From variety, musicals and comedy giants to Shakespeare, ballet, drama and dance. Blackpool Grand Theatre caters for every age, pocket and personality. Take a look at what’s coming up and book your tickets today!

Heritage Tours at Blackpool Grand Theatre

Backstage Secrets Tours – 10.30am on 10 January 2026. 90min | £20pp
Stand on the raked stage and discover the backstage workings of theatre. (Tour includes Stalls, Dress Circle, Walkway, Royal Box and Stage Door. Plus Fly Floor, Gallery, Dressing Rooms, Matcham Court & Stage). This tour ends with delicious cake and tea in the Dress Circle Bar.

Grand Opulence Tour – 12 noon on 18 December 2025. 45min | £12.50pp
Discover the theatres history, front-of-house Grandeur and Opulence. (Tour includes Stalls, Dress Circle, Walkway, Royal Box & Stage Door).

Book your tickets here. Call 01253 290 190 or pop-in to the Box Office to book (& please mention Visit Fylde Coast!)

Friends of the Grand Theatre Coffee Mornings

The Friends of The Grand were formed in 1973 to save Blackpool’s beautiful Grand Theatre from demolition. An independent organisation, it’s provided financial and voluntary support to the theatre for nearly half a century. Early Friends included such names as Violet Carson (Ena Sharples), Alistair Cooke, Leslie Crowther, Tim West and Prunella Scales. Billy Pearce, Johnnie Casson and founding member Sir Ken Dodd OBE. Over the last 25 years, The Friends have contributed in excess of one million pounds towards much-needed Grand Theatre projects. Including the provision of new carpets, seating and technical equipment.

The Friends of The Grand hold a popular monthly Coffee Morning. They take place at 10.30am on the third Thursday of each month. Tickets are £5 and include choice of coffee or tea and a delicious cake selection. Each includes a fascinating live speaker and of course the famous Friends raffle with the chance to snap up some great prizes. Here’s the forthcoming guest speakers!

Annual membership of Friends of The Grand is just £20, with an under-18s and over-65 price of £10 per year. For more info please visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/join-and-support-us/how-to-support-us/friends-of-the-grand

Beauty and The Beast – Pantomime 2025-6 at Blackpool Grand Theatre!

Fri 5 Dec – Sun 4 Jan 2026, various times including matinee and evening performances. Accessible performances are also available.
Shows everyday except Monday 8, Monday 15, Thursday 18, Thursday 25 and Wednesday 31 December.
Please call the Box Office on 01253 290190 or visit www.BlackpoolGrand.co.uk for bookings and further information.

The fabulous family pantomime at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre is always a laugh-a-minute extravaganza! Enjoy stunning sets, top musical hits, fantastic costumes and exciting special effects for audiences both young and old! This year, Blackpool’s No.1 Pantomime – Martin Dodd for UK Productions Ltd in association with Blackpool Grand Theatre – is one of the most enchanting pantomimes of all time, Beauty and The Beast, with a sparkling fairytale production for all the family.

Returning is Blackpool Pantomime legend and Britain’s Got Talent finalist Steve Royle. With everyone’s favourite Funny Girl Betty Legs Diamond as this year’s dazzling Dame! And social media and stage sensation Kitty Harris (Greatest Days, Chicago, Burlesque the Musical) announced as the Belle of the ball! Cast members also include TV bad boy Marc Baylis (Coronation Street’s Rob Donovan) as the outrageously egotistical Hugo Pompidou.

Completing the line-up of famous faces are the multi-talented musical stars Luke Harley (Titanic the Musical, Oklahoma!) as The Prince. Ella Williams (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Sound of Music) as Fairy Bon Bon and David Alcock (South Pacific, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) as Belle’s gentle father Clement.

With an award-winning script by Jon Monie (Great British Pantomime Awards, 2019), a cast of larger-than-life characters, side-splitting comedy, sumptuous costumes, fabulous scenery, and a thrilling transformation scene. Join Belle, The Beast, Fairy Bon Bon, the exuberant Polly La Plonk and her cheeky chappy son Louis La Plonk as they are transported to a cursed castle, under the spell of an evil enchantress. Can the wicked Hugo be defeated, can Belle see beyond the Beast and fall in love with her captor, will the Beast’s heart be melted by Belle’s beauty?

What’s On at Blackpool Grand Theatre – in 2025

Something About George – Sun 16 Nov at 7.30pm

“All Things Must Pass”, they say. Well, George Harrison’s name will live on forever. Something About George – The George Harrison Story. The musical biopic tribute about the so-called “quiet” Beatle is back following a hugely successful 2024 UK and Ireland tour.

