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Dr John Cooper Clarke will perform at Blackpool Opera House in November as part of his new UK tour

Dr John Cooper Clarke to bring his new UK tour to Blackpool next month

Razor-sharp comedian Jimmy Carr is bringing his new live show Jimmy Carr:Killing Jokes to Blackpool Opera House in the Winter Gardens in 2028

Razor-sharp comedian Jimmy Carr is bringing new live show to Blackpool

Much loved 90s soul group Lighthouse Family are bringing their new tour to Blackpool.

Popular 90s band Lighthouse Family bringing new tour to Blackpool

A beloved Blackpool restaurant created a special Peter Kay-inspired cocktail to mark the comedian's one-off performance in the town.
Michael Wan's Mandarin created The Phoenix Night especially for Sunday, September 27, when Peter Kay brought his Final Final Shows tour to Blackpool.

Restaurant creates Phoenix Nights-inspired cocktail for Peter Kay show

The launch of Seaside Shuffle

New anthology Seaside Shuffle celebrates resort's charm

Wet Wet Wet 40th anniversary debut album tour includes Blackpool Opera House date

Wet Wet Wet celebrate 40th anniversary of debut album with UK tour

Major update to Peter Kay’s charity Blackpool show for young boy's heart surgery

Major update to Peter Kay Blackpool show for young boy's heart surgery

Peter Kay announces special one-off Blackpool show with all profits going to charity

Peter Kay announces special one-off Blackpool Opera House show

Claire Sweeney stars as Miss Hannigan in Annie. Photo: Matt Crockett

'Pure Magic!'- Corrie star is bowled over by hit show in Blackpool

Peter Kay is playing two nights at the Hydro this week.

Breaking Peter Kay makes Blackpool announcement for end of record-breaking tour

German rock band release song called 'Blackpool' ahead of Rebellion Festival

German rock band release song titled 'Blackpool' for Rebellion Fest

Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter KT Tunstall has been announced as the latest star to join the line-up for a major free concert at Blackpool Opera House

Music star set for Opera House gig backing City of Culture bid

Blackpool Opera House will host a free, star-studded live concert on Sunday 26 July as part of the town's campaign to become UK City of Culture 2029.

Free Blackpool Opera House City of Culture gig - all you need to know

Bob Dylan is coming to Blackpool.

Bob Dylan is coming to Blackpool - this is when tickets go on sale

Wet Wet Wet have announced a date at Blackpool Opera House as part of their latest tour.

Wet Wet Wet announce Blackpool Opera House show on 2027 UK tour

Waitress starring Carrie Hope Fletcher, pictured

Carrie Hope Fletcher hits the sweet spot: Waitress review
Carrie Hope Fletcher and the Waitress cast hit the sweet spot as they arrive at Winter Gardens Blackpool.
Nicola Adam

Jenna Coleman shows off her new look in the upcoming comedy drama Number 10. (Channel 4)

Blackpool actor unveils fresh look for star role in new Channel 4 show

Strictly Come Dancing star coming to Blackpool with brand-new show

My 3 best things to do next week in & around Blackpool inc shows with Peter Andre & Derren Brown

My 3 best things to do next week in & around Blackpool

Chris Difford & Glenn Tilbrook

Squeeze to play Blackpool Opera House as part of major 2026 UK tour

Paul Potts and Charlotte Akenhead perform in ‘Paul Potts and Friends’ at the Winter Gardens Opera House on Saturday, February 14.

Paul Potts & co-star on their Blackpool show tonight

Paul Potts (left) and Charlotte Akenhead (top right) perform in ‘Paul Potts and Friends’ at the Winter Gardens Opera House on Saturday, February 14.

Paul Potts & co-star on their Blackpool show this Valentine's Day

Ron & Russell Mael

Sparks announce Blackpool Opera House show for June 2026

"I’m so excited": Jane McDonald shares video to people of Blackpool

Joanne Shaw Taylor was due to perform at Blackpool Winter Gardens this week

Blues star Joanne Shaw Taylor cancels Blackpool gig

Jeff Wayne attends the press conference to announce the 2012 European Tour of Jeff Wayne's musical version of War Of The Worlds New Generation with Liam Neeson in November 2011.

Hugely popular unqiue concert experience adds a Blackpool date

L-R Julian Caillon, Luba Mushtuk, Gorka Marquez, Alexis Warr, Neil Jones, Nancy Xu, Lauren Oakley, Kai Widdrington, Michelle Tsiakkas, Vito Coppola, Jowita Przystal

Strictly The Professionals adds new Blackpool date due to demand
Due to phenomenal demand for tickets, the official Strictly The Professionals UK Tour 2026 has announced six extra performances and one of them is right here in Lancashire.
Aimee Seddon

All the shows coming to Blackpool Grand Theatre & the Winter Gardens in November

All the shows on at Blackpool Grand Theatre & Winter Gardens in Nov

Singer David Essex is bringing his "Thanks for the Memories" tour to Blackpool next year as part of a major 21-date nationwide tour

