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

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 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

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story Tues 3-7 Feb at 7.30pm

Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story. This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly returns to Blackpool as part of its 2025/26 UK Tour.

Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!
Book now for the most successful Rock & Roll Musical of all time!

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

Punk Off – The Sounds of Punk and New Wave – Sun 8 Feb at 7.30pm

Punk Off – The Sounds of Punk & New Wave – A full-throttle celebration of the era that tore up the rulebook and made being loud a lifestyle. 50 years since punk and new wave kicked the door in, Punk Off storms the stage—louder, bolder, and messier than ever.

After a riotous debut tour in 2025, this one-of-a-kind concert show returns with music from Blondie, The Ramones, Sex Pistols, The Clash and more. It’s raw. It’s rebellious. And it’s alive. This isn’t a tribute—it’s a riot. With a fierce cast of musicians, singers and dancers, Punk Off throws you headfirst into the scenes, sound, and spirit of punk.

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

Midsomer Murders: The Killings At Badger’s Drift – Tues 10-14 Feb at 7.30pm

Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television favourite Midsomer Murders.

When well-loved spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift, her friend Lucy Bellringer refuses to accept it was an accident. DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy are called in to investigate, uncovering a world of hidden passions, long-buried secrets and deadly rivalries.

With eccentric villagers, shocking twists and an unforgettable reveal, The Killings at Badger’s Drift is a classic whodunnit that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Bringing to life the wit, charm and chilling suspense of the beloved TV series and original series of books, this gripping and thrilling new show is set to delight audiences.

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

Afternoon Tea – 12-14 Feb at 12pm

Step into The Studio at the Grand Theatre for a delightful Afternoon Tea. Savour delicious treats and fine teas with afternoon tea on stands served to each table.

Vegan/vegetarian option available on request.

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

Heritage Tour and Afternoon Tea – 15 Feb & 15 March at 12pm

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day with an elegant theatre experience you’ll never forget. Treat someone special in your life to a truly unique celebration. Immerse yourselves in the rich history and timeless elegance of Blackpool’s iconic Grand Theatre with our exclusive Theatre Tours, followed by a sumptuous Afternoon Tea in The Studio.

Explore the Magic of The Grand and be guided through the stunning Theatre by our knowledgeable Heritage Guides. Discover fascinating stories, hidden gems, and architectural marvels as you journey through this historic masterpiece. Learn about the theatre’s vibrant past, its artistic legacy, and the vision of its renowned architect, Frank Matcham. After the tour, step into The Studio for a delightful Afternoon Tea. Savour delicious treats and fine teas while seated in The Studio.

This is more than just a tour; it’s a journey through time, a celebration of heritage, and an afternoon of indulgence. Theatre Tours and Afternoon Tea offer something truly special.

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 Wonder of Stevie – Sun 15 Feb at 7.30pm

The ultimate celebration of the genius of Stevie Wonder! Voted one of Britain’s top soul singers, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland’s R&B Orchestra) and their world-class band present a diverse catalogue of Stevie Wonder classics from albums including Signed, Sealed & Delivered, Talking Book, Innervisions, Songs in the Key of Life and Hotter than July.

The Wonder of Stevie perform hit after hit, from dance floor classics I Wish and Superstition to beautiful arrangements of My Cherie Amour and I Just Called to Say I Love You and the much-loved Isn’t She Lovely and Don’t You Worry ‘bout a Thing.

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

Single White Female – Tues 17-21 Feb at 7.30pm

Sharing a flat can be murder… Based on the iconic 90’s psychological thriller, the world premiere stage production of Single White Female is a bold and modern reimagining of the best-selling book and hit movie, that coined a phrase and led a generation to fear a stiletto heel!

Starring the multi-talented Kym Marsh (Coronation Street, Waterloo Road, Abigail’s Party) and actress and presenter Lisa Faulkner (Holby City, Murder In Suburbia, John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen), Single White Female, invites us into a world where trust is fragile, friendships are tested, and secrets lurk behind every closed door.

Full of dark humour and stiletto-sharp suspense, this brand new adaptation by well know author, journalist and broadcaster, Rebecca Reid, updates the original story to the age of social media and all that brings, in a gripping tale of ambition, obsession, and the desperate need for belonging in an isolating world.

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

David Holt – An Evening Of Clairvoyance – Sat 21 Feb at 7.30pm

David is one of the UK’s leading spiritualist mediums, delivering mind blowing evidence of life after death. Join him for an Evening of Clairvoyance at Blackpool Grand Theatre.

David is renowned for giving exact names, dates and details that could only be known to those who now reside on the other side. His international best selling book ‘Are you ready to believe?’ changed the way people view the concept of life after death and the opinions of both sceptics and believers alike.

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

Derren Brown – Tues 24-28 Feb at 7.30pm

Prepare to be astonished! The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns to Blackpool Grand Theatre with his brand new live show, ONLY HUMAN.

The content of ONLY HUMAN is still under wraps, but we can guarantee you a mind-blowing experience that’ll take your breath away! Tickets for Derren’s shows always sell out fast, so don’t miss out.

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.