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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When Christmas comes under threat from a jolly man dressed in red, it’s up to one young boy to save the day – but can he save Christmas? From Victorian villains to Medieval monks, Puritan parties to Tudor treats, join us on an hair-raising adventure through the history of Christmas in the company of Charles Dickens, Oliver Cromwell, King Henry VIII and St Nicholas as they all join forces to save the festive season!

It’s a celebration of Christmas in the most wonderful, funny and moving way you’ll ever see!

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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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In a poor area in the north of England, impoverished teen baby sitters Rita (Siobhan Finneran) and Sue (Michelle Holmes) become involved in an affair with Bob (George Costigan), their employer, who lives with his family in a modern house on the wealthy side of town. After Bob’s marriage falls apart, he begins to wonder if he is taking advantage of the girls, but they enjoy the odd relationship and use it to escape their troubled family lives, which involve alcoholism and welfare dependence.

Join us for the dinner event of the year which combines a sumptuous three-course meal and classic comedy action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel do their very best to look after you in the typical crazy styles.

Chaos and mayhem are served in large portions and very likely to interrupt the proceedings, but all should end well, as the stars of hotel and catering management do everything they can do keep the evening on course!

Expect a big fun night out in a friendly party atmosphere with some of the finest comedy actors in the land,, professionally produced to the highest standards and with your enjoyment always at the tops of the menu.

Following the continued success of the various Hits shows in the Opera House, Hits at Christmas will give children the opportunity to experience performing in Empress Ballroom, on a professional stage that has been home to many of the world’s biggest stars throughout the years.

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Kick start the festive season at the Blackpool Santa Dash! Get the whole family ready for the Blackpool Santa Dash on Sunday 1st December at 11am. We’ll supply the Santa suits, just get yourselves down to the Sandcastle Waterpark for the dash along Blackpool’s famous promenade!

It’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit and a fun event for all the family to enjoy, including the dog!

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Following the continued success of the various Hits shows in the Opera House, Hits at Christmas will give children the opportunity to experience performing in Empress Ballroom, on a professional stage that has been home to many of the world’s biggest stars throughout the years.

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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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Supernatural Events takes you on a ghost hunt of The Opera House. The present theatre is the third to have been built within the Winter Gardens; it opened on 14 July 1939 boasting the largest stage in the country. Will you be brave and go behind the velvet curtain of this amazing theatre in search of ghostly goings-on? On the night you will investigate the auditorium, the circle, above and below the stage and even the original projector room where the old projectionist is said to haunt!

The Ghost Hunt begins at 9pm and ends at 2am, are suitable for 18 year olds and above. Tickets are just £25 and must be booked in advance.

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Our Head Keeper Elf has just received news from the big man himself. On selected dates in December he’ll be flying down from the North Pole to check on his herd of reindeer and will be making time to meet your little ones in his Workshop. Nestled in a quiet corner of the zoo near the train track, Santa’s Workshop is a fabulously festive, cosy cabin, with views across the paddock where our reindeer will be resting ahead of their big day.

You’ll be greeted by one of our special Keeper Elves before heading into the Workshop to meet Santa. As well as being the perfect photo opportunity, each child will receive a gift from Santa. After meeting Santa, you can enjoy the rest of the day in the zoo as you head out to complete our “Secret Mission from Santa” trail.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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