After three sell out tours, Fairytale of New York the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert is back with an even bigger production for 2024.

 

From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as our talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the festive favourites including ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, ‘Step Into Christmas’, ‘Oh Holy Night’ and, of course, ‘The Fairytale of New York’.

Fairytale of New York

The Grand Theatre Blackpool

As seen at the Adelphi theatre and the Savoy theatre in London’s West End, The Chicago Blues Brothers have put the band back together to bring you their RESPECT greatest hit’s tour.


Chicago Blues Brothers – RESPECT Tour

A moving, comical and eye-opening story of four young women fighting for education and self-determination against the larger backdrop of women’s suffrage.

Blue Stockings

Northern Live – Do I Love You is Keeping the Faith in the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation.

Northern Live: Do I Love You

Following an incredible nationwide tour last year, the No1, multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group The Overtones is bringing back the ‘GOOD TIMES’ this winter… and it’s your official start to Christmas!

The Overtones – The Good Times Tour

Adam Kay: UNDOCTORED The nation’s twelfth-favourite doctor brings his brand new show to Blackpool, fresh from a record-breaking run at the Edinburgh Fringe and a sell-out season in the West End.


Adam Kay: Undoctored

After last year’s success, Imperial Classical Ballet® returns this year to the UK to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker.


The Nutcracker

The time is 1897. Mankind is on the cusp of vast technological change, scientific mastery and media innovation. But poised between traditional beliefs, the threat of the unknown and the shock of the new world, an altogether darker fear is emerging. As a new shadow looms large over England, a small group of young men and women, led by Professor Van Helsing, are plunged into an epic struggle for survival.

Dracula

Immerse yourself in a wave of pure rock and roll nostalgia with Walk Right Back! Presented by the creators of That’ll Be The Day.

Walk Right Back – The Everly Brothers’ Story

This fully revamped stage production offers a fresh presentation of timeless classics and mesmerising melodies backed by a sensational live orchestra. Fisher Stevens breathes new life into Diamond’s greatest hits, including Sweet Caroline, Cracklin Rosie, and more.

It’s A Beautiful Noise – Orchestral Edition

You will be taken on the darkest, most terrifying journey of your life, presented by Yvette Fielding, the first lady of the paranormal, with Karl Beattie and the Most Haunted team.

 

Theatre audiences will be shaking in their seats as Yvette and the team present MOST HAUNTED’S ALL-TIME TOP 10 SCARES complete with unseen video footage from Haunted Castles, Manor Houses, Hospitals and Prisons.

Most Haunted: The Stage Show

Rhythm of the Dance celebrates 25 years of bringing worldwide audiences to their feet and returns to the UK with a brand new Christmas production in 2024.

Rhythm of the Dance Christmas Special

Discover the breathtaking beauty and fascinating history of Blackpool Grand Theatre on our Step-Free Grand Opulence Tour, designed for visitors with accessible needs. You’ll enjoy the same captivating journey through our iconic theatre, with the addition of new areas such as the Studio and our recently renovated dressing rooms, all while experiencing the opulence of Frank Matcham’s architectural masterpiece.

Theatre Heritage Tour (Step Free) – Grand Opulence (November)

Join the Friends of The Grand and celebrate the festive season in style at Funny Girls, with a Christmas to remember, come enjoy the festivities!

Friends Funny Girls Christmas Spectacular with Buffet

The Dreamcoat Stars return to light up your Christmas! Experience the UK’s biggest night of musical smash-hits and festive classics, in this star-studded concert.

Dreamcoat Stars: A Musical Christmas

For the first time ever, all of Dolly Parton’s biggest hits can be experienced together in a rollicking and joyous new musical comedy.

 

Packed with the iconic songs Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You, Here You Come Again and more, this lively and touching new musical tells the story of a diehard fan whose fantasy version of international icon Dolly Parton gets him through trying times. With her wit, humour and charm, Dolly teaches him a whole lot about life, love and how to pull yourself up by your bootstraps…even if your bootstraps don’t have rhinestones! This is one musical that is sure to make you smile.

Here You Come Again – The New Dolly Parton Musical

Blackpool’s No.1 Pantomime – Martin Dodd for UK Productions Ltd in association with Blackpool Grand Theatre will stage one of the most enchanting rags-to-riches fairy tales of them all, Cinderella… You shall go to the ball!

Cinderella Pantomime

Strawberry Jack, from the award winning writer/director of The Haunting of Blaine Manor, written & Directed by Joe O’Byrne.


