Blackpool Grand Theatre family shows 2026 - everything you need to know
From first giggles to giant adventures Blackpool Grand Theatre invites families to share unforgettable moments together in its 2026 season.
There’s something unforgettable about a child’s first trip to the theatre. The journey there, the anticipation as they take their seat, the wide-eyed wonder as the lights dim and the laughter and gasps that follow.
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Whether it’s your child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or someone you care for, sharing theatre together strengthens bonds and sparks curiosity.
For all ages
Blackpool Grand Theatre’s 2026 family programme has been carefully curated for every stage of childhood. Little ones can meet familiar characters in The Sooty Show, Fireman Sam, Dear Zoo Live!, and The Tiger Who Came To Tea, while older children and families can enjoy laugh-out-loud moments with Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter’s The Dinosaur That Pooped or Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show.
Shows like The Boy at the Back of the Class and Horrible Histories combine storytelling with empathy, history, and imagination, encouraging discussion and reflection.
New shows and adventures
For families ready for bold theatrical experiences, productions such as War of the Worlds, K-Pop Live, and Return to the Forest offer dazzling visuals, music, and storytelling that inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
These shows demonstrate the limitless possibilities of live theatre, introducing young audiences to new ideas, cultures, and ways of experiencing performance.
A beloved tradition
At the heart of the season is Blackpool’s No.1 pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. Whether it’s a child’s very first pantomime or a cherished family ritual this production brings generations together to laugh, cheer and share in the magic of theatre.
Andrew Howard, Head of Audiences, Marketing and Sales at Blackpool Grand Theatre, said: “We see it every day, families coming through our doors, sometimes for the very first time, and experiencing something together that they’ll remember for years to come.
“In a world that moves so quickly, theatre gives us the chance to slow down, connect and feel something together. That’s what makes it so powerful, and that’s exactly what this season is all about.”
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Full listings and dates
Blackpool Grand Theatre, 33 Church Street - The Sooty Show - Sun 5 April.
War of the Worlds - Wed 22 April - Sat 25 April.
K-Pop Live - Sun 26 April.
Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter’s Dinosaur That Pooped - Sun 3 May.
Boy At The Back of The Class - Tue 5 May - Sat 9 May.
Fireman Sam - Sun 24 May.
Return To The Forest - Thu 25 Jun - Sat 27 Jun.
The Tiger Who Came To Tea - Tue 14 Jul - Wed 15 Jul.
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show - Tue 1 Sep - Wed 2 Sep
Surinderella - Tue 22 Sep - Sat 26 Sep
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors and Awful Egyptians - Thu 15 Oct - Sun 18 Oct
Dear Zoo Live - Tue 10 Nov - Wed 11 Nov
Jack and the Beanstalk 2026/27 - Fri 04 Dec - Sun 03 Jan