About 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.

Opening hours

  1. Today

    11:00am - 4:00pm

  2. Saturday

    11:00am - 4:00pm

  3. Sunday

    11:00am - 4:00pm

  4. Monday

    11:00am - 4:00pm

  5. Tuesday

    11:00am - 4:00pm

  6. Wednesday

    11:00am - 4:00pm

  7. Thursday

    11:00am - 4:00pm

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Jersey Boys - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 17th May 2027

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BigShot Darts - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 6th Feb 2027

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Blackpool Magic Convention - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 18th Feb 2027

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DJ Sammy & More Love the 90s Fest - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 29th Aug 2026

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Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 27th Nov 2026

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Fastlove: A Tribute to George Michael - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 28th Nov 2026

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Christmas by Candlelight - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 18th Dec 2026

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The Music of Bruce Springsteen by Candlelight - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 3rd Sept 2026

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Man In The Mirror - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 4th Jun 2027

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The Ballad of Johnny and June - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 21st Jul 2026

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Jane McDonald: Living the Dream - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 29th Aug 2026

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The Legend Of Barry White - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 27th Feb 2027

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What's Love Got To Do With It? - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 5th Feb 2027

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The Fratellis - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 21st Aug 2026

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Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 27th May 2027

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Dirty Dancing - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 8th Sept 2026

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Cirque: The Greatest Show - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 6th Feb 2027

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Boyzlife - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 20th Nov 2026

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Luther Live And Velvet Voices - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 29th May 2027

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Step Into Christmas - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 28th Nov 2026

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Blood Brothers - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 9th Mar 2027

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Sweeney Todd - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 28th Oct 2026

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John Cooper Clarke - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 18th Nov 2026

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David Essex - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 5th Sept 2026

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Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Dates: 31st Oct 2026 - 1st Nov 2026

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Feeder - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 24th Jul 2026

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Blackpool International Soul Festival - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 18th Jun 2027

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Chicago - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 8th Jun 2027

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An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 5th Jun 2027

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Rebellion Festival - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 9th Aug 2026

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The British Country Music Festival - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 4th Sept 2026

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The Lord Of The Rings In Concert - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 24th Nov 2026

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The Pigeon Detectives - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 19th Sept 2026

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SINS - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 30th Oct 2027

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Del Amitri - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 12th Nov 2026

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Rock the Gardens - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 29th Jan 2027

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Bat! - The Bat Out Of Hell 50th Anniversary Concert - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 4th Dec 2027

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Rebellion Run Up - Adam Ant plus special guests - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 4th Aug 2026

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Steve Backshall - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 1st Nov 2026

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Michael Starring Ben - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 25th Nov 2026

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Facilities

Conference Facilities
Delta accepted
In town/city centre
MasterCard accepted
Solo accepted
Special Group Rates
Switch accepted
Aim to Attract Conferences & Business meetings

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