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. Tuesday

    11:00am - 4:00pm

  3. Wednesday

    11:00am - 4:00pm

  4. Thursday

    11:00am - 4:00pm

  5. Friday

    11:00am - 4:00pm

  6. Saturday

    11:00am - 4:00pm

  7. Sunday

    11:00am - 4:00pm

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Events

The Fratellis - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 21st Aug 2026

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The British Country Music Festival - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 4th Sept 2026

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The Legend Of Barry White - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 27th Feb 2027

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Annie - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 28th Jul 2026

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Wet Wet Wet - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 26th Feb 2027

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Blackpool International Soul Festival - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 18th Jun 2027

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BigShot Darts - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 6th Feb 2027

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House of Fun - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 9th Jan 2027

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The Mersey Beatles - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 19th Nov 2026

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Blood Brothers - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 9th Mar 2027

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Trainspotting the Musical - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 14th Dec 2026

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SINS - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 30th Oct 2027

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Squeeze - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 13th Nov 2026

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Rebellion Festival - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 6th Aug 2026

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Whitney: Queen of the Night - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 14th Mar 2027

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Man In The Mirror - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 4th Jun 2027

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Mean Girls - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 18th Aug 2026

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Sweeney Todd - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 28th Oct 2026

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Rebellion Festival - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 9th Aug 2026

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

Date: 21st Jul 2026

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The Enemy - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 28th Aug 2026

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Alison Moyet - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 24th Oct 2026

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Taylormania - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 22nd Apr 2027

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The Greatest Musicals - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 24th Oct 2026

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Cast - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 12th Sept 2026

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The Pigeon Detectives - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 19th Sept 2026

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

Date: 28th Nov 2026

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An Audience With Adele Parks - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 1st Sept 2026

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An Audience With Giovanni Pernice - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 3rd Sept 2026

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Venue Tours - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 28th Jul 2026

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Clubland Live Weekender - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 2nd Oct 2026

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

Date: 4th Aug 2026

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Paul Smith - Happy - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 2nd Oct 2026

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Blackpool 80s Weekender - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 25th 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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Burlesque - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 21st Dec 2026

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

Date: 24th Nov 2026

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Joe Lycett: Do You Really Lycett? Is It, Is It Wicked? - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 19th Jan 2028

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Scrooge - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 10th Dec 2026

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Feeder - Opera House & Winter Gardens

Date: 24th Jul 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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