Singer bringing his "Thanks for the Memories" tour to Blackpool

The show poster for Alfie Boe's newly announced 'Facing Myself' UK tour

Lancashire's Alfie Boe announces huge UK tour: all you need to know

L-R: Danny Bayne, Mia Austen, John Cleese, Joanne Clifton, Paul Nicholas and Hemi Yeroham

Comedy classic Fawlty Towers coming to Blackpool in 2026

1. Strictly Pros Cast L-R: Julian Caillon, Luba Mushtuk, Vito Coppola, Nancy Xu, Lauren Oakley, Jowita Prystal, Gorka Marquez, Michelle Tsiakkas, Neil Jones, Alexis Warr, Kai Widdrington Credit Matt Crockett

Strictly The Professionals returns next year: all you need to know

G4 bring ‘Phantoms of the Popera' to the Winter Gardens Opera House on Sunday, June 29.

Blackpool this weekend & here's everything you need to know

Carrie Hope Fletcher plays the eponymous character in Calamity Jane which comes to Blackpool in the summer.

Chat with Carrie Hope Fletcher ahead of Lancashire shows

Clever Cats in Twinkletoes at the Winter Gardens

Review: Lancashire talent wows in Twinkletoes at the Winter Gardens

The voice of Mike + The Mechanic will perform at Blackpool Opera House in June

Paul Carrack announces 50th anniversary show celebrating 'How Long' in Blackpool

Gabrielle is set to play all her biggest hits live on her biggest ever UK tour.

Pop icon Gabrielle is heading to Lancs as part of her biggest UK tour

Boyzone Documentary will take look at what happened to Stephen Gately 15 years after his death

Boyzone docuseries to air off the back of Lancashire gig

Boyzlife, the supergroup comprised of Boyzone’s Keith Duffy (left) and Westlife’s Brian McFadden (right)

Boyzlife are heading to Lancs next week & tickets are still available!

Eight girls - Left to Right Back row Rosie Wright, Lexie-Kate Wilson, Harper Hughes, Middle - Ruby Coulter, Sophia Billington, Lola WebbFront - Abigail Hardwick, Chelsea Keightly - from Barbara Jackson Theatre Arts Centre have joined the cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang when it comes to Blackpool.

8 youngsters from Barbara Jacksons to star in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

The Mersey Beatles are coming to Blackpool tonight.

One of the best Beatles tribute bands can’t wait to be back in Lancs

John Bishop suffered a career knockback whilst in Blackpool...

John Bishop says he just received a career knockback in Blackpool!

Curtis (left) and AJ (right) Pritchard are bringing their show Come What May to the Blackpool Opera House on Sunday, September 22.

We're AJ & Curtis and we're going to love performing in Blackpool

Blackpool star Jenna Coleman has opened up about how she got into acting.

Lancashire actress Jenna Coleman opens up about her career so far

The cast from Grease The Musical at Blackpool's Central Pier

I saw Grease The Musical in Blackpool and it rolled back the years

Official tribute band Queen Extravaganza will tour the UK and Ireland in 2025 to mark the 50th anniversary of the phenomenal anthem,

Queen stars back new tribute tour

L: Alfie Boe as a baby with his mother. R: A present day photo of him in Blackpool.

Alfie Boe on how the Fylde Coast made him & his career highlights

Fleetwood star Alfie Boe says he is "thrilled" to be performing in Blackpool this summer.

Alfie Boe says he's thrilled to be performing in Blackpool tomorrow

Strictly stars and brothers Curtis Pritchard, 28 and AJ, 29, will be coming to Blackpool later this year.

Strictly brothers AJ and Curtis are coming to Blackpool

Top l: Daniel O'Donnell attends the red carpet launch of "Strictly Come Dancing 2015". Bottom l: pictured in 1988. Right: Daniel in his Blackpool show poster

I spoke to legendary singer Daniel O'Donnell ahead of his Lancs shows

Lancashire singer Alfie Boe is now bringing his tour to Blackpool. Credit: Steve Schofield

Aflie Boe is now coming to Blackpool with tour due to popular demand

Boyzlife, the supergroup comprised of Boyzone’s Keith Duffy (left) and Westlife’s Brian McFadden (right)

Boyzlife heading to Lancashire on tour but not to Chorley!

Comedian Paddy McGuinness is coming to Lancashire with his first tour in eight years. Credit: Getty

Paddy McGuinness is coming to Lancashire with his 1st tour in 8 years

The cast of the iconic musical 'Calendar Girls' have arrived in Blackpool (Credit: Neil Cross)

Cast of 'Calendar Girls' arrive in Blackpool for their first show

The cast of the Calendar Girls (L to R): Maureen Nolan, Lyn Paul, Laurie Brett, Helen Pearson, Samantha Seager, Liz Carney and Honeysuckle Weeks.

I chat to one of the Calendar Girls as it comes to Blackpool

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