Hosting full production cabaret spectaculars and live shows, private functions and corporate events – Viva Blackpool is your number one choice for a great night out! It’s located on Blackpool Promenade right next door to Blackpool Tower, opposite Festival House. The multi-purpose venue opened in 2012.
Viva Blackpool create, produce and perform a number of fabulous in-house shows for the cabaret theatre. Take your pick from these great performances, where you can enjoy a full night out including a great meal.
We went for a look behind the scenes as the team prepared to reopen after one of the 2020 lockdowns –
Have you got your Viva Locals Card?
Do you have an FY postcode? Brand new for 2023, anyone who lives in an FY district can apply for a ‘Locals Card’ membership.
Here’s what you get:
- 10% off food & drink in Viva and the Viva Vegas Diner
- 20% off resident shows and selected shows at Viva! Please check each show page pricing for confirmation of locals card offer applying to that show
- 10% off private events at Viva and the Viva Vegas Diner
- Event referral scheme – receive a £50 Viva credit for referring a friend to book an event
- Birthday club offers and freebies
- Card option available for £2.50, or a PDF / mobile version for free. T’s & C’s apply. Full details and apply here
2023 Winter Works at Viva Blackpool!
Oooo, there’s been an exciting improvement at Viva Blackpool! During the winter of 2023, the old stage came down – even revealing some of the old Mecca Bingo fittings! Now, there’s a huge new stage for even better shows!
So what’s the difference?
Since opening almost 11 years ago, stage height has been an issue as the venue was built into the constraints of the original building. It’s reduced opportunities for some shows coming into the venue, and caused issues with sound and lighting.
January is a busy time in Blackpool – it’s when theatres, attractions and venues do their building and renovating work! So before the season got into swing it was all systems go.
A team of six skilled builders removed the roof (and the huge steel triangle in the middle of the room). This created a beautiful open stage for performers to do their thing on – and above! It also opens up opportunities for new types of shows and concerts to come to the venue. It’s exciting times – the Viva experience has come a long way since it opened and it’s always improving!
£5 Deposit Deal at Viva Blackpool
Viva Blackpool has the perfect way to give you something to look forward to without the worry of booking ahead… their flexible booking policy and £5 deposit deal. Reserve your seat for just £5 – and if you need to move your booking, they’ll just move it with their flexible booking scheme!
- Have you got your Viva Locals Card?
- 2023 Winter Works at Viva Blackpool!
- £5 Deposit Deal at Viva Blackpool
- SEASON SHOWS AT VIVA BLACKPOOL!
- Viva… Broadway! From Stage to Silver Screen…
- Viva The Show!
- The Joey Blower Afternoon Comedy Show
- Viva – Decades Rewind! 80s, 90s & Now!
- Viva Voulez Vous!
- The Jersey Beats – Oh What a Nite!
- Viva Country Legends – A Night At The Grand Ole Opry
- Soul & Motown Extravaganza
- Pirates Adventure – The Afternoon Family Show
- VISITING SHOWS AT VIVA BLACKPOOL!
- Ellie Sax – Balearics comes to Blackpool – Fri 29 Sept at 8pm
- Zie Oktoberfest – Music & Comedy Show Starring The Bravarian Boyz!
- Undr The Cosh: Live and Uncut! – 6 Oct at 8pm
- The Whitney Houston Experience – starring Nya King – 12 Oct
- Everything Changes – The Take That Tribute Show – 13 Oct
- Miss England 2023 – Semi Final – 16 Oct
- Viva Movie Cinema Sing-Along Presents – Matilda – Tues 24 Oct at 1.30pm
- Spellbound – The Witches Quest – 25, 27, 28, 29 Oct
- Simon Mark – PETER KAY – UK’s No.1 Tribute! 27 Oct
- Viva Movie Cinema Sing-Along Presents…The Rocky Horror Show – Mon 30 Oct at 7.30pm
- The Freddie & Queen Experience – Fri 3 Nov at 8pm
- ABBA Bottomless Brunch – Sat 4 Nov at 2pm
- Blondied – A tribute to Blondie – Fri 10 Nov at 8pm
- Duran Duran Experience – Sat 11 Nov at 7.45pm
- Only Ladies Allowed – Sun 12 Nov at 12pm
- Return To Memphis – Elvis Blackpool Weekender – Fri 17-Sun 19 Nov
- Aladdin – A hilarious pantomime for adults – 23 & 24 Nov at 7.30pm
- I’m Alive – The Ultimate Celine Dion Tribute Show – starring January Butler
SEASON SHOWS AT VIVA BLACKPOOL!
