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 –
Winter Works at Viva Blackpool!
Oooo, there’s something exciting happening at Viva Blackpool! Followers on social media will have seen that the builders are in at the Church Street Venue… The existing stage is coming to pieces – even revealing some of the old Mecca Bingo fittings!
So what’s happening?
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 here in Blackpool – it’s when theatres, attractions and venues do their building and renovating work! So before the season gets into swing it’s all systems go.
A team of six skilled builders removed the roof (and the huge steel triangle in the middle of the room). This has 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 come up with 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!
- Winter Works at Viva Blackpool!
- £5 Deposit Deal at Viva Blackpool
- SEASON SHOWS AT VIVA BLACKPOOL!
- VISITING SHOWS AT VIVA BLACKPOOL!
- If I Can Dream – The Great British Elvis Tribute Contest – Fri 17 Mar at 1pm
- Jenningsbet World Seniors Darts Tournament – Champion of Champions – 25 & 26 Mar at 12pm
- Barnum the Greatest Show – Thu 6 April at 7pm
- An Evening With – Still Games Paul Riley – Fri 7 Apr at 7.45pm
- Chris Connor: The World Famous Elvis Presley Tribute Show – Mon 10 Apr at 7.30pm
- Night of Champions! Hatton, Bruno, Calzhage & Benn – The Best of British Boxing – Sun 23 April at 1pm
- Invasion – Celebrating 60 Years of Doctor Who! in Blackpool! – Sun 30 April at 10am
- Phil Winston’s Theatreworks – ‘The Diamond Edition’ – Fri 5 May at 7.30pm
- Chic to Chic – Sun 7 May at 8pm
- Eurovision Song Contest Party – Sat 13 May at 7.30pm
- The Betty Legs Diamond Show! Fri 19 May at 8pm
- Las Vegas Live – With the Rat Pack – Fri 26 May at 8pm
- Martin Kemp Live DJ set – Back to the 80’s – Sun 28 May at 6pm
- The Overtones – Sat 4 June at 8pm
- QUEEN OF SOUL – The Ultimate Tribute to Aretha Franklyn
- Fleeting Rumours – 7 July at 8pm
- The Luther Vandross Celebration – 20 July at 7.45pm
- Undr The Cosh: Live and Uncut! – 6 Oct at 8pm
- While you’re here…
SEASON SHOWS AT VIVA BLACKPOOL!
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
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 – 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.
VISITING SHOWS AT VIVA BLACKPOOL!
If I Can Dream – The Great British Elvis Tribute Contest – Fri 17 Mar at 1pm
Back by popular demand for 2023! Book now to secure the best price tickets for the British Elvis Tribute Artist Championships. This Festival brings together Elvis fans from all over the British and Internationally for 3 days of Elvis in one the UK’s most colourful seaside resort – Blackpool. It’s the perfect backdrop to one of the country’s most prestigious Elvis festivals and UK Championships.
Jenningsbet World Seniors Darts Tournament – Champion of Champions – 25 & 26 Mar at 12pm
Ladies and gentlemen… Lets. Play. Darts! Televised sport comes to Viva Blackpool in 2023 as we crown the ‘Champion of Champions!’
As part of the UK tour, the Jenningsbet World Seniors Darts Tournament brings the big names to Blackpool – including Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor, Martin Adams, Robert Thornton, Trina Gulliver and more to be announced!
Barnum the Greatest Show – Thu 6 April at 7pm
Centre Stage Academy presents a night of incredible talent as they introduce you to the future stars of tomorrow…
Come and see the story of Finn Barnum in this all-singing all-dancing show, performed by some of our stars of the future.
Written by Nicky figgins and choreographed by Nicky Figgins and Nicky Alexander with musical arrangement by Ben Jarman.
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.
An Evening With – Still Games Paul Riley – Fri 7 Apr at 7.45pm
BAFTA award winning actor/ comedian Paul Riley will be appearing in a very special ‘evening with’ event, bringing an evening of fun, laughter and memories! Explore his 30-year TV career with an opportunity to ask anything they’ve ever wanted about the iconic Still Game!
Paul is of course best known for his role as Winston Ingram in the Scottish sitcom, Still Game. However, previously he had worked on Chewin’ the Fat, the sketch show from which Still Game was spun-off. Riley also starred in, wrote and directed Dear Green Place.
Chris Connor: The World Famous Elvis Presley Tribute Show – Mon 10 Apr at 7.30pm
Back by popular demand, with his incredible live band – the World’s No.1 tribute show returns to Viva Blackpool for 2023!
Night of Champions! Hatton, Bruno, Calzhage & Benn – The Best of British Boxing – Sun 23 April at 1pm
A truly unique event. Four British Legends of Boxing get together for one special show…
Boxings biggest superstars coming to the brand new Viva Arena stage – bigger venue, biggest stars!
Live on stage interview with all four legendary boxers. Top-class entertainment throughout the event. Rare item Memorabilia Auction of Stars from around the World. Prize Draw Raffle. Audience participation Q&A Session – put your questions to the superstars
Invasion – Celebrating 60 Years of Doctor Who! in Blackpool! – Sun 30 April at 10am
In association with Crusader Events, Viva! are proud to present a brand new celebration weekend of all things ‘Doctor Who’ to the town which has celebrated the series for nearly 50 years.
