Christmas at Winter Gardens, Blackpool with Strictly's Gorka Márquez, Scrooge Cirque Extravaganza & Burlesque

This December, the Opera House at Blackpool’s iconic Winter Gardens will bring Christmas to life.

Home to festive fun for all the family with a glittering array of shows and guaranteed to make the resort the most Christmassy town this festive season.

There is everything from a Christmassy circus extravaganza to the glitz and glamour of Burlesque.

Guests can shimmy on down to Xmas on the Dancefloor for a night of breathtaking choreography, powerhouse vocals, and non-stop energy with Strictly sensation Gorka Márquez on December 5.

You can get the family together for a whirlwind of spectacular circus sparkle and be in with a chance of winning £1,000 in the Lucky Seat Draw at Scrooge Cirque Extravaganza from December 10 to 13.

And … discover the fabulous, sequin-studded world of Burlesque: A BIG New Musical and join Ali on a scintillating journey of self-discovery that absolutely sizzles from December 21 to January 2.

ONE NIGHT ONLY: Fabulous festive fun with Strictly royalty!

Event: Xmas on the Dancefloor

Dates: December 5

Location: Winter Gardens Opera House

Featuring guest star and Strictly sensation Gorka Márquez alongside a stunning cast of world-class dancers, singers and the fabulous XMAS DOLLS. This dazzling new show brings iconic festive hits to life with breathtaking choreography, powerhouse vocals and non-stop energy.

From Mariah Carey and Slade to the Spice Girls, Whitney Houston, Elton John, Michael Bublé and many more, it’s a high-energy celebration packed with glitz, glamour and Christmas magic. This is Christmas – turned all the way up!

A Family favourite Christmas classic with a circus spin!

Event: Scrooge Cirque Extravaganza

Dates: December 10 – 13

Location: Winter Gardens Opera House

Step into a Christmas adventure where circus sparkle meets festive fun! Laugh, gasp and cheer as a famously grumpy Scrooge discovers the joy of the season – helped by dazzling aerialists, cheeky characters and a whirl of music, acrobatics and wow-moment surprises.

Watch incredible aerial stars soar overhead, marvel at gravity-defying flips, and meet lovable on-stage mischief-makers who keep kids giggling and grown-ups grinning.

Expect colourful costumes and magical moments. Perfect for kids, teens, grandparents and everyone in between this is your feel-good festive treat to share together.

The fun doesn’t stop there! With our Lucky Seat Draw, you could win £1,000 every show! excluding school matinee performances.

Blackpool's hottest ticket: experience the glitz and glamour of Burlesque!

Event: Burlesque: A BIG New Musical

Dates: December 21 - January 2

Location: Winter Gardens Opera House

From executive producer Christina Aguilera and written by Steven Antin, based on the hit movie, Burlesque invites you to a club like no other: a hidden world beneath the city lights where sequins sparkle, seduction shimmers and lives can change in the flick of a feather boa.

When Ali arrives in New York searching for the mother she never knew, she stumbles upon a dazzling underground scene alive with music, movement, and mystery. Drawn into this intoxicating world, she begins to uncover her extraordinary voice — and finds an unexpected family of dreamers, misfits and schemers who will change her life forever.

The UK tour stars Faye Brookes (Coronation Street, Chicago) as Tess Richarde, alongside Ryan Carter (Titanique, Ain’t Too Proud) playing Sean and Ms Loretta. Recent graduate Gracie O’Brien makes her professional stage debut in the role of Ali Rose, supported by Davide Fienauri (Kiss of the Spider Woman, Moulin Rouge) as Vince, Tyler Davis (Sunset Blvd, Back To The Future) playing Jackson and Vanessa Ela Young (The Drifters Girl, Moulin Rouge) as Nikki.

Burlesque is a scintillating journey of self-discovery that absolutely sizzles, featuring powerhouse songs by Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren, alongside new numbers from Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.