Strawberry Jack: A Tale from Paradise Heights

I’m Frank Morgan – Rewired from the award winning writer and director of The Haunting of Blaine Manor, written & directed by Joe O’Byrne.

I’m Frank Morgan – Rewired: A Tale from Paradise Heights

Join us for a truly magical start to your festive season! The beloved Poulton-le-Fylde Brass Band returns to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre for the heartwarming Grand Christmas Concert, hosted by the wonderful Hayley Kay.

Grand Christmas Concert 2024

Backstage Secrets Tour – Stand on the raked stage and discover the backstage workings of theatre. (Tour includes Stalls, Dress Circle, Walkway, Royal Box, Stage Door, Fly Floor, Gallery, Dressing Rooms, Matcham Court & Stage) This tour ends with delicious cake and tea in the Dress Circle Bar.

Theatre Heritage Tour – Backstage Secrets (December)

Raymond Gubbay presents Romeo and Juliet. Varna International Ballet returns for a new season in 2025 brought to life by magical special effects

Romeo And Juliet 2025

Raymond Gubbay presents Swan Lake. Varna International Ballet returns for a new season in 2025 brought to life by magical special effects

 

Swan Lake is the greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. From Odile, the temptress in black tulle as she seduces the Prince by spinning with captivating precision to the spellbound purity of the swan queen, Odette as she flutters with emotional intensity, the dual role of Odette/Odile is one of ballet’s most unmissable technical challenges.

Swan Lake 2025

Raymond Gubbay presents The Nutcracker. Varna International Ballet returns for a new season in 2025 brought to life by magical special effects

 

This most famous fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.  As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath. When midnight strikes, we are swept away to a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems, toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse-king and his mouse-army battle with the Nutcracker Prince and we travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins…

The Nutcracker 2025

A welcome return to international tribute artist Wayne Dilks and his band to the Town Hall paying tribute to the late George Michael in this stunning show.

The George Michael Legacy

Rat Pack Live invites you to be part of the gang and features all the patterns and razzamatazz of their infamous live shows. So prepare yourself for the UK’s most authentic Rat Pack concert experience.

Rat Pack Live

Chris McCausland, you might have seen him on Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well.

Chris McCausland: “Yonks!”

When a naked photograph of schoolgirl Scarlett goes viral, rumours spread across smartphones like wildfire and her reputation becomes toxic, threatening to shatter the fragile unity of the girls she has grown up with. But how long can Scarlett remain silent? And why isn’t it the same for boys?

Girls Like That

Celebrating the 80th birthday of Sir Rod Stewart, Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story brings to the stage an incredible live concert celebrating one of the UK’s most influential icons.

Some Guys Have All The Luck 2025

Blackpool Scout Gang Show – A journey around the World, through music, comedy and dance. With hilarious comedy sketches, fantastic sing-along numbers and heart-warming solos, this will be a show to remember.

Blackpool Gang Show goes Around the World

Senbla presents Opera International’s award-winning Ellen Kent production Madama Butterfly featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists, a highly-praised chorus and a full orchestra.

Puccini Madama Butterfly

Fresh off the back of their stint as opening act for ADELE’S August 2024 Munich Residency, The Spice Girls Experience are super-excited to be touring the UK throughout 2025.

The Spice Girls Experience – The Party

The Award-winning Adele Tribute Starring Natalie Black. The most intimate of evenings – a candlelit recital of Adele’s delightful songbook, performed absolutely live in concert.

Hometown Glory Candlelit Concert – A Tribute to Adele

Queenz are back with a BRAND NEW SHOW! Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime.

Queenz – Drag Me To The Disco

An Evening with England’s Hat Trick Hero and World Cup Winner Sir Geoff Hurst comes to the Grand Theatre in 2025 for one final farewell tour

An Evening with Geoff Hurst

Steve Steinman celebrates 22 years of his epic Vampires Rock chronicles. A new beginning and chapter with this brand-new original rock musical Eternal Love!

Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock Eternal Love – The Musical

Jon Culshaw is the star of BBC Radio 4’s Dead Ringers, BBC One’s The Impressions Show and Channel 4’s Partygate.
Jon Takes his brand new show on the road following a completely sold-out and critically acclaimed season at the Edinburgh Festival.

Jon Culshaw

Stephen Daldry’s multi-award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller An Inspector Calls returns after a record-breaking, sell-out tour in 2022.