From the creators of Something About Simon – The Paul Simon Story, comes a show that answers the question “where does life take you after being in the greatest band in the history of the world?” Starring West End actor and musician Daniel Taylor, Something About George – The George Harrison Story tells the truly remarkable tale of one of music’s most understated icons. Featuring a five-piece band performing beautiful songs such as “My Sweet Lord”, “Something”, “Got My Mind Set On You” and “Handle With Care”, the show includes incredible solo material and music from rock n’ roll’s greatest supergroup, The Travelling Wilburys – not forgetting more than a few Beatles’ classics along the way.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

A Fairytale for Christmas – Weds 19 Nov at 7.30pm

‘Tis the season to be jolly as the ultimate Irish Christmas concert is BACK for 2025! After four back-to-back sell-out tours, and successful runs in the USA and Europe, A Fairytale for Christmas has gained thousands of festive fans across the globe – and is now back in town.

From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners, immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas as talented singers, musicians and dancers perform dashing renditions of Yuletide favourites including ‘Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town’, ‘Step into Christmas’, ‘O Holy Night’ and ‘The Fairytale of New York’.

…and just when you think the party couldn’t get any better, this world class concert is also a nod to the rich tapestry of Irish culture with the greatest sing-along songs of all time including ‘The Galway Girl’, ‘The Irish Rover’, ‘Dirty Old Town’ and ‘The Black Velvet Band.’ Think a St Patrick’s Day party – on Christmas Day!

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Milton Jones: Ha!Milton – Thurs 20 Nov at 7.30pm

Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it. He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes…and there’s a bit about tomatoes.

You might know him from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo or Radio 4. Or that time he stood for the Scottish National Party, fought a hard campaign, but in the end had to respect the wishes of the people of Cardiff. A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Fast Love – The George Michael Tribute – Fri 21 Nov at 7.30pm

Fast Love – The George Michael Tribute direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration! Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, now touring in 18 countries, selling over 250,000 tickets worldwide. Join us for one very special night as we celebrate the late great George Michael.

Our talented cast will recreate for you, a night like no other! It’s a brand-new show for 2025! Make new memories whilst reliving old classics – this one is for the fans as we celebrate one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen, and we say thank you! This show has it all, the power, emotion and star quality in this stunning production with full video and light show. Playing all the hits, from Wham! right through his glittering career, including, Wake Me Up, Too Funky, Father Figure, Freedom, Faith, Knew You Were Waiting, Careless Whisper and many more.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Sky Full of Stars: A Tribute to Coldplay – Sat 22 Nov at 7.30pm

Get ready for an electrifying night of music and magic with Sky Full of Stars — the most authentic tribute to Coldplay! This spectacular live experience doesn’t just capture the sound and spirit of one of the world’s biggest bands—it makes you part of the show. With LED wristbands lighting up the crowd, the energy of the music surrounds you like never before!

Whether you’re a lifelong Coldplay fan or just looking for an unforgettable night out, Sky Full of Stars delivers dazzling performances, stunning visuals, and an atmosphere that truly brings Coldplay’s greatest hits to life. From the anthemic Viva La Vida to the uplifting A Sky Full of Stars, plus all the songs you love, including Clocks, Yellow, Paradise, and Hymn for the Weekend.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea – Sun 23 Nov at 7.30pm

Josh Widdicombe is back on tour, not again! By now he has almost certainly mastered the art of stand-up, either that or he has wasted the last 15 years of his life. Come along and decide for yourself. Expect it to be shorter and with lower production values than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, but funnier and with more references to tea.

Josh co-hosts the hugely popular podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett, which has somehow become so popular that they undertook a live arena tour in 2023 and released a book which topped the Sunday Times Bestseller Charts. He’s co-hosted in over 30 series of the multi-award-winning Channel 4 series The Last Leg, is a team captain on Sky Max’s Rob Beckett’s Smart TV and co-hosts Sky’s Hold The Front Page. And he has an almost complete collection of Panini football sticker books.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Nativity! The Musical – 26-29 Nov at 7.30pm

Cou-Cou Theatre Productions presents Nativity! The Musical. Every child in every school has one Christmas wish…to star in a Nativity, and at St Bernadette’s School they’re attempting to mount a musical version!

Join Mr Maddens, his teaching assistant the crazy Mr Poppy, some hilarious children and a whole lot of sparkle and shine as they struggle to make everyone’s Christmas wish come true. Feel-good, funny and full of yuletide joy, ‘Nativity! The Musical’ features all of the favourite sing-a-long hits from the film including Nazareth, One Night One Moment, She’s the Brightest Star and a whole host of new songs filled with the spirit of Christmas!