Viva… Broadway! From Stage to Silver Screen…
Brand new for 2023… if you love theatre, you’ll love this show! Featuring music from the most popular Broadway and West End musicals and plays. Classics include the likes of Les Miserables, Hairspray, Miss Saigon and Phantom of the Opera. Plus new smash hits from Hamilton, There’s Something About Jamie, SIX, Moulin Rouge and many more…
All performed by our incredible Viva cast of vocalists, dancers and hosted by Leye D Johns. With brand new staging for 2023 with an incredible WOW production stage.
Relax in your reserved seats whilst we serve food and drinks to your table throughout the evening from our restaurant and bar waiters. It’s an amazing Night Out – great for groups, parties and occasions. You’ll enjoy plenty of comedy laughs, music variety and dancing in a fast moving cabaret style show.
Viva The Show!
- This is the headline show of the week… featuring the best of the West End musicals mixed with all your favourites songs from the 80s, 90s, 00s and now!
- Viva’s amazing party night out – with an amazing show, atmosphere, fast moving show and a talented cast of singers and dancers. With fantastic lighting, sound and production visuals including a massive LED screen and lasers. You’ll enjoy plenty of comedy laughs, music variety and dancing in a fast moving cabaret style show
- Featuring numbers from Moulin Rouge, Les Miserables, Mary Poppins, Rock of Ages alongside hits from Wham, Tina Turner, Bon Jovi and many many more…
- Relax in your reserved seats with food and drinks served to your table throughout the evening from restaurant and bar waiters
- This is an amazing Night Out – suitable for anyone looking for a good time, great laughs – great for groups, parties and occasions. With a show lasting for around 3 hours with an interval – your whole evening is sorted!
- Starring hilarious host Leye D Johns, resident Viva dancers & aerialists plus our amazing vocalists
The Joey Blower Afternoon Comedy Show
Usually on Saturday afternoons – SHOWS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The legendary outrageous and hilarious JOEY BLOWER from the world famous MERRIE ENGLAND BAR comes to VIVA BLACKPOOL with a brand new Adult Comedy Show for 2023.
Featuring some of his classic material plus all new content and production. Every show includes a DJ, a two hour set from the man himself and an after-show party with Amazing Entertainment. Special guests and surprises throughout the afternoon – including chances to WIN! Plus the return of PUBSTARS! ADVANCE BOOKING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Viva – Decades Rewind! 80s, 90s & Now!
Brand new for Summer 2023… celebrate everything you LOVE about the best decades in music!
Revamped and taken to the next level – this is our headline show of the week… featuring a fast moving show with all the best songs you’ll love from the 80s, 90s, 00s and now!
Viva’s amazing party night out – with an amazing show, atmosphere, fast moving show with our talented cast of singers and dancers. Relax, it’s the best of the 80s, 90s and now – a show taking you through the decades of great music and we’ll be setting some reminders of some of the things you’ll have seen on stage and screen from the different eras
Viva Voulez Vous!
Say thank you for the music at Viva Voulez Vous. With all the hits you love to sing along to from their chart-topping career, this is ABBA but not as you ‘Knowing me, Knowing you’ know it. This show is produced by the Viva production team. It’s performed by the exceptionally talented singing and Dancing Queens of the Viva cast.
Join us as we Have A Dream of the Swedish pop quartet that swept the globe. More than a tribute, this is a one of a kind experience. There’s fantastic lighting, sound and production visuals including a massive LED screen and lasers. It’s a real ‘wow’ to your night and plenty to enjoy. The show’s full night out, lasting around 2 and a half hours with an interval. Your whole evening is sorted!
The Jersey Beats – Oh What a Nite!
Originally conceived and produced by the Viva Blackpool team, ‘Oh What A Nite!’ is celebrating an amazing 8th season in Blackpool and this show is one of our most popular productions appealing to a wide range of audiences and ages.
It’s a sensational show celebrating the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. This show is our most popular midweek production and appeals to a wide range of audiences and ages. Enjoy plenty of comedy, music and moves in a fast moving show. Starring our hilarious host Leye D Johns and resident Viva Showgirls dancers.
This music has broad appeal including ‘Sherry’, ‘Beggin’, ‘Grease’ and ‘My Eyes Adored you’. PLUS more music from the era – so no worries about individual taste or pleasing a big group. Performed by an amazing quartet of vocalists – Matt Andrews (Frankie), Johnny O’Connor (Nick), Toby Beal (Tommy) and Michael Cosgrove (Bob). The show appears with a fabulous troupe of showgirl dancers and full production including video.
