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Opera House & Winter Gardens

Type:Theatre

Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1HL

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Opera House & Winter Gardens

One of the UK’s biggest theatres, the Winter Gardens Opera House, has seen a cast of thousands tread its boards since it first opened in 1939. With a 3,000 seat capacity, the splendour of the venue oozes sophistication and character as it boasts unforgettable performances year after year.

The Winter Gardens venue which houses the Opera House, has entertained hoards of crowds in Blackpool in its collection of theatres, ballrooms, exhibition halls and public spaces. Since opening in 1878, the venue’s aspirations have continued to mirror the development of Blackpool as a friendly seaside resort and as the town grew in popularity throughout the century, the venue’s wide range of entertainment has developed with it.

Hollywood stars such as Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Bob Hope have all graced the Opera House stage, and more recently, the likes of Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Ronan Keating, Peter Kay and Will Young have performed to sell-out audiences here.

The Winter Gardens is open free to the public all year round and free displays can often be found in the stunning Floral Hall. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea at the Mazzei Café or a superb meal at the Empress Grill Room - the legendary Winter Gardens is a venue for everyone to enjoy.

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Opening Times

Opera House & Winter Gardens (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday11:00 - 16:00*

* The building and Mazzei Café are generally open daily from 10.30am – 4pm.
Opening hours for the Winter Gardens and its dining venues will be extended for shows and events. During events access to all or parts of the building may be restricted to ticket holders and officials only.


Other venues open for events only.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Events

Friday, 28th February 2025 - Friday, 28th February 2025

Murder Trial Tonight IIIThis unique theatrical experience brings true-crime stories to life. 
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Saturday, 1st March 2025 - Saturday, 1st March 2025

Speakeasy: Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez​​​​​​​Mamba, salsa, charleston, foxtrot and samba the night away with the electrifying cast of world-class dancers, vocalists and musicians.
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Sunday, 16th March 2025 - Sunday, 16th March 2025

Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George
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Saturday, 29th March 2025 - Saturday, 29th March 2025

Paddy McGuinness Nearly There...One of the country's best-loved and most popular comedians Paddy McGuinness has announced a major UK tour, his first since 2016.  
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Friday, 4th April 2025 - Friday, 4th April 2025

Nikita Kuzmin - Midnight Dancer
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Saturday, 5th April 2025 - Saturday, 5th April 2025

Man In The MirrorJoin a Thriller of an evening, as you celebrate the legendary music of the King of Pop.
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Sunday, 6th April 2025 - Sunday, 6th April 2025

Cirque: The Greatest ShowRoll up, roll up and book your seats now for an unforgettable night out, truly like no other.
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Sunday, 6th April 2025 - Sunday, 6th April 2025

Thank You for the MusicCalling all dancing queens, this is your night to say, thank you for the music.
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Wednesday, 9th April 2025 - Wednesday, 9th April 2025

Thursday, 10th April 2025 - Thursday, 10th April 2025

Friday, 11th April 2025 - Friday, 11th April 2025

Saturday, 12th April 2025 - Saturday, 12th April 2025

Sunday, 13th April 2025 - Sunday, 13th April 2025

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatThe smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Blackpool.
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Thursday, 17th April 2025 - Thursday, 17th April 2025

Rent In ConcertRent, the Tony Award-winning rock musical by Jonathan Larson, tells the story of a group of young artists struggling to survive and create in New York's East Village
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Monday, 28th April 2025 - Monday, 28th April 2025

Tuesday, 29th April 2025 - Tuesday, 29th April 2025

Wednesday, 30th April 2025 - Wednesday, 30th April 2025

Wednesday, 30th April 2025 - Friday, 30th May 2025

Thursday, 1st May 2025 - Thursday, 1st May 2025

Friday, 2nd May 2025 - Saturday, 3rd May 2025

Saturday, 3rd May 2025 - Saturday, 3rd May 2025

Only Fools And Horses
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Monday, 5th May 2025 - Monday, 5th May 2025

Tuesday, 6th May 2025 - Tuesday, 6th May 2025

Gary Barlow: The Songbook TourThe Songbook Tour 2025, is set to be a huge celebration of his illustrious four-decade-spanning career.
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Sunday, 11th May 2025 - Sunday, 11th May 2025

The Australian Bee Gees Show: Feel the Fever – Again
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Monday, 12th May 2025 - Monday, 12th May 2025

The WaterboysThe experience of playing, of feeling music evolve and grow with each consecutive concert.
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Friday, 16th May 2025 - Friday, 16th May 2025

The Rocket Man
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Saturday, 17th May 2025 - Saturday, 17th May 2025

The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour
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Saturday, 17th May 2025 - Tuesday, 20th May 2025

