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 Sat 13 June. 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 – 11 & 12 noon on Thurs 16 July. 45min | £12.50pp
Discover the theatres history, front-of-house Grandeur and Opulence. (Tour includes Stalls, Dress Circle, Walkway, Royal Box & Stage Door).

Heritage Tour and Afternoon Tea – Sundays 5 July and 30 August 2026 – details below

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

Afternoon Tea – 25 & 30 July. 5, 6 & 8 Aug. 19 Sept 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 – Sun 5 July at 12pm and Sun 30 Aug at 10.30am & 1pm

Here’s 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. 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.

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.

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

Jack and the Beanstalk – Pantomime 2026-7 at Blackpool Grand Theatre!

Fri 4 Dec to Sun 3 Jan 2027, various times including matinee and evening performances. Accessible performances are also available.
Shows everyday except Monday 7, Monday 14, Monday 21, Friday 25 and Thursday 31 December.
Please call the Box Office on 01253 290190 or visit www.BlackpoolGrand.co.uk for bookings and further information.

Martin Dodd for UK Productions Ltd, in association with Blackpool Grand Theatre, proudly presents Jack and the Beanstalk – A GIANT Panto Adventure! Fee-fi-fo-FUN! Get ready to climb into Christmas 2026/7 with a colossal, comedy-crammed, 3D-spectacular – bigger, bolder, and bean-credible!

And guess who’s back to cause mayhem? STEVE ROYLE – crowned ‘Best Comic’ at the UK Pantomime Awards 2025 – returns as Silly Simon! Expect unstoppable giggles, whirlwind chaos, and the kind of comic brilliance only Steve can sprout on stage. He’s funnier than a cow that refuses to moo on cue.

A Panto Packed With More Magic Than Jack’s Beans

This is no ordinary climb up the beanstalk… Thrilling 3D effects will have giants stomping, creatures soaring, and audiences ducking, diving, and screaming with laughter. It’s so real you’ll think you’ve grown a few inches yourself.

Add to that West End–quality staging, a first-class creative team, a clever laugh-loaded script, mind-blowing lighting and spectacular visual effects, show-stopping choreography, and stunning costumes paired with dazzling sets — and you’ve got a panto that doesn’t just raise the roof, it sends it soaring into the clouds. This magical reboot marks Jack’s glorious return to The Grand for the first time in over 20 years, reimagined with modern sparkle, breathtaking visuals, and that unmistakable Grand Theatre magic.

It’s a giant among giants, a festive treat for families, school groups, mischievous uncles, and anyone who enjoys a good old-fashioned belly laugh. Perfect for the young, the young-at-heart, and anyone who’s ever wondered whether selling a cow for magic beans is technically good financial planning.

What’s On at Blackpool Grand Theatre – in 2026

9 to 5 The Musical – 21-25 Jul at 7.30pm

Get ready to clock in for a night of laughter and iconic songs, with 9 to 5 The Musical at Blackpool Grand Theatre! Bursting onto the stage with sass, style, and a whole lot of Dolly sparkle! Lively, empowering, and outrageously funny, this is one night at the theatre you won’t want to miss!

Featuring an irresistible score by country music legend Dolly Parton, this hit show follows three office workers who’ve had enough of their overbearing, chauvinistic boss. Inspired by the much-loved 1980s film, 9 to 5 The Musical is a joyful story about friendship, courage, and standing up for what’s right, all set to toe-tapping tunes you’ll be humming long after the curtain falls.

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

Summer Holiday The Musical – Wed 29 Jul to Sat 8 Aug at 7.30pm

If summer had a soundtrack, it would sound a lot like the Smash-Hit Cliff Richard Musical – Summer Holiday! At Blackpool Grand Theatre. Following the smash-hit success of last year’s musical Grease, this year Blackpool Grand Theatre joins forces with the world-famous Sheffield Crucible Theatre to bring a major new musical to the stage – this time with the joyous, sun-soaked, Cliff Richard hit-filled “Summer Holiday”.

Bursting with classic feel-good hits from the golden age of 60s pop, the show features favourites made famous by Cliff Richard and the era’s biggest stars, including Summer Holiday, Bachelor Boy, Move It, Dancing Shoes, The Young Ones, In the Country and more. It’s a soundtrack packed with energy, nostalgia and irresistible summer vibes.

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

Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – 19-22 Aug at 7pm

ANY DREAM WILL DO! Get ready for a dazzling burst of colour, music and feel-good energy as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to Blackpool Grand Theatre this August! Presented by the talented team behind last year’s incredible The Wind in the Willows, this spectacular Summer Youth Production brings fresh energy and big ambition to one of the world’s most beloved musicals.

The timeless story of Joseph, his jealous brothers and a coat like no other is brought to life with unforgettable songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. From the show-stopping “Any Dream Will Do” to the powerful “Close Every Door” and the toe-tapping fun of “Go, Go, Go Joseph” and “Benjamin Calypso”, every moment is packed with music you’ll know and love. Bursting with colour, humour and heart, this vibrant production showcases an exceptional young cast delivering big voices, bold storytelling and pure theatrical magic. A BLACKPOOL GRAND THEATRE SUMMER YOUTH PRODUCTION

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

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show – Tues 1 & Wed 2 Sep at 4pm

Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show! With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it’s an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig & George all need your help to get everything ready before the arrival of baby Evie! There’s so much to do – will they get it all finished in time?