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

A Grand Christmas with Poulton-le-Fylde Brass Band – Mon 15 Dec at 8pm

Step into the splendour of Blackpool’s Grand Theatre this December and begin your festive season in the most magical way imaginable. The much-loved Poulton-le-Fylde Brass Band returns to our stage with their dazzling Christmas performance, A Grand Christmas, once again hosted by the ever-charming Hayley Kay.

This cherished tradition has become one of the highlights of The Grand’s winter calendar. Year after year, audiences are transported by the soaring harmonies, rich brass tones, and the sheer joy of live music filling every corner of our historic auditorium. From beloved carols that stir memories of Christmases gone by to spirited renditions of timeless festive favourites, every note promises to warm the heart and lift the soul.

But this concert is more than just a celebration of the season. A Grand Christmas is also a very special fundraiser, supporting the Grand Theatre’s work as a charity. Every ticket sold helps us to preserve our beautiful Grade II* listed theatre and the work we do with local children, keep the magic of live performance alive, and inspire future generations through our creative learning programmes.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

The Magic of the Beatles at Blackpool Grand Theatre – Sat 10 January at 7.30pm

Come together, right now – it’s time to shake it up baby with The Magic of the Beatles at Blackpool Grand Theatre – the concert show of the year.

The sensational The Magic of the Beatles features an incredible cast that not only look and sound like John, Paul, George, and Ringo, they also generate that same, famed incredible excitement that was the trademark of the greatest group the world has ever seen – with the Fab Four’s unique sense of humour thrown in for good measure too.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

The Constant Wife – Fri & Sat 16 & 17 Jan at 7.30pm

David Pugh and Cunard present The Royal Shakespeare Company production, prior to London’s West End. THE CONSTANT WIFE By Laura Wade. Based on the comedy by W Somerset Maugham. Features original music composed by multi award- winning jazz artist Jamie Cullum.

It’s 1927. Constance is a very unhappy woman. “Nonsense” says her mother “she eats well, sleeps well, dresses well and she’s losing weight. No woman can be unhappy in those circumstances”. Constance is the perfect wife and mother, and her husband is as devoted to her as he is to his mistress, who just happens to be her best friend…

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

ELO Again – Sun 18 Jan at 7.30pm

‘Direct From The West End’ ELO Again are back with their stunning ‘BACK to the BLUE’ Tour celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra. It’s a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their heyday, the whole experience is professionally re-enacted with great sound reproduction, light show and visual effects.

As the UK’s No.1 tribute show, ELO AGAIN provide you with the spectacular live effect of ELO’s famous orchestrations, soaring strings and vocals. They certainly know how to entertain too, as the hits just keep on coming. Their version of MR BLUE SKY is breathtaking, full of passion and fervour; the whole auditorium will be on its feet.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Blackpool Gang Show – On The Box – Thurs 22 – Sat 24 Jan at 7/7.30pm

The Blackpool Gang Show returns with its brand-new show, “On the Box”, promising a dazzling, TV and film inspired variety show that’ll have the whole family tuned in from start to finish. This much-loved local tradition—brought to life by talented young people and volunteers from Blackpool Scouts and Guides—is a vibrant celebration of music, comedy, and dance that draws audiences year after year.

This year, the cast takes you channel-surfing through show-stopping sketches and routines, exploring the most popular genres from crime dramas to medical sagas, romantic soap operas to musical spectaculars, and of course, our very own awards show finale. Whether it’s suspense, swoons, laughter, or a standing-ovation musical number, there’s something for everyone!

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

The Roy Orbison Story at Blackpool Grand – Sun 25 Jan at 7.30pm

Join Barry Steele and Friends for The Roy Orbison Story at Blackpool Grand. If you want the real-deal the name on the ticket is Barry Steele!

Barry Steele and a fabulous cast of musicians and singers will take you on a musical journey from ‘The Black and White Night’ right through to The Traveling Wilburys. They promise they’ll have you dancing in the aisles, with two fantastic shows in one great evening. We invite you to experience the unforgettable sound of a generation with Barry Steele alongside an extraordinary ensemble of talented musicians and singers pay homage to the timeless music of Roy Orbison, The Traveling Wilburys and his many friends. When it comes to authenticity and true musical mastery, there’s only one name you need to know: Barry Steele!

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Murder At Midnight – Weds 28 – Sat 31 Jan at 7.30pm

A comedy thriller by Torben Betts, Murder at Midnight is a murder mystery like no other… From the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other. Starring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat, Casualty), Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s as Seen on TV, Coronation Street) and Max Bowden, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road, Coronation Street, Hollyoaks).

It’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house… We meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’ – the notorious gangster, his glamorous wife, his trigger-happy sidekick, his mum—who’s seeing things, her very jittery carer, plus a vicar who’s hiding something, and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown. Throw in a suitcase full of cash, a stash of deadly weapons, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong? Join us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight… A gripping murder mystery filled with twists, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour – guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

As We Face The Sun – Sat 31 Jan at 2.30 & 7pm

As We Face The Sun is a stark and tender story about growing up, the pleasures of friendship, why we hold onto things and how we might start to let go.

