
Central Pier Show Bar is hosting its first visit from Santa himself.

Bring your kids to meet Santa in his winter wonderland grotto where each child* will receive a gift and the opportunity to take your own photos!

Meeting Santa is just part of the magical festive event – there will also be FREE family entertainment before, after and whilst your child is meeting Santa, so nobody is left bored or left out in the cold! Our fabulous Entertainment Team including Emma Louise will be doing Christmas party games prior to Santa’s arrival, followed by Electric Eddie doing his festive family fun interactive games.

Then to top it off, the one and only ELSA from FROZEN will be making a special guest appearance too

https://www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/central-piers-santa-special-p964340

Back by popular demand – One Night Only Christmas Party Night featuring the Midnight Soul Sisters

The night includes an arrival drink, 3 course meal, live entertainment and after show DJ for just £35.00 per person.

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Poulton-le-Fylde Band returns to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre with the heart-warming Grand Christmas Concert – a fabulous festive treat for all the family.

Poulton-le-Fylde Brass Band will celebrate the festive season in rousing style with the yearly Grand Christmas Concert.

Packed with all your favourite sing-along carols and festive melodies, this family friendly concert is the perfect start to your Christmas.

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Join Viva as Jimmy and the amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with two hours of glorious Elton hits, from Crocodile Rock to Philadelphia Freedom and the beautiful Your Song to I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues.

With dazzling costumes, stunning vocals and sensational piano solos, this show has it all! Starring world renowned tribute artist Jimmy Love, no one else recreates the flamboyant megastar with as much vigour and brilliance.

https://www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/elton-john-christmas-party-night-p962020

The Jersey Beats – Oh What A Nite! A sensational show celebrating the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons!

Celebrating it’s 6th season here in Blackpool – this show is our most popular midweek production and appeals to a wide range of audiences and ages. Featuring the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons! This is music with a broad appeal including ‘Sherry’ ‘Beggin’, ‘Grease’ and ‘My Eyes Adored you’ PLUS more music from the era – so no worries about individual taste or pleasing a big group.

https://www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/the-jersey-beats-oh-what-a-nite-p935370

Join us in the Empress Ballroom to celebrate 2019 and see in 2020 in style.

The annual New Year’s Eve Family party has become a tradition for many families.

The event includes:

Childrens entertainer
DJ
Party games
Live Band
Bouncy Castle
Competition

Reserved tables of 10 are available for £250 and include drinks, buffet and reserved seats.

Book your tickets early as this is a sell out event.

https://www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/new-years-eve-family-party-p944220

The Blackpool NYE Northern Soul & Motown Party

Time: 8pm – 2am

What a great way to bring in the 2020 with DJ’s: Ginger Taylor, Richard Searling, Kev Roberts, Ozz, Chris Box, Pete Haigh, Jim Hargreaves & John Kane.

2 Rooms of Soul!

In the Spanish Hall: Classic Northern Soul & Motown

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The worldwide smash hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton returns to the UK. The multi-million-pound show dazzles all the senses in breath-taking style. Guaranteed to blow your mind, this musical phenomenon is not to be missed!

Since 2002 over 16 million theatergoers in 19 countries have thrilled to this awe-inspiring production. With 24 of Queen’s biggest hits delivered in a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the bands’ legendary live performances.

Includes 24 of Queen’s greatest hits

https://www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/we-will-rock-you-p942910

The worldwide smash hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton returns to the UK. The multi-million-pound show dazzles all the senses in breath-taking style. Guaranteed to blow your mind, this musical phenomenon is not to be missed!

Since 2002 over 16 million theatergoers in 19 countries have thrilled to this awe-inspiring production. With 24 of Queen’s biggest hits delivered in a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the bands’ legendary live performances.

Includes 24 of Queen’s greatest hits:

Radio Ga Ga
I Want To Break Free
Somebody to Live
Killer Queen
Bohemian Rhapsody
Don’t Stop Me Know
Under Pressure
Another One Bites The Dust
We Are the Champions
We Will Rock You

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We are proud to present TWO events on the ‘new’ Empress Ballroom Mighty Wurlitzer! BBC Organist Nigel Ogden entertains with an afternoon of music! 14.00

An evening of Ballroom and Sequence Dancing to Cameron Lloyd, David Lobban and Alec Walters! 19:30

The rare opportunity to see this instrument in action, in the hands of some great artists!

https://www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/empress-ballroom-afternoon-extravaganza-p967340

It’s murder putting on a new musical – literally! Jessica Cranshaw, star of the new Broadway-bound musical Robbin Hood, has been murdered on stage on opening night! The entire cast and crew are suspects. Time to call in the local detective, Frank Cioffi, who just happens to be a huge musical theatre fan. With a nose for crime and an ear for music, Frank has his work cut out trying to find the killer whilst giving the show a lifeline.

Starring Jason Manford (The Producers, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Guys and Dolls), this hilarious whodunnit is packed full of catchy songs, unforgettable characters and plot twists galore! From creators of Cabaret and Chicago, this Tony award winning backstage murder mystery musical will have audiences laughing and guessing right to the final curtain.

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