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Upcoming shows
Black Liver’s Game Show Show
Comedy duo Black Liver (AKA Ruth and Keith) present a night of games, songs, stories and silliness about the show town that is Blackpool, using research from Showtown’s archive, personal experience and some made up facts.
1st Jun, 2025 @ 8:30pm - 10:30pm
More infoScratch night
A supportive environment for the next generation of stand-up comedians to test out new material, and a chance for audiences to hear early stage work!
1st Jun, 2025 @ 7:00pm - 8:00pm
More infoComedy Writing Workshop
Craft your own mini stand-up set with professional comedian, Ruth E Cockburn and to showcase in a scratch performance at the Old Electric.
1st Jun, 2025 @ 4:00pm - 7:00pm
More infoThe first rule of comedy
SitCom legend Jeffrey Holland, best-loved as holiday camp comic Spike Dixon in Hi-De-Hi!, will be in conversation with Britain’s Comedy Historian Robert Ross at Showtown.
1st Jun, 2025 @ 11:00am - 12:00pm
More infoBlackpool’s Festival Square – A Weekend of World-Class Street Comedy
Inspired by the famed Covent Garden, Blackpool’s Festival Square will bring the magic of live street performance to the heart of the resort for the Blackpool Comedy Festival 2025. Over the festival’s closing weekend, 31 May – 1 June, St John’s Square will transform into an open-air arena of laughter, spectacle, and world-class entertainment. Throughout…
1st Jun, 2025 @ 11:00am - 5:00pm
More infoManford’s Comedy Club
A Night of Stand-Up Gold at the Blackpool Comedy Festival! Get ready for a blockbuster night of comedy as Manford’s Comedy Club headlines the Blackpool Comedy Festival 2025! This unmissable show will bring four top stand-ups to the legendary Opera House for an evening packed with big laughs, sharp wit, and unforgettable performances. Line-up MC:…
31st May, 2025 @ 8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Blackpool Grand Theatre Studio
The Grand Theatre, Blackpool is one of Britain’s premier heritage theatres. Listed Grade II*, this Matcham theatre is in the top 8 per cent of all listed buildings in England, and one of only thirty listed buildings in Blackpool. It is one of only nine large theatres listed Grade II* or above, north of London.…
Joe Longthorne Theatre
This fabulous North Pier Theatre was renamed The Joe Longthorne Theatre in 2020 in memory of entertainer who died in 2019. The Hull-born performer had his first summer season at the pier in 1987 and continued to perform more than 20 seasons in the 1,400 capacity venue on the Grade II-listed pier which he described…
The Old Electric
Blackpool’s newest venue – a home for all kinds of creativity, community, culture and collaboration
VIVA Blackpool
Get ready to be dazzled at our incredible venue, where award-winning service, delightful pre-show dining, and a fantastic bar all come together—plus some of the most spectacular shows in town! Everything is under one roof—this is no dream, it’s Viva Blackpool! Conveniently located right beside the iconic Blackpool Tower on the promenade, and now in…
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Welcome to Winter Gardens Blackpool, an iconic venue nestled in the heart of Blackpool, known for its rich history and commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences. Since opening its doors in 1878, Winter Gardens has been a hub of entertainment, culture, and events, captivating the hearts of millions of visitors from near and far. Our magnificent…
St John’s Square
St John’s Square sits at the very centre of Blackpool Town Centre, right between the Winter Gardens and St John’s Church. As a pedestrian-only zone, it’s ringed with cafes and restaurants where you can pull up a chair on the pavement and enjoy a meal or a drink. When the sun’s out, it’s a great…
VIVA Blackpool
Get ready to be dazzled at our incredible venue, where award-winning service, delightful pre-show dining, and a fantastic bar all come together—plus some of the most spectacular shows in town! Everything is under one roof—this is no dream, it’s Viva Blackpool! Conveniently located right beside the iconic Blackpool Tower on the promenade, and now in…
The Old Electric
Blackpool’s newest venue – a home for all kinds of creativity, community, culture and collaboration
Comedy Station Comedy Club
Blackpool’s funniest night out first opened it’s doors in Blackpool town centre waaaay back in 2002 and boasts not only to be the first ever and therefore, longest running comedy club in Blackpool, but since moving to their own venue right opposite Blackpool Tower on Bank Hey Street, they’re also the only purpose built comedy…
House of Secrets
Located on Church Street, Blackpool and at the front of Blackpool’s Iconic Winter Gardens, House of Secrets is a small, intimate venue accommodating 40 people. Featuring its own stage, state of the art lighting and TV screens all designed to showcase the art of magic and live performance. House of Secrets features a well stocked…
Blackpool Grand Theatre Studio
The Grand Theatre, Blackpool is one of Britain’s premier heritage theatres. Listed Grade II*, this Matcham theatre is in the top 8 per cent of all listed buildings in England, and one of only thirty listed buildings in Blackpool. It is one of only nine large theatres listed Grade II* or above, north of London.…
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Welcome to Winter Gardens Blackpool, an iconic venue nestled in the heart of Blackpool, known for its rich history and commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences. Since opening its doors in 1878, Winter Gardens has been a hub of entertainment, culture, and events, captivating the hearts of millions of visitors from near and far. Our magnificent…
Joe Longthorne Theatre
This fabulous North Pier Theatre was renamed The Joe Longthorne Theatre in 2020 in memory of entertainer who died in 2019. The Hull-born performer had his first summer season at the pier in 1987 and continued to perform more than 20 seasons in the 1,400 capacity venue on the Grade II-listed pier which he described…
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