Fylde Coast Youth Theatre presents our 4th production – and we’re thrilled to say we’re back home at the Blackpool Grand Studio Theatre We’re beyond excited to share this show with you and to introduce our incredible cast who are ready to bring this story to life on stage.

Written By Kit Withington. THIS SHOW WILL BE PERFORMED IN THE BLACKPOOL GRAND STUDIO. AGE RESTRICTION: 12+

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Blackpool is the home of entertainment

Presiding over it is the ‘Grand’ Old Lady. From opera, ballet and Shakespeare to variety, musicals and comedy giants. The Grand Theatre caters for every age, pocket and personality.

Go into the Victorian auditorium of the Blackpool Grand Theatre and you’ll understand what ‘the glorious Grand’ means. This Frank Matcham designed masterpiece offers ornate, gilded plasterwork, baroque ceiling and cavorting cherubs. The cantilevered balconies give every seat a clear view of the stage.

125 Glorious Years!

The Grade II* listed Grand Theatre celebrated its 125th Birthday in 2019. The doors opened on 23 July 1894 – now one of the few surviving examples of the work of Frank Matcham.

The Grand Theatre has hosted a multitude of stars since its opening. From Lily Langtree to Michael Macintyre, Gracie Fields to Ken Dodd, Arthur Askey to Lee Evans…and the list goes on!

Photo: Sean Conboy

It attracts the very best in award-winning touring companies. Including The National Theatre, English Touring Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company, Opera and Ballet International and the Russian State Ballet.

A varied programme

It’s a programme of quality drama, comedy, dance and children’s theatre at The Grand Theater Blackpool. They also play host to the outstanding talents of local performers from groups across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde.

By the early 1960s theatres across Britain were closing due to loss of audience to television. In July 1972 the then owners, the Tower Company, applied for permission to demolish it. In its place they proposed to build a department store. By then, the theatre is listed as a Grade II* building. So there had to be a full public enquiry.

Early in 1973 the Friends of the Grand Theatre was formed. After legal and financial wrangling, together with EMI and the local council, put together a deal. It involved leasing the theatre for £10,000 per annum and final purchase for £250,000.

• Find out more about the history of this amazing building here

Grand Returns to its Original Footprint – for the first time in more than 40 years

The Friends of The Grand, after thirty-five years of fundraising, have, at last, achieved their long-held ambition to return the Grand Theatre to its original architectural footprint.

When Frank Matcham, the famous Victorian theatre designer, was commissioned to create the Grand Theater Blackpool in 1893 its owner, Thomas Sergenson, briefed him to incorporate a number of small shops on Church Street into the design.

However, back in 1981, when the Friends purchased the Grade II* listed building from the then owners, EMI, these units were not included in the sale. Ever since, the Friends have been saving in a special fund for the day when it might be possible to buy them.

Well, that day has come and John Buck, Chairman of the Friends of the Grand said “it’s like a dream come true. We’ve been saving for this day for years; selling raffle tickets, lapel badges, holding coffee mornings and, even as recently as April we received a bequest from our long-serving Treasurer, Alan Sears, who sadly died earlier this year. It came with the specific instruction that it should only be spent of the purchase of the shops. Alan will be smiling down on us this day”.

Reopening The Grand Theater Blackpool

John was one of the original group who raised the money to save the theatre from demolition in 1973.  Along with other passionate and dedicated Friends, he cleaned, repaired and painted in their spare time. They got the building back on its feet ready for its reopening and dedication from HRH The Prince of Wales in 1981.

“We were invited to buy the shops back in the 1990’s” remembers John. “But, back then, the owners wanted more than a million pounds for them. We thought we’d never be able to raise that much. And we were right! Obviously, times have changed, and, thankfully, we’ve been able raise enough to buy them for less than half that price”. With the purchase complete, the deeds of the properties will be donated to the Grand Theatre Trust. The heritage conservation charity which owns and cares for this beautiful historic building.

Roger Lloyd Jones is Chairman of the Trust. He said “there are many, many people who have made this wonderful purchase possible. I would like to thank everyone who has helped. The theatre is now 122 years old and, as you can imagine, needs constant care and attention. We hope the shops will prove an asset to the theatre. It’s a small but much-needed rental income to be re-invested in the upkeep of this precious architectural gem”.

The Friends of the Grand is a registered Charity.

The Friends of the Grand volunteer their services as Front of House staff, envelope-stuffers and runners of the theatre’s coffee stall. Last year, they provided 13,174 hours of voluntary service for the theatre at a value of £88,000.