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 November. 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. 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

Shock Horror: A Ghost Story – Tues 21 Oct at 7.30pm

Shock Horror: A Ghost Story – A nightmare is about to break free… Herbert grew up in the Metropol. The eerie old cinema was his playground and prison – a place where endless late-night horror films were his only window to the world.

Forbidden from leaving by his disturbed parents, Herbert hid in its shadows and gorged on its movies. But what lurked in the Metropol’s darkness? And how did he manage to escape? Now Herbert’s back at the abandoned cinema, searching for answers to long-buried questions. But for him, and for you, the real horror has only just begun…

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

New Dawn Fades – Weds 22 Oct

New Dawn Fades – A Play About Joy Division & Manchester returns with a re-energised and vibrant new production touring the UK this October.

The play tells the story of four ordinary lads who, inspired by the punk revolution of 1970s Manchester, came together to form one of the most influential bands of all time, Joy Division. Following the untimely death of lead singer Ian Curtis, the band went on to huge world-wide success as New Order.

For 2025, New Dawn Fades reunites the creative team from last year’s triumphant tour, with producers Nigel Carr and Tony Davidson. It is written by the award-winning Brian Gorman, who received much praise for his portrayal of Factory Records boss Tony Wilson and reprises the role this year. He guides the audience through the heart and soul of both the band and the city.

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

Johnny Cash Roadshow – Thurs 23 Oct at 7.30pm

The Johnny Cash Roadshow is heading into its 20th year on the road and stronger than ever! A fast paced, energetic, constantly evolving show that’s now the longest running and most critically acclaimed show across the UK and Europe. ‘Clive captures my Grandfather JUST as he was’ – Caitlin Crowell, Granddaughter of Johnny Cash.

Set on a Grand ‘Ole Opry style stage the Roadshow bring you the gift of the best of Johnny Cash catalogue of songs in one night’s entertainment. Award winning Clive John who is described as an exceptional Cash pays homage Channels his spirt his own warming unique way. Alongside his iconic wife June Carter (Meghan Thomas) and some of the best musicians in the world playing Authentic double bass, fender telecaster and acoustic guitars, drums, piano, trumpet and four-part vocal harmonies.

You will experience the versatility and depth of these timeless songs as all the hits are delivered back-to-back such as Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Jackson, Orange Blossom Special and Boy Named Sue along-side some of the darker more troubled material from the later American Recordings such as Hurt. This year’s show is an emotional roller-coaster through Cash’s career, packed together in one fantastic, unforgettable evening’s entertainment.

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

Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood – 24 & 25 Oct at 7.30pm

Looking For Me Friend, has spread nostalgia and laughter throughout the UK and has the seal of approval from Victoria’s very own school chums and colleagues.

THIS SHOW WILL BE PERFORMED IN THE BLACKPOOL GRAND STUDIO

Featuring the star of BBC1’s ‘All Together Now’, Paulus The Cabaret Geek “King of Cabaret” (The Stage) with Michael Roulston (Fascinating Aïda) on piano, it is an evening of pure joy filled with Victoria’s best-loved songs, including the iconic ‘Ballad of Barry & Freda’ (Let’s Do It) and the classic ‘It Would Never Have Worked’.

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

Steve Steinman’s Anything for Love – The Meat Loaf Story – Sun 26 Oct at 7.30pm

Steve Steinman’s Anything For Love : The Meat Loaf Story. The highly acclaimed show producer and No.1 recording artist brings you his brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits. The show includes Steve’s very own No.1 single “Everything They Said Was True” written by John Parr and Meat Loaf.

For over 30 years Steve has toured the world with his productions Anything For Love and Vampires Rock and is now also touring his own original music. With an incredible stage set, ten-piece live band combined with Steve’s well known sense of humour and stage presence, the show can only be described as awesome.

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

Blithe Spirit – Tues 28 Oct – Sat 1 Nov

Experience the wit and humour of Noël Coward’s hilarious farce, Blithe Spirit. Novelist Charles Condomine’s quest for character inspiration for his new book takes an unexpected turn when he and his wife Ruth invite eccentric medium Madame Arcati to hold a séance.

Inadvertently conjuring up the ghost of his first wife Elvira, Arcati lands Charles and Ruth in an unlikely love triangle where life and the afterlife collide. Expect mischief, mayhem and plenty of laughs as Elvira wreaks havoc to sabotage Charles’ new marriage.

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

Tales for the Witching Hour – Thurs 30 Oct at 7pm

Hearing or telling a story for the first time has a special magic to it – especially at Halloween – with Tales for the Witching Hour.

The Halloween we celebrate today has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain when people believed the boundary between the living and the dead became blurred. The veil between worlds thinned, allowing spirits to cross over and walk among us. Join story tellers Zowie Swan, Barry McCann and Deborah Contessa for an evening of spine-chilling tales and conversation for the Witching Hour in our studio.

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 Symphony Orchestra Halloween Prom – Sun 2 Nov at 3pm

Blackpool Symphony Orchestra return! Join us for a ‘spooktacular’ Halloween Family Afternoon Concert with all of your favourite spooky tunes played by a live 50 piece orchestra. There’s something for everyone from ‘Ghostbusters’, the Addams Family theme tune, music from the world’s most famous wizard ‘Harry Potter’, ‘Defying Gravity’ from Wicked.

We’ll follow witches on broomsticks as they whizz through the air (‘Witches Sunday’, Berlioz) to celebrate Halloween on top of a ‘Bare Mountain’ (Mussorgsky). If it gets chilly on the mountain we have a Ritual Fire Dance (Falla) to warm us up as well as a Firebird Finale (Stravinsky) too! And we’ll squeeze in a visit to the Mountain King’s famous Hall (Grieg) too. Bring your favourite Halloween costumes and enjoy a family-friendly afternoon together with brilliant music making this a Halloween to remember!

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

UNCANNY: Fear Of The Dark – Sat 8 Nov at 7.30pm

Are you scared of the dark? Danny Robins is back with a brand-new live show that investigates the most spine-tingling range of Uncanny stories yet, as the award-winning BBC paranormal podcast and TV series comes to thrilling, ghostly life on stage! From the Team behind the SELL-OUT show UNCANNY: I Know What I Saw.

Chilling, intriguing and sometimes moving, prepare to investigate a collection of real-life potentially paranormal mysteries, as Danny tries to get to the heart of why we, as humans, continue to have a fear of the dark.

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

Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana with Acosta Danza – 12-15 Nov at 7.30pm

Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana, is back by popular demand, following a hugely successful premiere sell-out tour. A Cuban take on the favourite festive classic, the production explodes onto Blackpool Grand Theatre’s stage, featuring new choreography by Carlos Acosta CBE and performed by more than 20 dancers from his Cuban company, Acosta Danza.

Set to an exuberant Cuban newly commissioned version of the magnificent Tchaikovsky score, arranged by Cuban composer Pepe Gavilondo, the timeless story is brought to life with ballet at its core, enriched with Acosta Danza’s unique style and with Cuban dance traditions beautifully woven throughout the much-loved and joyful family tale. Join Clara in her humble home in Havana, getting ready to celebrate Christmas with her family. The beer cans are on the tree and Cuba is suitably hot. When Clara is gifted a Nutcracker doll she embarks on the journey of a lifetime, to defeat the Rat King and into the world of the Sugar Plum Fairy accompanied by her Nutcracker Prince.

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

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

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.