What's on at Winter Gardens Blackpool this August

1 & 2nd August:              The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits.

Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love.

Watch the nation’s favourite novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe come to life on stage in this spectacular production which is guaranteed to delight all ages.

03 August:                       Taylormania

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see.

The show has already taken ‘Swiftie’ fans across the world by storm and features all of Taylor’s much loved hits including; Shake It Off, Blank Space, Love Story, You Belong With Me, Look What You Made Me Do, I Knew You Were Trouble and many, many more.

7-10 August:      Rebellion

Rebellion Festivals is the largest INDEPENDENT Punk / Alternative music festival in the world. Over 4 days every August in Blackpool the global punk community gather for the social event of the year. Many treat it as a main holiday and come every year so there is a very familiar feel to the weekend and it’s like one big family – all 8000 of us! The event is all ages and family friendly. Alongside the 300+ bands playing, there is an Art & Craft market, a Literary Festival in the wonderful new conference centre and many merch stalls selling music, clothes, memorabilia and of course the bands products too. Oh yeah, and there is PUNK ROCK BINGO and RAT BOYS MAGIC SHOW every day. Don’t miss it!

14-17 August:    UDO World Championships

With over 4600 dancers in attendance from 32+ countries and a total of 9000 people at the event including spectators, solos/duos/crews and battlers from all over the world will compete to take home a UDO World Championship title.

The top division Ultimate advanced has cash prizes for the top 3 teams with 1st taking £12,500, 2nd £5000 and 3rd £2500! The countries involved span far and wide across the continents of Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas . The Finals will be live streamed on the Sunday.

20-21 August:    Riverdance

The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe.

To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. 

This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics.

22 August:         Legend of Bob Marley

Legend – the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, a supremely talented cast recreate the timeless hits Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Jammin’, Buffalo Soldier, Stir It Up, Get Up Stand Up, Exodus, Waiting in Vain, Satisfy My Soul, Iron Lion Zion, I Shot the Sheriff  and many more reggae classics.

This two-hour spectacular, showcasing the magic of Marley. It captures the charisma and culture of an icon gone too soon.

23 August:         Queen by Candlelight

Featuring a cast of West End Singers, accompanied by an epic live rock band, experience the music of Queen like never before.

Featuring some of the most iconic songs of all time, including Bohemian Rhapsody, It’s a Kind of Magic, We Are The Champions, Who Wants to Live Forever and many more.

The Show Must Go On! So, join us for this unforgettable experience guaranteed to Rock You!

24 August:         Celebrating George Michael

Celebrating George Michael, featuring the acclaimed Steve Mitchell, this production focuses on a more mature and seasoned style that George brought us with performances such as the 1996 “MTV UNPLUGGED” from the Three Mills studio in London.

As well as all of George’s best and well-known hits, Steve and his hand-picked band also perform some of Wham classics making it a very special show for all George Michael fans.

We’re also pleased to announce that Dave West who played bass with George and Andrew on the very first recordings of Wham Rap and Careless Whisper, will also be joining Steve and the band on the dates.

26-30 August:    The Addams Family

Following two hugely successful UK tours, and sold-out concerts at The London Palladium last year, everyone’s favourite kooky family are back on stage this summer in THE ADDAMS FAMILY, starring Alexandra Burke (The X Factor, Sister Act, The Bodyguard) as Morticia, Lesley Joseph (Birds of a Feather, Young Frankenstein, Sister Act) as Grandma, Clive Rowe (The Prince of Egypt, Sister Act, A Christmas Carol) as Uncle Fester and Ricardo Afonso (Jesus Christ Superstar, Thriller Live, We Will Rock You) as Gomez.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY is the spectacular musical comedy from Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice (writers of the multi award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys), with music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominated Andrew Lippa, based on the characters created by Charles Addams.

29-31 August:    British Country Music Festival 6

The British Country Music Festival welcomes over 100 artists across four indoor stages in the Winter Gardens. Whether you are fan of contemporary country, Americana and Roots music or maybe you are new to the fastest growing music genre in the UK, this festival is a music discovery adventure.

You will leave having been introduced to some of the nation’s most talented singer-songwriters alongside a carefully curated programme of amazing, international artists.

As a weekend ticket holder, you can come and go as you please and all rooms are accessible with seating, standing or dancing options. Our main stage is the candle-lit Empress Ballroom with its spectacular gilt ceiling and sprung dance floor.

30 August:         Ocean Colour Scene

Ocean Colour Scene’s rip-roaring live shows have long been one of the most extraordinary sights in modern rock – communal outpourings of hope and joy which boast the most life-affirming sing-a-longs you’ll ever hear.

OCS remain one of the most successful -and most loved- bands of the modern era. Having spent six years fine-tuning their sound, they lit up the Britpop party, chalking up three Top 5 albums- 1996’s Moseley Shoals, 1997’s Marchin’ Already and 1999’s One From The Modern and a run of nine successive Top 20 single’s including the immortal ‘The Riverboat Song’ (in total they have seventeen Top 40 singles and six Top Ten singles).