An Inspector Calls

Bill Kenwright Ltd presents the Liverpool’s Royal Court and National Theatre production of Alan Bleasdale’s BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF by James Graham.

Boys From The Blackstuff

Pride of Ireland – St Patrick’s Day Show Come along to this fabulous night of Irish music, Fun and Craic, jam packed with the very best of Irish entertainment and starring Ireland’s most dynamic and versatile performers.

Pride of Ireland

When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will Dino’s rumbling tummy save the day?

 

Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot of laughs and a whole lot of poo

Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter’s The Dinosaur That Pooped

Blackpool’s best-loved variety show Sunday Night at the Grand, returns for it’s 10th Anniversary spectacular.

 

You’ll be taken through a journey of laughter with the North West’s funniest comedians, astonishing vocalists and an array of show-stopping dancers.

Sunday Night at the Grand

Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge, Anton Du Beke, takes to the stage in 2025. With his live band, guest singer and dancers, expect a fab-u-lous evening of song, dance and laughter.

Anton Du Beke at the Musicals

Rave On is the 50s and 60s musical sensation sweeping the nation. From the emergence of Rock and Roll at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee to the British Invasion and beyond.

Rave On 2025

The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time.

 

This nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey, who started singing under a street lamp but soon went on to become one of the most recognised groups in history

The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

Award-winning comedian, writer, presenter, and actress Katherine Ryan is at the top of her game and Battleaxe brings her back out on tour after the sell-out international smash hit that was Missus ended its year-long run in 2022

Katherine Ryan: Battleaxe

Anne-Marie Casey’s masterful new adaptation of Little Women that breathes new life into one of the best loved novels of all time.

 

Step into the world of sisterhood, courage, ambition, as the March sisters – tomboy Jo, beautiful Meg, sensitive Beth, and spoilt Amy – navigate the challenges of the Civil War era, forging unbreakable bonds of love and family.

Little Women

Housewife Shirley feels stuck in a rut and frustrated now that the kids have flown the nest. Whilst making egg and chips for her husband, she can’t help but wonder what has happened to her life…

Shirley Valentine

The Ultimate Pop Concert! Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage!

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Handbagged – Moira Buffini’s clever, funny and charming political comedy.

11 years of weekly, behind-closed-doors meetings, where the destiny of a nation is shaped.



Handbagged

The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet.

Omid Djalili: Namaste

Don’t miss the Musical Event of the Year from local company Blackpool Operatic Players – Guys and Dolls Is Back! Get ready for a night of dazzling entertainment, heart-pounding excitement, and unforgettable tunes.

Guys and Dolls

Described by Kenny Rogers as “Europe’s leading Dolly and Kenny impersonators” – this truly unique show is hosted by the star of  “The Dolly Parton Experience” Sarah Jayne, most recently seen on US TV’s Nashville CH5 Forrest Saunders Show.

 

TV and West End Dolly star Sarah Jayne has been performing as Dolly Parton for 30 years and is Europe’s leading tribute to the Queen of Country having worked Dolly Parton’s last two world tours entertaining her VIPs at London’s O2 Arena. Joined by award-winning TV vocal impersonator Andy Crust, prepare to be taken on a journey back through time to meet the most influential icons to have shaped country music history,

Country Superstars

Join us for the musical phenomenon with this festival of nostalgia. The Sensational Sixties Experience has the definite feelgood factor will transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960’s.

The Sensational Sixties Experience 2025

Direct from the West End and riding high on the success of world tours, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners brings the ultimate feel-good Irish show to Blackpool Grand Theatre.

Seven Drunken Nights

Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror. This time, she invites you to delve into the dark world of “Killer Couples.”

Emma Kenny – Killer Couples

Craig Revel Horwood is a national treasure. The longest-serving judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing is the master of the Glitter Ball.

Craig Revel Horwood: Revelations – Songs Boys Don’t Sing

Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London’s West End, including multiple appearances at the world-famous London Palladium.

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

Yee-haw! You’ve heard of The Man With No Name? Well, here’s The Man With No Shame.

 

After the huge, sell-out success of FISTFUL OF CLARY last year, the renowned homosexual is fixing to saddle up and head out once again.

Julian Clary – Fistful of Clary

In this hilarious sequel to our sell-out hit Menopause the Musical®, we fast forward five years to catch up with the same four characters for tales of their lives, loves and losses as they set off on the high seas.

