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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.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Charges per individual events | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| Opera House & Winter Gardens (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 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.
Elf The MusicalELF: The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole.
King Of PopKing Of Pop is led by the world's number one Michael Jackson tribute artist 'Navi' which alone sets this show above the rest.
Navi is the only tribute artist ever to be chosen by Michael Jackson himself. Due to his incredible resemblance to the star, Navi was hired as Michael's official body…
John Bishop: Right Here Right NowComedy superstar John Bishop is coming to the Opera House Blackpool with his highly anticipated brand-new stand up show – Right Here, Right Now.
FriendsFest LiveFriendsFestive will include all the best festive experiences from previous years, including giving fans the chance to recreate the titles in the snow with a digital snow globe photo op, and, of course, no holiday season would be complete without a visit to The Holiday Armadillo's Grotto. Could this…
CollabroCOLLABRO – Michael Auger, Jamie Lambert, Matthew Pagan and Thomas J Redgave - are the world's most successful musical theatre group. Having met for their first rehearsal in a pub at London Bridge in 2014, they auditioned for Britain's Got Talent a month later and received a full standing ovation…
ROB LAMBERTI – A Celebration of the Songs & Music of George MichaelPicture the juke box centre stage, that iconic BSA leather jacket and unmistakable sound of Mr George Michael. It was 1987. Rob was 14 years old watching an inspirational performance of 'Faith' on Top of the Pops'. Little did he know it would be life changing.
Rock On ShowJoin The Bobby Ball Foundation for an evening of Star-Studded Variety from Blackpool Opera House.
Sixties GoldThe famous singles to the timeless albums tracks, this show will create the ultimate feel-good factor
The Sound of SpringsteenA stylistically unique Band from day one, the members of The Sound Of Springsteen have been singing, performing, and playing in sync as if they'd been together their entire musical careers.
The Mersey BeatlesFans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world's favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four.
Ant Middleton Mind Over Muscle TourAnt Middleton, best known for Channel 4's hit shows, SAS: Who Dares Wins, Mutiny and Escape has announced a brand new fully immersive show for 2021.
Tim Minchin Back Encore
TIM MINCHIN, award-winning comedian, actor and composer, has confirmed new UK dates of his BACK tour this autumn.
Magic Goes WrongA hapless gang of magicians are staging an evening of grand illusion to raise cash for charity. But as the magic turns to mayhem, accidents spiral out of control and so does their fundraising target!
Santa's Grotto Winter Gardens WonderlandExperience the magic at Winter Gardens Wonderland this Christmas and visit Santa in his grotto.
The Magical Music of Harry PotterThe Magical Music of Harry Potter- Live in Concert with The Weasleys!
The Rocky Horror ShowReady to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O'Brien's legendary rock 'n' roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show returns to the UK in 2021 as part of a sell-out worldwide tour, having been seen by over 30 million theatregoers.
CinderellaYou shall go to the ball next Christmas! Pantomime returns to the Winter Gardens for the first time in over 60 years.
Hairspray the MusicalIt’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob…
New Year's Eve Northern Soul & Motown PartyOver the last six years, our New Year's Eve party has become one of the most eagerly-anticipated events on the Northern Soul calendar with full-houses every year...
Burn The FloorKEVIN CLIFTON is back with the BURN THE FLOOR cast in 2022…and this time Kevin will be joined by his sister JOANNE CLIFTON!
Paul SmithA lot has changed for Paul Smith in recent years. Join him for his 3rd and largest ever tour of the U.K and Ireland as he once again mixes sharp, hilarious stories from his life with his trademark off the cuff wit.
Queen ExtravaganzaQueen Extravaganza, the official Queen tribute band produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May, returns to the UK in 2022
Ru Paul's drag Race UKBlackpool prepare yourself! Drag Royalty will Ru-Turn in 2022 for the UK's biggest ever RuPaul tour.
Friends – The Musical ParodyThis is a hilarious good-hearted romp through our favourite moments from the hit TV show in an uncensored, hilarious, fast-paced, music-filled production.
Dick & Angel Dare To Do ItDick & Angel Strawbridge, the stars of Channel 4 hit 'Escape to the Chateau' are on the road again on their 'Dare to do it' tour
Tim Peake: My Journey to SpaceFasten your seatbelts and get ready for an awe-inspiring ride.
Jimmy Carr: Terribly FunnyJimmy's brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they're just jokes - they are not the terrible things. Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo.…
Rock Of AgesROCK OF AGES is an LA love story lavished with over 25 CLASSIC ROCK ANTHEMS. Lose yourself in a city and a time where the DREAMS are as BIG as the HAIR, and yes, they can come true!
The Osmonds - A New MusicalYou Loved Them For A Reason. Now, for the first time, you can see this sensational new musical and relive one of the world's biggest ever boybands. THE OSMONDS: A new musical tells the official true story of the five brothers from Utah who were pushed into the spotlight as children and went on to…
Diversity ConnectedAfter nine sell out UK tours, over 600,000 tickets sold, and countless television and live performances Diversity have announced one of their biggest UK tours to date.