There’s fantastic lighting, sound and production visuals including a massive LED screen and lasers – giving a real ‘wow’ to your night and plenty to enjoy. It’s a full night out, with a show lasting for around 2 and a half hours with an interval – your whole evening is sorted!
Viva Country Legends – A Night At The Grand Ole Opry
It’s the toe tappin’ music of Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Tammy Wynette, Carrie Underwood and Glen Campbell.
Brought to you by the Viva cast and hosted by Leye D Johns. Enjoy a show lasting for around 2 and a half hours with an interval. With Live band, full production and a real concert sound your whole evening is sorted! There’s fantastic lighting, sound and production visuals including a massive LED screen – giving a real ‘wow’ to your night and plenty to enjoy.
Soul & Motown Extravaganza
Featuring all the way from the USA, the exciting JJ Gibson, the latino talents of Kofi Taylor and Alfie Bailey!
The undiscovered talent is the central part of this young tantalising power trio; their electric musical style has generally been described as a “varied range of old school classics” with subtle throwbacks to some of the biggest and legendary Motown/Soul songs of your lifetime.!
This fresh dynamic show specialise in performing the Hitsville magic of the Motown scene to the Soul and RnB era. With slick strong vocals, high energy choreography, excellent musicianship with faultless precision.
they will bring a flavour of fun & excitement while they ease their way through an impressive selection of music from artistes like “Stevie Wonder”, The Four Tops”, “The Drifters”, “The Temptations”, “Diana Ross”, “Gladys Knight”, “Martha Reeves”, “Bruno Mars”, “Luis Fonsi” & more…
Pirates Adventure – The Afternoon Family Show
Halloween specials – October 19, 25, 26, 31 – shows at 12pm
The Brand new swashbuckling hit family show comes to Viva Blackpool every Thursday throughout the Summer Holidays!
This non stop adventure show is full of hilarious comedy capers, illusions, juggling and awesome acrobatics! Cheer on ‘Pirate Billy’ in his quest to find the Eternal Sword and become the greatest pirate of them all. Watch out for the nasty ‘Captain Blackbeard’ who will do his very best to make sure ‘Pirate Billy’ doesn’t succeed!
Plus pre Show meet and greet with our Pirate Crew and Giant Mascot Characters.
VISITING SHOWS AT VIVA BLACKPOOL!
Ellie Sax – Balearics comes to Blackpool – Fri 29 Sept at 8pm
International saxophone player Ellie Sax comes direct to Viva Blackpool for one night only!
Ellie Sax performs at the world’s most exclusive clubs, festivals and private events. From New Year’s eve in the Maldives, moonlight raves in the Caribbean, glamorous weddings across the UK and headlining club appearances throughout the world.
Performing her awesome live shows for next-level clubbing bands, taking saxophone to new levels working alongside DJs to bring incredible live performances to the dance music world.
Zie Oktoberfest – Music & Comedy Show Starring The Bravarian Boyz!
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 October from 1pm
Welcome ZIE OKTOBERFEST The UKs Number one Comedy Oompah Show!
The Bavarian Boyz and Her deliver an uptempo fast moving, visually stunning cabaret and makes it impossible for audiences not to be be involved. Their ability to adopt to any situation in this incredible versatile show.
- Get ready for the ultimate Oktoberfest experience with laughs, beer and MUSIK!
- A variety of entertainment throughout the nights and crowd participation is a must.
- A mixture of German culture and British puns will keep you entertained for start to finish.
- Prizes for the best FANCY dress outfits!
Undr The Cosh: Live and Uncut! – 6 Oct at 8pm
It’s LIVE AND UNCUT as one of the most popular UK sports podcasts comes to the seaside with presenters Jon ‘the Beast’ Parkin, Chris ‘ Browny’ Brown and award-winning writer Chris Brown. Each week they’re joined by a different character from the world of football, from non-league players to seasoned internationals and Champions League winners.
Uncovering the good, the bad and the downright ugly parts of their careers and football, in general, the lads’ no-nonsense, interviewing approach has struck a real chord with supporters, bringing with it a new, no holds barred insight into the game, heard nowhere else.
The Whitney Houston Experience – starring Nya King – 12 Oct
An award winning homage to one of the greatest female vocalists of all time – the incredible Whitney Houston performed by the award winning Nya King
- Nya King is officially the UK’s No.1 tribute to Whitney, as authentic and realistic as you’ll ever hear – with all the hits from her idol, as well as more
- Performing Whitney’s greatest hits and more – this is a show filled with emotion from an incredibly talented vocalist.