Menopause The Musical 2 – Cruising Through Menopause

A fully live one man songbook show One Piano, One Guitar, One Hell of a Voice!! Logan is well known for his superb shows and this one is sure to be one to remember and not to be missed.

The Beatles V Elton John With a Little Help From Their Friends

On July 18, 1953, Presley first walked through the doors of the Memphis Recording Service at the Sun Record Company, now commonly known as Sun Records, paid $3.98 and recorded a double-sided demo acetate, ‘My Happiness’ and ‘That’s When Your Heartaches Begin’. The rest became Rock’n’Roll history!

Sun Records the Concert

He was the boy treble who captivated the world with his angelic voice. Selling over seven million albums, Aled was the original, classical crossover star. His recording of Walking in the Air, from the animated film The Snowman, firmly established him as a household name and he has become an integral part of the nation’s festivities.

Aled Jones – Full Circle

On his UK tour ‘To The Ends Of The Earth’, Simon Reeve will offer stories, surprises, thrills, deeper thoughts and hearty laughs. He wants to nudge and encourage audiences to get out of their comfort zone, take a few gentle risks in life, and embrace the great outdoors and the wider world.

Simon Reeve – To The Ends of The Earth

A Children’s Theatre Partnership, Unicorn Theatre and Sheffield Theatre Production Pig Heart Boy. Is it better to have a pig’s heart that works … than a human heart that doesn’t?

Pig Heart Boy

Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in. The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth. And now must give up on a life he never dreamt he’d have. As events spiral and the truth comes out, Evan faces a reckoning with himself and everyone around him.

Dear Evan Hansen

For one night only join us for an explosive celebration to one of the most powerful men in the pop music scene – Sir Thomas Jones Woodward or as we all know him – SIR TOM JONES!

Sexbomb – Celebrating the Music of Sir Tom Jones

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is brought to you by BFLOC, following their award-winning and highly acclaimed production of The Wizard of Oz, The Musical here at the Grand in 2023.

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Grease The Musical – Step into the electrifying world of 1950s Rydell High School and follow the whirlwind romance between new girl Sandy Dumbrowski and popular guy Danny Zuko, who find their summer love challenged by the pressures of teenage life.

Grease The Musical

Imagine a show that tells the story of one of popular music’s most iconic figures in a totally unique way.

 

In a brand-new show from the creators of ‘Something About Simon’ and ‘Something About George’, Something About Lennon – The John Lennon Story will show you a life that wasn’t always filled with peace and love.

Something About Lennon

For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London’s Natural History Museum, is going on tour!

 

Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first time ever, the world- renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions to take you on a dinosaur adventure like no other.

Natural History Museum Presents Dinosaurs Live!

From the producers of Anything For Love & Vampires Rock and starring Steve Steinman, this brand-new show, Love Hurts, features a powerhouse cast of amazing singers and 7 piece live band.

Love Hurts: Power Ballads and Anthems

Arrival – The Hits of ABBA are calling all ‘Dancing Queens’ – get ready to embark on a musical journey back to the 70s where disco reigned supreme and ABBA ruled the charts!

Arrival – The Hits of ABBA 2025

The Manfreds, featuring original Manfred Mann members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, will once again bring their highly acclaimed Maximum Rhythm and Blues show to Blackpool Grand.

Maximum Rhythm and Blues with the Manfreds

Let’s journey through Queen’s greatest hits, sung by talented vocalists, accompanied by a live band. Picture a snug atmosphere lit by flickering candles, the perfect backdrop for the vibrant energy of Queen’s well-known songs.

 

Relive the legendary performances with iconic songs like We Will Rock You and Bohemian Rhapsody. Queen by Candlelight promises an unforgettable experience, blending musical excellence with classic charm. Feel like a rock star as you immerse yourself in Queen’s magic in a whole new way.

Queen by Candlelight

The highly acclaimed show producer and No.1 recording artist, Steve Steinman, brings you his brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits. The show includes Steve’s very own No.1 single “Everything They Said Was True” written by John Parr and Meat Loaf.

Steve Steinman’s Anything for Love – The Meat Loaf Story

By now he has almost certainly mastered the art of stand-up, either that or he has wasted the last 15 years of his life. Come along and decide for yourself. Expect it to be shorter and with lower production values than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, but funnier and with more references to tea.

Blackpool Grand Theatre

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It’s A Beautiful Noise – Orchestral Edition

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Most Haunted: The Stage Show

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