Totally TinaFrom Nutbush to Wembley Stadium with The Queen of Rock'n'Roll. Come shake a tail feather with the UK's favourite Tina Turner spectacular. . . aka Justine Riddoch and her talented cast. When Tina burst onto the scene, she won the hearts of music fans from the outset, creating a fearsome reputation…
Sir Ranulph Fiennes - Living DangerouslyNamed by The Guinness Book of Records as 'the world's greatest living explorer', Sir Ranulph Fiennes has spent his life in pursuit of extreme adventure; inspiring generations and risking life and limb in some of the most ambitious private expeditions ever undertaken.
Amongst his many…
Johannes Radefe: FreedomTV dancing sensation and international champion JOHANNES RADEBE is known for making a splash with his explosive routines on Strictly Come Dancing - his debut tour, FREEDOM, will be no exception!
Trixie MattelTrixie Mattel is not only a major pop culture figure but a stand up comedian and musician with talents that defy classification. Trixie's coming to the UK on tour with an exciting electro-folk reinvention. Expect to feel that you've landed in a PeeWee Herman video, with some surf rock and a love…
FoalsRecent weeks have seen Foals: Yannis Philippakis (vocals/guitar), Jimmy Smith (guitar), Jack Bevan (drums) and Edwin Congreave (keys) maintain a busy run of activity. They've previewed the new album with three tracks, 'Into The Surf', 'The Runner' and 'Black Bull', which resulted in debut plays…
Elvis Tribute Artist World TourDirect from the USA, the biggest and best Elvis show in the world is back! Starring three 'Ultimate Elvis Tribute' World Champions including the winner of BBC's 'The World's Greatest Elvis' Shawn Klush, who jets to the UK with American compatriots - the incredible Dean Z and the sensational Cody…
Michael KiwanukaMichael is incredibly excited to announce his show date here in Blackpool in the Empress Ballroom on the 13th May 2022
Oti Mabuse - I Am HereStrictly Come Dancing and The Greatest Dancer reigning champion OTI MABUSE is creating a show like no other in 2021.
Prepare for a night of electrifying choreography as Oti is joined by some of the world's greatest dancers and the West End's finest singers and musicians.
Sarah Millican: Bobby DazzlerThe hilarious Sarah Millican is back on tour with a Bobby Dazzler of a new stand-up show.
Sarah has spent the last year writing jokes and growing her backside. She can't wait to get back on the road and make you laugh.
Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals 2022Strictly Come Dancing fans will be delighted to hear the FAB-U-LOUS news that Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals 2022 will waltz back to Blackpool in 2022 for 2 dates.
Tony Hadley 40th Anniversary TourTony Hadley, has announced a huge UK tour for 2022, celebrating a remarkable 40 years in music.
The Cher ShowSix decades of stardom, over a hundred million records sold. Legend, icon, Queen. She is Cher and this is her show.
Mrs Brown's Boys D'LiveThe Award-Winning BRENDAN O'CARROLL and Mrs. Brown's Boys have announced their live return to theatres.
Jane McDonald Live in ConcertThe BAFTA award-winning star of Cruising with JANE MCDONALD and Jane & Friends always delivers a stunning performance and along with her fantastic live band, guarantees to bring the audience to their feet with this evening of music and laughter!
Blackpool International Soul Festival 2022The rescheduled date, when we will come back bigger and stronger than ever, is now confirmed as June 17th-19th 2022.
The CommitmentsThe Commitments musical has been adapted from the novel by Booker prize winning author Roddy Doyle himself and is directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.
Elvis Celebration 2021The Winter Gardens Blackpool presents ELVIS CELEBRATION 2020!
Elvis tribute artists, traders and much more!
Lord of the Dance: 25 Years of Standing OvationsDazzling audiences around the globe with its unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling and sensuality. The beloved Irish dance show transcends culture and language, soaring into the soul on astounding aerial moves, unparalleled precision dancing and state-of-the…
Wall of FloydThe Wall of Floyd team are now setting out for our 2021 Best of Pink Floyd Tour.
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatThe sensational brand-new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to the Blackpool Opera House for one week only!
Jersey BoysThe Internationally acclaimed stage sensation, JERSEY BOYS is coming to Blackpool for the very first time! This smash-hit musical has won 65 major awards and has been seen by over 27 million people worldwide.
Jason Manford Like Me TourIt's been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn't changed a bit.
Whitney Queen Of The NightWhitney - Queen of the Night is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time.
Half Man Half BiscuitIf Half Man Half Biscuit did not exist, it would be imperative to invent them. Since their formation nearly 30 years ago, their presence has been a necessity.
Will YoungWill Young has spent the last two decades at the forefront of pop after bursting onto the scene in 2002 as the original winner of Pop Idol.
Dreamgirls The MusicalLet your soul sing with the dazzling multi-award winning DREAMGIRLS at the Opera House Blackpool in 2022. Direct from the West End with an extraordinary story and the unforgettable, spine-tingling vocals that send audiences wild, this spectacular musical production features the classic songs And I…
Strictly Ballroom the MusicalStrictly Ballroom the Musical, based on the award-winning world-wide film phenomenon, is heading out to tour the UK and Ireland, starring Kevin Clifton!
The CommitmentsThe Commitments musical is a guaranteed fabulously-fun night out you will simply never forget.
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Business Tourism Provider Award 2017
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England We're Good To Go 2020
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