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VIVA Blackpool

Type:Event Venue

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

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Tel: 01253 297 297

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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 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

* 10am - 1am (Subject to performances)

Events

Friday, 20th December 2024 - Tuesday, 24th December 2024

Elf-Pop Dreams: Christmas Cracker LiveThis all-new, incredible and heartwarming festive show is perfect for the whole family.  At its heart, Elf-Pop Dreams is a story of friendship, teamwork, and believing in yourself.
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Tuesday, 31st December 2024 - Tuesday, 31st December 2024

VIVA NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA SPECTACULAR 2024
Viva New Year's Eve Gala Spectacular 2024The very best way to celebrate New Years is with us right here at Viva! It's Blackpool's biggest and best show night out, and we can guarantee that 2024 is best brought in with us! Here at Viva We've got the very best way to bring in the New Year – great food, drink and a brilliant 3 hour 'Gala…
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Thursday, 2nd January 2025 - Thursday, 2nd January 2025

Wickedly Ariana Pop Party Concert and TikTok PartyStarring Hariana Live, the most amazing tribute to Ariana Grande.
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Friday, 3rd January 2025 - Friday, 3rd January 2025

Miranda Lambert UKGet ready for a country experience like no other as Hayley Mack and her incredible band bring you the ultimate tribute to country superstar Miranda Lambert
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Saturday, 11th January 2025 - Saturday, 11th January 2025

The Oasis ExperienceGet ready to relive the raw energy of the '90s. 
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Friday, 17th January 2025 - Friday, 17th January 2025

Jim Davidson: The Next ChapterIn the ever-evolving book of British comedy, Jim Davidson OBE remains a best-seller, writing new chapters of hilarity that captivate capacity audiences year after year. 
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Saturday, 1st February 2025 - Saturday, 1st February 2025

The Stadium Rock Experience​​​​​​​This promises to be an entertaining and uplifting evening, delivering the excitement and spectacle associated with arena rock.
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Friday, 7th February 2025 - Friday, 7th February 2025

Genesis Connected
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Friday, 14th February 2025 - Friday, 14th February 2025

Celebrating Celine, The Ultimate Celine Dion Tribute Show, Starring January Butler​​​​​​​Touring across the world, this is a show made by Celine Dion fans for Celine Dion fans and is not to be missed.
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Saturday, 15th February 2025 - Saturday, 15th February 2025

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, 28th February 2025 - Friday, 28th February 2025

Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie
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Saturday, 1st March 2025 - Saturday, 1st March 2025

Coldplace: The World's Leading Tribute to ColdplayBack by popular demand, this incredible tribute celebrates the music, the big concert production and feel to a real Coldplace gig. 
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Friday, 7th March 2025 - Sunday, 9th March 2025

If I Can Dream: The Great British Elvis Tribute ContestThis spectacular event brings together the best Elvis tribute artists from across the UK, all competing for the title of Britain's greatest Elvis.
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Saturday, 29th March 2025 - Saturday, 29th March 2025

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, 11th April 2025 - Friday, 11th April 2025

Ezra & The Gold Rush BandAs close as you'll get to the real thing, Jack Draper embodies the look, voice, and energy of George Ezra, bringing you a show that's packed with all the chart-topping hits you love.
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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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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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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, 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, 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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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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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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