Blackpool Dance FestivalThe festival covers Ballroom and Latin American dancing, incorporating the British Open Championships for adult amateur and professional couples, plus formation teams.
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Thursday, 29th May 2025 - Thursday, 29th May 2025

Showstopper!The Showstoppers have delighted audiences across the globe with their ingenious blend of comedy, musical theatre and spontaneity.
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Saturday, 7th June 2025 - Saturday, 7th June 2025

The Greatest StarA magical musical journey through time.
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Tuesday, 10th June 2025 - Tuesday, 10th June 2025

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
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Monday, 16th June 2025 - Monday, 16th June 2025

Oti Mabuse – Viva Carnival
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Thursday, 19th June 2025 - Thursday, 19th June 2025

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
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Thursday, 19th June 2025 - Thursday, 19th June 2025

Tim MinchinGet ready for an evening packed with unforgettable songs and stories, as Minchin looks back on how a Perth cabaret pianist ended up building one of the most extraordinary careers.
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Friday, 20th June 2025 - Friday, 20th June 2025

Billy OceanThe very best of Billy Ocean.  Performing his greatest hits and fan favouites UK tour 2025
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Tuesday, 24th June 2025 - Tuesday, 24th June 2025

Wednesday, 25th June 2025 - Wednesday, 25th June 2025

Thursday, 26th June 2025 - Thursday, 26th June 2025

Friday, 27th June 2025 - Friday, 27th June 2025

Saturday, 28th June 2025 - Saturday, 28th June 2025

Calamity JaneThe whip crackin' musical classic. 
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Sunday, 29th June 2025 - Sunday, 29th June 2025

Phantoms of the Popera​​​​​​​Enjoy G4 like you've never seen them before.
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Friday, 11th July 2025 - Friday, 11th July 2025

Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues OrchestraAs the UK's most popular pianist and bandleader, Jools Holland OBE has performed and recorded with some of the most talented musicians and songwriters in the world.
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Saturday, 12th July 2025 - Saturday, 12th July 2025

Burn the Floor: Red Hot and Ready starring Dianne and Vitodynamic new dance show-with-a-difference, created by BAFTA award recipient and world-renowned choreographer Jason Gilkison. 
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Sunday, 13th July 2025 - Sunday, 13th July 2025

James Bond Concert Spectacular
James Bond Concert SpectacularQ The Music's James Bond Concert Spectacular is the world's most critically acclaimed tribute to the music of James Bond. Formed in 2004 as the world's first dedicated tribute to the music of 007, they have become known for their stirring emotional and adrenaline-fueled performances, mixed in with…
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Sunday, 13th July 2025 - Sunday, 13th July 2025

James Bond Concert Spectacular​​​​​​​With stunning singing, exquisite musicianship, an informative compere, and a show full of iconic tunes, it really is a night guaranteed of the highest quality.
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Monday, 14th July 2025 - Monday, 14th July 2025

Anton & Giovanni: Together AgainMore fun, more dance, more song, and even more entertainment than ever before. 
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Wednesday, 16th July 2025 - Wednesday, 16th July 2025

Thursday, 17th July 2025 - Thursday, 17th July 2025

In the Night Garden Live
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Saturday, 19th July 2025 - Saturday, 19th July 2025

Celebrating Celine!
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Tuesday, 22nd July 2025 - Tuesday, 22nd July 2025

Wednesday, 23rd July 2025 - Wednesday, 23rd July 2025

Thursday, 24th July 2025 - Thursday, 24th July 2025

Friday, 25th July 2025 - Friday, 25th July 2025

Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

ChicagoIt would be criminal to miss it.
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Tuesday, 29th July 2025 - Tuesday, 29th July 2025

Wednesday, 30th July 2025 - Wednesday, 30th July 2025

Thursday, 31st July 2025 - Thursday, 31st July 2025

Friday, 1st August 2025 - Friday, 1st August 2025

Saturday, 2nd August 2025 - Saturday, 2nd August 2025

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe​​​​​​​Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits.  
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Sunday, 3rd August 2025 - Sunday, 3rd August 2025

TaylormaniaTaylormania is coming to a Blackpool in 2025.
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Wednesday, 20th August 2025 - Wednesday, 20th August 2025

Thursday, 21st August 2025 - Thursday, 21st August 2025

Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
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Sunday, 24th August 2025 - Sunday, 24th August 2025

Celebrating George MichaelCelebrating George Michael, featuring the acclaimed Steve Mitchell, this production focuses on a more mature and seasoned style that George brought us.
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Friday, 29th August 2025 - Sunday, 31st August 2025

The British Country Music Festival 6The British Country Music Festival takes place from 29th-31st August 2025 and welcomes over 100 artists across four indoor stages in the Winter Gardens.
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Tuesday, 2nd September 2025 - Tuesday, 2nd September 2025