– Special Guests, Signings and Prop Exhibitions
– Interview Panels with on screen stars and behind the scenes heroes
– Prop Displays
– Cosplay Contest
– Stalls and Exclusive/Rare Merchandise
– Signing and autograph opportunities (additional fees apply)
Phil Winston’s Theatreworks – ‘The Diamond Edition’ – Fri 5 May at 7.30pm
Celebrating thirty years of Phil Winston’s and sixty years of Phil Winston, tonight we present our Diamond Edition. Showcasing iconic moments in musical history through the decades, which have been skilfully re-imagined for a modern stage.
Watch the talent of tomorrow today! Incredible theatre disciplines with triple threat students. Choreographed by the faculty of Phil Winston’s Theatreworks – a Blackpool based theatre development institution for over 30 years
Chic to Chic – Sun 7 May at 8pm
A tribute to the music of Nile Rodgers and CHIC. Chic to Chic go to every length to capture the raw funk, soul & disco dynamics of Nile Rodgers. The Music you know and love is brought to life on stage with a full 90 minute concert.
Eurovision Song Contest Party – Sat 13 May at 7.30pm
The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest is being hosted in our back yard this year in the great city of Liverpool. To celebrate, we’ll be hosting the biggest Eurovision Party!
Come and support your country in style, we have your whole night sorted. Not only will we be showing the Eurovision song contest live on the biggest indoor screen in Blackpool, but the night will also be hosted by the legend of the north ‘MISS RORY’ who will guarantee to create the perfect Eurovision experience!
- Glass of fizz on arrival; Party Games (Includes twerk-offs, singalongs to Eurovision songs); Themed Bingo ( Eurovision Musical Special); Live Comedy from ‘Miss Rory’; 4 Hour Interactive experience
The Betty Legs Diamond Show! Fri 19 May at 8pm
The legendary… BETTY LEGS DIAMOND Show! will hit the road in 2023 on her first ever UK Tour!
Hot off the heels of 28 successful glamorous years performing in the world famous Funny Girls in Blackpool and across the globe, Betty Legs Diamond (The UK’s leading Female impersonator) will pack up her heels, handbag and feathers and tap dance round the nation performing her award-winning iconic routines. Along with her sensational dancers, and her well renowned, jaw-dropping, comedy and high kicks, you are in for an evening of unique entertainment as Betty and her elite ensemble perform super-charged and outstanding choreography.
Las Vegas Live – With the Rat Pack – Fri 26 May at 8pm
The Official UK No: 1 Tribute show as voted by The Agents Association of Great Britain for three years running, comes to Blackpool!
Direct From London’s Leicester Square Theatre, The 02 and a Royal Command Performance. The acclaimed David Alacey (Lovejoy & Inspector Alleyn) stars as Frank Sinatra alongside Paul Drakeley (Inside Out – BBC) as Dean Martin.
They are joined by former Eastenders star and ITV’s “Mr Weather” – Des Coleman as Sammy Davis Jnr in the original Rat Pack show, now celebrating its 25th record breaking year.
Martin Kemp Live DJ set – Back to the 80’s – Sun 28 May at 6pm
The Spandau Ballet star will be taking to the decks and spinning all the best of the hits from the 80’s. As he returns to host the biggest 80’s night to ever hit the city.
Dig out those 80’s clothes, grab your dancing shoes, and prepare to enjoy a night of pure ‘Gold’ and Yes fancy dress is encouraged!
In a recent interview on ITV’s This morning program, Martin described what these shows are like. “It’s amazing! People absolutely lose themselves, singing to every word. It’s the most euphoric atmosphere I have ever been in, in my life!”
The Overtones – Sat 4 June at 8pm
After headlining many of the most prestigious venues including The London Palladium and The Royal Albert Hall the boys are coming to Viva Blackpool.
The four-piece, made up of Mark Franks, Darren Everest, Jay James, and Mike Crawshaw are best known for their exquisite vocals, pitch perfect harmonies, effortless and perfectly timed dance moves, and their charming and distinctive style. With a perfect mix of originality and classic nostalgia, their show-stopping performances have made The Overtones one of the UK’s most in demand live acts.
QUEEN OF SOUL – The Ultimate Tribute to Aretha Franklyn
Fri 30 Jun at 8pm
Starring the phenomenal Phinesta Taylor as Aretha! Frankly Aretha is an outstanding soulful tribute show to the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin, performed by the incredible Phinesta Taylor. Performing all Aretha’s greatest hits; Respect, I Say A Little Prayer, Natural Woman, Son Of A Preacher Man, Think and many more!
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!
Fleeting Rumours – 7 July at 8pm
Fleeting Rumours are the UK’s Number 1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac!
A talented mix of drums, guitar, keyboard, and vocals, Fleeting Rumours sing all the hits of the iconic original band, new and old. Covering all decades of Fleetwood Mac songs, Fleeting Rumours have an extensive catalogue of songs and a performance suitable for events of all kinds.
The Luther Vandross Celebration – 20 July at 7.45pm
Luther UK – The only live UK show dedicated to the music and memory of the incredible talents of Luther Vandross.
Reserve your seats for a £5 flexible deposit to secure your seats for this show (terms and conditions apply here)
Returning to Viva Blackpool after a sell out show in 2019 – rescheduled from the postponed show in April 2020
Featuring a brilliant LIVE BAND and backing singers – this show absolutely blows you away with the recreation of the sounds and musicality of one of the all time soul greats
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.
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