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VIVA Blackpool

Type:Event Venue

VIVA Blackpool, 3 Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1HJ

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VIVA Blackpool

Prepare to be astounded by our amazing venue providing award-winning service, a wonderful pre-show dining, and a fantastic bar… but we’re also the home of some of the most sensational shows in town! All of this is under one roof – that’s not a dream, it’s Viva Blackpool! 

Situated right next door to the famous Blackpool Tower on the promenade, now in its 7th year – Viva is Blackpool’s 5-star premier entertainment, restaurant, events, and wedding venue which truly is the talk of the town for all the right reasons! 

Our amazing venue boasts three impressive rooms, each unique in terms of style and size, we’re open all year round and host a huge variety of in-house production shows, visiting performers, and impressive private events and parties. 

Most of our shows are right at home in our main ‘Cabaret Theatre’ – with many performed by our resident cast and company of showgirl dancers, amazing vocalists, and our brilliant resident host and compere Leye D Johns. Our resident shows include ‘All You Need is Love The Discovery Of Beatlemania’, ‘The Jersey Beats – Oh What A Nite!‘, ‘Viva Voulez Vous – A Celebration of the music of ABBA‘ and ‘Viva! The Vegas Cabaret and Variety Show!‘. 

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Opening Times

Open New Year
VIVA Blackpool (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

* 10am - 1am (Subject to performances)

Events

Saturday, 19th April 2025 - Saturday, 19th April 2025

Saturday, 27th September 2025 - Saturday, 27th September 2025

Boyband Bottomless BrunchJoin us for an afternoon of fun, food, entertainment and bottomless drinks.
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Friday, 2nd May 2025 - Friday, 2nd May 2025

Million Dollar Men
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Sunday, 4th May 2025 - Monday, 5th May 2025

Gordon Hendricks as Elvis: The Kings Voice​​​​​​​Transporting you through time from the '68 special through to the Vegas era, performed with an incredible live band.
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Friday, 9th May 2025 - Friday, 9th May 2025

Now I'm Here: the ultimate Queen tribute​​​​​​​Experience the magic of Queen's music like never before.
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Sunday, 18th May 2025 - Sunday, 18th May 2025

A special fundraising show in support of Katy HartExperience the best of Blackpool's entertainment in this unforgettable afternoon of live music and comedy, featuring a stellar lineup of talented performers.  
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Thursday, 29th May 2025 - Thursday, 29th May 2025

Paul Zerdin & Friends
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Friday, 30th May 2025 - Friday, 30th May 2025

Vegas Tap Pack
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Friday, 20th June 2025 - Friday, 20th June 2025

Essentially CherA tribute to a global superstar.  
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Saturday, 28th June 2025 - Saturday, 28th June 2025

Saturday, 16th August 2025 - Saturday, 16th August 2025

Saturday, 1st November 2025 - Saturday, 1st November 2025

ABBA Bottomless Brunch
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Friday, 4th July 2025 - Friday, 4th July 2025

Wannabe - The Ultimate Spice Girls Tribute Show
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Friday, 11th July 2025 - Friday, 11th July 2025

Chris Stapleton UKThe ultimate tribute to a country icon.
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Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

Saturday, 25th October 2025 - Saturday, 25th October 2025

Girlband Bottomless BrunchGet ready for an unforgettable Girl Band bottomless brunch at Viva Blackpool. 
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Saturday, 2nd August 2025 - Saturday, 2nd August 2025

Saturday, 30th August 2025 - Saturday, 30th August 2025

Saturday, 29th November 2025 - Saturday, 29th November 2025

80s & 90s Bottomless BrunchSing, drink, eat and dance along to sounds of the 80s and 90s, with incredible performers. 
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Friday, 8th August 2025 - Friday, 8th August 2025

Seven Wonders of Fleetwood Mac​​​​​​​Be prepared to sing and dance the night away to classics including Go Your Own Way, Don't Stop, The Chain, Everywhere, Rhiannon, Dreams, Little Lies, Oh Well, Edge of Seventeen and many more.
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Saturday, 9th August 2025 - Saturday, 9th August 2025

Grease v Dirty Dancing Bottomless BrunchSing, drink, eat and dance along to sounds of 50s and 60s with incredible performers. 
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Friday, 29th August 2025 - Friday, 29th August 2025

Showaddywaddy​​​​​​​Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured the world.
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Friday, 12th September 2025 - Friday, 12th September 2025

Hometown Glory: A Tribute to AdeleJoin Natalie Black as she brings the magic of Adele to the stage, in a stunning tribute show that has been wowing audiences worldwide.
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Friday, 19th September 2025 - Friday, 19th September 2025

Gary Meikle: NeurospicyA first hand insight from delusional eyes to what goes on in Gary's ever expanding mind.
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Friday, 26th September 2025 - Friday, 26th September 2025

A Pint and Two ShotsThe hilarious trio from A Pint and Two Shots are bringing their hit podcast live to Viva's stage.
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Friday, 3rd October 2025 - Friday, 3rd October 2025

The Ultimate Elvis Presley Show​​​​​​​Two of the ultimate winners from the world's greatest Elvis competition.
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Friday, 10th October 2025 - Friday, 10th October 2025

Kerry Ellis: Queen of the West EndJoin the sensational Kerry Ellis on her biggest tour yet.  For a night of phenomenal vocal performances.  
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Friday, 31st October 2025 - Friday, 31st October 2025

Viva Movie Cinema Sing-Along presents The Rocky Horror ShowStep into a world of glitter, fishnets, and absolute madness this Halloween at Viva Blackpool.
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Sunday, 28th December 2025 - Sunday, 28th December 2025

Bon Jovi ForeverGet ready to raise your hands and feel the thrill of Bon Jovi like never before. 
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Saturday, 10th January 2026 - Saturday, 10th January 2026

Luke Combs UK: The Ultimate Tribute ExperienceIntroducing the ultimate tribute to Luke Combs, coming to Viva Blackpool's country music weekend.
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Awards

  • Sub-Regional AwardsLarge Visitor Attraction of the Year Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2017
  • Sub-Regional AwardsPartner of Visit Lancashire Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018
  • Sub-Regional AwardsLancashire Tourism Awards Finalist 2019 - Experience Award Lancashire Tourism Awards Finalist 2019 - Experience Award 2019
  • Sub-Regional AwardsLancashire Tourism Awards Finalist 2019 - Large Visitor Attraction Award Lancashire Tourism Awards Finalist 2019 - Large Visitor Attraction Award 2019
  • Sub-Regional Awards2021 Lancashire Tourism Awards Finalist Large Visitor Attraction 2021 Lancashire Tourism Awards Finalist Large Visitor Attraction 2021

Directions

Road Directions

VIVA is located right in the heart of Blackpool town centre with a range of parking options on the doorstep. The nearest multi-storey car parks are ‘West Street' and ‘Hounds Hill' with on street car parking available on Clifton Street and around the Queen Street area.

Public Transport Directions

Viva is easily accessible via tram, bus and rail.  

Facilities

Other

  • Conference & Meeting Facilities
  • Event Venue
  • Family Fun
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards senior citizens
  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Toilets
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Establishment Features

  • Disabled Access/Toilets

Payment Methods

  • MasterCard accepted
  • Solo accepted
  • Special Group Rates
  • Switch accepted
  • Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre
  • Promenade/Seaside Location

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available

Venue Facilities

  • Theatre
  • WiFi available

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