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones and is the perfect introduction to theatre.

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 – Sat 5 Sep at 7.30pm

New Dawn Fades is a Play About Joy Division And Manchester – returning with a scintillating new production, touring the UK in 2026.

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.

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

Love Hurts – Sun 13 Sep at 7.30pm

Back for its third year of rocking the UK, Love Hurts returns with the heartbreak soundtrack of a generation! Packed with smash-hit power ballads and classic rock anthems from Queen, AC/DC, Meat Loaf, Whitesnake, Phil Collins, Cher, Kiss, Tina Turner… and more!

Get ready for a night of raw emotion, powerhouse vocals and thunderous guitars as Love Hurts – Rock Anthems and Power Ballads storms across the UK in 2026! This is the ultimate heartbreak soundtrack of a generation – a spectacular show with a high-energy live rock band performing the greatest power ballads and classic rock anthems 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

Dial M For Murder – Tues 15 – Sat 19 Sep at 7.30pm

A razor-sharp thriller that keeps audiences guessing to the final moment — the classic that inspired a cinematic masterpiece, reimagined live on stage.

One phone call. One perfect plan. One fatal mistake. Before it became Hitchcock’s iconic film, Dial M for Murder was a theatrical sensation. Now, phil&ben Productions bring this masterclass in suspense thrillingly back to the stage for 2026.

Set in London, 1952, former tennis pro Tony Wendice and his wealthy wife Margot appear to have the perfect life. But behind closed doors, Tony is meticulously plotting the perfect crime. When his plan to murder Margot goes disastrously wrong, a chilling chain of lies, betrayal, and deadly twists begins to unravel.

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

Surinderella – Tues 22 – Sat 26 Sep at 7.30pm

Back by popular demand for 2026, Rifco presents an evening of laughter, romance, and larger-than-life entertainment! Welcome to The Bolly-woods, where the naach is non-stop, the drama is bigger than your aunties, and the romance is straight out of a filmi blockbuster!

Meet Surinder, sweet, strong, and stuck in a never-ending chore list thanks to her two selfie-obsessed, Insta-vlogging stepsisters, Lovely and Bubbly. Her only real support? The one and only Basanti, a cow with more attitude than a desi girl.

Meanwhile, Prince Kavi is drowning in shaadi pressure from his royal family. But when he accidentally bumps into Surinder, sparks fly faster than a Bollywood dance sequence! Enter the fabulous Devi Godmother, arriving in full-on glam mode with magic, makeovers, and masala moves. With a dazzling Bollywood Ball, a mystical slipper, and a lot of bakwas, Surinder’s destiny is about to get a serious glow-up!

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 Opera Boys with Paul Potts – Sun 27 Sep at 7.30pm

The powerhouse classical-crossover sensation The Opera Boys are thrilled to announce their final tour, featuring the world-renowned tenor and very first winner of Britain’s Got Talent, Paul Potts.

Following years of sold-out performances across the globe, The Opera Boys join forces with the man who captured the world’s heart with his legendary audition of “Nessun Dorma”. This collaboration promises an evening of soaring notes, impeccable harmonies, and the perfect blend of opera, musical theatre, and modern pop classics.

Paul Potts became a household name in 2007, winning the inaugural season of Britain’s Got Talent. Since then, he has released multi-platinum albums, performed over 1,500 shows in 45 countries, and inspired the Hollywood biopic One Chance.

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 Simon & Garfunkel Story – Mon 28 Sep at 7.30pm

Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London’s West End, including multiple appearances at the world-famous London Palladium.

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel blended together seamlessly with a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound 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

Ore Oduba – The Vintage Boys Rock ‘n’ Roll Show – Tues 29 Sep

Re-live the sounds of the 50s & 60s as The Golden Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll is authentically recreated by The Vintage Boys – Starring Ore Oduba. The TV Star and Entertainer leads the show in a sensational return to the stage.

Since winning Strictly Come Dancing in 2016, Ore has hosted flagship shows of the BBC with The One Show and ITV’s This Morning, as well as major international events like the Royal Wedding! Now, Ore is back on the road hitting venues with one heck of a Rockin’ show! LIVE Musicians, and a whole load of Jive!

With immaculate 3-part harmony, slick choreography, sharp suits and the backing of an incredible live band, the boys perfectly capture the look and sound of the golden era and will have you singing along and dancing in the aisles with their high-energy performance. Featuring over 40 hits from stars of the 50s and 60s including Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Del Shannon, Bill Haley, Dion, The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, 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

John Barrowman: My Life In Musicals – Wed 30 Sep at 7.30pm

John Barrowman is back with his brand new show – My Life In Musicals, a glittering evening celebrating the greatest West End and Broadway musicals. With a career spanning over three decades on stage and screen, John has played an astonishing 22 leading male roles across the West End and Broadway.

From Sunset Boulevard to Chicago, Anything Goes to La Cage Aux Folles, Phantom of the Opera to Miss Saigon. Barrowman takes centre stage bringing his iconic performances back to life in one spectacular night of musical theatre magic.

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.