Everything Changes – The Take That Tribute Show – 13 Oct
For all fans of the biggest boy band of all time – this is a show that really cannot miss, along with their LIVE band & dancers.
- Making a welcome return to their home town, we present the UK’s favourite tribute act to Take That & Robbie Williams for the ultimate Take That PARTY! Featuring LIVE band and stunning dancers.
- The Everything Changes show, adds Viva to their list of dates for 2022 as they take the country by storm with their stunning production. Join the fun and be part of the action as the band take to the stage to perform all of Take That & Robbie Williams greatest hits.
Miss England 2023 – Semi Final – 16 Oct
Miss England Contest, So much more than beauty!
The MISS ENGLAND 23 Semi final – Women from across the country will be competing for a place in the grand final of Miss England , the nations entry to Miss World
Miss England is a competition to find England’s representative to go to the 72nd Miss World Beauty with a Purpose which raises funds for disadvantaged children & youngster’s across the world.
Viva Movie Cinema Sing-Along Presents – Matilda – Tues 24 Oct at 1.30pm
“Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty”…. Calling All Matilda mega fans experience Magic and Music at the Sing-Along, Live at Viva Blackpool!
Step into a world of imagination and joy as Viva Blackpool proudly presents a captivating Sing-Along Movie Afternoon featuring the beloved, “Matilda”! ✨
- Pre show Fun!
- Watch the full movie as we screen it on our massive LED screen, with sing-a-long lyrics during the songs
- ‘Warm Up’ Live Performances – Sing, Dance and Dream along with our cast of Viva Broadway! And our live host will take you through some vocal ‘warm up’ to get you ready for the movie
- Fancy Dress Parade – Embrace Your Favourite Characters!
- Props Bag – Immerse Yourself in the Magic from Bruce’s Chocolate cake to Matilda’s Newt!
- Crowd participation throughout the Movie
Spellbound – The Witches Quest – 25, 27, 28, 29 Oct
Halloween Special exclusively for October half term. Did you know that not all witches are bad? At Halloween Witches help to stop all of the ghosts and ghouls from returning to walk the earth. Each year there is a very important and secret potion that must be made to help keep everyone safe…. But what happens when the recipe has gone missing!
Come and join our team of witches and help them on their quest to save the world. Do you have what it takes to learn the witchy secrets and complete the challenges to recreate the secret potion? Immersive audience experience you become part of the show! Includes Pumpkin carving, Wand making, Magic potion mixing and more!
Simon Mark – PETER KAY – UK’s No.1 Tribute! 27 Oct
We’re doing it! We’re going higher- at the top! Book to experience the brilliant Peter Kay humour with Simon Mark
Struggled getting tickets to see Peter Kay this year (or next year, or the year after) – well we’ve got the next best thing!
Simon Mark is the UK’s No.1 Tribute to Peter Kay! Laugh your socks off with the classic lines, plus original gags which will remind you why the nation LOVES Peter Kay. Appearing with a comedy support act (TBA)
Viva Movie Cinema Sing-Along Presents…
The Rocky Horror Show – Mon 30 Oct at 7.30pm
Calling all fans of the phenomenon that is ‘The Rocky Horror Show’! Get ready to do the ‘Time Warp again’ at our electrifying Sing-Along Movie Night featuring the cult classic!
Step into a world of absolute pleasure as we bring the iconic ‘Rocky Horror Show’ to life on the big screen. But this is no ordinary movie night – get ready to sing, dance, and immerse yourself in the wild and wonderful world of Dr. Frank-N-Furter!
Watch the full movie as we screen it on our massive LED screen, with sing-a-long lyrics during the songs. Live hosts will take you through some vocal ‘warm up’ to get you ready for the movie. Fancy Dress Catwalk – Strut your stuff on the big stage in the pre-show costume parade. Each ticket includes an exclusive props bag, designed to make your experience truly immersive! You’ll have the tools to interact with the movie like never.
The Freddie & Queen Experience – Fri 3 Nov at 8pm
Are you ready for Freddie? The music of QUEEN played LIVE with a brilliant tribute to the masters of rock.
You’ll ‘Want to break free’ as ‘We Will Rock You’ and breakout into a ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ as the very best hits of UK supergroup Queen are performed live.
Touring across the UK and Europe, The Freddie & Queen Experience is a highly rated production with the ‘live sound’ of Queen recreated in a brilliant stage show. Starring Ian Adams as Freddie Mercury, and Andy Willis as Brian May
ABBA Bottomless Brunch – Sat 4 Nov at 2pm
Get Ready for an unforgettable ABBA Bottomless Brunch at Viva Blackpool this November!