Miriam Margolyes: From A to Z
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Sunday, 14th September 2025 - Sunday, 14th September 2025

Cirque: The Greatest Show – Reimagined
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Friday, 26th September 2025 - Friday, 26th September 2025

Go Now: The Music of the Moody BluesGo Now! The Music of The Moody Blues is the brainchild of drummer Gordy Marshall. 
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Saturday, 27th September 2025 - Saturday, 27th September 2025

The World Famous Elvis, starring Chris ConnorVoted by the first ever world wide Elvis Presley fan poll as the greatest Elvis Tribute in the world, awarded in Memphis.
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Sunday, 28th September 2025 - Sunday, 28th September 2025

What's Love Got To Do With It?​​​​​​​Expect a night of high energy and feel-good rock-and-roll, performed by an all-live band.
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Wednesday, 1st October 2025 - Wednesday, 1st October 2025

Thursday, 2nd October 2025 - Thursday, 2nd October 2025

Friday, 3rd October 2025 - Friday, 3rd October 2025

Saturday, 4th October 2025 - Saturday, 4th October 2025

The Bodyguard
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Sunday, 2nd November 2025 - Sunday, 2nd November 2025

Björn AgainThe Internationally acclaimed Bjorn Again show was created and founded in 1988 in Melbourne, by Australian musician/manager Rod Stephen. 
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Saturday, 8th November 2025 - Saturday, 8th November 2025

Country RoadsGo to the place you belong, for a night of the very best country classics.
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Tuesday, 11th November 2025 - Tuesday, 11th November 2025

An Evening with The Fast ShowFans of the The Fast Show are in for a real treat.
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Friday, 14th November 2025 - Friday, 14th November 2025

Mersey Beatles
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Sunday, 16th November 2025 - Sunday, 16th November 2025

Flowers and Friendship BraceletsThe ultimate pop concert.
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Thursday, 20th November 2025 - Thursday, 20th November 2025

Country by CandlelightCountry By Candlelight is finally here, so it's time to pour yourself a cup of ambition and get ready to dance the night away.
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Saturday, 22nd November 2025 - Saturday, 22nd November 2025

ABC: The Lexicon Of LoveABC return with their iconic Lexicon Of Love Orchestra tour for 2025, which sees them perform their timeless debut album The Lexicon of Love in its entirety, alongside all the ABC hits.
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Thursday, 27th November 2025 - Thursday, 27th November 2025

An Evening Of BurlesqueA night of laughter, cabaret, mystery, and glamour.
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Saturday, 29th November 2025 - Saturday, 29th November 2025

Jason Manford: A Manford All SeasonsA Manford All Seasons is Jason's latest comic offering set to hit the road and is sure to be 'expert observational comedy' (The Guardian) mixed with 'comic gold' (Mail on Sunday).
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Wednesday, 3rd December 2025 - Wednesday, 3rd December 2025

Step Into Christmas
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Tuesday, 9th December 2025 - Sunday, 14th December 2025

Elf​​​​​​​As Buddy the Elf would say, 'You'd have to be a cotton-headed ninny muggins' to miss this feel-good festive extravaganza.
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Saturday, 28th February 2026 - Saturday, 28th February 2026

Clinton Baptiste: Spectral IntercourseHot on the heels of his fourth sell-out UK tour, the nation's favourite clairvoyant medium, from Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, Clinton Baptiste is back.
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Thursday, 2nd April 2026 - Saturday, 4th April 2026

Fawlty TowersNearly 50 years since it first graced our TV screens, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.
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Sunday, 31st May 2026 - Sunday, 31st May 2026

Waterloo A Tribute To ABBA
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Awards

  • Sub-Regional AwardsPartner of Visit Lancashire Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018
  • Sub-Regional AwardsConference/Meeting Venue Award Conference/Meeting Venue Award 2016
  • Sub-Regional AwardsCultural Venue/Organisation Award Cultural Venue/Organisation Award 2014
  • Sub-Regional AwardsBusiness Tourism Provider Award Business Tourism Provider Award 2017
  • Sub-Regional AwardsCulture & Heritage Award Culture & Heritage Award 2017
  • Sub-Regional AwardsLancashire Tourism Awards Winner 2018 - Business Tourism Award Lancashire Tourism Awards Winner 2018 - Business Tourism Award 2018
  • Sub-Regional AwardsLancashire Tourism Awards Winner 2021 - Large Visitor attraction Lancashire Tourism Awards Winner 2021 - Large Visitor attraction 2022
  • Sub-Regional AwardsLancashire Tourism Awards 2022 winner. Cultural Venue/Organisation Award Lancashire Tourism Awards 2022 winner. Cultural Venue/Organisation Award 2023

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Payment Methods

  • Delta accepted
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  • Solo accepted
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Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre

Specialist Features

  • Aim to Attract Conferences & Business meetings

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