What's on at Blackpool's Winter Gardens in July - From Miss Saigon and Annie to live music

Here’s what’s on at Blackpool Winter Gardens in July...

From award-winning West End musicals to live rock and country-inspired entertainment, Blackpool's Winter Gardens has a packed programme of shows throughout July.

The month features a mix of returning favourites and brand-new productions, with something for theatre lovers, music fans and families alike.

Here’s everything on at Blackpool Winter Gardens in July.

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Cast of the new UK and Ireland tour of Miss Saigon

Miss Saigon opens the month

The spectacular new production of Miss Saigon runs from July 1 to July 4, bringing Boublil and Schönberg's legendary musical back to the stage.

Presented by Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh, the production tells the story of 17-year-old Kim, who falls in love with American GI Chris during the final days of the Vietnam War. As the fall of Saigon separates them, Kim embarks on a three-year journey of survival while Chris remains unaware that he has fathered a son.

The soaring score includes favourites such as The Heat is On, The Movie in My Mind, Last Night of the World and The American Dream.

Waitress serves up a feel-good musical

From July 13 to July 18, Waitress arrives starring Carrie Hope Fletcher and Les Dennis.

The musical follows Jenna, a waitress and talented pie-maker dreaming of a happier life. When a new doctor arrives in town, her life takes an unexpected turn. Supported by friends Becky and Dawn, Jenna discovers that laughter, love and friendship can provide the perfect recipe for happiness.

The hit show features music by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, a book by Jessie Nelson and direction by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus.

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Christopher Ryan Grant (Johnny Cash) & Christina Bianco (June Carter Cash) | Pamela Raith
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Country legends celebrated in new musical

Fans of country music can enjoy The Ballad of Johnny & June from July 21 to July 25.

The new musical celebrates the lives, music and relationship of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, starring Christopher Ryan Grant and Christina Bianco.

Featuring a live band and classic songs including I Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Jackson, A Boy Named Sue and Hurt, the production promises a night of iconic music and storytelling.

Feeder return to the stage

Rock band Feeder perform at the Winter Gardens on July 24.

With more than 30 years of music behind them and over seven million records sold worldwide, the band continue to bring their anthemic sound to audiences across the globe.

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Welsh rock band Feeder are also on the Download 2026 line-up. | Getty Images
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Annie rounds off the month

The smash-hit West End production of Annie arrives from July 28 to August 1.

Starring Claire Sweeney as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan, the family favourite follows brave young Annie as she leaves the orphanage for a stay with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, while Miss Hannigan plots to derail her search for her real family.

Set in 1930s New York, the production features well-known songs including It's The Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don't Need Anything But You and Tomorrow.

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