Calling all ‘Dancing Queens’ and party people! Brace yourselves for the ultimate ABBA Bottomless Brunch like no other, filled with the timeless tunes you know and love, and get ready to kickstart your night out in the most fabulous way possible! Sing, Drink, and Dance Along to ABBA’s Greatest Hits!
Non-stop ABBA hits performed live by our sensational vocalists. From “Dancing Queen” to “Mamma Mia,” and everything in between!
Delicious Mouth-watering sharing platter and bottomless prosecco to fuel the fun!
It’s not just a brunch, it’s a full-blown cray party that’ll have you grooving in your seats. Dress up encouraged!
Blondied – A tribute to Blondie – Fri 10 Nov at 8pm
The UK’s Number 1 Tribute to Debbie Harry AND Blondie!
The aim of BLONDIED is to faithfully recreate the sound of Debbie Harry and Blondie and to recreate the excitement and power of the band onstage for new and old fans alike. Every member of the band is a talented musician within their own right and together will guarantee to have you up out of your seat!
The show includes all Blondies hits and more, from their raucous early records right up to the slick pop/rock that has become Blondies trademark in the 21st century. Also including some of Debbie Harry`s solo hits, such as ‘I want that man’.
Duran Duran Experience – Sat 11 Nov at 7.45pm
The Duran Duran Experience have been established as the Premier Duran Duran tribute band in the UK since 2012!
They’ve performed at a number of pro venues across the country including the Concord Club (Eastleigh), The Neon (Newport) and The Fleece (Bristol), in addition to full theatre based shows. And the show has its very own Viva Decades Rewind show as the official support – a show taking you through the most iconic songs of the 80s with its full talented cast of singers and dancers, featuring the incredible Leye D Johns!
Only Ladies Allowed – Sun 12 Nov at 12pm
It’s time to party and really let your hair down – as we take ‘Super Sunday’ well and truly to the next level! S2 Events Proudly Present the Non-Stop Party… Only Girls Allowed! Ideally catered for the Female Party Goer, but we welcome all adults to come and enjoy this brilliant afternoon of fun and frolics
Between 12noon and 5pm you’ll experience…
A glass of arrival bubbles served by our superstar drag queen and her butlers in the buff
A fabulous welcome and prize giveaway hosted by Blackpool’s very own Ant & Dec (Scott Gallagher and David Cross)
A delicious 3 course meal (set menu dining) with Vegetarian and Vegan Options Available
A 5 Star raffle with unbelievable prizes to be won – including a 1 night spa break for 2 people at ‘The Spa’, Ribby Hall Village
Special Celebrity Guest
Britain’s Got Talent Finalist Geoff Mull and his incredible Party Band!
Disco till you Drop
An icy surprise on show – get ready to ‘down in one’!
Return To Memphis – Elvis Blackpool Weekender – Fri 17-Sun 19 Nov
Blackpool’s biggest winter Elvis event! Viva Blackpool is thrilled to announce we’ll be hosting the iconic Return to Memphis – The Search for the King 2023 over 17th, 18th and 19th November 2023. Hosted by the one and only Joey Blower, get set for a huge weekend celebrating ‘The King’ with competitors from all over the country convening on the ‘Vegas Venue in the Vegas of the North’ to battle it out for a huge prize fund.
With over 30 of the best Elvis tribute acts in the world descending into one place, now is the perfect time to get your tickets to this star-spangled event whilst giving yourself something to look forward to!
Aladdin – A hilarious pantomime for adults – 23 & 24 Nov at 7.30pm
Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready to rub your lamps and make your wildest wishes come true?
Because tonight, we’re taking you on a magical journey from the quiet village of Wonkynob to the streets of Poking.
Hold on tight as we bring you a pantomime of Aladdin like you’ve never seen before. This isn’t your children’s fairy tale, folks. No, no, no. We’ve taken the classic story and given it a risqué twist that will leave you gasping for air!
I’m Alive – The Ultimate Celine Dion Tribute Show – starring January Butler
Weds 14 Feb 24
Brand new for 2023 – making its world debut at Viva! A show not to be missed – the ultimate Celine Dion tribute concert with an incredible full live band. Featuring the highly acclaimed, power house vocals of January Butler.
Featuring an incredible live band, led by musical director Andy Mudd. Songs such as ‘All Coming Back To Me Now’, ‘I Drove All Night’, ‘Think Twice’ ‘I’m Alive’ and ‘My Heart will Go On’
6pm doors open; 6.30pm pre-show drinks & dining; 8pm curtain up
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